The Joseph Howell Family

Children:

1. David Howell (m. Elizabeth [NN])
   b. bef. 1778
   
   

2. Jane Howell (m. Thomas Lacy)
   b. aft. 1781
   m. 18 Jan 1802, Warren Co, KY
   
   

3. Reece Howell (m. Martha [NN])
   b. abt 1782, SC
   d. 1872, Talladega Co, AL
   
   

4. Samuel Howell (m. Nancy [NN])
   b. abt 1780-1790
   d. abt 1835-1840, TN
   
   

5. Hiram Howell (m. Rachael Young)
   b. abt 1790, SC
   m. 27 Feb 1812, Rutherford Co, TN
   d. 30 Sep 1853, Tippah Co, MS
   
   

6. Joel Chandler Howell (m. Temperance [NN])
   b. abt 1791, TN?
   d. 8 Oct 1857, Clark Co, AR
   
   

7. Jeremiah Howell (m. Lavinia  "Viney" Miers)
   b. abt 1808, TN
   m. 14 Jan 1836, Winston Co, MS
   d. abt 1862, Carroll Co, MS
   
   

NOTE: The 1790 federal census in Greenville County, South Carolina describes Joseph Howell as having five (5) males under the age of 16 (b. ~1775-1790). The 1796 and 1798 tax lists for Lincoln County, Kentucky each describes Joseph Howell as having a son aged 16-20. David Howell was already possessing and being taxed on land in 1799, so he must've been at least 21 (b. bef. 1778). The 1800 and 1805 tax lists for Warren County, Kentucky describe Joseph Howell as having a son aged 16-20 in 1800, as well as two (2) sons aged 16-20 in 1805. These tax lists provide a perfect birth timeline that aligns with the five (5) males under the age of 16 reflected in the 1790 federal census. Hiram Howell was born about 1790, but it's possible he was born in 1789. The 1823 summons from Simpson County, Kentucky, for James Howell and Reese Howell leads me to believe that there was another son named James Howell who may fit into this timeline.

• b. abt 1776-1780 (David?)

• b. abt 1778-1782 (David or Reece?)

• b. abt 1780-1784 (Reece?)

• b. abt 1785-1789 (Samuel?)

• b. abt 1785-1789 (Samuel or Hiram?)

Possible Grand-Children:

1. Thomas Howell (2) m. Elizabeth E. [NN]
   b. abt 1810-1820
   d. bef. 31 Dec 1845, Hardeman Co, TN

Known Localities:

• Spartanburg County, South Carolina (1785?-1796)

• Greenville County, South Carolina (1790)

• Lincoln County, Kentucky (1796-1798)

• Warren County, Kentucky (1799-1807)

• Lincoln County, Tennessee (1810)

Known Slaves:

1. [NN] (enumerated in the 1790 federal census)

2. [NN] (enumerated in the 1790 federal census)

NOTE: The Kentucky tax lists for Joseph Howell, spanning from 1796-1806, shows he owned no slaves. The two slaves shown in the 1790 federal census were likely sold prior to the family's migration to Kentucky.

NOTE:

*The Joseph Howell of Union County, South Carolina was the son of Daniel Howell and Jean Lee; he was a cooper and died on 11 Oct 1819 in Hancock County, Georgia.

*The Joseph Howell of Anson County, North Carolina was married to Margaret Eleanor Garmon. He was also in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina. He died on 10 May 1837 in Campbell County, Georgia. It's possible he never resided in South Carolina.

*Y-DNA testing has eliminated many possibilities and theories on our Howell ancestral line. We're still at a brick-wall.

MIGRATION INTO SOUTH CAROLINA

We're unsure where Joseph Howell came from, however, there are strong indications he likely came from the area around Granville County, North Carolina. The Chandler, Easley, Gowen and Howell families all appear within the Granville County, North Carolina tax lists from the 1760s to the 1790s. I am presuming this connection to Granville County, North Carolina because of the similar migration patterns shared between the Howell family and the Gowen family, whom ultimately married into both the Easley and Chandler families through various degrees. The Howell family are heavily connected to the Gowen family for several generations in South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee.

NOTE 8 Oct 2025: Y-DNA testing seems to disprove any paternal connection to these Howell or Gowen lines.

On 24 Dec 1785 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Samuel Bell sold 200 acres to Sampson Bobo for 500 pounds current money. The land was described as being on a branch of Enoree River. The witnesses were Burwell Bobo, Thomas Tod and Joseph Howell. The deed was proven by evidence of James Howell and Thomas Tod on 28 Mar 1786.

