There are no known photos of Jane Van Hooser Howard.
Daughter of Abraham Van Hooser and Mary Williams
Married John Howard, Jun 1810, Overton County, Tennessee
Children - Abraham Howard, Riley Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Melinda Howard, Arriminta Howard, Louisa Howard, William Howard, Mary Ann Howard, John Howard
JOHN HOWARD AND JANE VAN HOOSER. John's parents, Abraham Howard and Lydia Stewart were born in Virginia, but by the time their third child, John, was born in 1788, the family was living in Tennessee. They remained there as all eight children were born. August 21, 1795, Abraham died. John was only 7 years of age and his oldest sister, Elizabeth was age 12. His mother Lydia was pregnant with their eighth child who was born in March of the following year. It is easy to imagine the difficulties the 35-year-old widow faced with eight children age 12 and under. Fortunately, she had a loving family around her. She and her sister, also a widow, shared a home and helped each other.
In 1809, Lydia, age 49, and six of her children moved west to Madison County, Illinois. Her two oldest daughters were married with children, and a married son and his wife were expecting a baby so they couldn't leave at that time, but joined the rest of the family later. John was 21 and his brother William was 19, so they were a great help settling the virgin area. Nancy and her husband Abraham Van Hooser were newlyweds who also joined in the move. It is certain that the Van Hooser family also settled in Illinois during those early years, being close friends of the Howards. Four of John's siblings married into that family.
They built the first cabin in what was then the Saline Township in the southeast part of Madison County. Lydia's home was situated on the bank of Silver Creek. A freshwater spring was located close, just across the ridge to the north. They enclosed a small field on the south to grow crops and probably to keep a few chickens. Joseph, many years later, showed an interviewer a large oak stump that had been hollowed out and used to make their first meal by beating dried corn with a club.
A forest grew nearby, alive with all kinds of game and predators. Joseph killed several bear and panthers in his neighborhood. Deer were so plentiful that the settlers were offered a dollar for each, or 50 Cents for the hide. John's brother Abraham killed 47 one fall, and we assume John and other men also killed a like number. They found a ready market for them in St. Louis. Wolves were so numerous that dogs weren't safe outside the fenced yards at night. Many panthers were also killed to protect residents of the township and their animals.
A year after their emigration, John married Jane Van Hooser June 19, 1810 in Overton, Illinois. They made their home near family in St. Jacobs Township near the Augusta Church. They attended church services there, and some of their descendants are buried there. We assume John and his family were Presbyterians, as his brother was the pastor of that denomination. He along with his brothers Abraham and Joseph served as Rangers during the war of 1812, and were granted 80 acres of land each for services rendered.
John took an active part in community affairs, representing Madison County in the House of Representatives of the first General Assembly of the state of Illinois, held in two sessions January 12, 1812.
In October of 1815, a peace treaty was signed with the Indian tribes of the area, bringing many more emigrants to Madison County.
The first board of County Commissioners appointed John Howard as a Trustee for the school lands during 1819 and 1820. John also served as the first Justice of the Peace in his township. Laws at that time were very strict. For example one miscreant was fined five dollars for "profane swearing" and others were fined 50 cents for "breaches of the Sabbath". In August of 1824, John was elected County Commissioner from the "Sixth Board" in Madison County. In 1825 he was elected County Commissioner from the Seventh District.
John died on November 9, 1827. Apparently, he had been ill for some time, as he wrote his will on December 10, 1826, stating he was "sick and weak of the body". The greatest gift he left his descendants, was his written testimony stating that the will was written "to the end that I may be better prepared to leave this world whenever it shall please God to take me." The will is also uploaded to this site separately and shows his powerful faith in a living God and his love for his family. Jane was left a widow at age 35 with ten children depending on her, ranging from age 16 down to 9 months. Fortunately, she had loving siblings close around her as well as many of John's siblings.
Several of the Howard and Van Hooser families joined the LDS Church, beginning with Elizabeth in 1836. Melinda was a member and given a patriarchal blessing in 1839 in Caldwell Mo. She endured all the persecutions of that area and later in Nauvoo. Arriminta joined the Church with her husband in 1840 in Sugar Creek, Iowa. It is entirely possible that their mother Jane joined also. It would have been a great comfort for her to learn that she could be with John and her family for eternity. She lived in Iowa with some of her children during the latter part of her life. She died in Harrisville, Lee County, Iowa January 27, 1847, 55 years of age.
