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Michael Howard 1809–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1809

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 1904

Death Location: Stoney Fork, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John (Risener)

Mother: Mary Jackson

Spouse(s): Rachel Howard

Children(s): Malinda Pennington, Wilson Howard, Noah Howard, Robert Howard, Daniel Howard, Sarah Howard

In 1809, Michael Howard entered the world in Kentucky, born to John Covey War Jack Howard Risener And Mary Ann Risner Howard Jackson. In 1840, Michael Howard resided in Harlan, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Michael Howard resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Michael Howard married Rachel Howard, and had children including Daniel Howard, Malinda Pennington, Mary J Howard, Noah Howard, Robert Howard, Sarah Howard, Wilson Howard. Michael Howard passed away in 1904 in Stoney Fork, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1809, Michael Howard entered the world in Kentucky, born to John Covey War Jack Howard Risener And Mary Ann Risner Howard Jackson.
  • In 1840, Michael Howard resided in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Michael Howard resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Michael Howard married Rachel Howard, and had children including Daniel Howard, Malinda Pennington, Mary J Howard, Noah Howard, Robert Howard, Sarah Howard, Wilson Howard.
  • Michael Howard passed away in 1904 in Stoney Fork, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John (Risener)
1763–1824
Birth Location: Mt. Pleasant, Knox Co Kentucky
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Mary Jackson
1779–1840
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
MJ

Spouses(s)

Rachel Howard
1822–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RH

Children(s)

Malinda Pennington
1844–1923
Birth Location: , Perry, Kentucky, USA
MP
Wilson Howard
1851–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WH
Noah Howard
1854–
Birth Location: Kentucky
NH
Robert Howard
1855–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RH
Daniel Howard
1838–
Birth Location: Kentucky
DH
Sarah Howard
1840–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SH

Michael Howard's Ancestors

Self
Michael Howard
1809–1904
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
John Covey "War Jack" Howard (Risener)
1763–1824
Mt. Pleasant, Knox Co Kentucky
Mary (Ann Risner Howard) Jackson
1779–1840
Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas (J) Howard
1745–1822
Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Leticca (Letty "Hatchett Grey" (Full) Cherokee)
1744–1843
Cherokee Nation, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Michael (Martin Risner) Sr.
1740–1805
Lee, Scott County, Virginia
Catarina (Barbara) Sechs
1750–1836
Frederick County, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1718–1771
Katherine Sanders
1707–
Rev Indian
1702–1772
Eliza Durham
1728–1780
Hans Risner\Reisner
1715–1780
Margaretha Hammel
1702–1754
John Sr.
1721–1782
Marguerithe Bonnett
1725–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Howard's Descendants

1.
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Michael Howard (abt 1809–1904) m. Rachel Howard (abt 1822–)
  1. 1. Malinda Pennington 1844–1923 m. John (W) Howard 1850–1936
    1. 1. Winnie (J) Howard 1878–1939 m. Blevins (P) Muncy 1877–1968
      1. 1. Arnold Muncy 1911–1983
      2. 2. Pearl Muncy 1908–1942
      3. 3. Johnny (E) Muncy 1900–
      4. 4. Rebecca Muncy 1915–2009
      5. 5. Grant Marcy 1901–1978
      6. 6. Flaura Muncy 1903–1989
      7. 7. Claura Muncy 1903–
  2. 2. Wilson Howard 1851–
  3. 3. Noah Howard 1854–
  4. 4. Robert Howard 1855–
  5. 5. Daniel Howard 1838–
  6. 6. Sarah Howard 1840–

Michael Howard's Timeline

7 Records

1809
abt 1809
Birth of Michael Howard in Kentucky
Kentucky
1840
1840
Age 31
Michael Howard resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
Michael Howard resided here in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Michael Howard resided here in Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Michael Howard resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 91
Michael Howard resided here in Sims Fork, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Sims Fork, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1904
1904
Age 95
Death of Michael Howard in Kentucky, United States of America
Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1809
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Page: 495a; Enumeration District: 046
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sims Fork, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 508; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0012
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_371; Page: 339; Family History Library Film: 803371
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 203; Page: 38b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 113; Page: 115; Family History Library Film: 0007827

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Copies of Nonpopulation Census Schedules for Kentucky, 1960-1964; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 203; Page: 38b
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Census Non-Population schedules, 1850-1880, NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_371; Page: 339; Family History Library Film: 803371

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Page: 495a; Enumeration District: 046

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sims Fork, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sims Fork, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 508; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stoney Fork, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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