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Howell’s in the Censuses – Henry, Gideon, and Peter
Howell ResearchHowell LineBy Don Taylor In my wife’s Howell line, the father of Peter M. Howell is still unknown. In “Searching for Peter M Howell’s father,” I knew that Peter’s father: In The Life and Travels of Peter Howell, Page … 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
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Tagged 19th Century Ancestors, FamilySearch Profiles, Virginia Genealogy, Online Tree Caution, Peter M. Howell, FamilySearch Analysis, Moseley Family, Virginia Research, Permelia Moseley, Genealogy Methods, Judith Howell, Henry Howell, Permebia Mosley, Gideon Howell, Howell Family, Robert Philip Howell
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Howell’s in the Censuses – Henry, Gideon, and Peter
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
The Brewer Surname: Origins, Ancestors & Legacy
Discovering Brewer Roots 🧬🍺
From 17th-century Wales to colonial Maryland and colonial Virginia, my wife’s Brewer ancestors left a remarkable legacy. The surname “Brewer” comes from the Old English brēowan — to brew — and today over 160,000 people share this historic name. Her earliest known Brewer, John Brewer (1620–1664), helped lay the foundation for generations that followed. Continue reading
Peter M. Howell (1805-?) – A Newspaper Review
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
