Ellen Mason Owens Huddleston was the daughter of Biddy Mason, early African American pioneer and Los Angeles landowner. She married Charles Owens, the son of Robert Owens, Sr., early African American pioneer, Los Angeles landowner and successful livery stable owner, in 1856. Studio portrait of Ellen Mason Owens Huddleston as a mature woman. Photo label: Mrs. Ellen Huddleson was born a slave in Hinds County, Missouri, October 15, 1838 -- the daughter of Biddy Mason. When she was 18 she married Charles P. Owens in Los Angeles October 16, 1856. Two sons were born to this union, Robert C. Owens and Henry L. Owens. See "Negro Trail Blazers of California" by Delilah Beasley, P. 88-90, 109-110.
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African American pioneers Huddleston, Ellen Mason Owens, 1838-1921
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