Lula Ann Jones1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1880, d. December 24, 1918
     Lula Ann Jones was born circa 1880 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 18, 1903,her married name was Gowen.2 She married Frank Leslie Gowen Sr., son of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on November 18, 1903 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2 Lula Ann Jones died on December 24, 1918 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 226, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1

Family

Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
Marriage*Lula Ann Jones married Frank Leslie Gowen Sr., son of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on November 18, 1903 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Carrie Nellie Gowen1,2

F, b. October 1, 1904, d. May 10, 1993
FatherFrank Leslie Gowen Sr.3,4,1 b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
MotherLula Ann Jones3,1 b. circa 1880, d. December 24, 1918
     Carrie Nellie Gowen was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.5,1 Her Social Security Number was 225-03-6055.6 Her married name was Mayberry.5 She married Luther Board Mayberry.5,1 Carrie Nellie Gowen was born on October 1, 1904 at Nelson Co., Virginia.6,1 She died on May 10, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 88.6,1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 226, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 168, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 475, District 13, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 276, District 16-1, Brookeville, Campbell Co., Virginia8

Family

Luther Board Mayberry b. November 9, 1909, d. December 18, 1969
Marriage*Carrie Nellie Gowen married Luther Board Mayberry.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Franklin Gowen1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 9, 1907, d. June 7, 1981
FatherFrank Leslie Gowen Sr.1,6,7,3,4,8 b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
MotherLula Ann Jones1,3,4 b. circa 1880, d. December 24, 1918
     His Social Security Number was 227-18-1631.9 Thomas Franklin Gowen was buried at Rock Spring Cemetery, Faber, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3 He was born on July 9, 1907 at Nelson Co., Virginia; His gravestone and draft card have a birth date of Jul 9, 1909, his death certificate 1908, but the 1910 Census supports a date of Jul 9, 1907.1,9,2,3,4,5 He married Myrtle Beatrice Carver on October 26, 1938 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,10,4 Thomas Franklin Gowen died on June 7, 1981 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 73.9,2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 226, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 168, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 195, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 14, District 63-11, Rockfish, Nelson Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 193, District 63-15, Rockfish, Nelson Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Public works laborer7
1940Laborer10
1950Machine shop machinist11

Family

Myrtle Beatrice Carver b. April 29, 1921, d. April 25, 1983
Marriage*Thomas Franklin Gowen married Myrtle Beatrice Carver on October 26, 1938 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,10,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2825] Rock Spring Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gowen&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=14769626&CRid=51911&df=all&
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Frank Leslie Gowen obituary in the Sep 16, 1951 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S2480] Pantagraph, The, From the Calvin F. Gowen obituary in the Dec 21, 2018 edition.

Charles Edward "Charlie" Gowen1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 2, 1908, d. October 29, 1963
FatherFrank Leslie Gowen Sr.1,2,7,3,4,5 b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
MotherLula Ann Jones1,3,4 b. circa 1880, d. December 24, 1918
     Charles Edward "Charlie" Gowen was buried at Old City Cemetery, 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.3,6 He was born on October 2, 1908 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3 He married Grace Evelyn Worley on August 6, 1948 at Amherst Co., Virginia.4 Charles Edward "Charlie" Gowen died on October 29, 1963 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 55.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 226, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 168, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 195, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 211, District 112-48, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Public works laborer7
1950Laundry worker8

Family

Grace Evelyn Worley b. July 15, 1907, d. November 17, 1960
Marriage*Charles Edward "Charlie" Gowen married Grace Evelyn Worley on August 6, 1948 at Amherst Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Frank Leslie Gowen obituary in the Sep 16, 1951 edition.
  6. [S5422] Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Stuart William Gowen1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 9, 1912, d. March 17, 1994
FatherFrank Leslie Gowen Sr.1,6,3,7,2 b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
MotherLula Ann Jones1,3,2 b. circa 1880, d. December 24, 1918
     His Social Security Number was 227-18-1632.8 Stuart William Gowen was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.4 He was born on October 9, 1912 at Allens Creek, Nelson Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Oct 5, 1912.2,8,4,5 He married Elizabeth Clara Toms on July 26, 1939 at North Garden, Albemarle Co., Virginia.9,3,10 Stuart William Gowen died on March 17, 1994 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 81.8,4,11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 168, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 195, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 192, District 2-13, Samuel Miller District, Albemarle Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 78, District 2-17, Samuel Miller, Albemarle Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1940Orchard laborer9
1950Farm hand12

