Abner Fredom Howland

Male25 July 1830–11 March 1910

Brief Life History of Abner Fredom

When Abner Fredom Howland was born on 25 July 1830, in Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont, United States, his father, John Howland, was 38 and his mother, Eunice Eggleston, was 38. He married Amanda Fisher on 26 January 1867, in Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. He died on 11 March 1910, in Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont, United States, at the age of 79, and was buried in Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont, United States.

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Abner Fredom Howland
1830–1910
Amanda Fisher
1834–1901
Marriage: 26 January 1867

Sources (19)

  • Abner Howland in household of John Howland, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Abner F Howland, "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954" [Birth]
  • Abner Fredom Howland, "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954" [Death]

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    26 January 1867Lyndon, Caledonia, Vermont, United States
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    Siblings (5)

    World Events (8)

    1832 · The Black Hawk War

    Age 2

    Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.

    1834 · Vermont Anti-Slavery Society is Formed

    Age 4

    The Anti-Slavery Society of Vermont was established in 1834. 100 people from different towns were at the first meeting, with the intent to abolish slavery. 

    1863

    Age 33

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of Holland .

    Americanized form of Norwegian Hovland .

    History: Howland was the name of three Quaker brothers, original settlers in Marshfield, MA. They were from Huntingdonshire, England. The eldest, John Howland (c. 1593–1672) was a passenger on the Mayflower, servant to Gov. John Carver, who died in the first winter at Plymouth Colony.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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