SOURCE: Spartanburg County, South Carolina deed book 1A, page 63
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On 22 Dec 1786 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, James Jones and his wife Elizabeth sold 25 acres to Burwell Bobo for 20 pounds sterling money. The land was described as being originally granted to James Bright on 24 Nov 1767, consisting of 150 acres on a branch of Enoree River called Cedar Shoal in Spartanburgh County. The deed states James Bright sold the tract to Thomas Jones, who later bequeathed it to his son, the mentioned James Jones. The land was bounded by the property of Moses Casey towards the North, William McDowell towards the West and Sampson Bobo towards the South. The witnesses to the deed were Christopher Casey, Joseph Howell and Sampson Bobo.

On the same day, James Jones and his wife Elizabeth sold 100 acres to Burwell Bobo for 27 pounds South Carolina money. The land was described as being originally granted to William McDowell on 13 May 1786 and on a branch of Enoree River called Cedar Shoal. The land was bounded by Samuel Cannon towards the South, William Whitaker towards the Southeast, Moses Casey towards the North and James Bright towards the West. The witnesses were the same Christopher Casey, Joseph Howell and Sampson Bobo.

SOURCE: Spartanburg County, South Carolina deed book 1A, page 222
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The 1790 federal census shows Joseph Howell residing in Greenville County, South Carolina. His household consisted of the following:

1 Male over 16 - Joseph Howell
5 Male under 16 - unknown
- Samuel Howell (b. abt 1780-1790)
- Reese Howell (b. abt 1782)
- David Howell (b. bef. 1788)
- Hiram Howell (b. abt 1790) (if he was even born yet?)
5 Female - unknown
- unknown
- unknown
- unknown
- unknown (wife?)
2 Slaves - unknown
- unknown

NOTE: Joseph Howell is listed directly next to the widowed Ann (Gowen) Easley, as well as her in-laws the Barton family (Thomas & David Barton). Others listed nearby are Richard Fowler, Joseph & Archibald Dill, Moses Spann, John Barriot, Abram Chaistain, John Braswell, Bright Prewit, James Sullivant, James Dayley, Elijah Dill, Joseph Gibson and James Rowdin.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBZ-4F5

MIGRATION INTO KENTUCKY

A court case in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, between George Roebuck and William Farrow, began in June 1795. During the July 1796 court session, a special action was taken: "ordered that the case be continued and that a commission issue to the State of Kentucky to take the evidence of Joseph Howell in behalf of the plaintiff upon giving legal notice to the adverse party."

NOTE: The case was ultimately decided for the plaintiff on 15 Jan 1803, with no further mention of Joseph Howell. This is the only indication in any South Carolina records, that I've gone through, that mention anything about a Joseph Howell removing to Kentucky or Tennessee.

There are further connections to the Roebuck family later on in Kentucky (sometimes spelled Robuck), which additionally supports this to be the same Joseph Howell.

SOURCE:
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The tax lists for Lincoln County, Kentucky show several family connections, indicating we're following the right family migration patterns.

9 Jun 1796 John Chanler no land 1 white over 21
1 white over 16 and under 21
4 horses
7 cattle

14 Jun 1796 William Goin no land (listed near many Allen's) 1 white over 21

20 Jun 1796 Joseph Howell no land 1 white over 21
1 white over 16 and under 21
4 horses
2 cattle

30 Jun 1796 Andrew Howell no land 1 white over 21
5 horses

10 Aug 1797 Isaac Chandler no land 1 white over 21
1 horse

15 Apr 1798 Emmos [Amos?] Howel no land 1 white over 21
1 horse

15 Apr 1798 Joseph Howel no land 1 white over 21
1 white over 16 and under 21 (likely son David or Reece)
3 horses

18 May 1799 David Howel 200 acres on Cumberland in Lincoln County 1 free male over 21
1 horse

NOTE: Who is Emmos [Amos?] Howel? He paid taxes on the same day as Joseph Howell. Amos Howell was bondsman for the marriage license between Henry Francis and Elizabeth Pearl on 2 Jan 1798 in Lincoln County, Kentucky; Elizabeth Pearl was likely the daughter of William Pearl.

Who is Andrew Howell?

