The Howell Family
of North Carolina, Virginia,
and Eastern Kentucky
Origins of the name:
It is unknown at this time what the origin and meaning of the surname Howell was. Further research is needed to document and fully prove ancestry. This may also provide a possible meaning and origin of this surname.
I know of 2 distinct families of Howell's in Kentucky at the same time frame. I am confident that I am related to the one starting with Larkin Jesse Howell.
Families:
David Howell of Virginia and Kentucky (father of Thomas Howell of Kentucky roots
- Father of Thomas Howell who m. Elizabeth Meade
- Grandfather of Jesse Howell who m. Elizabeth Salisberry who is sometimes confused with my Jesse Howell.
James "Jim" Howell of Virginia (possible father of Larkin Jesse Howell)
Jesse Howell (m.1. Elizabeth Hall and m. 2. Spicey Hall) Descendant list
Other Unknown Howell's
Early Howell marriages in Kentucky (Unknown connection):
4 November 1814 - Marriage of William Howell and Phoebe Profitt in Floyd Co., Kentucky
18 December 1825 - Marriage of Joel Howell and Charlotte Branham in Floyd Co., Kentucky
12 October 1826 - Marriage of Jesse Howell and Fanny Collier in Floyd Co., Kentucky
Census Records:
Kentucky
Floyd Co., KY - 1800 to 1930 census records for Howell Families
Pike Co., KY - 1800 to 1930 census records for Howell Families
North Carolina
Ashe Co., NC - 1800 to 1850 census records for Howell families
Virginia
Russell Co., Virginia 1800 to 1860 census records for Howell Families
Master Source list
Other Researchers
Kathy Hamilton