Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

W. B. OWEN, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Frankfort Station; one of our first settlers 
and pioneers; was born in Clark Co., Ky., Jan. 24, 1826; came to this State, and settled 
in Frankfort, Will Co., in 1834, at which time, there was not to exceed twelve families 
located in this township. He is the son of the late Francis OWEN, deceased, who preached 
the first sermon, and was the first local minister in the township. Mr. O. was married 
Jan. 22, 1861, to Miss. C. A. CLEVELAND, who was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Nov. 15, 
1841; they have had seven children, viz., Mary Antoinette, Cora L., Francis Belle, Gracie 
E., James W., William C. and Edward F. The farm of Mr. O. is located on Secs. 30 and 18; 
it contains 110 acres and is valued at $6,500.