Family

Elizabeth Clara Toms b. August 14, 1919, d. December 10, 1993
Marriage*Stuart William Gowen married Elizabeth Clara Toms on July 26, 1939 at North Garden, Albemarle Co., Virginia.9,3,10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4363] Riverview Cemetery, Charlottesville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Frank Leslie Gowen obituary in the Sep 16, 1951 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6696] Observer, The, From the Elizabeth C. Gowen obituary in the Dec 16, 1993 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hester Annie Gowen1,2,3

F, b. October 4, 1917, d. July 14, 1967
FatherFrank Leslie Gowen Sr.1,4,2,3 b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
MotherLula Ann Jones1,2 b. circa 1880, d. December 24, 1918
     Hester Annie Gowen was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 She was born on October 4, 1917 at Virginia.2 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Farrar.3 She married Ruben Curtis Farrar on November 21, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 Hester Annie Gowen died on July 14, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 49.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 168, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 195, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 286, District 16-1, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 503, District 16-2, Campbell Co., Virginia6

Family

Ruben Curtis Farrar b. September 16, 1917, d. January 6, 1976
Marriage*Hester Annie Gowen married Ruben Curtis Farrar on November 21, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Danny O'Neil Farrar obitutary in the Sep 13, 2011 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Woodrow Wilson Gowen1,2,3,4

M, b. April 9, 1918, d. December 6, 1977
FatherFrank Leslie Gowen Sr.1,5,2,3,6,7 b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
MotherLula Ann Jones1,2,3,7 b. circa 1880, d. December 24, 1918
     Woodrow Wilson Gowen was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.8,2 He was born on April 9, 1918 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3,7,4 He married Elsie Lucille Hammock on April 29, 1939 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.3,2 Woodrow Wilson Gowen died on December 6, 1977 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 59.2,9 He Died December 6, 1977, Woodrow W. Gowen of Rt. 1, Ashland. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie H. Gowen; two sons, Maxie Gowen of Decatur, Georgia and Billy Gowen of Crofton, Md; his mother, Mrs. F. L. Gowen of Arrington, Va; five brothers; five sisters and four grandchildren. on December 8, 1977.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 168, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 195, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 342, District 111-18, Lynchburg, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 91, District 43-1, Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1940Paper mill worker10
1950Electrician11

Family

Elsie Lucille Hammock b. May 6, 1918, d. October 9, 1995
Marriage*Woodrow Wilson Gowen married Elsie Lucille Hammock on April 29, 1939 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Frank Leslie Gowen obituary in the Sep 16, 1951 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Woodrow W. Gowen obituary in the Dec 8, 1977 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edna Viola Reese1,2,3,4

F, b. March 22, 1882, d. February 26, 1952
     Edna Viola Reese was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,5 She was born on March 22, 1882 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,5 As of circa 1903,her married name was Gowen.6 She married Marshall Henry Gowen, son of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on February 19, 1903 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,3,4,7 Edna Viola Reese died on February 26, 1952 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 69.3,5 She Mrs. Edna Reese Gowen, 69, widow of Henry Gowen, died Tuesday at her home here. Born in Nelson County, March 22, 1882, she was the daughter of Benjamin Reese and Mary Faulconer Reese. She is survived by nine children, Mrs. Frank Martin, of Scottsville, Va; Miss Lillie Gowen, of Richmond; Miss Edith Gowen, Mrs. Walter Tatum and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, all of Lynchburg; Miss Corrinne Gowen, of Arrington, Gorman and Carrington Gowen, of Arrington, and Private First Class Walter P. Gowen, of the United States Army; a sister, Mrs. John Gowen, of Roanoke a brother, Frank Reese, of Beckley, W.Va; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial in the family cemetery at Arrington. on February 27, 1952.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 170, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 193, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 335, District 63-5, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 67, District 63-7, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia10

