Bio of Howe, George (b.1844) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Howe, George, Kellogg, is a native of Prussia, having been born in the
Rhine Province, in February, 1844. His people were farmers, and removed to
America when he was in his fourteenth year, settling in Iowa. The parents,
John and Susan Howe, died there. Our subject attended an English school
about three months, and, with the rudiments of our language this acquired,
was enabled to perfect himself in the requirements of an American citizen.
He has served as town and village justice four years, three years as
chairman of the Greenfield board of supervisors, and one year as recorder
of Kellogg village. His political affiliations are with the democratic
party. he was reared in the Catholic church, and still adheres to its
faith. Is a member of Read's Landing Lodge, I.O.O.F. In 1860 Mr. Howe
settled on a farm in Glasgow township, this county, where he dwelt until
1874. At this time he built the only brick building in Kellogg, and opened
a saloon therein. He still owns the building, which he rents, and has
abandoned the saloon business. He was the prime mover toward the
incorporation of the village, and secured this end in a few weeks. In 1868
Mr. Howe took a "rib" from the family of Michael Schouweiler, one of the
pioneers of Highland, in the person of his daughter, Catharine, born in
Teepes, Ohio. Their eldest daughter, now only thirteen years old, is an
ardent student of history, and can name all the American presidents, in
order, without hesitation. The youngest, an infant boy, is not christened
at this writing. The others, in order of age, are named Michael,
Catharine, John, George, Dora and Edward.
War of 1812
War of Rebellion (Civil War)