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     James Norris White was born on 22 March 1924 at 421 North 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. The White book by Lore has his birth date as 26 March 1924 and the Norris T. White Bible has it as 20 March 1924. He believed his birth date to be 22 March 1924 and that is the date his father gave for his delayed birth certificate. He was the son of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens. James Norris White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Jimmie age six and attending school. James Norris White attended the funeral of his grandmother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. James Norris White applied for a Social Security Number on 12 April 1941, while living at 421 N. 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi where he was employed by the J. E. Neilson Company. His Social Security Number was 427-28-5392 issued April 1941 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. He was graduated in 1942 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. He began military service on 4 August 1944. Jim White was assigned to the Asian Pacific Theater and departed the U.S. on 3 August 1945, arriving at his duty station 8 August 1945. He served with the 35th Fighter Group in the China Offensive and the Air Offensive Japan. He departed his duty station on 14 June 1946, arriving back in the U.S. 24 June 1946 with credit for ten months and twenty-two days of foreign service.
      On 24 June 1946, Lt. James N. White called his wife and told her "he had landed in Seattle, Wash., and would be home within a few days." He had been in Japan nearly a year. He ended military service on 6 August 1946 at Separation Center, Camp Shelby, Mississippi; holding the rank of first lieutenant, and placed on terminal leave from 3 July 1946 to 6 August 1946. In addition to his foreign service, he had one year, one month and eleven days of continental service. His separation papers describe him as being five feet seven inches tall, weighing one hundred forty pounds with black hair and blue eyes. His decorations and citations were listed as; the Asian Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army Occupation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was graduated in 1949 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from the University of Mississippi with a degree in civil engineering. He was retired in 1985 at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; from ACBL, where he held the position of Assistant to the President. American Commercial Barge Line Company held a retirement party honoring Jim White at 6:30 p. m. on 30 March 1985, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. He was was a member of The First Presbyterian Church. He held membership in American Legion Post No. 55 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He held membership in University High School Alumni Association at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He and an unknown person attended the funeral of his sister, Margaret Ann "Peggy" (White) Walley on 7 February 1987 at Metairie Chapel of Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; at 3 p.m. with Rev. Robert Malabary officiating. James Norris White held membership in Friends Of the Museum at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

James Norris White died on 22 July 1995 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, at age 71; of severe anoxic encephalopathy due to sudden cardiac death. Funeral services were held on 24 July 1995 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Sam Marshall officiating. He was buried on 24 July 1995 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; with Waller Funeral home in charge of arrangements. He was buried in the family plot with his parents, his sister, Peggy and his brothers, Ralph and Joe.

     Ralph Reynolds White was born on 27 October 1886 at Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina. He was the son of Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black. Ralph Reynolds White moved with his parents, Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black on 27 November 1888 to Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina. Ralph Reynolds White moved with his parents, Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black on 7 October 1890 to Highland Home. Ralph Reynolds White moved with his parents, Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black on 14 November 1895 to Lincoln County, North Carolina, from Taylorsville. R. R. White moved to Lafayette County, Mississippi from North Carolina with his parents in November of 1899. Ralph Reynolds White moved with his parents, Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black on 15 November 1899 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Ralph Reynolds White appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, Joseph Robinson White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Ralph R. age thirteen, a farm laborer and he had attended school for three months within the year. Ralph Reynolds White moved with his parents, Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black on 4 November 1903 to "our home on Turner place." Ralph Reynolds White was employed by the railway mail service for 38 years, beginning in 1908. He appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, Joseph Robinson White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age 22 and a mail carrier.

Ralph Reynolds White married Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens, daughter of John Hughes Owens and Kate Donley Koone, on 27 October 1913 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 5 o'clock, with the ceremony officiated by Rev. J. C. Carothers. The bride's brother and sister, John Brown and Kate Payne Owens were "the only attendants at the marriage." "They left shortly after the conclusion of the ceremony to spend some days with the groom's relatives at Oxford." According to the 30 October issue of The Oxford Eagle, Ralph and "Jean" White were "attending the Fair in Jackson." The Grenada Sentinel published an account of the wedding on the front page of the October 31 issue. The groom was described as "a young man of splendid habits and excellent character." The bride was described as "noted for practicing those graces, gentleness and modesty, which are womanhood's greatest charm. She has a well trained mind and is skilled in those domestic arts so necessary in the housekeeper." Ralph Reynolds White registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, and was described as being tall and slender with blue eyes and black hair. He listed a wife and two children as dependents. He was employed by the Civil Service Commission for the "transmission of U.S. Mail." His assigned route was from Fulton, Kentucky to Jackson, Mississippi. He and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens lived at 421 North 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Ralph Reynolds White appeared on the census of 1920 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 15 January. Ralph R. was enumerated as head of household, age 33 and a railroad mail clerk. Imogene age 30 was enumerated as his wife. Included in the household were three sons, Ralph Owens age four, Joseph C. age three, John W. age one year nine months; and one daughter, Mildred age six months. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 14 April. Ralph was enumerated as head of household, age 43 and a railway clerk. Imogene was enumerated as his wife age 40. They owned their home at 421 North Seventh Street, which was valued at $5000. Included in the household were four sons; Ralph O. age fourteen, Joe age thirteen, Billy age eleven, Jimmie age six and two daughters; Mildred age ten and Peggy age eight. All the children were attending school. Ralph White was ordained a deacon in the First Presbyterian Church of Oxford on 21 May 1933. He attended the funeral of his mother-in-law, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Ralph Reynolds White was a member of the school board and active in community life. at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Ralph Reynolds White died on 24 April 1946 at Memorial Hospital, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, at age 59; of a cerebral hemorrhage at 4:45 pm. Smith Funeral Home of Jackson was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were conducted on 27 April 1946, by Dr. J. E. Wallace at the First Presbyterian Church of Oxford. Out of town relatives attending the services were: Mrs. Scott Wiley, Corinth; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Owens and children, Garland, Texas; Miss Kate Payne Owens, Luling, Texas; Mrs Lloyd White and Elbert Thompson, Memphis, Tenn; Mr. and Mrs. Payne White, Mrs. Emma Newell, Toccopola; Miss Lida Owens and Roy Harris, Grenada; and Mrs. Charles Balliasen of Washington, D. C. Out of town friends attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Galloway, Memphis; Mrs. Junius Townes, Mrs. Ludie Stokes and Mrs. George Garner, Grenada; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Arnold, Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Craig, T. K. Craig and Mrs. B. L. Liddell, New Albany; Lloyd Brown, Memphis; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hall and children, Jack and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brown, Toccopola; Mrs. R. T. Keys, Sardis; Miss Constance Gladney, Friarspoint; and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Kirby and family, Greenville, Tenn. He was buried on 27 April 1946 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

     Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens was born on 27 October 1889 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of John Hughes Owens and Kate Donley Koone. Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens suffered the death of her brother, Paul Elisha Owens on 6 September 1894 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens suffered the death of her brother, Edwin Owens on 19 May 1895 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Emma G. age ten and had attended school for eight months. Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens suffered the death of her sister, Mildred Elizabeth Owens on 1 July 1900 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens was employed by Grenada County to teach in the public schools for the scholastic year of 1908-1909. Her contract stated that she was to receive $32.50 per month. If she had less than seven students she was to receive $31 and if less than six students $30 per month. She was employed by Grenada County as the principal teacher in the Black Creek school for the scholastic year of 1909-1910. She signed her contract on 9 Oct 1909 and her salary was set at $36 per month. If the average attendance was less than 14 students she received $35 that month and if less than 12 she received $34. She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Jeanie Owens age nineteen and a school teacher.

Imogene Penn Owens completed an examination on April 22 & 23, 1910 for a Grenada County, Mississippi, teacher's license. The examiners were S. Claude Hall and R.H. Hester. Her two year license to teach first grade was signed by V.R. James, County Education Superintendent. Her grades were; Spelling 91, Reading 75, Geography 91, Mississippi History 100, Practical Arithmetic 81, Mental Arithmetic 75, Grammar 84, Composition 90, United States History 79, Elements of Physiology & Hygiene 78, Elements of Natural Philosophy 100 and Civil Government 80. Her general average was 85 ¹/₃ points. Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens was employed by Grenada County as the pricipal teacher in the Cane Creek School for the scholastic year of 1910-1911. She signed her contract on I Oct 1910. Her salary was set at $36 per month. If the average attendance in any month was less than 7 students then her salary for that month was $35.50 and if less than 6 students then $35. She was employed by Grenada County as the principal teacher at Cane Creek School for the scholastic year 1911 & 1912. Gene Owens signed her contact on 30 September 1911. Her salary was set at $42.50 per month. If average attendance was less than 10 students she received $42 for that month and if less than 9 students $41.50.

Just before her first grade teacher's license was to expire Imogene Owens passed a reexamination on 19 & 20 April 1912 with a general average of 76 ⁵/₆ points. Her grades were recorded as; Spelling 74, Reading 80, Geography 80, History of Mississippi 72, Practical Arithmetic 74, Mental Arithmetic 85, Grammar 70, Composition 80, United States History 75, Elements of Physiology and Hygiene 75, Elements of Natural Philosophy 87 and Civil Government 70. Her one year license was signed by the examiners S.C. Hall and M. D. Clark and the county education superintendent V.R. James. It appears that Gene Owens may have changed schools sometime during the 1911-1912 school year and not signed a new contract until 25 July 1912. On that date she signed a contract to teach in the Heath School for the scholastic year of 1911-1912. The contract states she was to receive a salary of $37.50 per month. If average attendance dropped to less than 8 students she received $37 and less than 7 students $36.

Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens was employed by Grenada County as the principle teacher in the Tie Plant School for scholastic year 1912 & 1913. Miss Gene Owens signed her contract on 1 Oct 1912. Her salary was set at $47.50 per month. If average attendance was less than 15 students she received $46 that month and if less than 12 students $45. On 4 & 5 April 1913 Imogene Owens renewed her first grade teacher's license by examination. Her grades were; Spelling 58, Reading 85, Geography 85, History of Mississippi 82, Practical Arithmetic 93, Mental Arithmetic 100, Grammar 85, Composition 80, United States History 84, Elements of Physiology and Hygiene 85, Elements of Agriculture 88 and Civil Government 82. Her general average was stated as 83 ¹¹/₁₂ points. Her new one year license to teach first grade was signed by examiners S.C. Hall and M.D. Clark and county education superintendent V.R. James. On 26 April 1913 Imogene Owens was "authorized to teach in the public schools of this State for life without further examination." This license was granted by the State of Mississippi, Department of Public Education, State Board of Examiners which was located in Jackson.

Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens married Ralph Reynolds White, son of Joseph Robinson White and Sarah "Sallie" Ann Black, on 27 October 1913 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 5 o'clock, with the ceremony officiated by Rev. J. C. Carothers. The bride's brother and sister, John Brown and Kate Payne Owens were "the only attendants at the marriage." "They left shortly after the conclusion of the ceremony to spend some days with the groom's relatives at Oxford." According to the 30 October issue of The Oxford Eagle, Ralph and "Jean" White were "attending the Fair in Jackson." The Grenada Sentinel published an account of the wedding on the front page of the October 31 issue. The groom was described as "a young man of splendid habits and excellent character." The bride was described as "noted for practicing those graces, gentleness and modesty, which are womanhood's greatest charm. She has a well trained mind and is skilled in those domestic arts so necessary in the housekeeper." Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens and Ralph Reynolds White lived at 421 North 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Imogene "Gene" Penn (Owens) White appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 15 January. Ralph R. was enumerated as head of household, age 33 and a railroad mail clerk. Imogene age 30 was enumerated as his wife. Included in the household were three sons, Ralph Owens age four, Joseph C. age three, John W. age one year nine months; and one daughter, Mildred age six months. Imogene "Gene" Penn (Owens) White suffered the death of her father, John Hughes Owens on 2 December 1926 at at 10:30 p.m., Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Imogene "Gene" Penn (Owens) White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 14 April. Ralph was enumerated as head of household, age 43 and a railway clerk. Imogene was enumerated as his wife age 40. They owned their home at 421 North Seventh Street, which was valued at $5000. Included in the household were four sons; Ralph O. age fourteen, Joe age thirteen, Billy age eleven, Jimmie age six and two daughters; Mildred age ten and Peggy age eight. All the children were attending school. Imogene "Gene" Penn (Owens) White suffered the death of her mother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 30 July 1939 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens attended the funeral of her mother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Imogene "Gene" Penn (Owens) White applied for a Social Security Number on 20 July 1943, while living at 421 N. 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi where she was employed by George Winter Grocery. Her Social Security Number was 425-40-8206 issued July 1943 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. Gene White served as president of the Women's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church of Oxford from April to August of 1946. She was widowed with the death of her husband, Ralph Reynolds White on 24 April 1946 at Memorial Hospital, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee.

