Barb Howell
Honor Code SignatorySigned 1 Jul 2017 | 248 contributions | 15 thank-yous | 1,251 connections
I was born in Monroe Michigan , February 17th 1966 , to Larry gene Howell and Dorothie Louis ( Wright ) Howell . In the early years we lived in Ecorse , Michigan . This is where I started kindergarten . We moved to Belleville Michigan when I was in first grade . Later we moved to our new house in Ypsilanti Michigan and it's there I finished grade school and attended junior high school. Many of my fond memories included taking trips down south to visit family . Those were the days when we dressed up for church on Sunday and we all gathered around the table to pray before we dug in to all the great southern comfort food spread before us . Lazy summer days sitting on the porch swing , telling stories , singing old time folk / gospel songs and drinking yoohoo , Brown cows , or rc colas . Even back then I always was fascinated by my southern family . I loved the way they talked , the way they cooked , the way they sang songs that were as old as the mountains where they lived . I loved that they had class , dignity , and values that you don't see today . They were all hard working honest folk and loved one another unconditionally without judgment . It's all this that makes me who I am today . I carry the same values , and old traditions in my heart . It's why I'm on this incredible journey . To find out more of what makes me who I am .
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KBA
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KBA
Welcome to WikiTree! The email we just sent has helpful links to get you started on your Wikitree genealogical journey.
WikiTree differs from other genealogy websites in that our goal is to have a single profile per person, and thus we share ancestors and collaborate as a GLOBAL collective team!
What interests have guided you to WikiTree? Do you have research youd like to share? Are you interested in how your family fits into our tall and many branched tree?
When you confirm your email address, youll be given an opportunity to volunteer to help document our collective family history. Use the Tags and comments to tell us about your genealogical interests.
When you volunteer, one of our Greeters will confirm your membership. Then you'll be able to add your family to the tree!
We're really excited you are here!
KBA