Lang, H. O., ed.  "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description 
of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and 
Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal 
Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers."  Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and 
Job Printer, 1885.  p. 851.
 
J. M. HOWE

     Resides in Brownsville, Linn County, and is a harness and saddle-maker; was
born in Calloway County, Missouri, in July, 1854.  Married Sophronia Coshow in
1877, and their children are:  Owen P., Fay D., Lolo, and an infant.

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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2007 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.