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Peter M. Howell (1805-?) – A Newspaper Review

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Don Taylor

Peter M. Howell (1805-?) – A Newspaper Review By Don Taylor Peter M. Howell is one of my brick walls. Although there is an excellent book about his travels,[i] it never mentions his parents’ names. Also, I have not found … Continue reading →

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Peter Howell, Wild Man & Eccentric Minister by “Divine Permission”

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Don Taylor

Indeed, Madonna Montran’s vaudeville career is very interesting to follow. In my wife’s family tree, Peter M. Howell is probably the most interesting of her direct ancestors. Peter was a “Wandering Missionary” who preached throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and South … Continue reading →

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The Life and Travels of Peter Howell by Himself

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Don Taylor

This week I began research on the Howell Family Tree (my wife’s).  I had very little on her grandfather, a bit more on his father (who was in the Civil War) and very little about his father Peter Howell. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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