The Owens family must have been having problems with trespassers on their land as on 25 October 1956, The Grenada County Weekly published two notices. The first read: "All our land in beat one, west of Grenada on Holcomb road posted against all forms of trespassing, No shooting, cutting trees or throwing bottles allowed on above land." This notice was signed by Mrs. Jack Yates, Mrs. L. H. Harris and Miss Lida Owens. The second notice signed by "The children of J. H. Owens" read: "The 500 acres of land in Beat One known as the J. H. and D. T. Owens places are hereby posted against hunting and all forms of trespass. No one in Grenada County has the authority to give you permission to hunt on this land." Imogene "Gene" Penn (Owens) White suffered the death of her sister, Kate Payne Owens on 9 June 1960 at Austin, Travis County, Texas.

Imogene "Gene" Penn (Owens) White died on 14 August 1963 at Rhodes Nursing Home, Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi, at age 73. Funeral services were held on 16 August 1963 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at 10:30 a.m. She was buried on 16 August 1963 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; with Douglass Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

     Ralph Owens White was born on 4 August 1915 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He was the son of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens. Ralph Owens White lived with his parents at 421 North 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Ralph Owens age four. Ralph Owens White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Ralph O. age fourteen and attending school. Ralph Owens White was graduated in 1932 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. He was graduated magna cum laude with a B.A.degree from the University of Mississippi on 3 August 1935 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He married Maude Vester Brown on 24 November 1937 at College Hill, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Ralph Owens White attended the funeral of his grandmother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Ralph Owens White and Maude Vester (Brown) White moved circa 1943 to Oakland, Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Ralph and Maud attended the funeral of Ralph's uncle, Howard P. White on 10 August 1950 in Oxford. Ralph Owens White and Maude Vester (Brown) White moved circa 1957 to Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi. Ralph Owens White was graduated on 26 May 1957 at Oxford, Mississippi; from the University of Mississippi School of Law with a Bachelor of Law degree with special distinction and the Juris Doctor degree. On 1 June 1957, Ralph Owens opened his law office in Batesville. He applied for a Social Security Number on 2 December 1959, while living at Batesville, Mississippi where he was self employed as an attorney. His Social Security Number was 425-86-3308 issued December 1959 at Panola County, Mississippi. He and Maude Vester (Brown) White lived at 210 Broadway, Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi. Ralph Owens White was widowed with the death of his wife, Maude Vester (Brown) White on 14 July 1960 at Oakland, Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Ralph Owens White married Ruby Lee Huddleston on 18 August 1962 at Sledge Baptist Church, Sledge, Mississippi. Ralph Owens White held membership in the Panola County Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He had been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court and the Supreme Court of the State of Mississippi. He was a Presbyterian and a member, officer and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church of Batesville. He was also a member of the Batesville Rotary Club and active in politics. He "served as a Colonel and aide-de-camp under Gov. John Bell Williams" and served on the state Republican executive committee.

Ralph Owens White died on 27 October 1974 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 59; "after a prolonged illness." Funeral services were held on 29 October 1974 at First Presbyterian Church, Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi; at 2 p.m. with the Rev. G. Wilbur Smith officiating. He was buried with graveside services at 3:30 p.m on 29 October 1974 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

     Joseph Carothers White was born on 19 October 1916 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He was the son of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens. Joseph Carothers White lived with his parents at 421 North 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Joseph C. age three. Joseph Carothers White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Joe age thirteen and attending school. Joseph Carothers White was graduated in 1934 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. He applied for a Social Security Number on 30 November 1936, while living at 421 N. 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi where he was employed by the J. E. Neilson Company. His Social Security Number was 425-01-2702 issued December 1936 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. He attended the funeral of his grandmother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Joseph Carothers White married Mary Ygondine Jones on 19 February 1950 at Calvery Episcopal Church, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Joseph Carothers White died on 1 June 1965 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, at age 48; at home. He was buried at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

     John William White was born on 19 April 1918 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He was the son of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens. John William White lived with his parents at 421 North 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as John W. age one year nine months. John William White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Billy age eleven and attending school. While attending University High School, John was president of the band and a member of the Boy Scouts and Hi-Y. John William White was graduated in 1936 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. He attended the funeral of his grandmother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. John William White applied for a Social Security Number on 1 November 1939, while living at 421 N. 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi where he was employed by North East Mississippi Electric Power Association, working under Mr. F. R. Tillman in Oxford. His Social Security Number was 425-22-8413 issued November 1939 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. He was graduated in 1942 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering. After his graduation from Ole Miss, he worked with the Tennessee Valley Authority during 1942 and 1943. He began military service in 1943 with his enlistment in the U. S. Navy. He served with the Seabees for two and a half years, spending 14 months on Guam. In 1946, he took a position as field engineer with Ole Miss. He held membership in Boy Scouts of America, Yocona Area Council for many years at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. He was a Mason and a Rotarian. He was retired in 1984 at University of Mississippi, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; where he had served as the director of the Physical Plant since 1953. During his last several years with Ole Miss, he had also served as associate vice chancellor for administration. He was Presbyterian. He held membership in First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

