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William Howell 1793 – 1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 March 1793

Birth Location: Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec

Death Date: 3 Sep 1871

Death Location: Downington, Megis, Ohio, United States

Father: John Howell

Mother: Mary Gardner

Spouse(s): Mary Jones

Children(s): Edward Howell

The story of William Howell began in 1793 in Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec, with parents John Howell and Mary Polly Gardner. As an adult, William Howell wed Mary Jones. Their household included Edward Edmund Howell. William Howell's life came to an end in 1871 in Downington, Megis, Ohio, United States.

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Parents

John Howell
1772 – 1820
Birth Location: Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
JH
Mary Gardner
1770 – 1830
Birth Location: Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Jones
1794 – 1825
Birth Location: Canada
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Children(s)

Edward Howell
1813 – 1880
Birth Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 15 March 1793
    Event Place: Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: About:1813-00-00
    Event Place: Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 20 Sep 1827
    Event Place: Meigs, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 20 September 1827
    Event Place: Meigs Co., OH

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 3 Sep 1871
    Event Place: Downington, Megis, Ohio, United States
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