Tombstone Tuesday: George Hartzell & Lucinda Ralston Owen

GEORGE HARTZELL OWEN 1822 - 1884

LUCINDA (RALSTON) OWEN 1828 - 1906

Fairview Cemetery, St. Elmo, Fayette Co., Illinois

George was the son of James and Nancy Ann (Brashears) Owen. George's middle name is from his paternal grandmother, Leah (Hartzell) Owen, wife of Nathan Owen. George was the brother of my paternal great, great grandfather David Brashears Owen. George and Lucinda were original members of Fairview Church in Avena Township established in 1866. They had 11 children: John Wilson, Lawrence (died in infancy), James Franklin, Laura Alice, Mary, Lucy Ellen, Charles Oscar, Sarah Elizabeth, Joseph Brinton, George Ralston, and David William.

Tombstone photo courtesy of Find A Grave contributor Gary Feezel

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