Obituary: Adams County, Wisconsin: Samuel HOWARD

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From the Friendship Reporter, Thursday March 17, 1921, Page 8

Samuel HOWARD, a pioneer resident of the town of Monroe, died at his home
in that town on March 8th, 1921, aged 69 years, 11 months and 2 days.

Deceased was born in England on April 6th, 1851, and emigrated to this
country when sixteen years of age. On April 14th, 1876, he was united in
marriage with Miss Anna BATTLESON of Strongs Prairie, and to them were born
five children, John Bert of Arkdale, William of Hancock, Mrs. Caroline HAYS
of Hancock, Mrs. Ida BRAUGHT of Kalasua, Washington, and Mrs. Alice
ANDERSON of Wisconsin Rapids. Mrs. HOWARD died on March 13th, 1889, Mr.
HOWARD was united in marriage with Miss Nellie LAKE and to them were born
nine children, Clarence, Glen, Lillian, Hazel, Lena, Emma, Mrs. Grace
STONE, Mrs. Edith TUBBS, all of the town of Monroe, and Mrs. Gertrude
SQUIRES of Hancock. He is survived by one brother, Thomas, of Hancock, and
three sisters, Mrs. Lucy JOHNSON, Mrs. Martha JOHNSON and Lisa HOWARD; and
he also leaves to mourn their loss his fourteen children.

Deceased was well and favorably known in the town where he has resided for
many years, and has served as town treasurer and in other offices. He
united with the church in that town about two years ago. The bereaved wife,
children and other relatives have the sympathy of the community.

Funeral services were held at the Strongs Prairie church, March 12th,
conducted by Rev. A. J. Raftshol, and the interment was in the cemetery at
that place.