Edward Howell

Edward Howell, Gent. (1584–1655), born in Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire,

Early life and immigration to New England Edward Howell was baptized on 26 July 1584 at Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire, England. and heir to Westbury Manor. In 1638, he sold Westbury Manor to Richard Francis. Howell announced that he would build a mill for the grinding of grain, rye and wheat into flour. The colonists expected him to build a wind mill but Howell instead chose an area of land that allowed for a stream to power the mill (one which empties into the present Mecox Bay). For one hundred and fifty years, the Howells were the most extensive landowners, the largest taxpayers and held the highest offices. They had four sons and three daughters: Edmund Howell

Death and legacy Edward Howell died shortly before 6 October 1655 and was buried in the Southend Cemetery, Southampton, Long Island, New York. In 1657, his widow. Eleanor, was granted 20 shillings in compensation for her house being burned by a Native tribe. She next married before 14 March 1663 Thomas Sayre.

The Edward Howell Family Association (EHFA) is a lineage society for descendants of Howell.