Was
born 30th Nov., 1789, in Knaseboro, Yorkshire, England. His father,
the Rev. Wm. Howell, was pastor of one church for 63 years in that
town.
The deceased
sought a new home in the wilderness of Canada, in the year 1821, and
settled in the Township of York -- within eight miles of what is now
the city of Toronto, then a village called York.
Neighbors were
few and of quite a different class that he had formerly associated
with; and the privation he endured in these early times were great
indeed. For many years he was the only doctor in the settlement, and
his services were cheerfully given to all in distress.
He took quite an
active part in the rebellion of 1837, and was appointed by the
Government to the command of a company of infantry.
Some fourteen
years ago he removed with his family to Port
Dover, where he remained
until his death, which took place on Saturday, 10th inst., in the 80th
year of his age.
For upwards of
forty years he has been a member of the Weslayan Methodist Church, and
maintained a consistent Christian course until the end of life.
His remains were
deposited in the Woodhouse Methodist cemetery, on the 12th instant,
followed by a large number of friends.
Rev. W. H. Laird
preached the funeral sermon from 1st John, 3rd chapter, 2nd verse.
Revs. J. Messmore and J. Wakefield took part in the funeral services.
"Blessed are
the dead who died in the Lord." -- Com.
