Dies At His Home
Just Before Noon
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Capt. James Owen, owner of the ferryboat, Bettie Owen, died this morning at 11:30 o'clock of kidney trouble after a serious illness of six days. He retired from active management of the business ten years ago, when his brother, Captain Robert Owen, took charge.
His father, Valentine Owen, was founder of the ferry business in Paducah and reared a family of ten children, all of whom lived here throughout their lives. Three of the family are living: Mrs. Angelina Woolfolk, 721 Broadway, and Captain Robert and Brack Owen.
Captain James Owen was born October 15, 1846, and remained a bachelor. At 20 years of age he took charge of the ferry business and commanded the following boats successfully: Marker Boy, Blue Bird, Ferry, V. Owen and Bettie Owen. He held a captain's, pilot's and engineer's license.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, May 5, 1908, p. 1
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Capt. Owen Will
Be Laid To Rest
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In Oak Grove Cemetery at
4:30 This Afternoon
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The Life History of Busy Member
of One of Paducah's Pioneer Families.
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All Family Remained Here
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The funeral of Captain James Owen, who died yesterday morning, will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. M. E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist church. The burial will be in the family lot in Oak Grove cemetery.
The pallbearers will be: Active – Tarbell Laurie, Harry Owen, G. C. Wallace, Hal Walters, L. B. Ogilvie, H. M. Enders. Honorary – Tom Allen, Waddy Lang, James M. Lang, James Campbell, Beyers Robertson, Knox Florrnoy, Will Lawrence, E. G. Boone.
Captain James Owen was one of the best known river men along the Ohio river. He took charge of his father's business at the age of 18 and was on the ferryboats that run out of Paducah for 36 years. The ferryboats that Captain James Owen worked on were Market Boy, Blue Bird, Ferry, V. Owen and the Betty Owen, the mother of Captain James Owen.
Captain James Owen was active in the river business till about 10 years ago when his brother, Captain Robert Owen, took his place. Captain James Owen as not been strong for several years, but he was able to be around and do light work. Up to last Thursday he made it his duty to go down street in the mornings and visit the postoffice for the Bettie Owen. Last Thursday morning the Captain was taken seriously ill with kidney trouble, which cause his death yesterday. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. He had license first of pilot and master, second that of engineer and then captain's license.
Three members of the immediate family survive Captain Owen: Mrs. Angelina Owen Woolfolk, of 721 Broadway, Captain Robert Owen and Mr. Bracket Owen. Mrs Henry Owen of 822 Jefferson street, is a sister-in-law, Mrs Wynn Tully a niece, Mrs. Lizzie Quick, Mrs. Minnie Rankin, Mrs. Lemuel Ogilvie, Miss Fannie Woolfolk, little Anna Bracket Owen, Mrs. Will Cochran and Miss May Owen are nieces of Captain Owen. Mr. Tarbel Laurie, Dr. Will Owen and Harry Owen are nephews.
Captain James Owen was one of the family of ten children, five girls and five boys: Albina, Angelina, Marcella, Aurella, Cornelia, Adolphus, Robert, James, Henry and Bracket. Of this family there was not a one who ever lived outside the city of Paducah.
The Owen family is one of the oldest and best known in western Kentucky. Captain Valentine Owen was one of the settlers of Paducah and lived in Paducah all his life.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Wednesday May 6, 190 p. 8
Just Before Noon
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Capt. James Owen, owner of the ferryboat, Bettie Owen, died this morning at 11:30 o'clock of kidney trouble after a serious illness of six days. He retired from active management of the business ten years ago, when his brother, Captain Robert Owen, took charge.
His father, Valentine Owen, was founder of the ferry business in Paducah and reared a family of ten children, all of whom lived here throughout their lives. Three of the family are living: Mrs. Angelina Woolfolk, 721 Broadway, and Captain Robert and Brack Owen.
Captain James Owen was born October 15, 1846, and remained a bachelor. At 20 years of age he took charge of the ferry business and commanded the following boats successfully: Marker Boy, Blue Bird, Ferry, V. Owen and Bettie Owen. He held a captain's, pilot's and engineer's license.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, May 5, 1908, p. 1
_________
_________
Capt. Owen Will
Be Laid To Rest
----
In Oak Grove Cemetery at
4:30 This Afternoon
----
The Life History of Busy Member
of One of Paducah's Pioneer Families.
----
All Family Remained Here
----
The funeral of Captain James Owen, who died yesterday morning, will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. M. E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist church. The burial will be in the family lot in Oak Grove cemetery.