John William White died on 18 July 1997 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, at age 79. Funeral services were held on 20 July 1997 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at 2:00 P. M., officiated by the Rev. Sam Marshall and the Rev. Murphey Wilds. He was buried on 20 July 1997 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; with Waller Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

     Mildred Kathleen White was born on 29 June 1919 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens. Mildred Kathleen White lived with her parents at 421 North 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age six months. Mildred Kathleen White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age ten and attending school. While attending University High School, Mildred was on the Optic staff, in the Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Junior Play, Senior Play, Field Meet in Advanced Civics and served as Program Chairman of the Girl Reserve. Mildred Kathleen White was graduated in 1936 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. She attended the funeral of her grandmother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Mildred Kathleen White applied for a Social Security Number on 7 April 1942, while living at Red Banks, Mississippi where she was employed by George W. Winter. Her Social Security Number was 427-32-8980 issued April 1942 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. She married William Neil Craig, son of James Newton Craig and Dinkie Etoy Wiley, on 4 June 1944 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Mildred Kathleen White lived in 1946 at 816 North Street, McComb, Mississippi. On 7 July 1946 Mildred White Craig was granted a letter of dismissal from the First Presbyterian Church in Oxford, Mississippi, so that she could unite with the J. J. White Memorial Presbyterian Church in McComb, Mississippi. Neil and Mildred Craig attended the funeral of Mildred's uncle, Howard P. White on 10 August 1950 in Oxford. She was widowed with the death of William Neil Craig on 2 November 1989 at Baptist Hospital, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. Mildred (White) Craig died on 11 March 1997 at McComb, Pike County, Mississippi, at age 77.

     Margaret Ann "Peggy" White was born on 14 January 1922 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens. Margaret Ann "Peggy" White appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, Ralph Reynolds White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as Peggy age eight and attending school. Margaret Ann "Peggy" White was graduated in 1939 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. She attended the funeral of her grandmother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Margaret Ann "Peggy" White was educated circa 1940 at the University of Mississippi at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She applied for a Social Security Number on 15 November 1941, while living at 421 North 7th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Her Social Security Number was 427-30-1676 issued November 1941 at Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Margaret Ann "Peggy" White married Ben Houston Walley on 16 January 1947 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Ben and Peggy Walley attended the funeral of Peggy's uncle, Howard P. White on 10 August 1950 in Oxford. Margaret Ann "Peggy" (White) Walley and Ben Houston Walley lived on 1 December 1976 at 826 Douglas Drive, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi.

Margaret Ann "Peggy" (White) Walley died on 6 February 1987 at Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, at age 65; at 2 a.m. at home. Funeral services were held on 7 February 1987 at Metairie Chapel of Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home, Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; at 3 p.m. with Rev. Robert Malabary officiating. She was buried at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; in the family plot with her parents, under the direction of Waller Funeral Home of Oxford.

     Maude Vester Brown was born on 27 December 1900 at Toccopola, Pontotoc County, Mississippi. She was educated at Chickasaw Junior College, Pontotoc; and Mississippi Southern College in Hattiesburg. She married Ralph Owens White, son of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens, on 24 November 1937 at College Hill, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Maude Vester (Brown) White attended the funeral of her husband's grandmother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Maude Vester (Brown) White and Ralph Owens White moved circa 1943 to Oakland, Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Maude Vester (Brown) White was a Methodist and a member of the First Methodist Church of Grenada. Maude was active in home demonstration work in Grenada County. Ralph and Maud attended the funeral of Ralph's uncle, Howard P. White on 10 August 1950 in Oxford. She and Ralph Owens White moved circa 1957 to Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi. Maude Vester (Brown) White and Ralph Owens White lived at 210 Broadway, Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi.

Maude Vester (Brown) White died on 14 July 1960 at Oakland, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, at age 59; at 8 a.m. According to her obituary, her husband, Ralph White found a note at 6 a.m. stating that she was going to drown herself and she was found in a pond at 11 a.m. She was said to have "been despondent because of ill health." Funeral services were held on 15 July 1960 at First Methodist Church, Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi; at four o'clock. She was buried on 15 July 1960 at Toccopola Cemetery, Toccopola, Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

     Doris Eleanor White was born on 29 May 1943. She was the daughter of Ralph Owens White and Maude Vester Brown. Doris Eleanor White moved with her parents, Ralph Owens White and Maude Vester (Brown) White circa 1943 to Oakland, Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Doris Eleanor White moved with her parents, Ralph Owens White and Maude Vester (Brown) White circa 1957 to Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi. Doris Eleanor White suffered the death of her mother, Maude Vester (Brown) White on 14 July 1960 at Oakland, Yalobusha County, Mississippi.

Doris Eleanor White married Harry Wilbur Widdifield on 31 December 1960. Her Social Security Number was 428-96-0263 issued 1963 at Mississippi. Doris Eleanor White and Harry Wilbur Widdifield were divorced on 10 February 1965 at Brookhaven, Mississippi. Doris Eleanor White married Ancil Liddell Cox Jr. on 7 May 1972 at Mississippi. Doris Eleanor White lived at 200 Eastover Drive, Cleveland, Mississippi; 38732. She suffered the death of her father, Ralph Owens White on 27 October 1974 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. On circa 1975 her name was legally changed to Monica (White) Cox.

Eleanor (White) Cox died on 16 June 2005 at Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi, at age 62. Funeral services were held on 20 June 2005 at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi; at 10 am. She was cremated and her ashes are in the possession of her children.

     Mary Ygondine Jones was born on 12 August 1915 at Jacksonville, Cherokee County, Texas. She married (?) Hallmark circa 1945. Mary Ygondine Jones and (?) Hallmark were divorced. Mary Ygondine Jones married Joseph Carothers White, son of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens, on 19 February 1950 at Calvery Episcopal Church, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Her Social Security Number was 412-05-5697 issued before 1951 at Tennessee. Mary Ygondine Jones became a widow 1 June 1965. She was employed by the University of Mississippi in the Student Employment Office between 1965 and 1983 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. She was a long time member of the Readers Guild. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Oxford, and of the church's Carroll Barr Circle. She was a lifelong member of the Pilot Club and served as chaplain, historian, scrap book chairman and the Ole Miss Compass leader. She was president from 1978 to 1979 and was selected as Pilot Sweetheart in 1992.