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On 19 Dec 1796 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Joseph Howell was summoned to court for "swearing prophanely three times 'by God' at Standford on the 14th Sept 1796." He was ordered to appear at the next Court of Quarter Sessions for Lincoln County on the 1st day of February next. The information was provided by Joseph Skidmore and John McKenny.

It appears Joseph Skidmore and John McKenny were summoned to appear in court regarding the case with Joseph Howell multiple times:

• 6 Jan 1797: Joseph Skidmore and John McKenny

• 21 Mar 1797: Joseph Skidmore and John McKenny

• 17 May 1797: Joseph Skidmore and John McKenny

• 26 Aug 1797: Joseph Skidmore

• 25 Jan 1798: Joseph Skidmore

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The tax lists for Warren County, Kentucky show Joseph Howel residing within the county from 1799-1806. He does not appear in the 1797 or 1801 tax lists, though they need to be reviewed again. A James Howel also appears in 1805.

5 Jun 1799 Joseph Howel no land 1 tithe
1 free male over 21
5 horses

16 Feb 1800 Joseph Howel 200 acres on Beaver Dam Creek 1 white male over 21
1 white male above 16 and under 21
5 horses

3 May 1802 Joseph Howel 200 acres on Beaver Dam Creek 1 white male over 21
5 horses

15 Jul 1803 Joseph Howel 400 acres on Green River 1 white male over 21
4 horses

1804 Joseph Howel no land 1 white male over 21
5 horses

16 Aug 1805 Joseph Howel no land 1 white male over 21
2 white male above 16 and under 21
3 horses

16 Aug 1805 James Howel no land 1 white male over 21
1 horse

20 Jun 1806 Joseph Howel no land 3 horses

1807 & 1808 Jacob Skiles 200 acres on Beaver Dam Creek, originally
granted to Jos. Howell
200 acres on Beaver Dam Creek, originally
granted to Dvd. Howell

NOTE: The 1807 and 1808 tax lists reflect that David Howell and Joseph Howell at some point transferred their combined 400 acres of land on Little Beaver Dam Creek to Jacob Skiles, likely sometime after the 15 Jul 1803 tax list.

On 7 May 1800 in Warren County, Kentucky, both David Howel and Joseph Howel each had 200 acres surveyed on Little Beaver Dam Creek, bounding one another's land. David Howel's certificate was #2241 and the chain carriers were Joseph Howel and Harrison Holkum [Holcomb]. Joseph Howel's certificate was #1699 and the chain carriers were David Howel and Samuel Goode. The surveyor who completed both surveys was Samuel Goode.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS56-Z3GS-T

On 20 Sep 1801 in Warren County, Kentucky, Joseph Howell and many other jurors, returned a report regarding Benjamin Wofford's request to erect a grist mill on Trammels Fork, which was ultimately approved.

NOTE: Benjamin Wofford, husband of Mary Llewellyn, was a relative of the Bobo family of South Carolina.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-8SPY-N

On 18 Jan 1802 in Warren County, Kentucky, Thomas Lacy was married to Jane Howell. The groom's father, W.H. Lacy, states the groom was under the age of 21 years. The bondsman for the marriage license was Harbard Hood.

NOTE: The heavy connection between Thomas Lacy and Joseph Howell within court records reflects that Jane Howell is likely Joseph Howell's daughter.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9P2-ZSRK

On 19 Oct 1802 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court ordered Joseph Howell, John Williams, Nicholas Darnal and Solomon Whitt to "view the best and most convenient way for a road from John Williams Mill from Drakes Creek to the County or State line to the big spring on Trammels creek and that they make report thereof to court as the law directs."

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-8S5G-W

On 3 Apr 1804 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court appointed Joseph Howel as constable of Warren County, with E.M. Covington as his security.

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ON 5 Nov 1804 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court ordered a county levy with Joseph Howell being charged "24/9 as per account filed; 1 pound 4 shillings 9 pence."

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-8S5V-1

On 22 Jan 1805 in Warren County, Kentucky, Joseph Howell was the bondsman for the marriage license between James Venable (sometimes Venible) and Rebecca Span. Joseph Howell provided oath that the groom was over 21 years old.

