Embracing Local History: Part 82 – BEN OWNBEY AND HIS LAKE | Kirksville Daily Express
Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Ownbey (1846-1927) was the 7th of 11 children born to Canada and Lucinda (Walker) Ownbey. Ben was born after his parents moved from Macon County, Mo., to just south of Kirksville. Ben spent his entire life here except for the time he served in the Civil War.
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