Family

Marshall Henry Gowen b. March 9, 1871, d. August 2, 1942
Marriage*Edna Viola Reese married Marshall Henry Gowen, son of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on February 19, 1903 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,3,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Eva Gowen Tatum obituary in the Dec 8, 2005 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edna Reese Gowen obituary in the Feb 27, 1952 edition.
  5. [S12714] Gowen Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Henry Gowen1

M, b. March 15, 1904, d. October 13, 1918
FatherMarshall Henry Gowen2,1 b. March 9, 1871, d. August 2, 1942
MotherEdna Viola Reese2,1 b. March 22, 1882, d. February 26, 1952
     William Henry Gowen was born on March 15, 1904 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,1 He died on October 13, 1918 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 14.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 170, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary Mabel Gowen1,2,3

F, b. May 16, 1906, d. September 4, 1962
FatherMarshall Henry Gowen1,2,4,5 b. March 9, 1871, d. August 2, 1942
MotherEdna Viola Reese1,2,4,5 b. March 22, 1882, d. February 26, 1952
     Mary Mabel Gowen was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.4,3 Her married name was Martin.4 She married Frank Millard Martin.4,6 Mary Mabel Gowen was born on May 16, 1906 at Nelson Co., Virginia.4,3 As of September 20, 1924,her married name was Walker.5 She married Theodore "Theo" Walker on September 20, 1924 at Nelson Co., Virginia.5 Mary Mabel Gowen and Theodore "Theo" Walker were divorced on October 12, 1929 at Nelson Co., Virginia.7 Mary Mabel Gowen died on September 4, 1962 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 56.4,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 170, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 193, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 138, District 114-28, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 89, District 63-5, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 71, District 2-24, Scottsville, Albemarle Co., Virginia9

Family 1

Theodore "Theo" Walker b. January 15, 1898, d. June 12, 1934
Marriage*Mary Mabel Gowen married Theodore "Theo" Walker on September 20, 1924 at Nelson Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Mary Mabel Gowen and Theodore "Theo" Walker were divorced on October 12, 1929 at Nelson Co., Virginia.7 
Child

Family 2

Frank Millard Martin b. June 12, 1888, d. March 25, 1966
Marriage*Mary Mabel Gowen married Frank Millard Martin.4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S12714] Gowen Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S10146] Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/stuarts-draft-va/reynolds-hamrick-funeral-homes-crematory/6883, From the Katherine Mae Mawyer obituary.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lillian Viola/Vivian "Lillie" Gowen1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 18, 1908, d. November 12, 1993
FatherMarshall Henry Gowen1,2,6,7 b. March 9, 1871, d. August 2, 1942
MotherEdna Viola Reese1,2,6,7 b. March 22, 1882, d. February 26, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-4343.8 Lillian Viola/Vivian "Lillie" Gowen was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.9 She was born on February 18, 1908 at Nelson Co., Virginia.8,9 As of March 4, 1927,her married name was Jones.6 She married James Blakey Jones, son of Sidney H. Jones and Virginia E. Going, on March 4, 1927 at Nelson Co., Virginia.6 Lillian Viola/Vivian "Lillie" Gowen and James Blakey Jones were divorced on November 27, 1936 at Nelson Co., Virginia.10 Lillian Viola/Vivian "Lillie" Gowen died on November 12, 1993 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 85.8,4,9 She Gowen, Mrs. Lillie V., of Richmond, a retired employee of the former Friedman-Marks clothing store. on November 13, 1993.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 170, District 96, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 193, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1950Dwelling 134, District 119-41, Richmond, Virginia11

Occupation

1950Seamstress11

Family

James Blakey Jones b. September 19, 1892, d. January 30, 1989
Marriage*Lillian Viola/Vivian "Lillie" Gowen married James Blakey Jones, son of Sidney H. Jones and Virginia E. Going, on March 4, 1927 at Nelson Co., Virginia.6 
Divorce* Lillian Viola/Vivian "Lillie" Gowen and James Blakey Jones were divorced on November 27, 1936 at Nelson Co., Virginia.10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lillie V. Gowen obitutary in the Nov 13, 1993 edition.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edna Reese Gowen obituary in the Feb 27, 1952 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S12714] Gowen Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Thelma Jones Phillips obitutary in the Jun 24, 2015 edition.
  14. [S12377] Whitten Timberlake Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/lynchburg-va/whitten-timberlake-chapel/4896, From the Elsie Jones Reynolds obituary.

