Rhea (Ray) G. HOWDER

Father: Mark HOWDER
Mother: Elwina D. MILLER 

                                              _George HOWDER _
                     _Sylvester R. HOWDER ___|
                    |                        |_Mary WESCOTT __
 _Mark HOWDER ______|
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|--Rhea (Ray) G. HOWDER
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|_Elwina D. MILLER _|
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Notes

Updated February 7, 2015. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1920 United States Census for New York, Orleans Co., Clarendon Twp.: Supervisor's District 20; Enumeration District 161; Sheet 4B; January 12, 1920.

Rhea G. Howder is the son of Mark and Elwina D. Howder. He is 1 years old and born in New York.

(2) 1925 New York State Census, Monroe Co., Clarkson Town, Election District 2, Assembly District 5: Page 1; June 1, 1925.

Rhea G. HOWDER is the son of Mark and Elwina HOWDER. He is 7 years old and born in the U.S. The family lives on Ridge Road.

(3) 1930 United States Census for New York, Orleans Co., Clarendon Twp.: Enumeration District 87-146; Sheet 4B; April 10, 1930.

Rhea Howder is the son of Mark and Elwina Howder. He is 11 years old, born in New York, and is attending school.

(4) 1940 United States Census for New York, Monroe Co., Rochester, Ward 6, Block 20: Supervisor's District 38; Enumeration District 65-41B; Sheet 1A; May 6, 1940.

Raymond HOWDER resides with his mother, Elwina [MILLER] HOWDER, head of household.

- Address: Scio Street
- Age: 21, Single
- Highest Grade of School Completed: High School - 4th Year
- Birthplace: New York
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Brockport, Monroe Co., NY
- At Work: Yes; Public Emergency Work
- Occupation: Recreational Leader; Gymnasium
- Occupation Code: 794-90-2
- Weeks Worked in 1939: 15
- Income: $216

(5) U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records via Ancestry.com

- Name: Ray G HOWDER
- Birth Year: 1918
- Nativity State or Country: New York
- State of Residence: New York
- County or City: Monroe
- Enlistment Date: 29 Dec 1942
- Enlistment State: New York
- Enlistment City: Rochester
- Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
- Grade: Private
- Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
- Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
- Source: Civil Life
- Education: 4 years of high school
- Civil Occupation: Shipping and receiving clerks
- Marital Status: Married
- Height: 71
- Weight: 121

(6) City Directories; Rochester, New York via Ancestry.com

- 1938: HOWDER Rhea G r 151 Bronson av
- 1943: HOWDER Ray G (Ailene F) USA h1209 Minnesota av (also listed in the Orlando, FL phone book; stationed there while in the US Army?)
- 1954: HOWDER Ray G (Arlene F) asmblr Fasco Industries h 356 LaGrange av
- 1959: HOWDER Ray G (Arlene F) supvr Fasco h356 LaGrange av
- 1960: HOWDER Ray G (Arlene F) supvr Fasco h356 LaGrange av

(7) The Daily Record, Rochester, NY, March 19, 1962.

"Order for Change of Name… Ordered that said Rhea G. HOWDER, born on the 7th day of August, 1918 at Rochester, New York with birth certificate No. 108937, issued by the New York State Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics of the City of Albany, New York, be and he hereby is authorized to assume the name of Ray G. HOWDER in place and stead of his present name…"