Biographical Sketch of Jas. Howard, Johnson County, Missouri Jackson Township >From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," Kansas City Historical Co. 1881 JAS. HOWARD, was born in North Carolina, Aug. 11, 1816. His father, Jessie Howard, was a native of North Carolina. Jas. Howard is a miller; he learned this business when a boy and followed it through life. In October, 1837, he moved to Missouri and settled in Johnson county. His farm consists of 648 acres. Mr. H. is the oldest settler now living in Jackson township. He has a fine grist and saw mill just down the slope from his residence. His house is situated on a beautiful hill; in looking off to the south and east it forms a beautiful picturesque scene of all that is grand in the beauties of nature. He was married in North Carolina in 1836, to Miss Caron Denny, daughter of Jorden Denny, a well- to-do farmer. They have three children: Martha M., Jessie J. and Jas. P. Mrs. H. died in 1842. Mr. H. was married again in 1843 to Miss Amanda W. Suncox, daughter of Thomas Suncox; by this union they have seven children: Ephraim D., Thomas B., Columbus F., Sarah S., McDaniel, Wm. P. and Andrew J. Mr. and Mrs. H. are acceptable members of the S. M.E. church, and liberally contribute to the same. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Bill Pennington ====================================================================