Jane Frances HAYES

William, George, Elzear, and Jane (Hayes) Howder
Left to Right: William, George, & Elzear Howder. Seated: Jane (Hayes) Howder
Washington, DC. Early 1920's.

Father: Thomas HAYES
Mother: Bridgett REYNOLDS

Family 1: Lewis Henry HOWDER

(1) Historical Archives of the Chancery, [Roman Catholic] Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Provides a record of the July 5, 1887 marriage at the Church of the Holy Cross, Cincinnati, OH, plus the name of each male parent (John HOWDER and Thomas HAYES), and witnesses (John L. RODRIGS? and Mary HAYES).

  1. Marguerite Mary HOWDER
  2. George Edward HOWDER
  3. Marie Josephine HOWDER
  4. Genevieve Inocencia HOWDER
  5. William Joseph HOWDER
  6. Louis Hayes HOWDER
  7. Elzear John HOWDER
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Notes

Updated February 8, 2023. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1860 United States Census for Kentucky, Campbell Co., Newport (Newport Post Office): Page 217; August 21, 1860.

Jane HAYS is the daughter of Thomas and Bridget HAYS. Jane is 1 year old and born in Kentucky. The family resides in the Michael McILVAY household.

(2) 1880 United States Census for Ohio, Hamilton Co., Cincinnati: Supervisor's District 3; Enumeration District 140; page 16; June 4, 1880.

POTENTIAL MATCH; REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH: Jennie HAYES is a house servant in the Abram CRIPPIN household. She is 22 years old and born in Ohio, with her father born in Ireland and her mother born in [illegible].

(3) Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

- Bride: Jennie HAYES (resident of Hamilton Co., Ohio)
- Groom: Lewis H. HOWDER
- Date: 5 July 1887
- Location: Hamilton Co., Ohio
- Officiant: F. LAND; Catholic Priest

(4) 1900 United States Census for Kentucky, Campbell Co., Bellevue City: Supervisor's District 6; Enumeration District 30; Sheet 22A; June 16, 1900.

Jennie [HAYES] HOWDER is married to Lewis HOWDER, head of household. Children in the household are Margaret, George, Mary and Genevie.

- Address: 157 Front Street
- Birth month: December 1859; age 40
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 14 years
- Motherhood: She has given birth to 6 children, 4 of whom are presently living
- Birthplace: Kentucky, with her parents from Ireland

(5) Newspapers.com: The Cincinnati Enquirer; Cincinnati, Ohio; 1905-1906.

- 09 Mar 1905, Thu; Page 9: "George EMIG went to Hamilton, Ohio, yesterday at the request of Mrs. Louis HOWDER, of Front street, in search of her husband, who has been missing since last Thursday. HOWDER was located at a car shop, where he had secured employment. He told EMIG that he would not return home, but promised to write a leter to his family. HOWDER had just recovered from an attack of the grip. His wife and six children are anxious that he return home. He was employed by a Cincinnati grocery up to the time of his disappearance."

- 26 Apr 1906, Thu; Page 12: "HOWDER DISAPPEARED And His Wife Fears That Foul Play Has Befallen Him. Mrs. Louis H. HOWDER and seven little children, residing at 208 Front street. Bellevue. Ky., are grieving over the absence of a husband and father, who has been mysteriously missing since April 5. Mr. HOWDER is a car inspector on tbe Interurban Line at Deer Park. He had been doing night work, and just three weeks ago today he left home for his place of employment. The railroad people say he reported for work that evening and after drawing his salary left, ostensibly for home. That was the last seen of him. Mrs. HOWDER stated yesterday that she fears some evil has befallen her husband. He had just recovered from a case of grip, which left him in a weak condition. He is 45 years of age, five feet six inches in height and has a dark mustache. He had on a dark suit of work clothes. The wife and family are left in destitute circumstances."

(6) 1910 United States Census for District of Columbia, Washington City, Precinct #5 (Part of): Enumeration District 86; Sheet 10B; April 27, 1910.

Jennie H. [HAYES] HOWDER is married to Louis H. HOWDER. Children in the household are Margaret M., George E., Mary J., Genevieve I., William J., Louis H Jr., and Elzear J. HOWDER.

- Address: 1322 South Capitol Street
- Age 51, married 22 years
- Motherhood: Gave birth to 9 children, 7 still living
- Birthplace: Kentucky, with both of her parents from Ireland-English

(7) 1920 United States Census for the District of Columbia, Washington City, Precinct 6 (part of): Supervisor's District 40; Enumeration District 40; Sheet 8B; January 1, 1920.

Jane [HAYES] HODDER is married to Lewis HODDER, head of household. Children in the household are William, Louis, and Elilza along with daughter Genevieve BROWN and her husband John BROWN. There are also also four roomers.

- Address: 114 Eye St., NE
- Age: 60 years old
- Birthplace: Kentucky, with her parents also from Kentucky

(8) U.S. City Directories; Washington, DC via Ancestry.com

- 1928: HOWDER Lewis H (Jane) guard g p o h1228 Trinidad Av ne
- 1928: HOWDER Lewis H (Jane) guard g p o h1228 Trinidad Av ne

(9) District of Columbia, Select Deaths and Burials via Ancestry.com

- Name: Jane Francis HOWDER [Jane Francis HAYES]
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Age: 70
- Birth Date: 13 Dec 1858
- Birth Place: Newport, Kentucky
- Death Date: 2 Jan 1929
- Death Place: District of Columbia
- Burial Date: Jan 1929
- Father: Thomas HAYES
- Mother: Bridgett REYNOLDS
- Spouse: Louis HOWDER
- FHL Film Number: 2116043
- Reference ID: 317624

(10) U.S., National Cemetery Interment Control Forms via Ancestry.com

- Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery
- Name: HOWDER, Jane P. widow of Lewis H.
- Rank: Corpl. Co. B., 3rd Artillery
- Date of Death: Jan. 2, 1929
- Grave Mark: W-enl; grave number 21321
- Remarks: Same grave with husband

(11) U.S., Veterans' Gravesites via Ancestry.com

- Name: Jane P HOWDER
- Death Date: 2 Jan 1929
- Interment Place: Virginia, USA
- Cemetery Address: C/O Director Arlington, VA 22111-0000
- Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery
- Plot: Section W-Enl Site 21321
- Relative: Lewis H HOWDER
- Comments: Wife

(12) Find a Grave

- Name: Jane P HOWDER
- Birth: unknown
- Death: 2 Jan 1929
- Burial: Arlington National Cemetery; Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
- Plot: Sec: W-ENL, Site: 21321
- Memorial ID: 49207984

(13) Personal visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

- Jane HAYES HOWDER is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Section 17, Grave 21321, with her husband Lewis.

(14) Interview with Howder family.

- Family legend says that she was related to president Rutherford B. Hayes. This has been completely refuted by evidence. - She was a very devout Roman Catholic (and sons attended Gonzaga, a Catholic high school in Washington, DC).

(15) Naylor Family Interview, April 19, 2002.

- Jane's sister, Mary HAYES BURKE, moved to Washington, DC to work for Sen. Joseph Benson FORAKER (R-Ohio) when he was elected to office. Sen. FORAKER was able to arrange a job at the Government Printing Office for Lewis HOWDER so the moved the family to Washington.