Hmmmm. You might want to check British Military Records for Richard Howard. If the story is accurate they probably have a record of it! Good hunting! Doug PMiller288@aol.com wrote: > > Dear Evelyn, > I feel the same frustration. I have learned that there were a lot of > Howards in MA! Orma Howard, who was a school teacher in St. Charles, IA told > my mother back in the 1970's that we are descended from a Richard Howard. I > can't find any trace of a "Richard." The other story is that Richard came > over to fight for the British, hid in a cornfield, and then joined the > American side. My Mom's not sure when this happened. If Richard is George's > father, then the War of 1812 would be most logical. It could have been the > Revolutionary War if it was a grandfather. As you can see, I too am grasping > at straws. The Howard line also appears to be pretty fertile which adds to > the fun. Thanks for taking the time to answer my e-mail. Happy Hunting. > Pam