Mary Ygondine (Jones) White died on 25 June 2000 at University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 84; about 12:30 p.m. Visitation was held on 27 June 2000 at Waller Funeral Home, Oxford, Mississippi, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held on 28 June 2000 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at 1:00 pm, with the Rev. Sam Marshall officiating. She was buried on 28 June 2000 at St. Peter's Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; with Waller Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

     Ruby Lee Huddleston was born on 31 March 1925 at Houston, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. She was a member of the Batesville Presbyterian Church. She married Ralph Owens White, son of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens, on 18 August 1962 at Sledge Baptist Church, Sledge, Mississippi. Ruby (Huddleston) White was widowed with the death of her husband, Ralph Owens White on 27 October 1974 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Ruby Lee Huddleston moved circa October 1994 to Falls Church, Independent City (Falls Church), Virginia.

Ruby (Huddleston) White died on 3 April 1995 at Camaron Glen Care Center, Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, at age 70; of cancer. Funeral services were held on 7 April 1995 at Kimbro Funeral Home, Marks, Quitman County, Mississippi; at 3 p.m., after visitation which began at 1 p.m. She was buried on 7 April 1995 at Lambert Cemetery, Lambert, Quitman County, Mississippi.

     Harry Wilbur Widdifield was born on 7 September 1940 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. He married Doris Eleanor White, daughter of Ralph Owens White and Maude Vester Brown, on 31 December 1960. Harry Wilbur Widdifield and Doris Eleanor White were divorced on 10 February 1965 at Brookhaven, Mississippi. Harry Wilbur Widdifield died in March 1988 at age 47.

     Ancil Liddell Cox Jr. was born on 15 August 1927 at Shaw, Mississippi. He married Doris Eleanor White, daughter of Ralph Owens White and Maude Vester Brown, on 7 May 1972 at Mississippi. Ancil Liddell Cox Jr. was widowed with the death of his wife, Eleanor (White) Cox on 16 June 2005 at Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi. Ancil Liddell Cox Jr. died on 19 May 2016 at Cleveland, Mississippi, at age 88.

     Richard Owens Cox was born on 21 March 1973 at Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi. He died on 22 March 1973 at Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi. He was the son of Ancil Liddell Cox Jr. and Doris Eleanor White. Richard Owens Cox was buried at Shaw, Bolivar County, Mississippi.

     William Neil Craig was born on 2 January 1918 at New Albany, Union County, Mississippi; the son of James Newton Craig (1883-1918) and Dinkie Etoy (Wiley) Craig (1888-1973.) He was the son of James Newton Craig and Dinkie Etoy Wiley. William Neil Craig suffered the death of his father, James Newton Craig on 6 November 1918. William Neil Craig married Mildred Kathleen White, daughter of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens, on 4 June 1944 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Neil and Mildred Craig attended the funeral of Mildred's uncle, Howard P. White on 10 August 1950 in Oxford. His Social Security Number was 409-22-5154 issued before 1951 at Tennessee. William Neil Craig suffered the death of his mother, Dinkie Etoy (Wiley) Craig on 5 November 1973 at Mississippi.

William Neil Craig died on 2 November 1989 at Baptist Hospital, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, at age 71. He was buried on 5 November 1989 at Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Pike County, Mississippi.

     Rebecca Owens Craig was stillborn due to Rh incompatibility on 29 August 1957 at McComb, Pike County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of William Neil Craig and Mildred Kathleen White. Rebecca Owens Craig was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Pike County, Mississippi.

     James Newton Craig was born on 5 August 1883; son of James Wilson Craig and Corinna H. Dodds. He married Dinkie Etoy Wiley, daughter of William Henry Wiley and Martha Tennessee King, at Mississippi.

James Newton Craig died on 6 November 1918 at age 35. He was buried at New Albany Cemetery, New Albany, Union County, Mississippi.

     Dinkie Etoy Wiley was born on 20 March 1888 at Mississippi. She was the daughter of William Henry Wiley and Martha Tennessee King. Dinkie Etoy Wiley married James Newton Craig at Mississippi. Dinkie Etoy (Wiley) Craig was widowed with the death of her husband, James Newton Craig on 6 November 1918.

Dinkie Etoy (Wiley) Craig died on 5 November 1973 at Mississippi at age 85. She was buried at New Albany Cemetery, New Albany, Union County, Mississippi.

     Charles William Maris Jr. was born on 25 April 1957 at Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi; the son of Charles and Kitty Maris. He was graduated in 1975 at Meridian High School, Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. He was educated at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; before transferring to Ole Miss for law school. He was graduated in 1980 at University of Mississippi, School of Law, Oxford, Mississippi. He was employed by the attoney general's office of the State of Mississippi to work in the criminal division in 1980 at Jackson, Mississippi. He held membership in the Mississippi Bar and the Mississippi Prosecutors Association. At the time of his death Charlie Maris "was the Assistant Attorney General for the criminal division of the Attorney General's office State of Mississippi" "He worked in the criminal division his entire career."

Charles William Maris Jr. died on 18 February 2010 at Baptist Hospital, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, at age 52. Visitation was held on 21 February 2010 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services were held on 22 February 2010 at Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church, Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi; at 12:30 p.m. officiated by the pastor, Rev. Carl Kalberkamp. Pallbearers were Dr. Rick Dunbar, Wayne Snuggs, Glenn Watts, Billy Gore, Scott Stuart, Dr. Bobby Graham and Attorney General Jim Hood. He was buried on 22 February 2010 at Parkway Memorial Cemetery, Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi.

