David William Howe

b. 9 April 1850, d. 29 May 1918
  • David William Howe was born on 9 April 1850 in Ionia, Benton County, Missouri.
  • John W. Howe and Rebecca Davidson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Shelby County, Missouri. Other members of the household included David William Howe, Margaret (?). Also in the household was son Jesse F. (age 1).
  • John W. Howe and Rebecca Davidson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Missouri. Other members of the household included David William Howe. Also in the household were children Jesse F. (age 12), James A. (8), John Shelton (5), Susan A. (2) and Nancy Ann (3 months).
  • John W. Howe and Rebecca Davidson, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Jackson Township, Missouri. Other members of the household included David William Howe. Also in the household were children Franklin (age 22), James (18), John (15), Susan (12), Nancy (10), Wesley (7) and Mary (4).
  • He married Safronia Elizabeth Barnett, daughter of Richard Thomas Barnett and Phoebe C. Lockridge, on 12 December 1878 in Coleman County, Texas, by license issued the 5th.
  • David William Howe and Safronia Elizabeth Barnett appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Texas. Also in the household was son Oscar (age 9 months).
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
  • David William Howe and Safronia Elizabeth Barnett appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Texas. Other members of the household included Minnie Ola Howe. Also in the household were children Oscar (age 20), Florence (19), Ellen M. (12), Alma E. (11) and Willie (2).
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1900 census.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1900 census.
  • David William Howe and Safronia Elizabeth Barnett appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Burkett, Coleman County, Texas, enumerated next to the household of their daughter Ola Hill. Also in the household were son Oscar (age 30) and his wife Ethel, and one male farm laborer.
  • He was operating a stock farm, according to the 1910 census.
  • David William Howe died on 29 May 1918 at age 68 in Texas near Burkett. . His death was officially witnessed by Leslie Andrew Hill.
  • Safronia Elizabeth Barnett became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Howe Cemetery, Burkett, Coleman County, Texas.
  • Last Edited: 27 Mar 2016

Family: Safronia Elizabeth Barnett b. 5 February 1861, d. 26 October 1946