Tag Archives: Buckingham County Virginia

Gideon Howell Reveals His Brother’s Secret: The Parents of Peter M. Howell

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Don Taylor

Howell Ancestry LineWho were Peter M. Howell’s parents?By Don Taylor Peter M. Howell (1805–1865) was a well-documented figure in my wife’s ancestry — a colorful itinerant preacher whose memoir, The Life and Travels of Peter Howell, never once names his … Continue reading →

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Howell’s in the Censuses – Henry, Gideon, and Peter

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Don Taylor

Exploring the census records of Henry, Gideon, and Peter Howell in Buckingham County, Virginia, to uncover clues about the father of Peter M. Howell (1805–1865). This research examines 1840–1870 census evidence, agricultural schedules, and possible family connections. Continue reading →

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