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The Reece Howell Family
Children:
daughter
b. abt 1810-1815Littleberry W. Howell
b. abt 1819, Lincoln Co, TN
Known Localities:
Rutherford County, Tennessee
Lincoln County, Tennessee
Talladega County, Alabama
Known Slaves:
[NN] (female) (b. abt 1795-1806) (listed in the 1820, 1830 federal census)
[NN] (male) Black (b. abt 1819) (listed in the 1820, 1830, 1840 federal census, 1850 slave schedule)
[NN] (female) (b. abt 1806-1820) (listed in the 1820, 1830, 1840 federal census)
[NN] (purchased on 22 Jan 1823 from William Husbands)
[NN] (purchased on 22 Jan 1823 from William Husbands)
[NN] (purchased on 22 Jan 1823 from William Husbands)
[NN] (female) (b. abt 1795-1806) (listed in the 1830 federal census)
[NN] (male) Black (b. abt 1820) (listed in the 1830, 1840 federal census, 1850 slave schedule)
[NN] (female) (b. abt 1820-1830) (listed in the 1830 federal census)
[NN] (female) (b. abt 1820-1830) (listed in the 1830 federal census)
[NN] (female) Mulatto (b. abt 1820) (listed in the 1830, 1840 federal census, 1850 slave schedule)
[NN] (male) (b. abt 1820-1830) (listed in the 1830, 1840 federal census)
[NN] (male) Black (b. abt 1823) (listed in the 1830, 1840 federal census, 1850 slave schedule)
[NN] (male) Black (b. abt 1827) (listed in the 1830, 1840 federal census, 1850 slave schedule)
[NN] (female) Mulatto (b. abt 1830-1840) (listed in the 1840 federal census, 1850 slave schedule)
[NN] (female) Black (b. abt 1847) (listed in the 1850 slave schedule)
[NN] (female) Black (b. abt 1848) (listed in the 1850 slave schedule)
[NN] (female) Black (b. abt Sep 1850) (listed in the 1850 slave schedule)
On 18 Nov 1806 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, Reas Howell was a witness along with Joseph Gowen, and James Gowen, for the deed from Elisha Prewitt to David Howell for 263 acres for $150. The property was described as being in Rutherford County on the waters of Cripple Creek, beginning __ ash Joseph Gowens __ North East corner running North 16 chains & __ to a stake, thence East 65 chains and 50 links to a hickory, thence __ __ 100 chains to a stake in the Indian boundary, thence west 30 chains to a linn David Howells corner, thence North 28 chains 40 links to an ash, thence North 15 West 15 chains to a chestnut oak, thence 19 East to an ash 18 chains, thence North 20 West 20 chains to an ash corner the Garrison road David Howells corner, thence West to the beginning 30 chains.
SOURCE: Rutherford County, Tennessee deed book E, page 425
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On 6 Apr 1807 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, Reas Howell was a witness along with Magness Teague, Joseph Gowen, John Knoll and Robert Baker for the deed from Elisha Prewitt to John Gowen for 372 acres. The property was described as being in Rutherford County on the waters of Cripple Creek, beginning on Joseph Gowens most? a Eastern corner white ash, thence East 30 chains to a hackberry, thence South 20 East 20 chains to a ash, thence South 15 to 18 chains to a chestnut oak, thence 15 East 20 chains to an ash, thence South 25 chains 40 links to a stake, thence West to Gowens corner, thence North with said line to the beginning.
SOURCE: Rutherford County, Tennessee deed book E, page 418
https://www.familysearch.org/search/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-CSSK-L
On 12 Dec 1808 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, Aron [Aaron] Todd had 22 3/4 acres of land surveyed. Aaron Todd was an assignee of Reas Howell, himself an assignee of John Gowen. The land was described as being in Rutherford County on Big Creek, a branch of the West Fork of Stones River, "beginning 30 poles West of John Overtons North West corner of his 900 acre tract running thence North and East for compliment."
NOTE: John Overton was assigned 230 acres of land by the "heirs of James Howell" sometime before 5 Jan 1808.
