The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 8, 1906 DAVID L. HOWELL of this county departed this life at his home three miles southeast of Lacona on February 22, 1906, at the advanced age of 90 years, 5 months and 10 days. Funeral services conducted by Rev. M.E. Young were held at the Union Church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Newbern Cemetery. DAVID L. HOWELL was born in Indiana in 1816. In the year 1842 he was married to MALINDA HETRICK who passed away on April 6, 1898. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom survive and all but one, MRS. S.E. ARNOLD of Vona, Col., were present at the last sad rites. The other living children G.G. HOWELL of Central City, Neb.; S.L. and S.N. HOWELL of Vona, Col.; MRS. M.J. FRAZIER of Chariton; J.P. HOWELL of Marquette, Neb. and D.S. HOWELL of Lacona. Deceased was one of the oldest settlers in Lucas County, having come here in 1853. He located on the farm near Lacona where he resided until his death. He was an upright man and a splendid citizen, and his demise is mourned by all who knew him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 1, 2004 [email protected]