Birth : 23 Aug 1895 Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Death : 19 Jun 1954 Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Burial : Welch Cemetery, Meriden, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate : 39.1646996, -80.0002975
Description : Son of Hanson "Hans" and Berthena Croston.

Howard married Clarice "Clara" Croston (daughter of Charles and Rachel Croston) on 28 Dec 1914, in Philippi, Barbour Co., West Virginia.

To this union, at least 1 child was born, Nellie Croston (she married Marcellus Newman).

Per West Virginia Death Certificate #6380, cause of death was suicide, from a 12 ga shotgun.

Howard was laid to rest on 22 Jun 1954, at Welch Cemetery, Meriden, Barbour Co., West Virginia. His wife Clarice "Clara" Croston is also buried there.

There appears to be a conflict of his birth date: West Virginia birth record, 23 Aug 1895 - WWI... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Howard Croston's memorial?

    Howard Croston's memorial is located at: Welch Cemetery, Meriden, Barbour County, USA.

  • When did Howard Croston death?

    Howard Croston death on 19 Jun 1954 in Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Howard Croston's memorial?

    Latitude: 39.1646996
    Longitude: -80.0002975

Family Members:

Parent

...

Hanson Croston

(1872 - 1938)

Spouse

Siblings

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Freeman Croston

(1892 - 1933)

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Samuel Croston

(1899 - 1923)

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Ollie Croston Kennedy

(1902 - 1952)

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Arthur Croston

(1904 - 1958)

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Clara Croston Kennedy

(1911 - 1940)

Children

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Nellie Croston Newman

(1915 - 1976)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Welch Cemetery
Meriden, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1646996, -80.0002975

2. Chestnut Ridge Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1683770, -80.0077950

3. Olive Hill Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1533012, -79.9906006

4. Norris Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1733017, -80.0325012

5. Masonic Cemetery
Philippi, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1582350, -80.0375890

6. Philippi City Cemetery
Philippi, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1575529, -80.0385217

7. Taylors Drain Cemetery
Philippi, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1949997, -80.0291977

8. Silent Grove Cemetery
Philippi, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1259617, -80.0022289

9. Silent Grove Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1256730, -80.0021410

10. Cross Roads Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1652940, -79.9419340

11. Fairview Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1982994, -79.9608002

12. Marsh Cemetery
Tacy, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1663710, -79.9410510

13. Mount Olive Old School Baptist Church Cemetery
Philippi, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1746570, -80.0582960

14. Saint John Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1850890, -79.9419250

15. Haddox Cemetery
Philippi, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2146900, -80.0204300

16. Mount Olive Cemetery
Philippi, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1636600, -80.0705400

17. Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery
Arden, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2195150, -80.0010010

18. Old Quaker Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1632996, -80.0714035

19. Mary's Chapel Cemetery
Philippi, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2051910, -80.0519840

20. Jerusalem Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1046982, -80.0028000

21. Moats-Ball Cemetery
Moatsville, Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2191100, -79.9510300

22. White Oak Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1454760, -79.9152490

23. Old White Oak Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1494010, -79.9108110

24. Mariahs Chapel Cemetery
Barbour County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2340431, -79.9788132