On 4 Jan 1809 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, the county court ordered that James Bell oversee the keeping in repair the road from Francis Youree's to the dug hollow on the Duck River Ridge. The hands to assist the project, local neighbors, were: William Gowen, Rees Howell, Martin Riley, William Todd, Samuel Jacobs, Jeremiah Stevens, James Stevens, Elijah Smith, Thomas Smith, Robert Miller, Young Laughlin, Joseph Campbell, Joseph Carney, William Carney, Vincent Harrison, Nathaniel McCallister, James McFarren, William McFarren, Robert Elder, James Setter, Joseph Sagaty, Noah Locke, Jacob Locke, Joseph Duncan, Goldsmith Huitt, Charles Wills, William Alsup, John Banked, Joseph Teague, Isaac Teague, Magniss Teague, Andrew Davidson, Robert Rogers, John Delwood, James Porterfield and Solomon Whitfield.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-CS2P-J
The 1814 county court minutes for Lincoln County, Tennessee show that Reece Howell didn't pay taxes on a 10 acre tract of land on Stewarts Creek. The property is described as being warrant #812 and entry #4565. A later warrant for this tract of land was issued on 18 Oct 1815 for Philip Koonce. Benjamin Clements and David Howell were chain-carriers for the survey completed on 6 Jul 1813.
NOTE: This appears to be the same tract deeded on 20 Feb 1816 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, from Reace Howel to Phillip Koonce for $100.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P3-DJ4
Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Registers, 1778-1927 [database on-line].
In November 1814 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, David Howell and Reese Howell purchased personal property from the estate of Archibald Allen:
-David Howell, 1 chest, $2.75
-Reece Howell, 1 cow & calf, $14.06 1/4
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89PS-KPBV
In February 1815 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, both David Howell and Rease/Reese Howell purchased personal property from the estate of Archibald Allen:
-David Howell, 1 cho[?] padlock & piece of chain, $1.50
-David Howell, 1 lathe chain, $1.00
-David Howell, cups & saucers, $2.12
-Rease Howell, 2 tumblers & stock glass, $0.56 1/2
-Reese Howell, 1 Prussian pepperbox & spindle, $0.84 1/4
-Reese Howell, strainer & sugar dish, $0.56 1/2
-Reese Howell, 1 trunk, $2.00
SOURCE:
On 10 Aug 1815 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Rees Howell was called to appear for William Henderson, in the case of State vs. William Henderson. Reese Howell was exonerated and discharged.
A day later, on 11 Aug 1815 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Reece Howell served as a juror.
On 27 Oct 1815, Reece Howell as assignee of William Brandon, received land grant #8053 for 10 acres of land. A survey was completed on 6 Jul 1813 and the land was described as being in Lincoln County on the head waters of Stewarts Creek, a South branch of Elk River; "beginning at a large white oak in the North boundary line of a 76 3/4 acre tract in the name of David Howell running thence North 40 poles to a white oak, thence East 40 poles to a black oak and dogwood, thence South 40 poles to a stake in said David Howells North boundary line, thence West with his line 40 poles to the beginning."
On 20 Feb 1816 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Reace Howel sold 10 acres of land to Phillip Koonce for $100. The property was described as being in Lincoln County on the head waters of Stewarts Creek a South branch of Elk River, beginning at a large white oak in the North boundary line of a 76.75 in the name of David Howel running from thence North 40 poles to a white oak, thence East 40 poles to a black oak and dogwood, thence South 40 poles to a stake in said David Howels North boundary line, thence West with his line 40 poles to the beginning. The witnesses to the deed were John Smith and James Messa [sp?].
NOTE: When was this land obtained?
SOURCE: Lincoln County, Tennessee deed book D-1, page 244
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-L934-2
On 27 Jan 1818 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, John A. Chapman sold 108 acres of land to Reese Howel for $950. The property was described as being in Lincoln County on the East Fork of Mulberry Creek the North side of Elk River, beginning on two ashes and a sugar tree in the North East corner of William Douglass 640 acre survey runningn thence South 105 poles to crossing of creek in all 156 poles to corner one ironwood and hornbeam, thence West 79 1/2 poles to crossing of said creek in all 110 1/2 poles to corner on hackberry and elm, thence North 156 poles to a stake, thence East 110 1/2 poles to the beginning. The witnesses to the deed were William Whitaker and Thomas Pully.
NOTE: When was this land sold?
SOURCE: Lincoln County deed book E-1, page 168
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-L9QH-8
On 20 Nov 1819 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, George Koonce sold 26 acres of land to Reece Howell for $250. The property was described as being in Lincoln County on the head waters of Stewarts Creek, beginning at a white oak marked T the West boundary line of a 400 acre tract in the name of Robert Kennady running thence West up said Creek 90 poles to a sugar tree, thence North 46 poles to 2 dogwoods on the South side of a hill, thence East 90 poles to a hickory in Kennadys line, thence South with the same 46 poles to the beginning.
NOTE: This tract of land was later sold on 26 Jul 1832 in Lincoln County, Tennessee to James Locker.
