Henry Howland

12 July 1812–13 June 1852 (Age 39)
Vermont, United States

The Life Summary of Henry

When Henry Howland was born on 12 July 1812, in Vermont, United States, his father, Jonathan Howland, was 30 and his mother, Susannah Ellinwood, was 24. He married Martha Diana Case on 27 December 1842, in Ogle, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 13 June 1852, in Florence, Douglas, Nebraska, United States, at the age of 39, and was buried in Winter Quarters, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.

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Family Time Line

Henry Howland
1812–1852
Martha Diana Case
1823–1872
Marriage: 27 December 1842
Henry Case Howland
1843–1848
Howland
1853–1853
Helen Rachel Howland
1846–1924
Emma Jane Howland
1849–1917
Martha Howland
1851–1916

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    27 December 1842Ogle, Illinois, United States
    • Children

    (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (8)

    1818
    Age 6
    Illinois is the 21st state.
    1819 · Panic! of 1819
    Age 7
    With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 
    1825 · The Crimes Act
    Age 13
    The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

    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.

    Possible Related Names

    Holland

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    A SON’S TRIBUTE by Warren W. Hickman copy LDS Historian’s Office

    A SON’S TRIBUTE by Warren W. Hickman copy LDS Historian’s Office Wm. A. Hickman was elected by the people to be a member of the first legislature of Utah, which met at Fillmore …

    Sources (35)

    • Family Data Collection - Births
    • Henry Howland, "United States Census, 1850"
    • Henry Howland, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"

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