John Howard

JOHN HOWARD.

The subject of this sketch was born in Mason County, Ky., in 1801. He was married to Margaret Alexander, in the state of Ohio; came to Boone County in 1837; settled in Clinton Township, entering his land there. He died on September 20, 1869; buried at Union Cemetery. His wife died October 23, 1869; buried at the same place. The following are the names of their children: Cynthia A., Mary J., John W., James, killed in the battle of Chicamauga, 1863; William J., Henry W., Addison L., Richard W.; all living but James A. There was at one time five of the brothers in the late war. Cynthia A. married Andrew Howard, resides in Cass County, Ind. Mary J., married to L. F. Wilson, resides in Cass County, Ind. John W. resides in the state of Missouri. William J. resides in Kansas. Three reside in this county, viz.: Henry W., Addison L. and Richard W. Mr. and Mrs. John Howard were members of the Christian Church.

Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, p. 304
Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 28, 2007