SOURCE: Lincoln County, Tennessee deed book H-1, page 682
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS46-99TN
The 1820 federal census has Reas Howell enumerated in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Some neighbors include David Howel, Joel and Joshua Dodson, Andrew McCartney and Walter Harkins. His household consisted of the following:
1 Male under 10 -
1 Male 26-44 - Reas Howell
1 Female under 10 -
1 Female 16-25 - wife?
1 Male slave under 14 -
1 Female slave under 14 -
1 Female slave 14-25 -
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YBZ-CGH
On 21 Jul 1820 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Reece Howell served as a juror.
On between 23 Jul 1821 and 27 Jul 1821 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Reece Howell served as a juror.
On 1 Oct 1821, Reece Howell, as assignee of the heirs of Henry Dixon, received a land grant #15846 for 30 acres of land in Lincoln County, Tennessee. The land was part of certificate #978 dated 17 Apr 1812 issued to the heirs of Henry Dixon for 300 acres, and was entered on 2 Oct 1812 by #4539. A survey was completed on 14 Aug 1813. The land was described as being on the head waters of Asa Streets branch a South branch of Elk River, beginning at a poplar marked ES in the East boundary line of a 640 tract in the name of Robert Buchanan running from thence South with his line 50 poles to a poplar, thence East East 96 poles to a dogwood and hickory, thence North 50 poles to a post oak and dogwood, thence West 96 poles to the beginning.
NOTE: When was this land sold?
SOURCE: Ancestry.com. North Carolina and Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Records, 1753-1931 [database on-line].
On 22 Jul 1822 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Reece Howell served as a juror.
A county court minute dated 22 Jan 1823 shows William Husbands proved his deed of three negro slaves to Reece Howell.
NOTE: I cannot locate this actual deed.
On 21 Apr 1823 in Simpson County, Kentucky, Charles Waddle brought a suit against Barrett Henderson, William R. Payne, Thomas Lacey and James Howell. 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.
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 would also later end up in Lincoln or Rutherford Counties, Tennessee.
Who are Delilah Robertson and Isaac Allen? Isaac Allen may be a familial connection through the Gowen family.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-69TD-V
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-69TH-Z
On 19 Dec 1826, Reice Howell received land grant #4898 for 15 3/4 acres of land in Lincoln County, Tennessee. The claim was entered on 3 Jul 1824 by warrant #326 and the land was surveyed on 7 Jul 1824. The land was described as being on the waters of Stewarts Creek a South branch of Elk River, beginning at a poplar the NE corner of said Howells land running North with the West boundary line of a tract belonging to Andrew McCartney 28 poles to a dogwood in the South boundary line of an occupant entry made by Joel Dodson, thence with said line West 90 poles to a white oak in said line, thence South with the East boundary line of a tract of land belong to Philip Koonce 28 poles to a dogwood in said Koonces line, thence East with said Howells North boundary line 90 poles to the beginning.
NOTE: When was this land sold?
SOURCE: Ancestry.com. North Carolina and Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Records, 1753-1931 [database on-line].
Sometime in 1829, Reece Howell sold a negro slave named "Sam or Sampson" to John M. Netterville. An article published on 13 Feb 1836 in The Woodville Republican, of Woodville, Wilkinson County, Mississippi, details the escape of said slave:
"$1,000 reward for a negro boy named Sam or Sampson who after committing an atrocious murder on John M. Netterville on the 12th, & made his escape. Said negro was bought of Reece Howell, of Tennessee, Lincoln County in the year of 1829. He is 21 or 22 years of age and it is possible that he has a white accomplice."
The 1830 federal census has Reese Howell enumerated in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Some neighbors include Andrew McCartney, Joel Dodson, Joshua Dodson and Philip Koonce. His household consisted of the following:
1 Male 10-15 - Littleberry W.
1 Male 40-50 - Reese Howell
1 Female 15-20 - daughter?
1 Female 30-40 - Martha (wife)
3 Male slaves under 10 -
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2 Male slaves 10-24 - (same from 1820 federal census?)
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3 Female slaves under 10 -
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1 Female slave 10-24 - (same from 1820 federal census?)
2 Female slaves 24-36 - (same from 1820 federal census?)
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SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBC-9496
On 30 Oct 1830 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Reece Howell sold 26 acres to James Locker for $250. The land was described as being in Lincoln County on the head waters of Stewarts Creek, beginning at a white oak marked T the West boundary line of a 400 acre tract in the name of Robert Kennady running thence West up said Creek 90 poles to a sugar tree, thence North 46 poles to 2 dogwoods on the South side of a hill, thence East 90 poles to a hickory in Kennadys line, thence South with the same 46 poles to the beginning. The witnesses to the deed were William McGee and Michael Yeager.
