William Washington Ownbey

Notes:

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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
25. .;

William — Elizabeth Isabella Frady. Elizabeth (daughter of Henderson Frady and Millie Ownbey) was born 1856, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 4 Mar 1930, McDowell County, North Carolina; was buried Old Fields Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

1. Columbus Judson Ownbey was born 25 Jul 1874, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 23 Sep 1947, South Carolina; was buried Landrum Cemetery, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
2. Alonzo Wilkie Ownbey was born 27 Mar 1876, North Carolina; died 3 Apr 1943, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Old Fields Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
3. James Brantley Ownbey was born 4 Apr 1879, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 5 Nov 1937, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Piney Grove First Presbyterian Church, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
4. Ida Leola Ownbey was born 26 Jan 1880, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 16 Mar 1964, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
5. Ollie M. Ownbey was born 23 May 1883, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 11 Jan 1931, Rutherford County, North Carolina; was buried Cool Springs Cemetery, Rutherford County, North Carolina.
6. Robert Greyson Ownbey was born 17 Feb 1885, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 3 Dec 1963, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Broad River Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
7. Willford L. Ownbey was born 25 Jun 1888, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 4 Aug 1913, McDowell County, North Carolina; was buried Old Fields Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
8. Sara Frances Ownbey was born 8 Oct 1892, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 1 Jun 1979, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Old Fields Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
9. Martin Luther Ownbey was born 5 Jun 1895, McDowell County, North Carolina; died 29 Oct 1942, McDowell County, North Carolina; was buried Old Fields Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Notes:

Uriah Ownbey built a house about two miles from his boyhood home, about a mile
from Rocky Creek, and lived and died in Marion, McDowell, North Carolina. He
and his wife are buried in the "Old Field's" Cemetery on Bald Mountain.

Uriah, had some clothing made by a tailor at Newport, Tennessee, Andrew
Johnson, who later read law, entered politics and eventually became President
of this nation. Carl Searcy of Portland, Oregan can remember the fancy vest of
beautiful flowered silk.
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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
4, 5, 14, 25.

Uriah — Sarah Ownbey. Sarah (daughter of Amos Ownby and Mary Laughter) was born 1824; died 1854. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
14, 25. .;

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Cocke County, Tennessee

Notes:

William was a soldier in the War of 1812 and received a pension for his service. After his second marriage, William moved to Sevier County, Tennessee, and later moved to Cooke County Tennessee where he died.

William went with his brother, John and his uncle John to Sevier County, Tennessee, about 1825-1826.
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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 4, 5, 14.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 65.

William married Sarah (Sally) Brown Abt Dec 1819, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Sarah was born Abt 1800; died Mar 1823. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
4, 5, 14.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 65.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
10.

Amos — Mary Laughter. Mary was born 1809; died 1885. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
10.

Notes:

James was seventeen years old when he entered the Revolutionary War. He fought
in the Battle at King's Mountain on 1 November 1778 as a Private in Captain
George Taylor's company. He carried water in his hat. He served until 1783.

James lived in Tryon County, North Carolina until he removed to Buncombe county
in 1824. He resided in McDowell county in 1845, but lived most of his life in
Rutherford County, North Carolina. He owned the farm on Bald Mountain. The
original cabin has about fallen down, but a part is still standing, according
to Mrs. Carrie Lee Nanney. She claims that James is buried there in the "Old
Field's Cemetery".

D.A.R states he is buried in Koone family cemetery Route 1, Union Mills, North
Carolina. Moved with parents to Tryon County (now Rutherford), North Carolina
while still a boy and lived on Green River. Moved with wife about 1824 to
Buncombe County and was in McDowell County in 1845. Moved back to Rutherford
County with wife in 1846.

Entered the service of his county at age 17. Fought at age 19 as a substitute
in Battle of Kings Mountains in Colonel John Sevier's Regiment of "Overmountain
Men".

1. Entered service first part of November 1778 as a substitute for Henry Kelly,
in Captain George Taylor's Company in Colonel Hugh Brevard's North Carolina
Regiment in Brigade of General Griffith Rutherford. Discharged 10 April 1779.

2. Entered as draftee October 1779 in Captain Robert Gilkeys' command in
Colonel Andrew Hampton's North Carolina Regiment. Discharged 24 March 1780.

3. Entered service July 1780 as a volunteer in Captain Robert Gilkey's command.
In Colonel Charles McDowell's regiment with General Lillington in General
command. Discharged three months later.

4. Entered service last part of September or first part of October 1780 as a
substitute for Micajah Mayfield in Captain Samuel Williams' command
Colonel John Sevier's Regiment of "Overmountain Men". Fought at Kings Mountain
10 October 1780. Discharged one month after entry.

5. Entered early part of June 1781 or 1782, as a volunteer in Captain John
McClain's Company in Colonel Andrew Hampton's and Porter's North Carolina
Regiment. This term of duty was for the purpose of "ranging the line between
the whites and the Cherokee Indians". Discharged fourteen months later.

6. Entered service in spring 1782 or 1783 as a substitute for Thomas Haslip in
Captain Hugh Beaty's Company, in Colonel Robert Porter's North Carolina
Regiment. This tour of duty was guard and patrol at "Russells Station" at
mouth of Cove Creek in Rutherford County. Discharged three months later and
returned to his home on Green River.

Married by Jonathan Hampton and is buried beside his wife.
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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 4, 5.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 64, 65.

James married Joanna Sims 4 Mar 1785, Tryon County, North Carolina. Joanna (daughter of Captain William Sims and Annister Step) was born 24 Mar 1761, Albermarle County, Virginia; died 1 Apr 1852; was buried Koon Family Cemetery, Rutherford County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joanna Sims Ownby was born at Aspen Grove Plantation on Priddy's Creek. She was allowed a pension on her application executed on 13 March 1851 while resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina. She was buried in the Koon family cemetery near Union Mills beside her husband.
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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 5.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 64.

Other Events:

• AFN: 8HFV-X2

Notes:

Buried in "Old Field's".
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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 9.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 64.

Arthur married Barbara Hill 27 Jan 1795. Barbara (daughter of William Augustus Hill and Dorcus Moberly Colvard) was born 1776; died 1854; was buried Old Broad River Cemetery, Rutherford County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

There is probability that John Hill might be related to Barbara Hill since he
was a bondsman for her son, Joshua, and Millie Ownbey. It has been proven he
is not her father.

Barbara is buried in Friendship Cemetery, south of Culberson, North Carolina.
The cemetery is in Georgia state.
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Reference:
"Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 9.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 64.