Daughter of Abraham Van Hooser and Mary Williams
Married John Howard, Jun 1810, Overton County, Tennessee
Children - Abraham Howard, Riley Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Melinda Howard, Arriminta Howard, Louisa Howard, William Howard, Mary Ann Howard, John Howard
JOHN HOWARD AND JANE VAN HOOSER. John's parents, Abraham Howard and Lydia Stewart were born in Virginia, but by the time their third child, John, was born in 1788, the family was living in Tennessee. They remained there as all eight children were born. August 21, 1795, Abraham died. John was only 7 years of age and his oldest sister, Elizabeth was age 12. His mother Lydia was pregnant with their eighth child who was born in March of the following year. It is easy to imagine the difficulties the 35-year-old widow faced with eight children age 12 and under. Fortunately, she had a loving family around her. She and her sister, also a widow, shared a home and helped each other.
In 1809, Lydia, age 49, and six of her children moved west to Madison County, Illinois. Her two oldest daughters were married with children, and a married son and his wife were expecting a baby so they couldn't leave at that time, but joined the rest of the family later. John was 21 and his brother William was 19, so they were a great help settling the virgin area. Nancy and her husband Abraham Van Hooser were newlyweds who also joined in the move. It is certain that the Van Hooser family also settled in Illinois during those early years, being close friends of the Howards. Four of John's siblings married into that family.
They built the first cabin in what was then the Saline Township in the southeast part of Madison County. Lydia's home was situated on the bank of Silver Creek. A freshwater spring was located close, just across the ridge to the north. They enclosed a small field on the south to grow crops and probably to keep a few chickens. Joseph, many years later, showed an interviewer a large oak stump that had been hollowed out and used to make their first meal by beating dried corn with a club.
A forest grew nearby, alive with all kinds of game and predators. Joseph killed several bear and panthers in his neighborhood. Deer were so plentiful that the settlers were offered a dollar for each, or 50 Cents for the hide. John's brother Abraham killed 47 one fall, and we assume John and other men also killed a like number. They found a ready market for them in St. Louis. Wolves were so numerous that dogs weren't safe outside the fenced yards at night. Many panthers were also killed to protect residents of the township and their animals.
A year after their emigration, John married Jane Van Hooser June 19, 1810 in Overton, Illinois. They made their home near family in St. Jacobs Township near the Augusta Church. They attended church services there, and some of their descendants are buried there. We assume John and his family were Presbyterians, as his brother was the pastor of that denomination. He along with his brothers Abraham and Joseph served as Rangers during the war of 1812, and were granted 80 acres of land each for services rendered.
John took an active part in community affairs, representing Madison County in the House of Representatives of the first General Assembly of the state of Illinois, held in two sessions January 12, 1812.
In October of 1815, a peace treaty was signed with the Indian tribes of the area, bringing many more emigrants to Madison County.
The first board of County Commissioners appointed John Howard as a Trustee for the school lands during 1819 and 1820. John also served as the first Justice of the Peace in his township. Laws at that time were very strict. For example one miscreant was fined five dollars for "profane swearing" and others were fined 50 cents for "breaches of the Sabbath". In August of 1824, John was elected County Commissioner from the "Sixth Board" in Madison County. In 1825 he was elected County Commissioner from the Seventh District.
John died on November 9, 1827. Apparently, he had been ill for some time, as he wrote his will on December 10, 1826, stating he was "sick and weak of the body". The greatest gift he left his descendants, was his written testimony stating that the will was written "to the end that I may be better prepared to leave this world whenever it shall please God to take me." The will is also uploaded to this site separately and shows his powerful faith in a living God and his love for his family. Jane was left a widow at age 35 with ten children depending on her, ranging from age 16 down to 9 months. Fortunately, she had loving siblings close around her as well as many of John's siblings.
Several of the Howard and Van Hooser families joined the LDS Church, beginning with Elizabeth in 1836. Melinda was a member and given a patriarchal blessing in 1839 in Caldwell Mo. She endured all the persecutions of that area and later in Nauvoo. Arriminta joined the Church with her husband in 1840 in Sugar Creek, Iowa. It is entirely possible that their mother Jane joined also. It would have been a great comfort for her to learn that she could be with John and her family for eternity. She lived in Iowa with some of her children during the latter part of her life. She died in Harrisville, Lee County, Iowa January 27, 1847, 55 years of age.
