Benjamin C. Howard, son of John Eager Howard and Margaretta Chew. Born Nov 5, 1791, died Mar 6, 1872, 80 years REFN: 2024 Colonial Families in the U.S.: Benjamin C. Howard, b. 5th November, 1791; d. 6th March 1872; m. 24th February, 1818, Jame Grant GILMOR, b. 30th March, 1801; d. 25th November 1890; dau. of William and Mary Ann (SMITH) GILMOR, Captain in 5th Md. Rgt. at Bladensburg and North Point, 24th August and 12th September, 1814; Member of Congress, 1829-1833, 1835-9; Reporter of U.S. Supreme Court, 1843-1861. Left issue. Married Feb 24, 1818 (54 years married) to: Jane Grant Gilmor, daughter of William Gilmor and Mary Ann Smith. Born Mar 30, 1801, died Nov 25, 1890, 89 years REFN: 2031 REFN16498 |