     Ben Houston Walley was born on 25 April 1915. He married Margaret Ann "Peggy" White, daughter of Ralph Reynolds White and Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens, on 16 January 1947 at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Ben and Peggy Walley attended the funeral of Peggy's uncle, Howard P. White on 10 August 1950 in Oxford. His Social Security Number was 427-10-6581 issued before 1951 at Mississippi. Ben Houston Walley and Margaret Ann "Peggy" (White) Walley lived on 1 December 1976 at 826 Douglas Drive, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. Ben Houston Walley was widowed with the death of Margaret Ann "Peggy" (White) Walley on 6 February 1987 at Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Ben Houston Walley died on 13 March 1995 at Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, at age 79.

     John Hughes Owens was born on 22 June 1855 at five miles west of Grenada, Yalobusha County, Mississippi. He was the son of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason. John Hughes Owens appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of William Bell Owens at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as John H. Owens age five. John Hughes Owens appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of William Bell Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age fifteen and at school. John Hughes Owens appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of David Thomas Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as John Owens age 24 and a farmer. Hugh M. Nason signed a note on 11 February 1884, stating he would pay $15.50 on or before 1 November to his nephew John H. Owens, for value received. On 30 May 1885, John H. Owens filed a $15.50 claim against the estate of his uncle Hugh M. Nason, for an unpaid note dated 11 February 1884. On 15 May 1886, John Hughes Owens received $16.89 including interest, in payment of his claim of $15.50 against the estate of his uncle Hugh M. Nason. John Hughes Owens married Kate Donley Koone, daughter of Nathan Center Koone and Mildred Ervin Penn, on 19 January 1887 at Grenada County, Mississippi; the ceremony was performed by E. B. Miller, V.D.M. [Verbi Divini Minister - servant of the Word of God] John Hughes Owens suffered the death of his son, Paul Elisha Owens on 6 September 1894 at Grenada County, Mississippi. John Hughes Owens suffered the death of his son, Edwin Owens on 19 May 1895 at Grenada County, Mississippi. John Hughes Owens appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 June. John Owens was enumerated as age 55, head of household and a salesman. Katie D. Owens was enumerated as his wife, age 30 and the mother of three children, with two living. They owned the house they lived in free of mortgage. Included in the household were daughters Emma G. age ten, "at school" for eight months and Mildred E. age three months. He suffered the death of his daughter, Mildred Elizabeth Owens on 1 July 1900 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. John Hughes Owens appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 April. John H. Owens was enumerated as age 56 and head of household. Kate Owens was enumerated as his wife, age 37 and the mother of three living children. Included in the household were two daughters, Jeanie, a nineteen year old school teacher, Kate P. age seven and a son, John B. age seven. The John H. Owens family was enumerated just before the James Thomas family on the 1910 census, so they likely were neighbors. For about twenty years he served as Justice of the Peace for District 1 of Grenada County. "He had an inquiring mind about official matters and made every endeavor to hold the scales of justice evenly and to conduct his courts as the law required and as becoming a public official."
John Hughes Owens appeared on the census of 1920 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 15 January. J. H. Owens was enumerated as age 62, head of household and a farmer. Kate Owens was enumerated as his wife, age 48. They owned their home on College Street free of mortgage. Included in the household was a son, John Brown Owens age seventeen and a daughter, Kate Payne Owens age seventeen. Both children were attending school. He and Kate Donley Koone had 6 children, three of which died as infants. John Hughes Owens was a farmer. He was a member of the Presbyterian church,"and had striven faithfully to live the life required of a believer and a follower of the Master."

John Hughes Owens died on 2 December 1926 at at 10:30 p.m., Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 71; "after practically a year of confinement to his room and to his bed." He had been treated by Dr. J. K. Avent since January 1926. The cause of death was listed as senility on the death certificate which also noted a broken left leg from an accidental fall 8 days earlier. Funeral services were held on 3 December 1926 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with services conducted by his pastor, Rev E.S. Campbell. According to his obituary,"J. H. Owens was an honest, conscientious, kindly natured, obliging man. He meant to be just with his neighbor and to deal fairly in all things with his fellowman. He was unpretentious, and rarely expressed himself about matters with which he was not personally concerned. He was slow to pass any unfavorable or unkind criticism of anybody. He lived according to the best spiritual lights before him." He was buried on 3 December 1926 at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi; near where he was born and reared.

     Kate Donley Koone was born on 29 August 1869 at near Grenada, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Nathan Center Koone and Mildred Ervin Penn. Kate Donley Koone appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi, in the household of Nathan Center Koone as Catherine age 9 months, born in August in Mississippi. Kate Donley Koone was also known as Kate Koon. She suffered the death of her only sibling, Mary Agnes "Molly" Koone on 24 March 1873 at Mississippi. Kate Donley Koone was educated at Grenada College, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Nathan Center Koone at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Kate Koon age ten and having attended school within the year. Kate Donley Koone married John Hughes Owens, son of William Bell Owens and Elizabeth Catherine Nason, on 19 January 1887 at Grenada County, Mississippi; the ceremony was performed by E. B. Miller, V.D.M. [Verbi Divini Minister - servant of the Word of God] Kate (Koone) Owens suffered the death of her son, Paul Elisha Owens on 6 September 1894 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Kate (Koone) Owens suffered the death of her son, Edwin Owens on 19 May 1895 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Kate (Koone) Owens appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 June. John Owens was enumerated as age 55, head of household and a salesman. Katie D. Owens was enumerated as his wife, age 30 and the mother of three children, with two living. They owned the house they lived in free of mortgage. Included in the household were daughters Emma G. age ten, "at school" for eight months and Mildred E. age three months. Kate (Koone) Owens suffered the death of her mother, Mildred Ervin (Penn) Koone on 26 June 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Kate (Koone) Owens suffered the death of her daughter, Mildred Elizabeth Owens on 1 July 1900 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Kate (Koone) Owens suffered the death of her father, Nathan Center Koone on 8 September 1900 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Kate (Koone) Owens appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 April. John H. Owens was enumerated as age 56 and head of household. Kate Owens was enumerated as his wife, age 37 and the mother of three living children. Included in the household were two daughters, Jeanie, a nineteen year old school teacher, Kate P. age seven and a son, John B. age seven. Kate (Koone) Owens appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 15 January. J. H. Owens was enumerated as age 62, head of household and a farmer. Kate Owens was enumerated as his wife, age 48. They owned their home on College Street free of mortgage. Included in the household was a son, John Brown Owens age seventeen and a daughter, Kate Payne Owens age seventeen. Both children were attending school. Kate Donley Koone and John Hughes Owens had 6 children, three of which died as infants. Kate (Koone) Owens was widowed with the death of her husband, John Hughes Owens on 2 December 1926 at at 10:30 p.m., Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Kate (Koone) Owens appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Kate Owens age 58, head of household and widowed. She owned her home on College Street which was valued at $4000, but she did not own a radio. Included in the household were her son John B. Owens age 26 and his wife Frances age 20. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Grenada. She was described as "a kindly, Christian lady, a splendid mother and helpful, considerate neighbor."