The pallbearers will be: Active – Tarbell Laurie, Harry Owen, G. C. Wallace, Hal Walters, L. B. Ogilvie, H. M. Enders. Honorary – Tom Allen, Waddy Lang, James M. Lang, James Campbell, Beyers Robertson, Knox Florrnoy, Will Lawrence, E. G. Boone.
Captain James Owen was one of the best known river men along the Ohio river. He took charge of his father's business at the age of 18 and was on the ferryboats that run out of Paducah for 36 years. The ferryboats that Captain James Owen worked on were Market Boy, Blue Bird, Ferry, V. Owen and the Betty Owen, the mother of Captain James Owen.
Captain James Owen was active in the river business till about 10 years ago when his brother, Captain Robert Owen, took his place. Captain James Owen as not been strong for several years, but he was able to be around and do light work. Up to last Thursday he made it his duty to go down street in the mornings and visit the postoffice for the Bettie Owen. Last Thursday morning the Captain was taken seriously ill with kidney trouble, which cause his death yesterday. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. He had license first of pilot and master, second that of engineer and then captain's license.
Three members of the immediate family survive Captain Owen: Mrs. Angelina Owen Woolfolk, of 721 Broadway, Captain Robert Owen and Mr. Bracket Owen. Mrs Henry Owen of 822 Jefferson street, is a sister-in-law, Mrs Wynn Tully a niece, Mrs. Lizzie Quick, Mrs. Minnie Rankin, Mrs. Lemuel Ogilvie, Miss Fannie Woolfolk, little Anna Bracket Owen, Mrs. Will Cochran and Miss May Owen are nieces of Captain Owen. Mr. Tarbel Laurie, Dr. Will Owen and Harry Owen are nephews.
Captain James Owen was one of the family of ten children, five girls and five boys: Albina, Angelina, Marcella, Aurella, Cornelia, Adolphus, Robert, James, Henry and Bracket. Of this family there was not a one who ever lived outside the city of Paducah.
The Owen family is one of the oldest and best known in western Kentucky. Captain Valentine Owen was one of the settlers of Paducah and lived in Paducah all his life.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Wednesday May 6, 190 p. 8
Dies At His Home
Just Before Noon
----
Capt. James Owen, owner of the ferryboat, Bettie Owen, died this morning at 11:30 o'clock of kidney trouble after a serious illness of six days. He retired from active management of the business ten years ago, when his brother, Captain Robert Owen, took charge.
His father, Valentine Owen, was founder of the ferry business in Paducah and reared a family of ten children, all of whom lived here throughout their lives. Three of the family are living: Mrs. Angelina Woolfolk, 721 Broadway, and Captain Robert and Brack Owen.
Captain James Owen was born October 15, 1846, and remained a bachelor. At 20 years of age he took charge of the ferry business and commanded the following boats successfully: Marker Boy, Blue Bird, Ferry, V. Owen and Bettie Owen. He held a captain's, pilot's and engineer's license.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, May 5, 1908, p. 1
_________
_________
Capt. Owen Will
Be Laid To Rest
----
In Oak Grove Cemetery at
4:30 This Afternoon
----
The Life History of Busy Member
of One of Paducah's Pioneer Families.
----
All Family Remained Here
----
The funeral of Captain James Owen, who died yesterday morning, will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. M. E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist church. The burial will be in the family lot in Oak Grove cemetery.
The pallbearers will be: Active – Tarbell Laurie, Harry Owen, G. C. Wallace, Hal Walters, L. B. Ogilvie, H. M. Enders. Honorary – Tom Allen, Waddy Lang, James M. Lang, James Campbell, Beyers Robertson, Knox Florrnoy, Will Lawrence, E. G. Boone.
Captain James Owen was one of the best known river men along the Ohio river. He took charge of his father's business at the age of 18 and was on the ferryboats that run out of Paducah for 36 years. The ferryboats that Captain James Owen worked on were Market Boy, Blue Bird, Ferry, V. Owen and the Betty Owen, the mother of Captain James Owen.
Captain James Owen was active in the river business till about 10 years ago when his brother, Captain Robert Owen, took his place. Captain James Owen as not been strong for several years, but he was able to be around and do light work. Up to last Thursday he made it his duty to go down street in the mornings and visit the postoffice for the Bettie Owen. Last Thursday morning the Captain was taken seriously ill with kidney trouble, which cause his death yesterday. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. He had license first of pilot and master, second that of engineer and then captain's license.
