Howell, Thomas H. 1839-1868

HOWELL, SKYLES

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"DIED - - At his residence near Glasgow, Iowa, June 18, 1868, of Chronic Diarrhoea, Lieut. Thos. Howell, formerly of Co. G, 30th Iowa Vols., in the 29th year of his age. Lieut. Howell passed unhurt through twenty-two general engagements, and contracted the disease which terminated his life during the march from Richmond to Washington. He was one of Iowa's best and bravest soldiers, highly praised for his kindness, especially to the sick and wounded. He bore his long sickness with Christian fortitude. Rev. Skyles delivered the funeral discourse, and spoke eloquently and justly of the departed Christian and Patriot."
The Fairfield Journal
Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa
June 25, 1868, 3-4.

"IN MEMORIAM. Died - - June 18, 1868, at the residence of his mother, in Round Prairie, Jefferson County, Thomas H. Howell, late 1st Lieut., G. Co., 30th Iowa Vol. Infantry. The deceased was the son of John and Violet Howell, and was born in Floyd County, Va., August 19th, 1839. His father, John Howell, was a man of more than ordinary ability. He represented his county as a member of the lower house of the Virginia Assembly for the year 1838. In the autumn of 1842 he removed with his family to Iowa, and subsequently was elected a senator from Jefferson County. His judgment was considered sound and his integrity in every respect unimpeachable. Thomas inherited these traits of his father in an eminent degree and was greatly loved by all who knew him. Though he died young, yet his experience was large. In 1859 he visitied the pineries of Wisconsin and in the following year pushed his fortunes among the gold fields of the Rocky Mountains. . . . ."
The Fairfield Ledger
July 2, 1868, 3-5.

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