Edith C. "Etta" Gowen1,2,3,4

F, b. September 10, 1911, d. June 12, 1986
FatherMarshall Henry Gowen1,2,3 b. March 9, 1871, d. August 2, 1942
MotherEdna Viola Reese1,2,3 b. March 22, 1882, d. February 26, 1952
     Edith C. "Etta" Gowen was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 223-36-4618.5 Her married name was Peck.3 She married Lee Andrew Peck.3 Edith C. "Etta" Gowen was born on September 10, 1911 at Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone have a birth year of 1912.3,4,5 She and Lee Andrew Peck were divorced before April, 1950.3,6 Edith C. "Etta" Gowen died on June 12, 1986 at Suffolk, Virginia, at age 74.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 193, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 149, District 94-3, Cedarville, Warren Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 46, District 112-25, Lynchburg, Virginia7

Occupation

1950Nursemaid7

Family

Lee Andrew Peck b. September 17, 1907, d. December 10, 1980
Marriage*Edith C. "Etta" Gowen married Lee Andrew Peck.3 
Divorce* Edith C. "Etta" Gowen and Lee Andrew Peck were divorced before April, 1950.3,6 
Child
  • Bobby Wayne Peck6,8,7

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edna Reese Gowen obituary in the Feb 27, 1952 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Corrine Virginia Gowen1,2,3

F, b. May 20, 1914, d. April 9, 2001
FatherMarshall Henry Gowen4,5,1,6 b. March 9, 1871, d. August 2, 1942
MotherEdna Viola Reese4,5,1,6 b. March 22, 1882, d. February 26, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 228-17-9362.7 Corrine Virginia Gowen was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.3 She was born on May 20, 1914 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.7,1,3 She died on April 9, 2001 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 86.7,2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 193, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 335, District 63-5, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 67, District 63-7, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S12714] Gowen Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Edna Reese Gowen obituary in the Feb 27, 1952 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Lindsay Gorman Gowen1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 4, 1916, d. November 22, 1997
FatherMarshall Henry Gowen1,7,3 b. March 9, 1871, d. August 2, 1942
MotherEdna Viola Reese1,7,3 b. March 22, 1882, d. February 26, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 224-22-0123.8 Lindsay Gorman Gowen was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,5 He was born on October 4, 1916 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.8,2,3,5,6,9 He died on November 22, 1997 at Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 81.8,2,3,4,5,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 193, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 335, District 63-5, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 67, District 63-7, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1940Wood cutter7
1950Farmer10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S12714] Gowen Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Charles Allen Frazier1,2

M, b. October 26, 1855, d. May 13, 1920
     Charles Allen Frazier was buried at Frazier Family Cemetery, 9 Cedar View Lane (rear), Fraziers Bottom, Putnam Co., West Virginia.3,2 He was born on October 26, 1855 at Fraziers Bottom, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Eliza A. Ellett circa 1887.4,2 Charles Allen Frazier died on May 13, 1920 at Fraziers Bottom, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 64.1,2

Family

Eliza A. Ellett b. 1870, d. September 20, 1926
Marriage*He married Eliza A. Ellett circa 1887.4,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Charles Allen Frazier death record.
  2. [S3277] Frazier Cemetery IV, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1090] The Southern Side of the Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2868699&id=I571062074
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Eliza A. Ellett1

F, b. 1870, d. September 20, 1926
     Eliza A. Ellett was buried at Frazier Family Cemetery, 9 Cedar View Lane (rear), Fraziers Bottom, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,1 She was born in 1870 at Ohio.2,3,1 She married Charles Allen Frazier circa 1887.3,1 As of circa 1887,her married name was Frazier.2 Eliza A. Ellett died on September 20, 1926 at Gallia Co., Ohio.1,4

Family

Charles Allen Frazier b. October 26, 1855, d. May 13, 1920
Marriage*She married Charles Allen Frazier circa 1887.3,1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3277] Frazier Cemetery IV, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S1090] The Southern Side of the Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2868699&id=I571062074
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain1