Three members of the immediate family survive Captain Owen: Mrs. Angelina Owen Woolfolk, of 721 Broadway, Captain Robert Owen and Mr. Bracket Owen. Mrs Henry Owen of 822 Jefferson street, is a sister-in-law, Mrs Wynn Tully a niece, Mrs. Lizzie Quick, Mrs. Minnie Rankin, Mrs. Lemuel Ogilvie, Miss Fannie Woolfolk, little Anna Bracket Owen, Mrs. Will Cochran and Miss May Owen are nieces of Captain Owen. Mr. Tarbel Laurie, Dr. Will Owen and Harry Owen are nephews.
Captain James Owen was one of the family of ten children, five girls and five boys: Albina, Angelina, Marcella, Aurella, Cornelia, Adolphus, Robert, James, Henry and Bracket. Of this family there was not a one who ever lived outside the city of Paducah.
The Owen family is one of the oldest and best known in western Kentucky. Captain Valentine Owen was one of the settlers of Paducah and lived in Paducah all his life.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Wednesday May 6, 190 p. 8
Just Before Noon
----
Capt. James Owen, owner of the ferryboat, Bettie Owen, died this morning at 11:30 o'clock of kidney trouble after a serious illness of six days. He retired from active management of the business ten years ago, when his brother, Captain Robert Owen, took charge.
His father, Valentine Owen, was founder of the ferry business in Paducah and reared a family of ten children, all of whom lived here throughout their lives. Three of the family are living: Mrs. Angelina Woolfolk, 721 Broadway, and Captain Robert and Brack Owen.
Captain James Owen was born October 15, 1846, and remained a bachelor. At 20 years of age he took charge of the ferry business and commanded the following boats successfully: Marker Boy, Blue Bird, Ferry, V. Owen and Bettie Owen. He held a captain's, pilot's and engineer's license.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, May 5, 1908, p. 1
_________
_________
Capt. Owen Will
Be Laid To Rest
----
In Oak Grove Cemetery at
4:30 This Afternoon
----
The Life History of Busy Member
of One of Paducah's Pioneer Families.
----
All Family Remained Here
----
The funeral of Captain James Owen, who died yesterday morning, will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the residence, the services being conducted by the Rev. M. E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist church. The burial will be in the family lot in Oak Grove cemetery.
The pallbearers will be: Active – Tarbell Laurie, Harry Owen, G. C. Wallace, Hal Walters, L. B. Ogilvie, H. M. Enders. Honorary – Tom Allen, Waddy Lang, James M. Lang, James Campbell, Beyers Robertson, Knox Florrnoy, Will Lawrence, E. G. Boone.
Captain James Owen was one of the best known river men along the Ohio river. He took charge of his father's business at the age of 18 and was on the ferryboats that run out of Paducah for 36 years. The ferryboats that Captain James Owen worked on were Market Boy, Blue Bird, Ferry, V. Owen and the Betty Owen, the mother of Captain James Owen.
Captain James Owen was active in the river business till about 10 years ago when his brother, Captain Robert Owen, took his place. Captain James Owen as not been strong for several years, but he was able to be around and do light work. Up to last Thursday he made it his duty to go down street in the mornings and visit the postoffice for the Bettie Owen. Last Thursday morning the Captain was taken seriously ill with kidney trouble, which cause his death yesterday. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. He had license first of pilot and master, second that of engineer and then captain's license.
Three members of the immediate family survive Captain Owen: Mrs. Angelina Owen Woolfolk, of 721 Broadway, Captain Robert Owen and Mr. Bracket Owen. Mrs Henry Owen of 822 Jefferson street, is a sister-in-law, Mrs Wynn Tully a niece, Mrs. Lizzie Quick, Mrs. Minnie Rankin, Mrs. Lemuel Ogilvie, Miss Fannie Woolfolk, little Anna Bracket Owen, Mrs. Will Cochran and Miss May Owen are nieces of Captain Owen. Mr. Tarbel Laurie, Dr. Will Owen and Harry Owen are nephews.
Captain James Owen was one of the family of ten children, five girls and five boys: Albina, Angelina, Marcella, Aurella, Cornelia, Adolphus, Robert, James, Henry and Bracket. Of this family there was not a one who ever lived outside the city of Paducah.
The Owen family is one of the oldest and best known in western Kentucky. Captain Valentine Owen was one of the settlers of Paducah and lived in Paducah all his life.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Wednesday May 6, 190 p. 8
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