Minyard & Bessie Ownbey, North Carolina
I am trying to find information on my father's family, especially my grandparents, Minyard (Bud) & Bessie Rhodes Ownbey.They lived in Buncombe County in North Carolina.Most of the children spelled their name Owenby, I believe.I would like to know Minyard and Bessie's parents and siblings names.Minyard & Bessie had 13 children.Their daughters were Alma & J. Otis Trantham; Beatrice & Lolla Jay Earwood; Grace & James Lawrence Earwood; Odell Ownbey Pinner; remarried a Crandall.Their nine sons wereClyde & Ruth Sharpe Owenby (was married twice); Ed;Floyd & Polly; Fred Edward & Bertha Helen Gasperson Owenby; Glenn; Grady; Raymond; Walter & Lu; and Woodrow.
I would appreciate any information on these families.My father died when I was ten, therefore, I know little about his family.All thirteen of his siblings have passed.Thanks for any information that you can provide.