Ancestry
When the final history of the English language is written, the name Howard will stand out as one of the most storied and legendary. This page is my attempt to explore and understand how my family fits into that enduring legacy. Through records of our ancestors, their contributions to history, and our ongoing genealogical efforts, this page reflects our passion for connecting with our roots and preserving the Howard family story for future generations.
As I have been learning more of the family history, it is not enough to simply look at some website and see that some random king or countess was an ancient progenitor. Most of that information is incorrect. However, there are standards for establishing genealogical truth and as I connect another layer deeper, it often leads to eligibility for a new hereditary society. Joining, since verificaiton is required, provides a great check. Plus, I learn something and I get a prize. The gamification of historical research is now.
Many hereditary socities have associated medals. This section provides a ribbon rack for those I am a member of.
Some socities only provide miniature medals, comparable to the miniature medals worn on the military’s dinner dress uniforms. I have included those separately below.
The propensity of hereditary socities to use solid red ribbons may make this difficult.
Precedence among hereditary societies is traditionally based on the order of their founding. Therefore, the memberships above are presented according to this historical order, highlighting the legacy and heritage of each organization.
The table below lists lineage society memberships associated with the Howard family.
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Nancy Jane Coate (1860)
Samuel R. Hall (1869) |
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Julia McNeal (1907)
Harry Lee Williams (1907) Helen Williams (1908) |
31 Dec 2011
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Mina Elizabeth Hall (1888, Paulding County)
Charles Franklin Cavender (1892, Miami County) Ralph Everett Rees (1916, Shelby County) Mary Jane Cavender (1918, Montgomery County) |
31 Dec 2010
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Mina Elizabeth Hall (1888)
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Henry Cavender (1825)
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Mary Jane Cavender (20th Century)
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30 Sep 2010
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Ralph Everett Rees (World War II)
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31 Dec 2021
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Harry Lee Williams (Locomotive Engineer)
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28 Feb 2021
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Jonathan Newman (1768)
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10 Sep 1980
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Vincent Martin (1841)
Mary Stiles (1841) William Henry Harrison Martin (1841) |
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Cordelia Curran (1858)
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31 Dec 2004
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William Rees (1834)
Eunice Marcella Burch (1855) |
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Thomas Wesley Newman (79th OVI, Company H)
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Thornton Williams (1849)
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31 Dec 1916
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Louisa Hearn (1854)
Sarah Jane Rinehart (1862) |
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Above, if I am unable to locate an exact day for founding, but a year or even year and month are available, the founding date is selected to be the last day of that year or month. If anyone has corrections, you should contact me with more information.