Ezekiel How, Jr. Collection
Ezekiel How, Jr. Collection
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In our collection, we have several items belonging to Ezekiel How, Jr. (1756-1847), son of Ezekiel How, Sr. (1720-1796). Both father and son marched to Concord on April 19, 1775, as part of the Sudbury Militia during the American Revolutionary War.
Ezekiel How, Sr. was an innkeeper/proprietor of How's Tavern from 1759 to 1796 (ownership was passed along to his son Adam Howe, Sr., Jerusha's father). Ezekiel How, Jr. was her uncle.
The items below are currently on display as part of the "Beyond the Belle" exhibit.
Above: Silhouette of E. How, Jr. at 12 years of age.
Above: Pocket watch purchased by E. How, Jr., most likely while he was recovering from a battle wound. A paper inside the watch case notes, “bought from an officer in Burgoyne’s Army at Saratoga for 30 silver dollars. The officer was out of money and sold it under price.”
Above: Rose colored cufflinks belonging to E. Howe. They have a foil backing and a scripted “E” at the center.
Above: Set of spurs belonging to E. How, Jr.
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