Alva James Howell

M, b. 12 May 1879, d. 11 April 1939
FatherParshall Howell Jr. b. 24 Jan 1836, d. 12 Nov 1912
MotherSarah Elizabeth Torrey b. 30 May 1844, d. 7 Jan 1922
Alva & Ruth [Ormsby] Howell
     Alva James was born on Monday, 12 May 1879 in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Alva married Ruth Leigh Ormsby on 7 December 1899 in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan.1 21 June 1900, the U.S. Federal Census listed Alva and his wife, Ruth, living in the home of her parents at Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Milo Ormsby [62 Illinois VT&VT-June 1839], his wife: Mary [53 New York-May 1847], son-in-law, Alva Howell [22 Michigan-May 1878], daughter: Ruth Howell [19 Michigan-January 1881], & sister: Susan Ormsby [69 VT-October 1830]. Alva & Ruth had been married 0 years with no children. Milo & Mary had been married 30 years with 5 children, three living.2 Alva & Ruth had one son, Roy C. [10/02/1904-7/25/1926]. Alva's wife, an unknown person , died on 1 January 1912 in White Oaks Township, Ingham County, Michigan, leaving him a widower.3 Alva married 2nd Elizabeth A. Morrison on 15 July 1913 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.4 Alva's wife, Elizabeth, died on 19 February 1914 in White Oaks Township, Ingham County, Michigan, leaving him a widower.5 Alva married 3rd Etta Van Buren on 28 August 1915 in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan.6 18 January 1920, Alva and his wife, Etta, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in White Oaks Township. Enumerated in this household were Alva J. Howell [40 Michigan], Ettie [28 Michigan], Roy C. [15 Michigan], & his mother: Sarah E. [76 New York].7 Alva departed this life on Tuesday, 11 April 1939 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at Mercy Hospital at age 59 years, 10 months and 30 days.8 He was buried at Stockbridge in the Oaklawn Cemetery.9

Family 1

Ruth Leigh Ormsby b. 25 Jan 1881, d. 1 Jan 1912

Family 2

Elizabeth A. Morrison b. Aug 1882, d. 19 Feb 1914

Family 3

Etta Van Buren b. 5 Mar 1891

Citations

  1. [S1917] Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925: 5 December 1899, Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan; Alva J Howell; Age 21 of White Oak Township, Michigan, Farmer, son of Parhall Howell and Sarah Torrey; Ruth Ormsby; Age 18 of Stockbrdge, Michigan, at home, daughter of Milo Ormsby and Mary Phillips. Officiated by M. R. Saigeon; Witnessed by Emil H. Milner & Bertha E. Palmer. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3F4-79P - www.familysearch.com.
  2. [S679] 1900 United States Federal Census: Ingham County, Michigan - Enumeration District 56, sheet 12b, line 100 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  3. [S1916] Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995: Ruth Leigh Howell - died: 1 January 1912 White Oak, Ingham, Michigan; age 30 years; born: Michigan; housewife; daughter of Milo J. Ormsby & Mary Haviland;.
  4. [S408] Marriage Record: 15 July 1913 - Alva J. Howell of Stockbridge; born: White Oak, Michigan; farmer; parents: Marshall Howell & Sarah Torrey; m. Elizabeth A. [Morrison] Smith; residing: Stockbridge; born: Lapeer County, Michigan; daughter of Ernest A. Morrison & Viola A. Mayfield; both married once before; place: Lansing, Michigan; [Return of Marriage to Ingham County].
  5. [S1916] Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995: Elizabeth Howell Died 19 February 1914 at White Oak Township, Ingham County, Michiganat age 31 yearss, married - daughter of Ernest Linwood Morrison & Viola May Thomas. - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHJH-1FF.
  6. [S1921] Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Ingham County, 1911-1917.: 28 August 1915 - A. J. Howell aged 36, residing in White Oak Township, a farmer; parents: Parshall Howell and Sarah Torrey; Etta [Van Buren] Wright 24 of Pickney, Livingston County, parent: Elmer Van Buren & Zebula Cooper. married in Howell by William Koteskey, minister of the Gospel - Witnessed by Persis Wood Braley & Mrs Williiam Koteskey.
  7. [S681] 1920 United States Federal Census: Ingham County, Michigan - Enumeration District 133, sheet 3a, line 39 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  8. [S514] Death Certificate: Alva Howell - born: 12 May 1879 White Oak, Ingham, Michigan; died: 11 April 1939 Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; widow; son of Parshall Howell & Sarah E. Torrey; [Michigan Death Ceetificates 1921-1952].
  9. [S407] Tombstone Inscription: Woodlawn Cemetery: "A. J. Howell" on large monument with "P. Howell" his father on other side with smaller stone "Alva J. 1878-1934" alongside his first wife & son "Roy C. 1904-1926". [transcribed 16 August 2004 by Larry & Kathy McCurdy]