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Willis Lincoln Howes 1869–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 July 1869

Birth Location: Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 16 Jan 1958

Death Location: Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Freeman Jr

Mother: Emma Howes

Spouse(s): Edith Howes

Children(s): Mildred Howes, Kathryn Howes, Robert Howes

In 1869, Willis Lincoln Howes entered the world in Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Freeman Howes Jr And Emma A Howes. In 1880, Willis Lincoln Howes resided in Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1910, Willis Lincoln Howes resided in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Willis Lincoln Howes married Edith M Howes, and had children including Kathryn Bartlett Howes, Mildred Moore Howes, Robert Freeman Howes. Willis Lincoln Howes passed away in 1958 in Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Willis Lincoln Howes entered the world in Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Freeman Howes Jr And Emma A Howes.
  • In 1880, Willis Lincoln Howes resided in Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1910, Willis Lincoln Howes resided in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Willis Lincoln Howes married Edith M Howes, and had children including Kathryn Bartlett Howes, Mildred Moore Howes, Robert Freeman Howes.
  • Willis Lincoln Howes passed away in 1958 in Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Freeman Jr
1830–1912
Birth Location: Massachusetts
FJ
Emma Howes
1841–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
EH

Spouses(s)

Edith Howes
1871–1938
Birth Location: Massachusetts
EH

Children(s)

Mildred Howes
1906–1966
Birth Location: Massachusetts
MH
Kathryn Howes
1903–
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
KH
Robert Howes
1913–1913
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Mass.
RH

Willis Howes's Ancestors

Self
Willis Howes
1869–1958
Birth Place: Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Freeman Howes Jr
1830–1912
Massachusetts
Emma (A) Howes
1841–
Massachusetts
Grandparents
Freeman Howes
1794–1855
Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sarah ("Sally") Howes
1798–1886
Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Howes
1745–1822
Thankful Freeman
1759–1848
Paul Howes
1757–1820
Sarah Crowell
1762–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Howes
1711–1759
Thankfull Hall
1715–1790

Willis Howes's Descendants

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Willis (Lincoln) Howes (14 July 1869–16 Jan 1958) m. Edith (M) Howes (abt 1871–1938)
  1. 1. Mildred (Moore) Howes 1906–1966 m. Arnold (Gregory) Huebner 1909–2005
  2. 2. Kathryn (Bartlett) Howes 1903–
  3. 3. Robert (Freeman) Howes 1913–1913

Willis Howes's Timeline

6 Records

1869
14 July 1869
Birth of Willis Lincoln Howes in Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Willis Lincoln Howes resided here in Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Willis Lincoln Howes resided here in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Willis Lincoln Howes resided here in Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
Willis Lincoln Howes resided here in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1958
16 Jan 1958
Age 89
Death of Willis Lincoln Howes in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, USA
Hammond, Lake, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 July 1869
    Event Place: Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_750; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 308
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 2340705
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 527; Page: 289A; Enumeration District: 147
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_607; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1059; FHL microfilm: 1374620
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 527; Page: 289A; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_607; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1059; FHL microfilm: 1374620

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Worcester Ward 8, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_750; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 308

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 2340705

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1958
    Event Place: Hammond, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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