County of Christian, Kentucky.  Historical and Biographical.  Edited by 
William Henry Perrin.  F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1884, pp. 377-378.

JAMES M. HOWE, son of William Howe and Eliza S. (Dairy) Howe, was born 
in Pittsburgh, Penn., July 24, 1854.  The father, William Howe, was born 
in England in 1809, and his mother was born in 1812 on the island of 
Helgoland, in the North Sea, where she was left an orphan in early 
childhood.  She was reared by relatives who brought her to Canada.  She 
was married to William Howe in Toronto, Canada, Octobr 2, 1835.  To 
these parents were born ten children, the youngest of whom was born in 
1858, and all still living:  William Henry, of Nashville, Tenn.; Sallie, 
wife of Samuel Williams, of Pittsburgh, Penn.; Frederick Augustus, of 
Huntsville, Ala.; Jennie, wife of Robert McMillen, of Pittsburgh, Penn.; 
Anna L. Howe; Amelia H., wife of Jmes M. Lindsay, of Pittsburgh, Penn; 
Fannie W., wife of Thomas J. Porter, of Pittsburgh, Penn.; Thomas J. 
Howe, James M. and Charles Edward Howe.  James M. Howe, the subject of 
this sketch, came to Hopkinsville, Ky., in September, 1868, and for 
eleven years engaged in the jewelry business for his brother William H., 
whom he bought out in 1879.  Subject was married in Hopkinsville, Ky., 
March 12, 1878, to Miss Mollie, daughter of E. W. and Carrie (King) 
Henderson. Mrs. Howe was born in Hopkinsville, Ky., March 30, 1859.  
They have two children - Walter Emerson and Jessie Fay.  Mr. Howe is a 
member of the Hopkinsville Lodge, No. 37, A. F. & A. M., Oriental 
Chapter, No. 14, R. A. M., Moore Commandery, No. 6, Knights Templar, and 
of the Knights of Pythias.  The parents of Mr. Howe are living and now 
residents of Pittsburgh, Penn.  It is but just to Mr. Howe to say that 
he is thoroughly acquainted with his business and understands the wants 
of his patrons, which he is amply prepared to supply.  He is a true 
gentleman, and in every way worthy of the confidence of the people, 
which he so fully possesses.

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