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Weekly Ancestor Challenge – Week 5 - 2014 January 31, 2014
Elizabeth Howell was born in October 1837 in Alabama or Georgia. Different census records show different birth locations. She most likely died between 1910 and 1920 in Alabama.
Elizabeth's parents are thought to be Andrew Howell and Priscilla LNU (Last Name Unknown) . Elizabeth Howell is rumored within the family to be the daughter of William Howell and Vicey Weatherford. We have no proof of this and because she is found on the 1850 census with William Howell and his wife Priscilla, most assume these are her parents. I question that for several reasons. IF she is the daughter or William Howell and Vicey Weatherford, she is also the grand-daughter of William Weatherford (aka Red Eagle) and Great Grand-daughter of Sehoy. This family was known for sending their youth East for schooling. At age 13 in the 1850 census, she could very well be living with family members and furthering her education.
There has also been much speculation on who Susan Parker, listed in the 1850 census is. The 1850 census year was the first time family members were listed by name. Prior to that only the Head of Household was named. From 1880 forward, the relationship to the Head of Household is also included.
In the 1850 census, the family is living in Georgia with a Susan Parker, age 74. Who is she? How does she connect to the family?
1850 United States Federal Census about Elizabeth Howell
Name: Elizabeth Howell
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1850: Division 57, Marion, Georgia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 90
Household Members:
Name Age
Andrew M Howell 43
Priscilla Howell 41
Elizabeth Howell 13
Nancy Howell 11
Daniel Howell 9
William Howell 8
Susan Howell 2
Susan Parker 74
By the 1860 census, the Andrew Howell family has moved to Conecuh County, Alabama.
1860 United States Federal Census about Andw Hawell
Name: Andw Hawell
[Andw Howell]
Age in 1860: 50
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Conecuh, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jamestown
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members:
Name Age
Andw Hawell 50
Percilla Hawell 45
Dane Hawell 18
Wm Hawell 16
Susan Hawell 15
Jackson Hawell 13
Martha Hawell 11
It appears that Alex Barlow, Elizabeth Howell Barlow and Jane Barlow were enumerated twice in the 1860 census.
This census is next to Andrew and Priscilla Howell, likely the parents of Elizabeth Howell Barlow. They list her age as 27 and her daughter Jane's age as 2 months. Census date was July 27, 1860.
1860 United States Federal Census about Jane Barlow
Name: Jane Barlow
Age in 1860: 2/12
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Conecuh, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Jamestown
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members:
Name Age
Alex Barlow 24
Elizabeth Barlow 27
Jane Barlow 2/12
In the 2nd enumeration for Alex Barlow, Elizabeth Howell Barlow and Jane Barlow, they are living next to William and Dicey Barlow, most likely Alex's parents. Notice that in this census, Alex is listed as 26 years old, Elizabeth 22 and Jane 1 year. This census was enumerated on 13th June 1860.
1860 United States Federal Census about Jane Barlow
Name: Jane Barlow
Age in 1860: 1
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Conecuh, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Evergreen
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members:
Name Age
Alex Barlow 26
Elizabeth Barlow 22
Jane Barlow 1
1870 United States Federal Census about Elizabeth Barlow
Name: Elizabeth Barlow
Age in 1870: 33
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1870: Oldtown, Conecuh, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Evergreen
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members:
Name Age
Alex Barlow 34
Elizabeth Barlow 33
Jane Barlow 12
Sarah Barlow 10
William Barlow 8
Rebecca Barlow 3
Martha Barlow 1
1880 United States Federal Census about Lewis Barlow
Name: Lewis Barlow
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Old Town, Conecuh, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Barlow
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Laborer
Household Members:
Name Age
Lewis Barlow 45
Elizabeth Barlow 44
William A. Barlow 17
Mary R. Barlow 12
Martha L. Barlow 10
John A. Barlow 7
Disey P. Barlow 5
Daniel Barlow 2
The 1900 Census asked women how many children they had given birth to and how many were living. Elizabeth said she has given birth to 10 children but only 7 are living. The family was living in Bagdad, Santa Rosa County Florida during the 1900 census.
1900 United States Federal Census about Elizabeth Barlow
Name: Elizabeth Barlow
Age: 64
Birth Date: Oct 1835
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1900: Bagdad, Santa Rosa, Florida
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Louis H Barlow
Marriage Year: 1855
Years Married: 45
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother: number of living children: 7
Mother: How many children: 10
Name Age
Louis H Barlow 65
Elizabeth Barlow 64
Daniel Barlow 23
Nancy Fitts 20
Wm V Fitts 21
Louis V Fitts 6/12
| 1910 United States Federal Census about Elizabeth Barlow Name: Elizabeth Barlow Age in 1910: 72 Birth Year: abt 1838 Birthplace: Georgia Home in 1910: MT Pleasant, Monroe, Alabama Race: Indian (Native American) Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife Marital status: Married Spouse's Name: Louis A Barlow Father's Birthplace: Georgia Mother's Birthplace: Georgia Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Louis A Barlow 75 Elizabeth Barlow 72 John Barlow 27 Daniel Barlow 22 |
I have not located a death certificate or the cemetery where Elizabeth is buried.
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