NOTE: James Venable and Rebecca Span had a son named Moses S. Venable, who I presume to be fully named as Moses Span Venable. I'm also presuming that Rebecca Span is the daughter of Moses Spann, a neighbor to Joseph Howell in the 1790 census in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Furthermore, on 11 Jan 1797 in Greenville County, South Carolina, Moses Spann sold 101 acres on "South Pacolate River" to John Gowen for $100; witnesses were William Easley, John Robuck and Willey Brown. This John Robuck is presumably the same John Ro[e]buck that is involved in court suits with Thomas Lacy and James Howell in Warren County, Kentucky. Even earlier, Moses Span can be found in Granville County, North Carolina, following the migration patterns of the Chandler, Easley, Gowen, Howell and Samuel Langston families.

Some genealogies claim this Captain John Roebuck was married to Sarah Gowen. Captain John Roebuck is the son of George Roebuck, whose case summoned Joseph Howell during the July 1796 Session in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. George Roebuck was a known neighbor to a Joseph Gowen.

Furthermore, within his pension application, Captain John Roebuck stated that "after I left the service I continued to reside in Spartanburg for 25-26 years. I then moved to Warren Co., Ky and remained there for 8 years; then to Illinois for a year; thence to Lincoln Co., Tennessee for 3 years and finally to Marion Co., Alabama where I lived for some years before moving to Marshall Co., Mississippi and then at last back to Marion Co., Alabama where I now reside." This reflects Captain John Roebuck and the Howell family share some of the same migration patterns, particularly leaving South Carolina for Warren County, Kentucky, and then Lincoln County, Tennessee.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89DP-PHGP

On 1 Mar 1805 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court provided a list of fee bills to the sheriff for the purpose of collection, with Joseph Howell owing 36 cents.

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On 22 Aug 1805 in Warren County, Kentucky, James Howell and Thos. Lacy signed a note for $35.29 to [given name missing] Douglass Senior in the value of beef, pork or cotton, on or before the 1st day of December next. The witness was William Bracklin.

On 6 Feb 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, the debt appears to have been unpaid and an alias capias was issued by the court. The defendants could not be located within the bailiwick by deputy sheriff Giles Cooke.

On 1 May 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, another alias capias was issued by the court to Thomas Lacy, William R. Payne and James Howell, with John Roebuck and Thomas Duncan as securities.

On 16 Dec 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court ordered a writ of capias against Thomas Lacy and Joseph Howell for a debt of $600 owed to Daniel Skaggs, assignee of William R. Payne.

On 5 May 1807 in Warren County, Kentucky, Joseph Howell came into court regarding the case of Daniel Skaggs against Thomas Lacy et al. The record explains that Joseph Howell offered himself for whatever fine or imprisonment was due to Thomas Lacy as a result of the case.

NOTE: The fact that Joseph Howell offers himself up for fines or imprisonment strongly leads to the belief that Thomas Lacy is likely his son-in-law. It's interesting how Joseph Howell also replaced James Howell for these suits. The record from 1807 also points towards the fact that Thomas Lacy likely already removed from Warren County, which is also reflective in the tax lists.

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On 1 Oct 1805 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court ordered Jason Isbell Senior, William Hughes Lacy, Jos. Howell and Robert Lee to appear before the court at the first February Term next, to testify on behalf of the Commonwealth of Kentucky against Benjamin Wofford.

Again on 13 Jan 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court issued the same order to Jason Isbell Senior, William Hughes Lacy, Jos. Howell and Robert Lee, under penalty of 100 pounds each for not complying.

On 14 Apr 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court ordered William H. Lacy and Joseph Howell to appear before the court "on the 1st day of our May Term," to testify on behalf of the controversy involving Benjamin Wofford

On 25 Apr 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court ordered William H. Lacy, Charles Waddle and Joseph Howell to appear before the court at the next day of the May Term court, to testify on behalf of the controversy involving Benjamin Wofford. A note on the back of this record states that in May 1806, Joseph Howell's summons was ended.

On 9 Sep 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court ordered Wm. H. Lacy, Thomas Hampton and Captain Nicholas Darnall to appear before the court "on the first day of our October Term," to testify on behalf of the controversy involving Benjamin Wofford.

On 7 Oct 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, the court ordered Abel Lewis, Peggy Lewis, John Wofford, Joseph Howel & Patty Lewis to appear before the court on "the first Monday and first day of said court", to testify on behalf of the controversy involving Benjamin Wofford.

On 9 Apr 1807 in Warren County, Kentucky, Joseph Howell was paid $1.04 for 3 days attendance as a witness for the case between Benjamin Wofford plaintiff and Jason L. Isabell defendant. Others mentioned were: Brookes Davis, William Potter, Umphrey Scrogings, Peggy Lewis, William Allison, Patty Lewis, Anna Hoobs, Andrew McWilliams, Lewis Allison, Thomas Power, Lucy Wofford, William Hays, John Wofford and Randolph Burks.

