Lots of information about Howells, but I am having trouble making any connections. My gggrandparents were Peter R. Cruise and Texas Howell (dau of Paul & Billie Howell) , m 24 May 1877. At that time Texas was reportedly 21 years old. The 1870 Patrick Co., VA Census shows a Paul Howell with wife Elizabeth and children Louisa Jl, Texas, Permelia, and Mary F. living with them in the Dan District. I am presuming Paul and Elizabeth Howell are the parents of Texas Howell, but am confused by the marriage certificate referring to her mother as Billie Howell. Does anyone have any connections to this family? Any clarifications? I'm stuck here. Any help appreciated. Pam Barckholtz