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Madison Crawford "Matt" OWENS (1836-1920) |
Madison Crawford "Matt" OWENS 964,982
More Information: • Alt. Birth: 4 January 1836 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. According to his obituary, Matt's birth date was 4 Jan 1836. Other sources listing it as 4 Jun 1836 have been deemed more likely to be accurate. 964 • Residence: Matt Owens was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky and lived there all his life. • 1840 United States Federal Census, Alfred Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky: Matt appears to be included in the composition of his father's household as a male < 5. 983 • 1850 United States Federal Census, Alfred Owins [sic] household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky: Matt was living with his parents. He was listed as Madison Owins, age 12, birth place not listed. 984 • 1860 United States Federal Census, Mat Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky: Matt was listed as head of household, living with his father, Alfred. He was listed as age 22. 985 • Organizations: Matt was a member of the Masons for many years and held the office of Tyler (door keeper) and Scribe. He became a Mason in 1864. • Property: 1865 1875, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. 986 Tax Lists exist for Rockcastle County until 1875. Starting in 1857 when he turned 21, Matt was listed on the Tax List but he didn't own property until 1865. From 1865 through 1875, he owned varying acreage near Skeggs Creek. • Occupation: Matt worked as a farmer & tavern keeper. 987 • 1870 United States Federal Census, Madison C. Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky: Matt and Celia and their children, Elizabeth, George and Sallie were living in Voting District #1, Mt. Vernon Post Office. Matt was listed as a farmer, age 30, born in Kentucky. He owned real estate valued at $1000 and personal property valued at $900. 970 • 1880 United States Federal Census, Madison Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky: Matt & Celia, their children, George, Sallie, Wesley, David & Elizabeth and Elizabeth's husband, Alfred Craig were listed in Enumeration District #87. Matt was listed as a farmer, age 43, born in Kentucky. 971 • 1900 United States Federal Census, Mat Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky: Matt & Celia and their children, George & Wesley and George's children, Lora & Johnnie were listed in Skeggs Creek, Precinct #7. Matt was listed as a farmer, age 65, born Nov 1834 in Kentucky. [This birth date conflicts with Matt's headstone and his obituary.] 699 • 1910 United States Federal Census, Matison C. Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky: Matt, his son, Wesley and grandson, Johnnie were listed in Brown Precinct. He was listed as widowed, age 70 something [2nd digit is unreadable], born in Kentucky. Matt's son, Dave, and his family are listed next to him. 701 • 1920 United States Federal Census, Mat Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky: Matt and his son, Wesley, were listed in Brown Precinct. Matt was listed as a farmer, widowed, age 84, born in Kentucky. Matt's son, Dave and his family were listed next to them. 988 • Conflicting Death Information: 964 • Obituary: Published in the Mt. Vernon Signal on 26 March 1920 in Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. 964 Mr. Madison Crawford Owens better known as "Uncle Mat Owens", died at his home near Freedom on Monday, March 22. Mr. Owens was born 1836 being eighty three years old on the fourth of last January. He married Miss Celia Owens May 7, 1863. Six children were born to this union: Mrs. Gillis Craig of Lancaster; Mrs Mack Fount Craig, who lives near Willailla; Mrs. John C. Taylor, Mount Vernon, George Owens, David Owens and Wesley Owens, all of Rockcastle. He was the oldest member of the Freedom Baptist church where his funeral was preached on Tuesday by Rev. A. J. Pike. He was buried by Ashland Lodge 640 F & A M of Mount Vernon. He was the oldest member of this lodge, having been made a Mason in 1864 and having lived the fifty-six years of his Masonic life as an honored and loved member of the lodge in which he was made a Mason. As a Mason, as a citizen and as a Christian gentleman, he held a sacred place in many hearts. 
• Newspaper Clipping: Mt. Vernon Signal on 26 March 1920 in Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky 989 Card of Thanks: We are very grateful to all who were helpful to us in our recent loss and thank each and every one for their kindness to our dear father, M. C. Owens, and to us. May Heaven's richest blessings always be theirs. The Children. 
• Grave Marker: M. C. Owens, Roberts/Old Freedom Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. 977 N37º20' 25.4" - W084º23'28.9"
Matt married Cecilia "Celia" OWENS, daughter of Wesley OWENS and Louis A. MULLINS, on 7 May 1863 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky 963.,964 (Cecilia "Celia" OWENS was born on 27 April 1839 in Freedom, Rockcastle County, Kentucky,1,966,967 died on 18 November 1908 in Freedom, Rockcastle County, Kentucky 966,967 and was buried on 19 November 1908 in Roberts/Old Freedom Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky 966,967,968.)
• Marriage Bond: 7 May 1863, Cecelia Owens and M. C. Owens, Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky 963 Principal - M. C. Owens; Surety - Mason Roberts. The 2nd page of the bond (age, parents, occupation, etc) and marriage certificate was not completed. It's possible that the actual wedding was on the 8th (the day after the bond was signed). 
• Photo: Matt & Celia, 1901. |