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LTC James Howey

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LTC James Howey

Birth
Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
Death
9 May 1860 (aged 69)
Vine Grove, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
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Vine Grove, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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During the Battle of New Orleans James Howey was among those Kentucky militiamen who were on detached service under the command of General Andrew Jackson. James Howey was an ensign, the lowest rank of non-commissioned officer.

Family tradition had him as a major. However it was much later, on January 21, 1828, that he was promoted and commissioned the major of the 3rd regiment of Kentucky militia vice Lt. Col. John Morris, who was likely the step-brother of his wife.

Journal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Begun and Held in the Town of Frankfort, on Monday the 7th Day of November, in the Year of Our Lord 1831, and of the Commonwealth the Fortieth (Frankfort: Printed by Jacob H. Holeman, Printer for the State, 1831)

Page 50-51.

A message in writing was received from the Governor by Mr. Crittenden Secretary of state, which is as follows, viz.

Gentlemen of the Senate--Since the adjournment of the Legislature, in January 1831, the following officers have been commissioned until the end of your present session. I therefore nominate them for your advice and consent, to be commissioned to fill the offices respectively annexed to their names, viz:
...
32. James Howey, to be lieutenant colonel of the 23d [sic] regiment vice Jno. Morris, resigned.
33. Josiah Miller, to be major of the 3rd regiment vice J.Howey, if promoted.
During the Battle of New Orleans James Howey was among those Kentucky militiamen who were on detached service under the command of General Andrew Jackson. James Howey was an ensign, the lowest rank of non-commissioned officer.

Family tradition had him as a major. However it was much later, on January 21, 1828, that he was promoted and commissioned the major of the 3rd regiment of Kentucky militia vice Lt. Col. John Morris, who was likely the step-brother of his wife.

Journal of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Begun and Held in the Town of Frankfort, on Monday the 7th Day of November, in the Year of Our Lord 1831, and of the Commonwealth the Fortieth (Frankfort: Printed by Jacob H. Holeman, Printer for the State, 1831)

Page 50-51.

A message in writing was received from the Governor by Mr. Crittenden Secretary of state, which is as follows, viz.

Gentlemen of the Senate--Since the adjournment of the Legislature, in January 1831, the following officers have been commissioned until the end of your present session. I therefore nominate them for your advice and consent, to be commissioned to fill the offices respectively annexed to their names, viz:
...
32. James Howey, to be lieutenant colonel of the 23d [sic] regiment vice Jno. Morris, resigned.
33. Josiah Miller, to be major of the 3rd regiment vice J.Howey, if promoted.

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  • Created by: Brett Berry
  • Added: Jun 11, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53569116/james-howey: accessed ), memorial page for LTC James Howey (11 Jul 1790–9 May 1860), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53569116, citing Howey Cemetery, Vine Grove, Hardin County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Brett Berry (contributor 47299191).