David Howell (1838–1902)
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- Born
- 1838
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was David Howell born? 1838.
When did David Howell die? 1902.
Life story
David Howell (1838–1902) was born in 1838, and died in 1902, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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1845 · age 7 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 10 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 25 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 29 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 33 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 48 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 60 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about David Howell
When was David Howell born?
David Howell was born in 1838.
When did David Howell die?
David Howell died in 1902.
How old was David Howell at the time of death?
David Howell was about 64 years old.
Where is David Howell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Howell was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Howell died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Howell's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 7); the American Civil War began (1861, age 23); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 29); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 38); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Howell?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named David Howell are on AncestryData?
2 people named David Howell are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1838
Death
1902
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AncestryData, "David Howell (1838–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-howell-1838-1902-15933e6d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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