Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
NameWillard Thomas HOWARD 46
BirthFeb 12, 1857, Howardstown, Nelson Co., KY46
DeathJul 31, 1936, Howardstown, Nelson Co., KY
BurialAug 3, 1936, St. Ann’s Cemetery, Howardstown, Nelson Co., KY
OccupationFarmer, Businessman
ReligionCatholic
FatherAustin HOWARD (1822-1898)
MotherElizabeth Francis BOONE (1834-1878)
Misc. Notes
Prominent businessna and school board member.

Both he and Mary Rose were teetotalers.

One of the first families in Howardstown to have an automobile, Delco battery powered electricity in their home, and a telephone.

“quite an unfortunate accident occurred at the home of Mr. Willard Howard last Sunday. His little girl was playing in the yard when she was kicked in the face by a mule. Sever injuries were sustained, but at this time the littlee one is doing nicely.” – The Kentucky Standard, 1901.
Spouses
Birth1867, Howardstown, Nelson Co., KY46
Death1957, New Haven, Nelson Co., KY
Burial1957, St. Ann’s Cemetery, Howardstown, Nelson Co., KY
EducationSt. Catherine’s Academy, Washington Co., KY
ReligionCatholic
FatherWilliam HUTCHINS (1835-1901)
MotherLouisa Christina HAGAN (1845-1930)
Misc. Notes
Educationat St. Catherine’s included Cristian Doctrine, Dictionary & Elocution, History, Astronomy, Natural Philosophy, Mythology, Rhetoric, Composition, Analytical Exercises in Poetry, Oianp, Vocal Music, Mending, Darning, and Quilting.

Devout Catholic, never missing daily mass in Howardstown. Made hosts for Communion.

A member of the Third Order of St. Francis since 1917, she was clothed in the Franciscan habit for burial.
MarriageMay 1898
Misc. Notes
Died at birth.
ChildrenMarietta (1899-1977)
 Clara (1900-1991)
 Lilly Catherine (1903-)
 Regina Cecilia (1904-2004)
 Anthony Rhinehart (1907-1942)
 Christina Elizabeth (1913-1981)
 Infant (Twin)
 Infant (Twin)
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