From 8-17-1917 Nemaha County Herald

Charles Edwin Howard died early Wednesday morning at his home in the south part of the city after a long illness. Mr. Howard had been a resident of this city for a number of years and had many friends who had hoped that his illness might yield to treatment and his life be saved, and that such was not to be is a matter of regret to all. He was a man who was highly esteemed by all who knew him and these friends extend their sympathy to members of his family.

The deceased was born in New York October 22, 1845 and had reached the age of 71 years, 9 months and 23 days. When a small boy, he moved with his parents to Indiana and was raised there. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the service of his country and remained with the army until he was honorably discharged. He was a man of fine patriotism, loyal to his country and his flag and done his full part when called upon to defend country and flag on the field of battle. Mr. Howard had been twice married. Hs first wife was Miss Elizabeth Crow and to them four children, three sons and one daughter were born. His first wife preceded him in death many years ago and he was married September 5, 1888 at Detroit, Mich, to Miss Ida Mary Presley who with their seven children survives him. These children are Melvin Howard, now a soldier in the United States army and stationed at Syracuse, NY; Richard Howard of Chicago, Mrs. (unreadable) Con of Hiawatha, Kans, Mrs. Beatrice Heiser of Omaha, and Minnie, Joseph and Emma who live at home.

The funeral was held at two o'clock yesterday at the home, the services being conducted by Rev A.B. Whitmer. Interment was in the Sheridan Cemetery.
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Charles enlisted at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana January 22, 1865 and was discharged September 19, 1865. He served in Company B, 151 Regiment, Indiana Infantry. He was married three times, first to Elizabeth Crow who was born about 1845 in Indiana and died between 12 July 1873 (birth of fourth child) and about 1877 when Charles married a second time to Emelia (__?__). He married his third wife, Ida May Presley, 5 Sep 1888 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; she was born 15 May 1867 in Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, died 5 Jan 1934 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Each of his wives had children; Elizabeth Crow had four, Emelia had three, and Ida Presley had nine.