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Family HistoryFamily History - Helen Christian Owens


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Helen Christian Owens and her immediate family.



First Generation
1. Helen Christian Owens,1 born 27 January 1903 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana (parents not determined);1, 2 died 3 January 1993 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 Helen married, 4 February 1933 in Marion County, Indiana, Charles Milton Crippin9 (born 25 April 1892 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, the son of Clarence Eldon Crippin and Arabella Shoemaker;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Charles died 10 July 1968 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana3). Helen and Charles are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1, 3

  1. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Helen Christine Owens Crippin, born: 27 January 1903 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana; died: 3 January 1993 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 96-72, Sheet No. 64A, Charles M. Crippin, 47, Indiana, secretary treasurer, job printing; wife Christine Crippin, 37, Indiana; daughter Betty Crippin, 19, Indiana.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, Charles Milton Crippin, born: 25 April 1892 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died: 10 July 1968 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for two wives).
  4. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, Charles Milton Crippen, born: 25 April 1892 in Indianapolis, Ind.; father: Clarence E. Crippen; mother: Orabella Shoemaker; Lois Izetta Graves, born: 25 July 1893 in Pekin, Ind.; father: William H. Graves; mother: Alice Motsinger; married on 24 June 1917 in Anderson, Madison [County], Indiana.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 118, Sheet No. 9B, Clarence Crippin, 33, Michigan, May 1867, linotype opr.; wife of 9 years Arabella Crippin, 28, Indiana, May 1872, 2 children, 2 living; son Chas. M. Crippin, 8, Indiana, Apr. 1892; daughter Alice M. Crippin, 5, Indiana, May 1895.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 151, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence Crippin, 42, Michigan, proof reader, news paper; wife of 19 years Arabella Crippin, 37, Indiana, 2 children, 2 living; son Charles Crippin, 17, Indiana, composing room, news paper; daughter Alice Crippin, 14, Indiana.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 51, Sheet No. 9B, Charles M. Crippin 27, Indiana, traveling man, wholesale; wife Lois Crippin, 25, Indiana.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, E.D. 49-47, Sheet No. 8B, Clarence E. Crippin, 63, Michigan, first married age 24, proprietor, printing shop; wife Arabella Crippin, 57, Indiana, first married age 19; son Charles M. Crippin, 37, Indiana, widow; salesman, printing; grand daughter Betty E. Crippin, 9, Indiana.
  9. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Charles Milton Crippin and Helen Christine Owens, married on 4 February 1933 in Marion [County], Indiana.