Charles Owens (center, white shirt and dark suit) among many other people in front of a brick building with a sign reading "Los Angeles Groceries. Charles Owens was the son of Robert Owens, Sr., early African American pioneer, Los Angeles landowner and successful livery stable owner. Charles married Ellen Mason, the daughter of Biddy Mason, an early African American pioneer and Los Angeles landowner, in 1856. Photo label: Charles Owens, son of Robert Owens, Sr. (in center near the wall -- wearing dark suit and hat and a white shirt)
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Grocery trade African American pioneers Owens, Charles, 1832-1882
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