OWENS CEMETERY, SCOTT CO., TENNESSEE

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BISO Cemetery No.:            #32
County:                       Scott, Tennessee
USGS Quadrangle:              Barthell SW 7.5'
UTM Coordinates:
Northing:                     4046821.357
Easting:                      706702.739
Date Established:             1889
Established By:     
Date Recorded:                May 20, 1996

Comments:  The Owens' family was well known for the fact that they owned a large farm in the area and operated a water-powered GristMill.  Cemetery is located in a remote area and not visited or maintained.

Headstone information

1.     Samantha Owens was bornd Febuary the 26 an and departed this life the 22 of February 1888 

2.     The . . .

3.     James Owens (w in Owens is upsidedown)  was bornd Feb. 22, 1851 and departed this life the . . . the . . .

4.     Carry Owens
       1882 - 1892
       "Gone So Soon"

5.     Sarah L. Owens
       1884 - 1889
       "Sweetly Resting"

6.     Electa Owens
       1890 - 1896
       "Beloved One Farewell"

7.     George W. Owens
       1892 -1900
       "Where the Flowers Bloom Forever"

8.     William W. Owens
       1825 - 1903
       "Daddy We Will Meet You"