Veteran of the War of 1812
Born and died in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
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An Eccentric Man Mr. Howell, father of a peculiar family, was born in 1790 on Fox Hill near the present home of his surviving child. He served his country faithfully in the war of 1812, and from that time till his death about three years ago, was on the pension roll among the heroes who had offered their lives on the altar of their country. He married one of the fair daughters of Fox Hill, Betsy Pace by name, daughter of Michael Pace. Three children was the result of the union, one of whom is still living.... He was a great sufferer from rheumatism during the latter part of his life. His wife followed him to the grave in a few months, and all their property was left to two daughters during their lifetime, and afterward to a grandson, Isaac H. Howell. Last fall death again visited the family and one of the sisters was taken, and her property was left to a surviving daughter, a damsel over whose head the frost of sixty winters have passed.... Hackettstowns Gazette.
March 6, 1883, Forty-Fifth Volume, No. 29
Veteran of the War of 1812
Born and died in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
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An Eccentric Man Mr. Howell, father of a peculiar family, was born in 1790 on Fox Hill near the present home of his surviving child. He served his country faithfully in the war of 1812, and from that time till his death about three years ago, was on the pension roll among the heroes who had offered their lives on the altar of their country. He married one of the fair daughters of Fox Hill, Betsy Pace by name, daughter of Michael Pace. Three children was the result of the union, one of whom is still living.... He was a great sufferer from rheumatism during the latter part of his life. His wife followed him to the grave in a few months, and all their property was left to two daughters during their lifetime, and afterward to a grandson, Isaac H. Howell. Last fall death again visited the family and one of the sisters was taken, and her property was left to a surviving daughter, a damsel over whose head the frost of sixty winters have passed.... Hackettstowns Gazette.
March 6, 1883, Forty-Fifth Volume, No. 29
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