He had four brothers ; Edward Augustus Howell , William Howell , Jr. and twin brothers Robert and William Adams that died before their first birthdays .
Howell was born in Bath , New York , on 16 March 1840 to William and Adelphia Frances Howell .
Howell had four brothers ; Edward Augustus Howell , William       and twin brothers Robert and William Adams that died before their first birthdays .
Howell was born in Bath , New York , on 16 March 1840 to William and Adelphia Frances Howell .