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John Michael Gleason’s Birthdate: Untangling Nine Conflicting Sources
John Michael Gleason has nine different birthdates across the records — from 1850 to 1854. Here’s how weighing census math against an exact death date narrowed the field to one preferred date, with a likely alternate held in reserve. Continue reading
Third Great Uncle Henry Howell
Henry Howell, the eldest known brother of Peter M. Howell, may hold essential clues to identifying their parents. Drawing on census records, a Virginia death certificate, and a detailed comparison of five FamilySearch tree profiles, this study evaluates which online identities likely represent the same man. While three profiles appear to converge on Henry (born c. 1807), several questions remain unresolved, including the identity of his wives, the accuracy of relationships assigned in online trees, and whether a possible sister—F. Josie Thomas—fits into the Howell family narrative. Continue reading
Posted in Ancestor Sketch, Howell-Hobbs, Genealogy Research
Tagged Permelia Moseley, Genealogy Methods, Judith Howell, Henry Howell, Permebia Mosley, Gideon Howell, Howell Family, Robert Philip Howell, 19th Century Ancestors, FamilySearch Profiles, Virginia Genealogy, Online Tree Caution, Peter M. Howell, FamilySearch Analysis, Moseley Family, Virginia Research
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