There are no known photos of Jane Van Hooser Howard.
Daughter of Abraham Van Hooser and Mary Williams
Married John Howard, Jun 1810, Overton County, Tennessee
Children - Abraham Howard, Riley Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Melinda Howard, Arriminta Howard, Louisa Howard, William Howard, Mary Ann Howard, John Howard
JOHN HOWARD AND JANE VAN HOOSER. John's parents, Abraham Howard and Lydia Stewart were born in Virginia, but by the time their third child, John, was born in 1788, the family was living in Tennessee. They remained there as all eight children were born. August 21, 1795, Abraham died. John was only 7 years of age and his oldest sister, Elizabeth was age 12. His mother Lydia was pregnant with their eighth child who was born in March of the following year. It is easy to imagine the difficulties the 35-year-old widow faced with eight children age 12 and under. Fortunately, she had a loving family around her. She and her sister, also a widow, shared a home and helped each other.
In 1809, Lydia, age 49, and six of her children moved west to Madison County, Illinois. Her two oldest daughters were married with children, and a married son and his wife were expecting a baby so they couldn't leave at that time, but joined the rest of the family later. John was 21 and his brother William was 19, so they were a great help settling the virgin area. Nancy and her husband Abraham Van Hooser were newlyweds who also joined in the move. It is certain that the Van Hooser family also settled in Illinois during those early years, being close friends of the Howards. Four of John's siblings married into that family.
They built the first cabin in what was then the Saline Township in the southeast part of Madison County. Lydia's home was situated on the bank of Silver Creek. A freshwater spring was located close, just across the ridge to the north. They enclosed a small field on the south to grow crops and probably to keep a few chickens. Joseph, many years later, showed an interviewer a large oak stump that had been hollowed out and used to make their first meal by beating dried corn with a club.
A forest grew nearby, alive with all kinds of game and predators. Joseph killed several bear and panthers in his neighborhood. Deer were so plentiful that the settlers were offered a dollar for each, or 50 Cents for the hide. John's brother Abraham killed 47 one fall, and we assume John and other men also killed a like number. They found a ready market for them in St. Louis. Wolves were so numerous that dogs weren't safe outside the fenced yards at night. Many panthers were also killed to protect residents of the township and their animals.
A year after their emigration, John married Jane Van Hooser June 19, 1810 in Overton, Illinois. They made their home near family in St. Jacobs Township near the Augusta Church. They attended church services there, and some of their descendants are buried there. We assume John and his family were Presbyterians, as his brother was the pastor of that denomination. He along with his brothers Abraham and Joseph served as Rangers during the war of 1812, and were granted 80 acres of land each for services rendered.
John took an active part in community affairs, representing Madison County in the House of Representatives of the first General Assembly of the state of Illinois, held in two sessions January 12, 1812.
In October of 1815, a peace treaty was signed with the Indian tribes of the area, bringing many more emigrants to Madison County.
The first board of County Commissioners appointed John Howard as a Trustee for the school lands during 1819 and 1820. John also served as the first Justice of the Peace in his township. Laws at that time were very strict. For example one miscreant was fined five dollars for "profane swearing" and others were fined 50 cents for "breaches of the Sabbath". In August of 1824, John was elected County Commissioner from the "Sixth Board" in Madison County. In 1825 he was elected County Commissioner from the Seventh District.
John died on November 9, 1827. Apparently, he had been ill for some time, as he wrote his will on December 10, 1826, stating he was "sick and weak of the body". The greatest gift he left his descendants, was his written testimony stating that the will was written "to the end that I may be better prepared to leave this world whenever it shall please God to take me." The will is also uploaded to this site separately and shows his powerful faith in a living God and his love for his family. Jane was left a widow at age 35 with ten children depending on her, ranging from age 16 down to 9 months. Fortunately, she had loving siblings close around her as well as many of John's siblings.
Several of the Howard and Van Hooser families joined the LDS Church, beginning with Elizabeth in 1836. Melinda was a member and given a patriarchal blessing in 1839 in Caldwell Mo. She endured all the persecutions of that area and later in Nauvoo. Arriminta joined the Church with her husband in 1840 in Sugar Creek, Iowa. It is entirely possible that their mother Jane joined also. It would have been a great comfort for her to learn that she could be with John and her family for eternity. She lived in Iowa with some of her children during the latter part of her life. She died in Harrisville, Lee County, Iowa January 27, 1847, 55 years of age.
