William Horton Howell

M, b. 7 June 1841, d. 23 August 1913
FatherJohn Howell b. 1 Dec 1811, d. 13 Apr 1896
MotherMariett Decker b. 9 Nov 1814, d. 19 Sep 1888
     William Horton was born on Monday, 7 June 1841 in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. 18 July 1870, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Dexter Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William Howell [28 New Jersey]. working as a farm laborer for Henry Warner.1 24 June 1880, the U.S. Federal Census listed William living in the home of his parents at Stockbridge Township. Enumerated in this household were John Howell [69 New York CT & NY], his wife: Mariett [65 New York NY & NY], children: William H. [28 Michigan], & Atheline [35 Michigan].2 1 June 1900, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Lyndon, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William Howell [58 Michigan - June 1841]. He owns his own farm free and clear.3 29 April 1910, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Lyndon. Enumerated in this household were William Horton [68 Michigan]. He owned his fam free and clear.4 William departed this life on Saturday, 23 August 1913 in Lyndon Township at age 72 years, 2 months and 16 days.5 He was buried at Unadilla Township, Livingston County, Michigan, in the Plainfield Village Cemetery.6

Citations

  1. [S676] 1870 United States Federal Census: Washtenaw County, Michigan - page 167 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  2. [S677] 1880 United States Federal Census: Ingham County, Michigan - Enumeration Distroct 140, sheet 20, line 43 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  3. [S679] 1900 United States Federal Census: Lyndon Township, Wastenaw County, Michigan: Enumeration District 97, Sheet 5A, Line 7. - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  4. [S680] 1910 United States Federal Census: Lyndon Township,Washtenaw County, Michigan: Enumeration District 131, Sheet 3A, Line 44. - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  5. [S1969] , William Horton Howell - Birth: 7 June 1841; Death: 23 August 1913, Lyndon Township, Ingham County; Parents: John Howell & Marietta Decker; occupation: Farmer; Burial: 25 August, Plainfield Cemetery; Informant: John Dutcher.
  6. [S407] Tombstone Inscription: Plainfield Cemetery: "William Howell 1841-1913" Section 5 near his parents. [transcribed 16 August 2004 by Larry & Kathy McCurdy]