NOTE: Benjamin Wofford was enumerated in the 1790 federal census in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, listed immediately below "Capt. Geo. Robuck." George Roebuck had sued William Farrow in Spartanburg County, South Carolina; in July 1796, a summons to Kentucky was issued to Joseph Howell for this case. These families clearly knew one another back in the Greenville and Spartanburg Counties area of South Carolina, prior to migrating to Kentucky together.

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On 20 Dec 1805 in Warren County, Kentucky, Thomas Lacy and Joseph Howell signed a note for 600 pounds of 'machined' cotton, to be delivered to Sinclar Mason's gin where James Tucker formerly lived. The witnesses were Abel Lewis and Samuel [illegible].

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On 12 Feb 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, Edward Douglas sued Charles Waddle and Joseph Howell for an undpaid debt of $18.75.

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On 8 Oct 1806 in Warren County, Kentucky, a presentment was brought upon Joseph Howel by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

A day later on 9 Oct 1806, the court presented the charge of "profane swearing," of which Joseph Howel confessed and was charged ten shillings and court costs.

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On 3 Feb 1807 in Warren County, Kentucky, the Commonwealth of Kentucky again charged Joseph Howel for "profane swearing," and he failed to appear in court. He was fined five shillings and court costs.

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On 14 Apr 1808 in Warren County, Kentucky, Reese Howell was summoned to appear at the Warren County courthouse on the 8th day of their next May Term to testify on behalf of David Hudspeth, defendant against William Skiles plaintiff.

NOTE: I personally feel this individual record solidifies the fact that the Howell family of Lincoln and Rutherford Counties, Tennessee were indeed the same Howell family in Warren County, Kentucky. This seems to be Reese Howell's only mention in Warren County, Kentucky, and he is documented in Rutherford County, Tennessee records by 18 Nov 1806. By 1808, Reese Howell hadn't been a resident of Warren County, Kentucky for about two years.

MIGRATION INTO TENNESSEE

On 18 Aug 1810 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, David Howell as administrator of the estate of Joseph Howell, was ordered by the court to make a sale of the estate. Less than two weeks later on 30 Aug 1810, David Howell returned a schedule of the estate detailing the following:

• 3 head of horses

• 4 head of cattle

• 5 acres of corn standing in the field

• 72 acre of cotton

• a smart chance of flax

• a small patch of Irish and sweet potatoes

• 2 beds and furniture, and 1 stead

• 20 head of hogs

• 1 plough and 3 hoes

• 3 axes

• 1 iron-wedge

• 1 set of coopers tools

• 1 mans saddle

• plates, dishes, knives & forks

• 1 musket

On 26 Nov 1810 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, David Howell as administrator of the estate of Joseph Howell, returned the final sale amount as $98.84 1/4 cents. Walter Harkins was a witness.

NOTE: Walter Harkins being a witness to the final sale of the estate links this specific David Howell (administrator to the estate of Joseph Howell) to the same David Howell involved with Hiram Howell and Reece Howell in land deeds; they all owned land either near or adjoining one another.

SOURCE: Lincoln County, Tennessee Court Minutes book 1810, pages 23-24, 26-27 and 40.

On 21 Apr 1823 in Simpson County, Kentucky, Charles Waddle brought a suit against Barrett Henderson, William R. Payne et al. The court summoned "to take the deposition of James Howell, Davidson County Tennessee, and in like manner to take the several depositions of Reese Howell of Lincoln County Tennessee and of Delila Robertson Rutherford County Tennessee and of Isaac Allen [blank] County State of Illinois."

Later on 25 July 1823, the case was dismissed and the defendants recovered their costs from the defendant.

NOTE: Charles Waddle was previously involved in court suits with Joseph Howell against Edward Douglas, in Warren County, Kentucky in 1806.

This document helps link the David, James and Joseph Howell found in Warren County, Kentucky to Reese Howell of Lincoln County, Tennessee. David Howell and Joseph Howell both later end up in Lincoln and/or Rutherford Counties, Tennessee,, near Reese Howell.

Who are Delilah Robertson and Isaac Allen? Isaac Allen may be a familial connection through the Gowen family?

SOURCE: Simpson County, Kentucky court orders 1819-1835, page 35
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