F, b. April 8, 1900, d. January 8, 1977
     Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on April 8, 1900 at Redhouse, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1 As of 1916,her married name was Holmes.1 She married Otho Oliver Holmes in 1916 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain died on January 8, 1977 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 19, District 103, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 625, District 27, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 126, District 20-46, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4

Family

Otho Oliver Holmes b. January 17, 1883, d. May 29, 1948
Marriage*Ernestine Alda "Ernie" Bain married Otho Oliver Holmes in 1916 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1091] 33190 (Holmes), online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:a33190&id=I52
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Billy Thomas Holmes obituary in the Sep 29, 2002 edition.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Oscar Oliver Holmes obituary in the May 30, 1948 edition.

Patrick Owen Conner1,2,3

M, b. January 12, 1963, d. July 30, 1969
FatherOwen Wesley Conner1,2,4
MotherAida Theresa Bosta1,2 b. January 20, 1926, d. December 20, 2005
     Patrick Owen Conner was buried at Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Avenue, East Farmingdale, Suffolk Co., New York.4 He was born on January 12, 1963 at Norfolk, Virginia.4,3 He died on July 30, 1969 at age 6.4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aida Theresa Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cynthia Theresa Conner obituary in the Jan 26, 2018 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

Cynthia Theresa Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 24, 1964, d. January 20, 2018
FatherOwen Wesley Conner1,2,3,4
MotherAida Theresa Bosta1,2,3,4 b. January 20, 1926, d. December 20, 2005
     Cynthia Theresa Conner was born on November 24, 1964 at New York.3 As of January 28, 1984,her married name was Lawson.3 She married John Paul William Lawson on January 28, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia.3 Cynthia Theresa Conner died on January 20, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.4 She Cynthia (Cindy) Theresa Conner, 53, of Roanoke, Va. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her mother, Aida T. Conner; brothers, Joseph Bosta, and Patrick Conner. She is survived her father, Owen W. Conner; sisters, Diane Bosta, Susan Mcghee, Peggy Yeakle, Elaine DeGido and brothers, Wesley Conner, Wayne Conner and Eric Conner. on January 26, 2018.4

Family

John Paul William Lawson
Marriage*She married John Paul William Lawson on January 28, 1984 at Blacksburg, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aida Theresa Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daisy M. Conner obituary in the Jul 14, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cynthia Theresa Conner obituary in the Jan 26, 2018 edition.

Daisy Mae Harden1,2,3

F, b. March 13, 1965, d. July 12, 2008
FatherWilliam A. Harden4,2
MotherMargie Meadow4,2
     Her Social Security Number was 230-02-6654.5 Daisy Mae Harden was buried at Coopers Cove Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,6 She was born on March 13, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.5,2,3 As of November 28, 1987,her married name was Conner.2 She married David Owen Conner, son of Owen Wesley Conner and Aida Theresa Bosta, on November 28, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 Daisy Mae Harden died on July 12, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.4,5,7 She Daisy M. Conner, 43, of Roanoke, went to her Creator Saturday, July 12, 2008. She is preceded in death by her father, William A. Harden and mother-in-law, Aida Conner. Mrs. Conner was a loving mother and wife, member of Community Advent Christian Church, and was a devoted employee of Avante Roanoke nursing home for 18 years. She is survived by her husband of almost 21 years, David O. Conner; having just recommitted their marriage vows on their 20th wedding anniversary; son, David W. Conner; mother, Mabel Harden; brothers, John, Jim, William, Bobby and Ronnie Harden; sisters, Tammy Sauer, Bonnie Robertson, Ilene Adkins, Janet Conner, Betty Perdue; father-in-law, Owen Conner, brothers-in-law, Eric, Wes, and Wayne Conner; sisters-in-law, Elaine Mowbray, Cynthia Conner, Peggy Conner, Susan McGee, and Diane Bosta. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Coopers Cove Baptist Church Cemetery. on July 14, 2008.4

Family

David Owen Conner
Marriage*She married David Owen Conner, son of Owen Wesley Conner and Aida Theresa Bosta, on November 28, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2 
Child
  • David W. Conner1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aida Theresa Conner obituary in the Dec 22, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daisy M. Conner obituary in the Jul 14, 2008 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S13058] Coopers Cove Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.