Prominent Baptist minister in Floyd County Virginia. Rev. Howery was the son of Johann Michael Howery and Christina Barbara Hartman. He married Eleanor Sheridan on Sept. 26, 1816 in Franklin County Virginia. After Eleanor's death in 1861 he married Elizabeth Lee.
Inscription:
"He joined the Primitive Baptist Church
May 2, 1822, was licensed to Preach May
6, 1826 and ordained to the Ministry
July 3, 1838
He was earnest in his calling & faithful
to his mast and died firm in the tenents
of his church and in the triumphs of his faith.
A kind neighbour, charitable, respected
and beloved by all".
He is buried in Pine Creek Cemetery along with other family members.
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Inscription:
"He joined the Primitive Baptist Church
May 2, 1822, was licensed to Preach May
6, 1826 and ordained to the Ministry
July 3, 1838
He was earnest in his calling & faithful
to his mast and died firm in the tenents
of his church and in the triumphs of his faith.
A kind neighbour, charitable, respected
and beloved by all".
He is buried in Pine Creek Cemetery along with other family members.
Click on picture for a larger image.
Prominent Baptist minister in Floyd County Virginia. Rev. Howery was the son of Johann Michael Howery and Christina Barbara Hartman. He married Eleanor Sheridan on Sept. 26, 1816 in Franklin County Virginia. After Eleanor's death in 1861 he married Elizabeth Lee.
Inscription:
"He joined the Primitive Baptist Church
May 2, 1822, was licensed to Preach May
6, 1826 and ordained to the Ministry
July 3, 1838
He was earnest in his calling & faithful
to his mast and died firm in the tenents
of his church and in the triumphs of his faith.
A kind neighbour, charitable, respected
and beloved by all".
He is buried in Pine Creek Cemetery along with other family members.
Click on picture for a larger image.
Inscription:
"He joined the Primitive Baptist Church
May 2, 1822, was licensed to Preach May
6, 1826 and ordained to the Ministry
July 3, 1838
He was earnest in his calling & faithful
to his mast and died firm in the tenents
of his church and in the triumphs of his faith.
A kind neighbour, charitable, respected
and beloved by all".
He is buried in Pine Creek Cemetery along with other family members.
Click on picture for a larger image.
Family Members
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