I am researching BEVERLY CHESTER HOWELL b.1848 in Marion co. AL. m. HARRIETT EMELINE BURLESON (daughter of HILL K. BURLESON and SARAH McGUIRE) BEVERLY was the son of JOHN HOWELL b. 1806 in NC, and SUSAN BURLESON b. 1809 in VA.( daughter of JOHN WASHINGTON BURLESON b.1775 in NC, and MARY ELIZABETH McGEHEE b. 1774) The family was in Rutherford Co. Tn. for a period of time before coming to Marion Co. AL between 1832 and 1834. At least two of John's brothers came to Marion Co. Al. also, STEPHEN AND BURRELL, BURELL WRIGHT HOWELL married MARY ANN (POLLY) BURLESON ( a sister to Susan). Possible parents for John was JAMES DAVID HOWELL and SUSANNAH SWAIN of Rutherford co. NC. Margaret