Kate (Koone) Owens died on 30 July 1939 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 69; at home, after several years of ill health. Funeral services were held on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. A. Pharr assisted by Rev. J. E. Wallace of Oxford. She was buried on 31 July 1939 at Old Hope Church Cemetery, near Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with arrangements handled by Garner Brothers Funeral Home.

     Paul Elisha Owens was born on 21 August 1893 at Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of John Hughes Owens and Kate Donley Koone. Paul Elisha Owens died on 6 September 1894 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 1. He was buried at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Edwin Owens was born on 18 May 1895 at Grenada County, Mississippi. He died on 19 May 1895 at Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of John Hughes Owens and Kate Donley Koone. Edwin Owens was buried at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Mildred Elizabeth Owens was born on 10 February 1900 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of John Hughes Owens and Kate Donley Koone. Mildred Elizabeth Owens appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Mildred E. age three months. Mildred Elizabeth Owens was "seriously ill" on 30 June 1900.

Mildred Elizabeth Owens died on 1 July 1900 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; less than a week after the death of her grandmother, Mildred Penn Koone. She was buried at Old Hope Church Cemetery, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     John Brown Owens was born on 27 October 1902 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of John Hughes Owens and Kate Donley Koone. John Brown Owens and Kate Payne Owens were twins. John Brown Owens appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age seven and attending school. John Brown Owens was an attendant at the marriage of Ralph Reynolds White to his sister, Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens on 27 October 1913 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. John Brown Owens appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age seventeen and attending school. John Brown Owens was graduated in 1923 at Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi (now Mississippi State University.) He was "connected with the timber department of the Illinois Central Railroad Company" circa 1923 at Tie Plant, Grenada County, Mississippi. He suffered the death of his father, John Hughes Owens on 2 December 1926 at at 10:30 p.m., Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

John Brown Owens married Frances Annette Gladney on 3 September 1927 at Sardis, Panola County, Mississippi. The wedding was held at 5:30 p.m. in the Gladney home conducted by the bride's father, Rev. R. H. B. Gladney. After the ceremony the couple left for their new home in Grenada. John Brown Owens appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his mother, Kate (Koone) Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as John B. age 26, with his wife Frances age 20 living with his mother. John Brown was working as a stock keeper in a garage. John Brown Owens and Frances (Gladney) Owens lived on 1 April 1935 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. John Brown Owens attended the funeral of his first cousin once removed, John Thomas Nason on 6 December 1937 in Grenada, Mississippi. He served as a pallbearer at the burial of John Thomas Nason on 6 December 1937 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. John Brown Owens and Frances (Gladney) Owens lived in July 1939 at Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. John Brown Owens suffered the death of his mother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 30 July 1939 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. John Brown Owens attended the funeral of his mother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. John Brown Owens was a land appraiser for the War Department in 1940 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. He had worked 48 weeks during 1939, earning $2,900 and had other income. He and Frances (Gladney) Owens lived in April 1940 at 619 South Elmwood, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. John Brown Owens appeared on the census of 1940 at Tulsa County, Oklahoma; enumerated 2 April. John B Owens was enumerated as the 37 year old head of household and he was paying $7 monthly rent. Frances Owens was enumerated as his 30 year old wife and she supplied the family's information. Both John and Frances had completed four years of high school. Two daughters were enumerated as Annette age eight and Carolyn age four. He applied for a Social Security Number on 9 March 1943, while living at 4310 Normandy, Dallas, Texas where he was employed by U. S. Engineer Office in the Santa Fe Building. His Social Security Number was 457-34-3565 issued March 1943 at Texas. He suffered the death of his daughter, Kathleen "Katy" Gene Owens on 3 November 1944 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. John Brown Owens and Frances (Gladney) Owens lived between April 1954 and May 1957 at 9815 Kilarney, Dallas, Texas.
The Owens family must have been having problems with trespassers on their land as on 25 October 1956, The Grenada County Weekly published two notices. The first read: "All our land in beat one, west of Grenada on Holcomb road posted against all forms of trespassing, No shooting, cutting trees or throwing bottles allowed on above land." This notice was signed by Mrs. Jack Yates, Mrs. L. H. Harris and Miss Lida Owens. The second notice signed by "The children of J. H. Owens" read: "The 500 acres of land in Beat One known as the J. H. and D. T. Owens places are hereby posted against hunting and all forms of trespass. No one in Grenada County has the authority to give you permission to hunt on this land." John Brown Owens was retired in 1960 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; from the U. S. Corps of Engineers. He suffered the death of his sister, Kate Payne Owens on 9 June 1960 at Austin, Travis County, Texas. John Brown Owens and Frances Annette Gladney lived from 1960 at Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas. John Brown Owens was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, Texas, where he served as an elder. John Bown and Sweet celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Dallas with their children. John Brown Owens had been a member and past master of Grenada Lodge No. 31 AF&AM, a member of Commandary and Knights Templar and of Hella Temple Shrine in Dallas. At his death, he was a member of Sharon Temple in Tyler, Texas.

John Brown Owens died on 19 February 1989 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 86; after a long illness. His funeral was held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, 21 February 1989 in the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, Texas, with Rev. Paul Allen and Rev. Byron Price officiating. Pallbearers were Thomas Moore, Todd Berry, Oscar Callahan, Bob Massing, James Beggs, Bob Johnson and Homer Riffe. He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Sardis, Panola County, Mississippi; under the direction of Eubank Funeral home of Canton, Texas.

