NameJoshua Blackwood HOWELL [48]
Birth11 Sep 1806 [48]
Death14 Sep 1864 [48] Age: 58
OccupationLawyer [48]
FatherJoshua Ladd HOWELL (1762-1818)
MotherAnna BLACKWOOD (1769-1855)
Misc. Notes
1. Was admitted to the Philadelphia Bar, 2 April 1828. Later he removed to western Pennsylvania, settling at Uniontown, Fayette County, where he practiced his profession for many years. At the outbreak of the Civil War he proffered his services in defense of the Union and was commissioned Colonel of the 85th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. For nearly three years he rendered gallant service at the head of his regiment, and later, in command of the Second Brigade, Fourth Corps, Army of the Patomac. During the siege of Petersburg he received an injury by being thrown from his horse, 12 September 1864, and died two days later. On the date of the accident he was brevetted Brigadier General. Of General Howell, the late Major General Alfred H. Terry, writing 3 March 1882, said: “I have never known a more courteous gentleman, I never knew a more gallant and devoted officer. The record of his service was without spot or blemish.” [48]
Spouses
Birth22 Nov 1809 [48]
Death7 Sep 1852 [48] Age: 42
Marriage7 Apr 1831 [48]
ChildrenAnna Blackwood (1836-)
Misc. Notes
1. “...of Newark, Delaware.” [48]
Marriage15 Oct 1854 [48]
ChildrenMary Lewis (1858-)
Last Modified 27 Jan 2003Created 7 Mar 2011 Mark C. Wakenshaw