This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ruthiedke Surnames: Owings Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.owings/420/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've hit a dead end with my GGG grand-father and am hoping someone can assist. Katie Owings Zimmerman (1887-1944) was daughter of Richard M. Owings (b. 1862- d. not sure, after 1905). Richard's father was also named Richard M Owings (b. abt 1825, d. 1864 in Civil War); mother was Mary Elizabeth Spires Hunter Owings. Father Richard appears in census for Hamburg, Edgefield, SC in both 1850 and 1860. I have read the Owings book (1st ed.) cover to cover and cannot find him, although I've spotted a few places he might fit in. Does anyone have any information? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.