NOTE: This tract of land was purchased from George Koonce on 20 Nov 1819 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
SOURCE: Lincoln County, Tennessee deed book B-2, page 388
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1X-9SYF-B
On 5 Sep 1831, Rice Howell received land grant #10762 for 31 acres of land in Lincoln County, Tennessee. A warrant was issued on 22 Aug 1827 for one cent per acre and a survey was completed on the same day. The land was described as being on the head waters of Stewarts Creek, a South branch of Elk River, and beginning at a white walnut the North West corner of a 10 acre tract belonging to Andrew McCartney and also the South West corner of another tract belonging to the same man, running thence North 20 poles to a white oak the South East corner of a 24 acre tract belonging to Rice Howell, thence West with his South boundary line 90 poles to the South West corner of said tract, thence South 26 poles to a white oak and two dogwoods standing in the North boundary line of a 50 acre tract in the name of said McCartney, thence East with said line 36 poles to a black gum standing in the West boundary line of another tract belonging to said McCartney, thence North with the same 12 poles being the North West corner to a hickory, thence East with the NW line of said tract 22 poles to a beech standing near the fence on the West side of the field, thence North 20 poles to a black gum and two dogwoods, thence East 19 poles to a dogwood and ash standing near the fence, thence North 20 poles to a dogwood and white walnut, thence East 18 poles to the beginning.
NOTE: When was this land sold?
SOURCE: Ancestry.com. North Carolina and Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Records, 1753-1931 [database on-line].
On 30 Oct 1831 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Reece Howell sold 58 1/2 acres to James Locker for $250. The witnesses to the deed were William McGee and Michael Yeager. The land was comprised of two tracts:
beginning at a white oak marked F. running West 90 poles to a sugar tree, thence North 46 poles to 2 dogwoods, thence East 90 poles to a hickory, thence South 46 poles to the beginning; containing 26 acres
beginning at a white walnut the North East corner of a 10 acre tract in the name of Andrew McCartney running thence North 20 poles to a white oak the South East corner of a 26 acres tract in the name of said Reece Howell, thence West with his line on the South 90 poles to his South West corner, thence South 76 poles to a white oak and 2 dogwoods in the North boundary line of a 50 acre tract in the name of said McCartney, thence East with said line 36 poles to a black gum standing in the West boundary of another tract belonging to said McCartney, thence North with said line 12 poles to a hickory being the North West corner of the tract, thence East with the said tract 22 poles to a beech standing near the fence on the West side of the field, thence North 20 poles to a black gum and 2 dogwoods, thence East 13 poles to a dogwood and ash standing near the fence, thence North 20 poles to a dogwood and white walnut, thence East to the beginning; containing 32 1/2 acres
NOTE: The 26 acres were purchased on 20 Nov 1819 in Lincoln County, Tennessee from George Koonce.
When was the 10 acres obtained?
SOURCE: Lincoln County, Tennessee deed book J-1, page 13
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-LT8F
On 26 Jul 1832 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, Reece Howell sold 25 acres 15 poles to James Locker for $64. The land was described as being in Lincoln County on the waters of Stewarts Creek, beginning at a sick ___ it being the North East corner of a _____ acre tract that said Howell family lived on, running thence North 44 1/4 poles to a dogwood in the South boundary line of an occupied entry made by Joel Dodson, thence with said line West 90 poles to a white oak in said line, thence South with the East boundary line of a tract of land belonging to Phillip Koonce 44 1/4 poles to 2 dogwoods, thence East 90 poles to the beginning. The witnesses to the deed were George W. Dennis and Charles McKinney.
NOTE: When was this land obtained?
SOURCE: Lincoln County, Tennessee deed book B-2, page 218
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1X-9SYG-D
The 1840 federal census has Reese Howell enumerated in Talladega County, Alabama. His household consisted of the following:
2 Males 20-30 -
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1 Male 50-60 - Reese Howell
1 Female 50-60 -
4 Male slaves 10-24 -
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1 Male slave 24-36 -
1 Female slave under 10 -
1 Female slave 10-24 -
1 Female slave 24-36 -
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYN-S8GR
The 1850 federal census has Reece Howell enumerated on 25 Nov 1850 in Talladega County, Alabama. His household consisted of the following:
Reece Howell 66 M Farmer SC
Martha 55 F TN
Littleberry W. 31 M Farmer TN
Elisha Adams 52 M Carpenter NH [New Hampshire]
The 1850 federal slave schedule was enumerated on the same day, consisting of the following slaves:
31 M Black
30 M Black
27 M Black
23 M Black
20 F Mulatto
18 F Mulatto
3 F Black
2 F Black
2/12 F Black
NOTE: It's possible the two mulatto slaves were fathered by a Howell, considering Reece Howell had owned slaves since at least 1820 - 30 years prior.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D83W-6LF
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DTF7-GRL
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