Ellen Mason Owens Huddleston, daughter of Biddy Mason, between 1880-1890

Title: Ellen Mason Owens Huddleston, daughter of Biddy Mason, between 1880-1890
Alternative title: Charles Owens (son of Robert Owens Sr.) and wife Ellen Mason (daughter of Biddy Mason)
Date Created: [between 1860-1890]
Date: 1880/1890
Collection: Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Description: 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.
Caption: 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.