The Howell Family

The Howell Family


The majority of the Howells of Haywood County are descended from John Howell (about 1600-1679) who came from Wales to Virginia. He is termed John Howell I. One of his sons was John Howell II (1630's-1732). One of John Howell II's sons was Joseph Howell I (about 1690-1750). Joseph Howell I moved from Virginia to what is now known as Edgecombe County, NC. One of Joseph Howell I's sons was Joseph Howell II (about 1733-1835). Joseph II is thought to be a Revolutionary War Patriot, and many of the Howell descendents across America trace their origin to him.

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