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Jan 1, 1066
Howards first discovered in Cumberland
The Howard family was first discovered in Cumberland in 1066. They owned a manor and were the lords of the area. This was the beginning of four centuries of being at the head of English nobility. The image is the Howard Coat of Arms. The motto at the top, Sola Virtus Invicta, means Virtue alone is invincible. thegenealogytree.com -
Jan 1, 1200
Howard family moves out of Cumberland
Starting in the 1200's the Howard family starts moving all over Europe but mostly to Ireland. ancientfaces.com -
Jan 1, 1421
John Howard was born
John Howard was born. He is the future Duke of Norfolk and Earl Marshal. Earl Marshal organizes all gatherings to do with the monarch. surnamedb.com/ -
Howard family moves to America
The Howard family moves from Europe to America in 1622. houseofnames.com -
My great, great grandparents graduate from college
In 1907 my great, great grandparents graduated from the first class of the Oreagon Agricultrural College, which is now Oregon State University. This was how they met, and it established a tradition of college education. Talk with Dad
