I am looking for information on Susie A. Owens, wife of James Washington (Wash) Owens [my gg-grandfather].  She was born 13 June 1840 and died 11 January 1870 according to her tombstone in Hinckle Cemetery, Alcorn County, Mississippi.  Her tombstone also has the inscription that she is the wife of J. W. Owens. I have today obtained photocopies of death certificates for two of Wash Owens's children.  On Samuel Rufus Owens's certificate from Grayson County, Texas, he was born 8 May 1870 in Mississippi, and died 4 March 1947. His mother is listed as Susan Dowell Owens.  He is buried in Leonard, Fannin County, Texas. On Minnie Florence Owens's certificate from Fannin County, Texas, she was born 22 Oct 1871 in Mississippi, and died 13 September 1958.  Her mother is listed as Susan Dyer.  She is also buried in Leonard, Fannin County, Texas. It has been extremely difficult to locate any records for any of Wash's wives.  The problem is that Susie A. Owens died before either of these children were born.  It's just odd that both of their mother's are shown as a Susan. Does anyone have any information that might help me clear up this puzzle? Ron Turner