William Howard

    William Howard is a native of England, is the son of George and Anna (Cumpton) Howard, and was born November 19, 1837. In 1843, he came to New York with his parents, who there died when our subject was but thirteen years old. He learned carpentering, and in 1857 moved to Kendallville, Indiana, where he followed his trade until 1870, when he purchased 160 acres in this county (Benton), and a year later moved upon the same; he has since increased his farm to 240 acres, and is engaged in general farming and stock-raising, giving special attention to hogs, of which he possesses some choice breeds. He uses steamed food for his stock, saving about 33 percent in consumption.

    In 1858, he married Sophia Vereland, a daughter of Rufus and Jane (Moore) Vereland, and is the father of four boys and one girl. In 1880, Mr. Howard had the misfortune to lose his right hand in a corn-sheller, but otherwise he enjoys excellent health. He is a Republican, and he and family are among the most respected of Gilboa Township.

Source: Counties of Warren, Benton, Jasper and Newton, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Co., 1883.