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. 884.
 
JOSEPH HOWARD

     is a stock raiser residing twenty-four miles west from Lakeview, where he
maintains the half-way house on the Klamath Falls stage road between Lakeview
and Ely. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 21, 1852, the son of
James W. Howard, a native of England, and Emily Howard, a native of New Jersey.
The father came from England with his brother and two sisters. Joseph W., now of
Lakeview, and Betsy and Maria Howard, who are living in Philadelphia. Mr.
Howard, senior, was a mechanic by trade, and died in Philadelphia.  The mother,
now aged seventy-seven years, is still living in Philadelphia.
     The brothers and sisters of our subject are, James, William, Mrs. Anna
Miller, and George. The brothers are all well-to-do business men of
Philadelphia. During his sojourn in the Quaker City our subject followed the
business of teaming. He was married in that city in 1875 to Plyner Taylor, who
was born in England, and who came to the United States with her parents as a
child.
     Mrs. Howard's father, now deceased, was James Taylor, who served as a
volunteer during the entire Civil War. The mother, Mary Taylor, also is dead.
     In September, 1886, Mr. Howard came to Lake county, Oregon, having been
preceded here by an uncle. He purchased his present home and engaged in the
stock business. He and his sons now own three thousand acres of land, the
greater portion of which is adapted to the culture of hay in Drew's valley. All
of this tract is fenced and well improved in regard to house, barns, and so
forth. They are doing a successful business and own some of the best bred
cattle, sheep and horses in the valley.
     To Mr. and Mrs. Howard have been born five children: Walter, Frank, Oliver,
married to Ida Humphrey, Ida, and Eva Howard. Each of the sons owns his own
ranch and some stock.


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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.