Pioneer Of 1864 Called At Eighty

Patriarch James Howard, 80, a pioneer of 1864, passed away at his home in South Bountiful, Monday morning. A blood vessel broke in his neck, due to high blood pressure, resulting in his death.

He was born in England and came to Utah as a boy of 18, in 1864, driving an ox team across the plains. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Howard. He was one of six brothers and three sisters who came to this country. His brothers, William and Thomas came two years before the rest of the family. His mother and two sisters died while crossing the plains. On their arrival here, the family lived in West Bountiful, for a number of years when they homesteaded what is now known as the Stenzil ranch near the mouth of North Canyon. The father and his son, Thomas, and their families continued to live there many years, probably as long as thirty-five years. The sons and daughters of Joseph Howard, father of James Howard, and his descendants who are numerous, have proved to be some of the most patriotic, industrious citizens and colonizers of this Intermountain country. They got out timber from the canyons, built homes, engaged in farming, dairying and many other pursuits in this state and adjacent states, until now they are a great people. William J. Howard, a brother, died as a result of injuries sustained, when he was struck on the leg by a log that was being slid down the mountain side when they were setting out logs in the canyon in early days.

The brothers and sisters that still survive are, Samuel S. and Jospeh Howard, Mrs. Emma Corbridge, Mrs. Mary T. Tolman and Mrs. Elizabeth Dean.

He is also survived by his wife Betsey Jane Howard and the following children: James H. Howard. Mrs. Juliette Wood, Mrs. John Jackson, Mrs. Richard Purcell, Mrs. George Q. Hatch. Mrs. Eugene Ludwig, Mrs. Frank Dana, Mrs. D. T. Davis and Mrs. Emer Arbuckle. He also has fifty-nine grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

He was one of the seven presidents of Seventies, from 1887 to 1905 when he was ordained a counselor to Bishop Stearns Hatch by President Jospeh F. Smith, July 20, 1915, President Charls W. Penrose ordained him a patriarch.

His wife, Juliet Fackrell Howard died two years ago.

Funeral services were held in the South Bountiful chapel, yesterday afternoon, April 22. There was a good attendance and beautiful floral offerings. The speakers were, President Stearnes Hatch, Amos Cook, Henry W. Stahle, President J. H. Robinson, Bishop Iverson and Bishop Howard. Patriarch Joseph Bennett offered the opening prayer, John E. Hatch the benediction and O.P. Hatch dedicated the grave. songs by the choir, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," Nephi Hepworth taking the solo, "Oh Death Where is Thy Sting," Ida Hatch taking the solo. Vocal duet by Nephi Hepworth and wife, violin solo, Dr. Trowbridge accompanied on the piano by George White; vocal solo, John Wood (a grandson), "Perfect Day"; vocal duet, Ray Moss and wife. Interment in the Bountiful cemetery.