William J. Howlett, who died at his home at Eagle Creek, Clackamas County, January 7, was born in Jennings County, Indiana, in
1831, and crossed the plains to Oregon in 1851. In 1854 Mr. Howlett located on the farm where he died.

September 20, 1854, he married Miss Sabina Markwood, daughter of David Markwood, who came West in 1852. To Mr. and Mrs.
Howlett were born four children. Mrs. Viola A. Douglas, of Portland; Mrs. Mary Jane Douglas, of St. Joseph, Or.; Mrs. Louise F.
Cooke, of Damascus, Or.; and Mrs. Lydia Woodle, of Estacada, Or.

Mr. Howlett was Justice of Peace 14 years and school director and clerk for many years. Funeral services were conducted at
his home by Rev. A. G. Dix, of Portland. A large number of friends gathered to pay their last respects. Six grandsons, William
W. Cooke, Ray Woodle, Walter Douglas, Ed Douglas, Guy Woodle and Roy Douglas were pallbearers.

He left a widow, four daughters, 27 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.