Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
NameFred HOWELL Sr. 
BirthMar 25, 1890, Magnolia, Larue Co., KY75
DeathJul 21, 1941, Malt, Larue Co., KY
BurialJul 1941, Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Larue Co., KY
OccupationStore Owner, Miller, Postmaster, Farmer
EducationH1
FatherJames Mason (Mace) HOWELL (1849-1931)
MotherMartha Jane (Patsy) BENNINGFIELD (1849-1927)
Misc. Notes
Lived in Malt, KY.
In 1920, Fred (age 28) and Lottie (age 24) were living in the Otter Creek section of Larue County. They were located next to Lewis Houston and his son Goble, with Lizzy F. Poteet living on the other side. Their children were; Otis, 5; and Daisy, 2 yrs, 10 mos.
Fred owned and operated the Mill and Store at Malt Post Office in Ball Hollow for a number of years. My father clerked for him at the store for a period of time. Fred was the last of his father's sons to operate the Malt Store and Mill until his father's death in 1941.
The "Old Howell Mill," on the opposite side of Otter Creek, was owned by Fred at that time; he operated it intermittently during the depression years. His youngest son Paul reported that "it was initially powered by an over-shot water wheel about 40 feet in diameter. It was later converted to power by a single cylinder combustion engine, which had a big inertia or flywheel. This engine gave considerably loud coughs when struggling to start up in the morning. Once it had its speed built up on the main shaft, they would 'kick-in' a belt to a piece of milling machinery. That would slow the engine down somewhat, and after it regained its speed, they would 'kick-in' another belt to another milling machine, and so on until the complete mill was operating. Then the whole building would shake with a lazy rhythm that would rock you to sleep if you sat with your back against a wall."
The mill and store was down the hollow (Ball Hollow) from my father's farm. When I was old enough I could walk the paths through the woods and down the creek to the store. I can still remember the sounds of the old engine. "Whumph, Whumph, Whumph," was the rthymic sound. I was always fascinated by the smoke rings that blew up from the large exhaust pipe each time it sounded off. The old store house was small but served the needs of the community. There was usually several from the area gathered near the old stove playing checkers or engaged in some other time-passing activity.
Listed as divorced in 1940 US Census.
Died from hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.
In 1920, Fred (age 28) and Lottie (age 24) were living in the Otter Creek section of Larue County. They were located next to Lewis Houston and his son Goble, with Lizzy F. Poteet living on the other side. Their children were; Otis, 5; and Daisy, 2 yrs, 10 mos.
Fred owned and operated the Mill and Store at Malt Post Office in Ball Hollow for a number of years. My father clerked for him at the store for a period of time. Fred was the last of his father's sons to operate the Malt Store and Mill until his father's death in 1941.
The "Old Howell Mill," on the opposite side of Otter Creek, was owned by Fred at that time; he operated it intermittently during the depression years. His youngest son Paul reported that "it was initially powered by an over-shot water wheel about 40 feet in diameter. It was later converted to power by a single cylinder combustion engine, which had a big inertia or flywheel. This engine gave considerably loud coughs when struggling to start up in the morning. Once it had its speed built up on the main shaft, they would 'kick-in' a belt to a piece of milling machinery. That would slow the engine down somewhat, and after it regained its speed, they would 'kick-in' another belt to another milling machine, and so on until the complete mill was operating. Then the whole building would shake with a lazy rhythm that would rock you to sleep if you sat with your back against a wall."
The mill and store was down the hollow (Ball Hollow) from my father's farm. When I was old enough I could walk the paths through the woods and down the creek to the store. I can still remember the sounds of the old engine. "Whumph, Whumph, Whumph," was the rthymic sound. I was always fascinated by the smoke rings that blew up from the large exhaust pipe each time it sounded off. The old store house was small but served the needs of the community. There was usually several from the area gathered near the old stove playing checkers or engaged in some other time-passing activity.
Listed as divorced in 1940 US Census.
Died from hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.
Spouses
BirthFeb 17, 1896, KY
Death1976, Hardin Co., KY
Burial1976, Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Larue Co., KY
FatherIsaiah Whitfield SKAGGS
MotherElizabeth F. JOHNSON
Misc. Notes
Lottie married Fred Howell on 24 Nov 1941 in Larue County, Kentucky. He 24, she was 18. Nine children were born to this marriage.
From the Larue COUNTY HERALD NEWS newspaper: Aug 7, 1976
Mrs. Lottie Howell, a resident of Sunrise Manor Nursing home here, died Saturday at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Howell, age 80 years, was the widow of Fred Howell, of this county.
Surviving are two sons; four daughters; nineteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday in the chapel at Brownfield Funeral Home in Hodgenville, followed by interment in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church cemetery near Buffalo.
Divorced between 1930 and 1940.
From the Larue COUNTY HERALD NEWS newspaper: Aug 7, 1976
Mrs. Lottie Howell, a resident of Sunrise Manor Nursing home here, died Saturday at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Howell, age 80 years, was the widow of Fred Howell, of this county.
Surviving are two sons; four daughters; nineteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday in the chapel at Brownfield Funeral Home in Hodgenville, followed by interment in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church cemetery near Buffalo.
Divorced between 1930 and 1940.
MarriageNov 24, 1914, Larue Co., KY
Divorce