My ancestor was John Howard who died in Bute (now Warren) County and left a will dated 1771. He names his wife, Mary, who may have been a second wife and sons Julius, Thomas, John, William, and Bevalah and names "daughters". I have learned that some were Sarah, Elizabeth (Betty) and Mahala. Lucy, who married Job Hammond may have been a daughter. Sarah married Elisha Sims. Elisha Sims along with Julius Howard were the executors of John's will. Elizabeth (Betty) married William Sims and Mahala married Joseph Williams.. I believe Elisha and William Sims were brothers. Mahala and Joseph Williams moved to Tennessee. Julius, my ancestor married Susanna Moss. They lived in Elbert County, Georgia, Knox County and Laurel County, Kentucky before moving to Lawrence County, Indiana about 1818 or 1819. My last record of Julius was in 1829 when he was a witness to a deed in Lawrence County. No further information of Mary. I don't know if she came to Indiana. She may have died before he moved here. Most of his children came here. Does any one know of this family? I have been told that Mary was a Sanders before she married John Howard but I've found no proof. I would appreciate any information and will share my small amount. Clarice H. Mitchell