Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 911.

ALVA. L. HOWELL

     was born in Michigan, January 23, 1850, the son of William H. and Ellen
(Hackett) Howell, and at an early age crossed the plains by ox team with his
parents to Oroville, California. Later the family settled in Sutro county, of
the same state, where, for a number of years they lived on a farm. They then
went to Petaluma county, California, then to Colusa county, and lastly to Tulare
county, where the father died. The mother died in Colusa county.
     The son then came to Lake county, Oregon, in June 1878, and engaged in the
stock business in Goose lake valley. Lakeview at that time was a very small
village, with only a handful of inhabitants and there were but few families
living in the valley of which we speak. Mr. Howell continued in the cattle
business here until 1901, when he disposed of his cattle to engage in the sheep
business, which he now follows successfully.  He has a stock ranch near
Lakeview, and quite a large flock of sheep. He also has a residence in Lakeview,
where he makes his home.
     Mr. Howell was married in 1889 to Alice McGarey a native of Shasta county,
California. She died in 1898. leaving one child, Bessie Clarey Howell who is now
attending school in Shasta county. Mr. and Mrs. Howell were parents of four
children in all, three of whom died in infancy. Mr. Howell is a member of
Lakeview lodge, I. 0. 0. F. and of the Lakeview encampment, No. 18.
     Alva L. Howell came to this county with limited means, and has seen,
perhaps, more than one man's just share of hardships and sorrows. He has been
energetic and persevering, however, and is now realizing the fruits of his
labor, being one of the popular and prosperous citizens of Lakeview.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.