Leo Parshall Howell

     Leo Parshall was born on Thursday, 7 March 1901 in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. He was the son of Floyd Parshall Howell and Lucy Ann Mapes. Leo married Jennie Mae Botsford on 30 June 1928 in Michigan. 14 April 1930, Leo listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Oceola Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Leo Hoell [29 Michigan], his wife: Jennie [25 Michigan] & servant: Ida Elwell [59 New York] & lodger: Elmer Booth [20 Michigan]. Leo was 27 years old when 1st married & Jennie was 23 years old. He was a general farmer.¹ 10 May 1940, Leo and his wife, Jennie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Oceola Township. Enumerated in this household were Leo Howell [39 Michigan], his wife: Jennie [37 Michigan], John Robert [8 Michigan], Duane [5 Michigan] & Marilyn [3 Michigan]. They are renting for $15. per month.² Leo departed this life on Friday, 14 July 1978 in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan.³ He was buried there in the Lakeview Cemetery.