Alexander W. Howard

"ALEXANDER W. HOWARD, M.D., Bendersville, is a native of Straban Township, this county, born November 30, 1845, a son of George and Elizabeth (Miller) Howard, both natives of Mountpleasant Township, this county, and of German descent. George Howard, who was a drover and farmer, a respected and honored citizen, died in Mountpleasant August 1, 1869. His widow now resides with her son Ephraim, in Straban Township, on the old homestead. Dr. Howard obtained his literary education in the schools of Gettysburg, and in 1867 began reading medicine with Dr. A. Noel, of Bonneauville, this county. Subsequently he attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore, from which he graduated March 1, 1870. He began practice, and remained at Idaville four years; he then came to Bendersville, where he has since enjoyed an extensive practice. He also has some 200 acres of land, to the improvement and management of which he devotes much time and attention. The Doctor is a member of the United Brethren Church; a highly esteemed citizen and professional man. He has a large modern house in Bendersville, where he resides. He and his wife have six children: Georgiana E., born October 27, 1873; Ariadne M., born February 29, 1876; Laura A., born August 29, 1877; Dwight L., born July 31, 1879; Morris H., born September 3, 1881, and Harry B., born October 22, 1884. "