Johnson County, Kentucky, farmer, attorney, and soldier. Kentucky native. Married to Mary Susan Witten Howes in Johnson County, Kentucky, on January 18, 1849. Father of Charles M. Howes, Harvey Howes, and Sarah J. Howes. Married to Mary E. Ferguson Kelly Howes in Johnson County on December 15, 1854. Stepfather of Samuel F. Kelly and William B. Kelly. Father of Permelia C. Howes, Amanda Louise Howes, and James Howes. Farmer in Johnson County in 1850. Farmer in Rowan County in 1860. Attorney in 1863. Served in the 65th Regiment of Kentucky Militia as adjutant from May 21, 1864, to June 21, 1864.