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Joe Lester Howell 1892–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Sep 1892

Birth Location: Kennedy, Alabama

Death Date: 2 Aug 1952

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Michael Sr

Mother: Mary Hunnicutt

Spouse(s): Leslie Shackleford

Children(s): Joe Jr

In 1892, Joe Lester Howell entered the world in Kennedy, Alabama, born to Michael Newton Howell Sr And Mary Elizabeth Hunnicutt. In 1900, Joe Lester Howell resided in Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA. Joe Lester Howell married Leslie M Shackleford, and had children including Joe Lester Howell Jr. Joe Lester Howell passed away in 1952 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Joe Lester Howell entered the world in Kennedy, Alabama, born to Michael Newton Howell Sr And Mary Elizabeth Hunnicutt.
  • In 1900, Joe Lester Howell resided in Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA.
  • Joe Lester Howell married Leslie M Shackleford, and had children including Joe Lester Howell Jr.
  • Joe Lester Howell passed away in 1952 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joe Howell's Ancestors

Self
Joe Howell
1892–1952
Birth Place: Kennedy, Alabama
Parents
Michael Newton Howell Sr
1860–1896
United States of America
Mary (Elizabeth) Hunnicutt
1861–1914
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Elijah Howell
1826–1891
New Lexington, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States of America
Abigail (Sophronia) Shepherd
1828–1902
North Carolina, USA
Elijah Howell
1826–1891
New Lexington, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States of America
Abigail (Sophronia) Shepherd
1828–1902
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joe Howell's Descendants

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Joe (Lester) Howell (20 Sep 1892–2 Aug 1952) m. Leslie (M) Shackleford (25 May 1896–28 October 1978)
  1. 1. Joe (Lester Howell) Jr 1922–2005

Joe Howell's Timeline

7 Records

1892
20 Sep 1892
Birth of Joe Lester Howell in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1892
20 Sep 1892
Birth of Joe Lester Howell in Kennedy, Alabama
Kennedy, Alabama
1900
1900
Age 8
Joe Lester Howell resided here in Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Joe Lester Howell resided here in Steens, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Steens, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 25
Joe Lester Howell resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1952
2 August 1952
Age 60
Death of Joe Lester Howell
None
1952
2 Aug 1952
Age 60
Death of Joe Lester Howell in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1892
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Steen, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1892
    Event Place: Kennedy, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Shelby
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Steen, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Steen, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Steens, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Shelby

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 August 1952
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1952
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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