Douglas N. Howe (1832 - 1897)

Born 31 Oct 1832 in Massachusetts, USA

Husband of Huldah (Griffin) Howe — married about 1859 (to 15 Mar 1879) in Onondaga County, New York, USA

Died 2 Mar 1897 at age 64 in Onondaga County, New York, USA

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Biography

Douglas N. Howe was born on 31 Oct. 1832^[1] at Massachusetts, USA. He appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 in the household of his parents, Amasa and Lucinda Howe at Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.^[2] He was a cooper when he appeared on the census of 4 June 1855 in the household of his parents at Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.^[3]

He married Huldah Griffin, daughter of Gaylord Griffin and Marium (Crants) Griffin^[4], circa 1859.

He was a cooper when he and Huldah appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 at Manlius, Onondaga Co., New York.^[5] He was a farmer when he and Huldah appeared on the census of 11 July 1870 at Manlius, Onondaga Co., New York. ^[6] He appeared on the census of 15 June 1875 at Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.^[7] He was a farmer when he appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Manlius, Onondaga Co., New York.^[8] He was a gardner when he appeared on the census of 1 Feb. 1892 at Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.^[9]

In 1894 Douglas was seriously hurt in an accident while driving a horse and wagon. The city and railroad were sued and he did receive a settlement, but died shortly after on 2 March 1897 at age 64 at his home in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and was buried at Collamer Cemetery, DeWitt, Onondaga County, New York. His memorial has a photo of his gravestone. Huldah is buried near him.^[1]

Census

16 July 1850

Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.

• Amasa P Howe 42 b. Mass. farmer.
• Lucinda Howe 44 b. NY.
• Duglas Howe 19 b. Mass.
• Julia Howe 14 b. NY.
• Chancy Howe 13 b. NY.
• Jerome Howe 17 b. NY.^[2]

4 June 1855

Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.

• Amasa T Howe 46 b. Mass. farmer.
• Lucinda Howe 47 wife.
• Sophia Clark 73 mother of Lucinda. b. Mass.
• Douglas Howe 23 son. b. Mass. Cooper.
• Julia Howe 20 dau. b. Onieda Co.
• Chauncy P Howe 18 son. b. Oneida Co.
• Jerome Howe 12 son. b. Madison Co.^[3]

17 July 1860

Manlius, Onondaga Co., New York.

• Howe, Douglass age 29 b. NY (sic) Cooper.
• Huldah age 23 b. NY.^[5]

11 July 1870

Manlius, Onondaga Co., New York.

• Howe, Douglass age 37 b. NY (sic) Farmer.
• Huldah age 32 b. NY.
• Lucelia female age 10 b. NY.
• Francis female age 3 b. NY.^[6]

15 June 1875

Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.

• Douglas Howe 41 b.Mass. farmer.
• Huldah Howe 37 b. Onondaga Co.
• Lucelia Howe 14 dau.b. Onondaga Co.
• Frances Howe 8 dau.b. Onondaga Co.^[7]

9 June 1880

Manlius, Onondaga Co., New York.

• Howe, Douglas N. age 47 widower b. MA Farmer.
• Lucinda dau age 19 b. NY.
• Frankie dau age 13 b. NY.
• Freddie son age 1 b. NY.^[8]

1 Feb. 1892

Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.

• Douglass W Howe 59. gardner.
• Louise Howe 38. (Lucinda).
• Frederick D Howe 22.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Douglas N Howe memorial at FInd A Grave.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Year: 1850; Census Place: Manlius, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M432_567; Page: 2B; Image: 10. 1850 US Census. Amasa P Howe.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} New York, State Census, 1855 1855 NY Census. Amasa T Howe.
4. ↑ Leverett J. Simpson, Aaron Griffin of Bridgeport, Onondaga Co, NY and His Descendants. Hornell, NY, April 24, 1938. Collection of Phil Smith.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Year: 1860; Census Place: Manlius, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M653_829; Page: 297; Image: 216; Family History Library Film: 803829. 1860 US Census. Douglass Howe.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Year: 1870; Census Place: Manlius, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M593_1061; Page: 396A; Image: 44; Family History Library Film: 552560. 1870 US Census. Douglass Howe.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} New York, State Census, 1875 1875 NY Census. Douglas Howe.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Year: 1880; Census Place: Manlius, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 906; Family History Film: 1254906; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 182; Image: 0098. 1880 US Census. Douglas N. Howe.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} New York, State Census, 1892 Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Douglass W Howe.

Acknowledgments

• A special Thank you to Susan - She took the photos and found the correct date of death.
• Profile researched and started by Phil Smith.