I have read about the many Howerys and their variations in spelling. I am having great difficulty in locating my branch though. My Great Grandfather was born in Germany oin about 1844-46 (actual date unsure) He came to America in 1855-56 with his mother, father and 2 brothers. His father had been an offcier in the German Army. His father died at sea and was buried at sea. You would think this would be easy to find. No so! I have no names beyond my G Grand father Rudolph Howery. The mother and boys went to Toledo, Ohio and mother died shortly after of cancer?? Brothers took Rudolph to an orphan's home and left him. No one has any further information. No names, dates, nothing. He did not know his b day so they stood him next to boys his height and he was determined to be 11 at that time. He was taken in by a family named Junkins in Ohio where he lived until he married Mary Catherine Cunningham. I have searched for 15 years to find out about his family, why they came to Ohio, who were his parents and brothers etc. Can anyone offer help, advise>>