This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Howell, Smith, Skaggs, Leachman, Wilson, Dulworth, Neal, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17647/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Madison Howell, 73, prominently known as Jim Matt Howell, died at his home here Thursday, December 28th, following an illness which dated back to 1936, but his condition did not become serious until a few weeks ago. Mr. Howell during his active life was prominent in the civic and business activities of the town and county and for more than 15 years was a druggist in Greensburg, and served the county as high sheriff from 1925 to 1929. He was a breeder of fine saddle horses for a number of years, and was instrumental in reviving the Green County Fair of which organization he was President up until the time it was dissolved a few year ago. Early in life he was married to Miss Mildred Elizabeth Leachman who preceded him in death on March 4, 1918, to which union five children were born all of whom survive except James Madison Howell, Jr., who died in infancy. In 1921 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Minnie Skaggs who also survives. One of the county's distinguished citizen! s, Mr. Howell leaves a host of relatives and friends throughout the state who were grieved at the news of his death. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him and his kind and friendly disposition endeared him to many. He was a life long resident of the county, having been born here July 20, 1871 and was the son of the late William Green and Louisa Elizabeth [Smith] Howell. Mr. Howell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Howell; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred H. Wilson and Mrs. Frances Dulworth, both of Louisville; two sons, J. Hugh Howell, Greensburg Druggist, and William B. Howell, New Castle, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Howell Neal and Miss Bettie Howell. both of Greensburg; six grandchildren also. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, December 30, 2:30 P. M. at the Greensburg Baptist Church, of which he was a member, by the pastor, Rev. S. L. Pruitt. Burial was in the Greensburg cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Vaughn, Walton Burress, Joe Perry Marshall, Henry Dur! ham, Thomas Cox, Colby F. Cowherd, Homer Edwards, P. L. Edwards and Au stin Simmons. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 2, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 78 Marriages of Green Co. Ky. 1891 - 1900, compiled by Judy Froggett, p. 43: James M. Howell and Mildred E. Leachman. Bond 25 Oct 1898. J.L. Hamilton on bond. Groom age 27, lst mg., stock trader, born Green Co., parents born Green Co. Bride age 21, lst mg., born Green Co., father born Washington Co., mother born Green Co. Married 26 Oct 1898 at Greensburg Methodist Church. Wit. Sarah A. Vanmeter, Edna Wiliams and Lizzie Leachman. 1880 Green Co. Ky. Census Census Place: District 53, Greensburg, Green, Kentucky Source: FHL Film 1254416 National Archives Film T9-0416 Page 585A Wm. G. HOWELL Self M M W 32 KY; Occ: County Judge Fa: KY Mo: KY Louisa L. HOWELL Wife F M W 29 KY; Occ: House Keeper Fa: KY Mo: KY Fannie T. HOWELL Dau F S W 10 KY; Occ: At School Fa: KY Mo: KY Jas. Mat HOWELL Son M S W 8 KY; Occ: At School Fa: KY Mo: KY Anna B. HOWELL Dau F S W 6 KY; Occ: At School Fa: KY Mo: KY Rosa B. HOWELL Dau F S W 5 KY; Occ: At Home Fa: KY Mo: KY 1900 Green Co. Ky. Census; 1-DIST Series: T623 Roll: 523 Page: 225; Heritage Quest Census Images; 81 / 83 James Howell, Jul 1871, 22, married 1 year, KyKyKy; Mildred E., wife, Jul 1877, 22, 1 live birth, 1 living child, KyKyKy; William B., son, Mar 1900, 2/12, Ky; 1910 Green Co. Ky. Miracode census index James M Howell; ED: 0040; W; 28; Ky; Visit: 0235; Green; Relation: Husband; Relatives: Wife Mildred E 32, Ky Son William 10, Ky Son Hugh 08, Ky Dau Mildred 05, Ky Greensburg Cem; transcribed by Bill Clark Howell, James Madison Jul 20, 1871 - Dec 28, 1944 (son of William Green & Louisa Elizabeth Howell) Howell, Mildred Elizabeth Leachman Jul 2, 1877 - Mar 4, 1918 His Wife (dau of Ellis & Susie Blakeman Leachman) Kentucky Death Index, rootsweb HOWELL JAMES M; age 73; death place GREEN; residence GREEN; death date 28 Dec 1944 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.