F. Claude Winegar Riding a Horse Drawn Plow on his Fowlerville, Michigan Farm The plow is being pulled by 3 horses. In the background right is a large mound of hay.
This is a portrait of Alfred Garland, Howell, Michigan.
Alfred Garland was born in Sheffield, England in the 1850's, and died in Howell in May 1936. He established with his brother, Arthur Garland, a tailoring business in downtown Howell.
Caption of Photo: This is a typical midwestern frontier family about 1865. The original log cabin with the clapboard addition and the well in front of the house. Mother stands with her bucket and dipper, father has his hand on the handle and the children in their Sunday best to the left and one step back of Dad.
Andrew Jackson and his wife, Claudine Burkhart Jackson, farmed in Howell township for many years. They also wrote a weekly column for the Livingston County Press, entitled, "Farm Folks".
Robert E. Parker was born in Howell, Michigan. He is a graduate of Howell High School and practiced law in Howell, Michigan since 1973.
Mr. Parker served on the City of Howell Planning Commission, Howell City Council, and as City of Howell Mayor. For many years, the Parker family resided in their home at 915 North Michigan Avenue (McPherson Mansion) while he was practicing law in Howell. The Parker Ancestors migrated from Scotland and settled in Howell with the McPherson and Riddle families.