     Kate Payne Owens was born on 27 October 1902 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She and John Brown Owens were twins. Kate Payne Owens was the daughter of John Hughes Owens and Kate Donley Koone. Kate Payne Owens appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age seven and attending school. Kate Payne Owens was an attendant at the marriage of Ralph Reynolds White to her sister, Imogene "Gene" Penn Owens on 27 October 1913 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 5 o'clock, with the ceremony officiated by Rev. J. C. Carothers. The bride's brother and sister, John Brown and Kate Payne Owens were "the only attendants at the marriage." Kate Payne Owens appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, John Hughes Owens at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age seventeen and attending school. Kate Payne Owens suffered the death of her father, John Hughes Owens on 2 December 1926 at at 10:30 p.m., Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Kate Payne Owens was the religious education director for the eastern Texas Presbytery in September 1927 at Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Kate Payne Owens appeared on the census of 1930 at Bexar County, Texas; enumerated 28 April 1930. She was listed age 27, a religious education director and living as a lodger in the household of Perry E. Gragg, Jr. Noted in the 25 December 1931 issue of The Grenada Sentinel: "Miss Kate Payne Owens, whose headquarters for her work in religious education are in San Antonio, Texas, is spending the month of December with her mother, Mrs. J. H. Owens." She lived in July 1939 at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. She suffered the death of her mother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 30 July 1939 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Kate Payne Owens attended the funeral of her mother, Kate (Koone) Owens on 31 July 1939 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Researcher's Note: At the time of her death, Kate Payne lived with her friends and caretakers, Gus and Pippin Gribble. Need to follow up on this information.
The Owens family must have been having problems with trespassers on their land as on 25 October 1956, The Grenada County Weekly published two notices. The first read: "All our land in beat one, west of Grenada on Holcomb road posted against all forms of trespassing, No shooting, cutting trees or throwing bottles allowed on above land." This notice was signed by Mrs. Jack Yates, Mrs. L. H. Harris and Miss Lida Owens. The second notice signed by "The children of J. H. Owens" read: "The 500 acres of land in Beat One known as the J. H. and D. T. Owens places are hereby posted against hunting and all forms of trespass. No one in Grenada County has the authority to give you permission to hunt on this land."

Kate Payne Owens died on 9 June 1960 at Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 57. She was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Sardis, Panola County, Mississippi.

     Nathan Center Koone was born in August 1837 at Carroll County, Mississippi. He was the son of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher. Surname also found as Koon. Nathan Center Koone appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age twelve and having attended school within the year. Nathan Center Koone appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Jacob Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as N. C. Koon, a 22 year old male. Nathan Center Koone married Mildred Ervin Penn, daughter of Creed E. Penn and Mary Agnes Kyle, circa 1866 at Carroll County, Mississippi. Nathan Center Koone appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 23 June. Nathan Coon was listed as head of household, age 30 and a farm laborer with $200 in personal property value. Mildred Coon was listed as age 29 and keeping house. Listed with them were Mary A. Coon age 4 and Catherine age 9 months. He suffered the death of his daughter, Mary Agnes "Molly" Koone on 24 March 1873 at Mississippi. On 28 January 1879, Nathan ordered marble cemetery markers from St. Louis, Missouri, for his sister, Eliza Ely and her son Enoch. Nathan Center Koone appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 4 June. Nathan Koon was listed as head of household, age 41 and a farmer. Mildred E. Koon was listed as age 41. Included in the household was Kate Koon age 10, who had attended school within the year. On 2 May 1881, Nathan purchased 240 acres for a dollar an acre, at the Chancery Court sale of his father's land. The land was described as the S. E. 1/4 of Section 7 (160 acres) and the W. 1/2 of S. W. 1/4 of Section 8 (80 acres), Township 21, Range 4 East. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 12 June. Nathan Koone was listed as age 62, head of household and a farmer. Mildred Koone was listed as his wife, age 63 and the mother of two children with one living. They were living on a rented farm which was listed as number 97 on the farm schedule. He was widowed with the death of Mildred Ervin (Penn) Koone on 26 June 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Nathan Center Koone was described as "a quiet, industrious man well liked by his neighbors." He died on 8 September 1900 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 63; "at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Owens," after being ill for about three weeks. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Mildred Ervin Penn was born in August 1832 at Smith County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Creed E. Penn and Mary Agnes Kyle. Mildred Ervin Penn likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Creed E. Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as the female age five to ten. Mildred Ervin Penn appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Mary Agnes (Kyle) Freeland Penn at Smith County, Tennessee, as age eighteen. Mildred Ervin Penn married Nathan Center Koone, son of Jacob Koon and Barbara Fletcher, circa 1866 at Carroll County, Mississippi. Mildred Ervin (Penn) Koone appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Nathan Center Koone at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 23 June. Nathan Coon was listed as head of household, age 30 and a farm laborer with $200 in personal property value. Mildred Coon was listed as age 29 and keeping house. Listed with them were Mary A. Coon age 4 and Catherine age 9 months. Mildred Ervin (Penn) Koone suffered the death of her daughter, Mary Agnes "Molly" Koone on 24 March 1873 at Mississippi. Mildred Ervin (Penn) Koone appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Nathan Center Koone at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 4 June. Nathan Koon was listed as head of household, age 41 and a farmer. Mildred E. Koon was listed as age 41. Included in the household was Kate Koon age 10, who had attended school within the year. Mildred Ervin Penn was "a consistent member of the Methodist church and delighted in works of charity and kindness." She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Nathan Center Koone at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 12 June. Nathan Koone was listed as age 62, head of household and a farmer. Mildred Koone was listed as his wife, age 63 and the mother of two children with one living. They were living on a rented farm which was listed as number 97 on the farm schedule.

Mildred Ervin (Penn) Koone died on 26 June 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 67; at 6 p.m., at her home near Grenada. She was buried on 27 June 1900 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.