Tag Archives: Death Records

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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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 5

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Don Taylor

Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor After completing looking at the census records in a Surname Study, I like to look at Death records, particularly death certificates. They are usually accurate about the death date for an individual. Often, they … Continue reading →

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