James Elwood Howell

M, b. 10 April 1846, d. 30 May 1876
     James Elwood was born on Friday, 10 April 1846 in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. He was the son of John Howell and Mariett Decker. 16 August 1870, James was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James Howell [23 Michigan] - working for Richard Taylor as a farm laborer.1 James married Alice Proctor. James departed this life on Tuesday, 30 May 1876 in Stockbridge Township at age 30 years, 1 month and 20 days. He was buried in Unadilla Township, Livingston County, Michigan, in the Plainfield Village Cemetery.2

Citations

  1. [S676] 1870 United States Federal Census: Livingston County, Michigan - page 252 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  2. [S407] Tombstone Inscription: Plainfield Cemetery: "James E. Howell died May 30. 1876 30 yrs. 1 ms. 20 ds." Section 5 near his parents [transcribed 16 August 2004 by Larry & Kathy McCurdy].