from BWA:
Historical information: The property located at 3821 West Milham Avenue in Portage, MI., was first owned by Allison Kivine (asa Kinne), sold in 1836 to brother-in-law Stephen Howard. It is believed that the first brick home, in the style of Greek Revival, was built on the site which is today within the City of Portage territorial limits. The home was built in 1858-1859. Allison Kinne owned the vacant property in which was later built on by brother in law Stephen Howard. This home still exist and is the one of the oldest homes in Portage.
Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph December 1, 1893 page 1
Mr. Stephen Howard of Portage Township, Ripe in Years, Passes Away
The death of Mr. Stephen Howard of Portage township occurred last evening at 11:30, at his home after a brief illness of congestion of the lungs, Mr. Howard was the oldest pioneer in Portage, and one of the oldest in the county, and had he lived until Jan. 1 next he would have been 86 years old. The deceased had lived on Dry Prairie from boyhood, coming there with his father's large family from Chautauqua county, N. Y. Mr. Howard was a genial and jovial character, always fond of a good story, and although leading a quiet life had endeared himself to a large circle of friends and relatives. Coming here in an early day he experienced all the hardships and enjoyed the pleasures of pioneer life, incidents of which he loved to recall and relate, in many of them in a humorous manner particularly his own. From his long years of labor, he had amassed a considerable property. Of the large family which composed his father's household but one, a sister, Miss Belvia Howard, survives him; also with one son, Mr. George Howard, and three daughters, Mrs. Harriett E. Brook,. Mrs. Celia Buckhout and Miss Amanda Howard, all residents of this county. The funeral will occur Sunday at 1 p. m. from the home in Portage. Rev. T. E. Barr officiating.
Historical information: The property located at 3821 West Milham Avenue in Portage, MI., was first owned by Allison Kivine (asa Kinne), sold in 1836 to brother-in-law Stephen Howard. It is believed that the first brick home, in the style of Greek Revival, was built on the site which is today within the City of Portage territorial limits. The home was built in 1858-1859. Allison Kinne owned the vacant property in which was later built on by brother in law Stephen Howard. This home still exist and is the one of the oldest homes in Portage.
Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph December 1, 1893 page 1
Mr. Stephen Howard of Portage Township, Ripe in Years, Passes Away
The death of Mr. Stephen Howard of Portage township occurred last evening at 11:30, at his home after a brief illness of congestion of the lungs, Mr. Howard was the oldest pioneer in Portage, and one of the oldest in the county, and had he lived until Jan. 1 next he would have been 86 years old. The deceased had lived on Dry Prairie from boyhood, coming there with his father's large family from Chautauqua county, N. Y. Mr. Howard was a genial and jovial character, always fond of a good story, and although leading a quiet life had endeared himself to a large circle of friends and relatives. Coming here in an early day he experienced all the hardships and enjoyed the pleasures of pioneer life, incidents of which he loved to recall and relate, in many of them in a humorous manner particularly his own. From his long years of labor, he had amassed a considerable property. Of the large family which composed his father's household but one, a sister, Miss Belvia Howard, survives him; also with one son, Mr. George Howard, and three daughters, Mrs. Harriett E. Brook,. Mrs. Celia Buckhout and Miss Amanda Howard, all residents of this county. The funeral will occur Sunday at 1 p. m. from the home in Portage. Rev. T. E. Barr officiating.
from BWA:
Historical information: The property located at 3821 West Milham Avenue in Portage, MI., was first owned by Allison Kivine (asa Kinne), sold in 1836 to brother-in-law Stephen Howard. It is believed that the first brick home, in the style of Greek Revival, was built on the site which is today within the City of Portage territorial limits. The home was built in 1858-1859. Allison Kinne owned the vacant property in which was later built on by brother in law Stephen Howard. This home still exist and is the one of the oldest homes in Portage.
Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph December 1, 1893 page 1
Mr. Stephen Howard of Portage Township, Ripe in Years, Passes Away
The death of Mr. Stephen Howard of Portage township occurred last evening at 11:30, at his home after a brief illness of congestion of the lungs, Mr. Howard was the oldest pioneer in Portage, and one of the oldest in the county, and had he lived until Jan. 1 next he would have been 86 years old. The deceased had lived on Dry Prairie from boyhood, coming there with his father's large family from Chautauqua county, N. Y. Mr. Howard was a genial and jovial character, always fond of a good story, and although leading a quiet life had endeared himself to a large circle of friends and relatives. Coming here in an early day he experienced all the hardships and enjoyed the pleasures of pioneer life, incidents of which he loved to recall and relate, in many of them in a humorous manner particularly his own. From his long years of labor, he had amassed a considerable property. Of the large family which composed his father's household but one, a sister, Miss Belvia Howard, survives him; also with one son, Mr. George Howard, and three daughters, Mrs. Harriett E. Brook,. Mrs. Celia Buckhout and Miss Amanda Howard, all residents of this county. The funeral will occur Sunday at 1 p. m. from the home in Portage. Rev. T. E. Barr officiating.
Historical information: The property located at 3821 West Milham Avenue in Portage, MI., was first owned by Allison Kivine (asa Kinne), sold in 1836 to brother-in-law Stephen Howard. It is believed that the first brick home, in the style of Greek Revival, was built on the site which is today within the City of Portage territorial limits. The home was built in 1858-1859. Allison Kinne owned the vacant property in which was later built on by brother in law Stephen Howard. This home still exist and is the one of the oldest homes in Portage.
Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph December 1, 1893 page 1
Mr. Stephen Howard of Portage Township, Ripe in Years, Passes Away
The death of Mr. Stephen Howard of Portage township occurred last evening at 11:30, at his home after a brief illness of congestion of the lungs, Mr. Howard was the oldest pioneer in Portage, and one of the oldest in the county, and had he lived until Jan. 1 next he would have been 86 years old. The deceased had lived on Dry Prairie from boyhood, coming there with his father's large family from Chautauqua county, N. Y. Mr. Howard was a genial and jovial character, always fond of a good story, and although leading a quiet life had endeared himself to a large circle of friends and relatives. Coming here in an early day he experienced all the hardships and enjoyed the pleasures of pioneer life, incidents of which he loved to recall and relate, in many of them in a humorous manner particularly his own. From his long years of labor, he had amassed a considerable property. Of the large family which composed his father's household but one, a sister, Miss Belvia Howard, survives him; also with one son, Mr. George Howard, and three daughters, Mrs. Harriett E. Brook,. Mrs. Celia Buckhout and Miss Amanda Howard, all residents of this county. The funeral will occur Sunday at 1 p. m. from the home in Portage. Rev. T. E. Barr officiating.
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