Owen, L. J.

OWEN, PARKER

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/20/2012 at 08:25:36

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

OWEN, L.J. - Bear Creek Twp. - pg 844-5. Brooklyn. Was born in Sullivan county, New York, October 3, 1834; was there raised until he attained the age of fourteen years. The Owens are of English and Irish lineage. From 1848 to 1864 L.J. Resided in Wayne and Luzerne counties, Pennsylvania, engaged in various pursuits such as farming, saw-mill work and engineering. In June, 1864, he enlisted in company E, One hundred and Seventh Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, participating in many interesting skirmishes of the late war, he was honorably July 13, 1865, and returned to his home. In 1866 he came to Iowa locating in Poweshiek county; he resided for a number of years in Warren township, following the position of engineer in a saw-mill; came to Brooklyn in 1872 where he has since been a resident. He was married October 10, 1858, to Miss Mary L. Parker of New York; by this union they have five children: Alonza Eugene, William Walter, Clarence Everton, Phoebe Ivarena, Elmer Jackson. Mr. Owen is a member of the A.O.U.W., and the Brooklyn Veteran Union. He has been the trusty engineer in the steam flour mill for several years.