This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Howell, Perkins, Webster, Burress Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17648/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. James Frank Howell, 84, son of the late Mr. A. B. Howell and Mrs. Louellen Perkins Howell, was born July 24, 1887 in Green County and departed this life at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 1972 at the Green Hill Manor Nursing Home in Greensburg. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Early's Chapel Methodist Church in Taylor County at the time of his death. He united in marriage to Miss Emma Jane Webster in 1914, and she preceded him in death. To this union were born three sons. Surviving are: Henry Howell, Wheaton, Illinois; and Maj. William C. Howell, Riverside, California. A son, Jim Alfred Howell, preceded his father in death December 22, 1942. Mr. Howell united in marriage to Mrs. Minnie Burress October 4, 1967, who survives. Mr. Howell is also survived by one brother: Mr. W. B. Howell, Greensburg; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. CST Sunday, February 27, 1972 at the Cowherd and Parro! tt Funeral Home with burial at 12:00 Monday, February 28,1972 in the Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Illinois. Rev. Thurman Eaton officiated. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 2, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 78 1910 Green Co. Ky. Census; miracode census index Howell Will B; H; Race: W; Age: 47; Ky.; ED No.: 0042; ;Visit No.: 0031 Green; Kattie, W, Ky., 36; Frank, S, Ky., 23; Bettie ,D, Ky., 11; William ,S, Ky., 07; Ray, S, Ky., 02 WORLD WAR I DRAFT REGISTRATIONS GREEN CO., KY ; From LDS Film #1653360, Item #3 and 1653474 Abstracted & Indexed by Patricia Merrill Hollingsworth; Three Trails West Chapter D.A.R. 2000 James F. Howell, age 29, b. July 24, 1887 in Summersville, KY; employed as farmer by A.B. Howell; married with wife & 2 children listed as dependents; claims exemption because of weak lungs & heart. Tall, stout build, grey eyes, dark brown hair. Home address Allendale, KY. Does anyone know the maiden name of the Minnie Burress that James Frank Howell married? Thank you. Karen 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.