HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, by Lewis Collins, and J.A. & U.P. James, published 
1847.  Reprinted by Henry Clay Press, Lexington, Ky., 1968, p.136. 
[Unknown county].

REV. JOSEPH P. HOWE came from North Carolina in 1794, and was ordained 
in July, 1795, over Little Mountain (Mount Sterling) and Springfield.  
He was a good man - prayed and sang well - and took  conspicious part in 
the Great Revival.  He died in 1830. [Presbyterian].

Howe
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NC

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