Timeline for JRH

18 Sep 1841. Born to Richard & Martha Richards Howard in Fareham, Hampshire, England

30 Sep 1841. Baptism at Holy Trinity Church (map, photograph, website), Fareham, Hampshire.

12 Apr 1843. His mother, Martha Richards Howard, dies

23 Aug 1843. His father remarries to Rosina Ann Masters

26 Feb 1852. Survives shipwreck of the Birkenhead, his father dies in the shipwreck

7 Apr 1861. 1861 England Census has a 20 year old (he wouldn't have quite been 20, but almost) John Howard of Fareham, Hampshire, listed an ordinary aboard HMS Faleon of the Royal Navy.

15 Oct 1862. Baptized a member of the LDS (Mormon) Church

1863? Travels to Utah with the Arthur Brown Company

1864. Brought the first mowing machine to Utah

Sep 1866. Married Harriet Spinks Brooks (1843-1883)

2 Nov 1867. Endowed & sealed to Harriet Spinks Brooks in the Endowment House

3 Feb 1868. Son, Richard Fitz Alan Howard (1868-1884), born to John & Harriet

27 Nov 1869. Son, John Fitz Alan Howard (1869-1953), born to John & Harriet

1870. Introduces the practice of “public bathing” at Haight's property in Farmington Bay

8 Aug 1870. 1870 US Census lists John R. Howard living in Kaysville, Utah (map), with his wife, Harriet, and his two sons, Richard and John. Occupation is listed as "clerk in store."

26 May 1871. Daughter, Mary Fitz Alan Howard (1871-1871), born to John & Harriet. She lived for less than 2 months, dying on 28 Jul 1871.

22 Mar 1872. Daughter, Martha Fitz Alan Howard (1872-1872), born to John & Harriet. She lived for less than 24 hours, dying that same day.

18 Aug 1873. Possibly married to his second wife, Sarah Herwin (1843-?)

25 Jan 1875. Daughter, Alice Fitz Alan Howard (1875-1924, RootsWeb), born to John & Harriet

31 Jul 1877. Daughter, Josephine Mowbray Howard (1877-1962), born to John & Harriet

4 Oct 1879. Daughter, Marguerite Mowbray Howard (1879-1925), born to John & Harriet

1880. Stillborn child

5 Jun 1880. 1880 US Census shows John R. Howard living in the Twentieth Ward of Salt Lake City with his wife, Harriet (36), and children, Richard (12), John (10), Alice (5), Josephine (2), and Marguerite (8 months). His occupation is listed as “shipping clerk.”

1880-1882. Mission to England

1881. 1881 England Census lists a John Howard born in Fareham, Hampshire, living at 156 Willow St, Leicester St. Margaret, Leicestershire, England (map). The record notes that he is married, and his occupation is listed as "Elder of the Ch of J.C. of Latterday Saints."

10 Sep 1883. Harriet, his first wife, dies in Salt Lake City at age 39 and is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery (Grave Location: UK6828) that same day.

28 Aug 1884. Marries his third wife, Mary (or Polly) Browne (1863-1913)

25 Dec 1885. Daughter, Vere D’Albini Howard (1885-1939), born to John & Mary

26 Nov 1887. Son, William D’Albini Howard (1887-1921), born to John & Mary

1890. Most of 1890 US Census lost in fire, including portions relevant to Utah.

12 Feb 1890. Son, Ernest Maltravers Howard (1890-1918), born to John & Mary.

6 Oct 1890. Manifesto is proclaimed by LDS (Mormon) Church President Wilford Woodruff, bringing an end to the practice of polygamy.

30 Feb 1893. Son, Llewellyn D’Braose Howard (1893-1913), born to John & Mary.

13 Oct 1897. Daughter, Elizabeth Marie Howard (1897-1973), born to John & Mary.

1898. According to one of the histories, he was returning from a mission (presumably to England) in 1898.

12 Jun 1900. 1900 US Census incorrectly lists him as John "A." Howard, but given the documented names of his wife and children, it's fairly indisputable that this is John R. Howard. He is listed as living in the Salt Lake City 4th Ward, Utah, with his wife, Mary, and children, Vera, William, Ernest, Llewellyn, Marie, and Josephine. Occupation is listed as "manufacturing agent."

8 Jan 1901. Daughter, Amy Vengham Howard (1901-1987), born to John & Mary.

2 Jul 1903. Daughter, Ann Olding Howard (1903-1951), born to John & Mary.

11 May 1910. 1910 US Census lists him living in the Sandy Ward, Utah, with his wife, Mary, and children, Ernest (19), Louis (16), Marie (12), Amy (9), and Anne (6). Occupation is listed as "farming."

25 Jun 1913. Mary, his third wife, dies in Provo at age 50 and is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery (Grave Location: G_10_8_3E) on 28 Jun 1913.

26 Apr 1927. Dies at age 85 in Sandy, Utah.

29 Apr 1927. Buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery (Grave Location: G-10-8-1E).