Daughter of Abraham Van Hooser and Mary Williams
Married John Howard, Jun 1810, Overton County, Tennessee
Children - Abraham Howard, Riley Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Melinda Howard, Arriminta Howard, Louisa Howard, William Howard, Mary Ann Howard, John Howard
JOHN HOWARD AND JANE VAN HOOSER. John's parents, Abraham Howard and Lydia Stewart were born in Virginia, but by the time their third child, John, was born in 1788, the family was living in Tennessee. They remained there as all eight children were born. August 21, 1795, Abraham died. John was only 7 years of age and his oldest sister, Elizabeth was age 12. His mother Lydia was pregnant with their eighth child who was born in March of the following year. It is easy to imagine the difficulties the 35-year-old widow faced with eight children age 12 and under. Fortunately, she had a loving family around her. She and her sister, also a widow, shared a home and helped each other.
In 1809, Lydia, age 49, and six of her children moved west to Madison County, Illinois. Her two oldest daughters were married with children, and a married son and his wife were expecting a baby so they couldn't leave at that time, but joined the rest of the family later. John was 21 and his brother William was 19, so they were a great help settling the virgin area. Nancy and her husband Abraham Van Hooser were newlyweds who also joined in the move. It is certain that the Van Hooser family also settled in Illinois during those early years, being close friends of the Howards. Four of John's siblings married into that family.
They built the first cabin in what was then the Saline Township in the southeast part of Madison County. Lydia's home was situated on the bank of Silver Creek. A freshwater spring was located close, just across the ridge to the north. They enclosed a small field on the south to grow crops and probably to keep a few chickens. Joseph, many years later, showed an interviewer a large oak stump that had been hollowed out and used to make their first meal by beating dried corn with a club.
A forest grew nearby, alive with all kinds of game and predators. Joseph killed several bear and panthers in his neighborhood. Deer were so plentiful that the settlers were offered a dollar for each, or 50 Cents for the hide. John's brother Abraham killed 47 one fall, and we assume John and other men also killed a like number. They found a ready market for them in St. Louis. Wolves were so numerous that dogs weren't safe outside the fenced yards at night. Many panthers were also killed to protect residents of the township and their animals.
A year after their emigration, John married Jane Van Hooser June 19, 1810 in Overton, Illinois. They made their home near family in St. Jacobs Township near the Augusta Church. They attended church services there, and some of their descendants are buried there. We assume John and his family were Presbyterians, as his brother was the pastor of that denomination. He along with his brothers Abraham and Joseph served as Rangers during the war of 1812, and were granted 80 acres of land each for services rendered.
John took an active part in community affairs, representing Madison County in the House of Representatives of the first General Assembly of the state of Illinois, held in two sessions January 12, 1812.
In October of 1815, a peace treaty was signed with the Indian tribes of the area, bringing many more emigrants to Madison County.
The first board of County Commissioners appointed John Howard as a Trustee for the school lands during 1819 and 1820. John also served as the first Justice of the Peace in his township. Laws at that time were very strict. For example one miscreant was fined five dollars for "profane swearing" and others were fined 50 cents for "breaches of the Sabbath". In August of 1824, John was elected County Commissioner from the "Sixth Board" in Madison County. In 1825 he was elected County Commissioner from the Seventh District.
John died on November 9, 1827. Apparently, he had been ill for some time, as he wrote his will on December 10, 1826, stating he was "sick and weak of the body". The greatest gift he left his descendants, was his written testimony stating that the will was written "to the end that I may be better prepared to leave this world whenever it shall please God to take me." The will is also uploaded to this site separately and shows his powerful faith in a living God and his love for his family. Jane was left a widow at age 35 with ten children depending on her, ranging from age 16 down to 9 months. Fortunately, she had loving siblings close around her as well as many of John's siblings.
Several of the Howard and Van Hooser families joined the LDS Church, beginning with Elizabeth in 1836. Melinda was a member and given a patriarchal blessing in 1839 in Caldwell Mo. She endured all the persecutions of that area and later in Nauvoo. Arriminta joined the Church with her husband in 1840 in Sugar Creek, Iowa. It is entirely possible that their mother Jane joined also. It would have been a great comfort for her to learn that she could be with John and her family for eternity. She lived in Iowa with some of her children during the latter part of her life. She died in Harrisville, Lee County, Iowa January 27, 1847, 55 years of age.
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