Last Updated on 11 Mar 2015

Last Updated on 11 Mar 2015

Why did Mary Harrill nominate Howsen Kenner to administrate her husband’s estate? Who was Howsen Kenner? Kenner was a Justice of the Peace for Prince William County. We can gather from his will that he may have rented land to John Harrill. Chances are, he also rented land to James Harrill. Perhaps if he were James’ landlord, Mary would have found it very natural to turn to him for assistance. According to an extensive nine page internet posting on Genforum by Kiley Walbom, Howson was christened in St. Stephen’s Parish in Northumberland Co., Virginia on May 10, 1712. Capt. Kenner is buried near Somerville, Virginia about 1/2 mile west of Rte. 610. (This might be the general vicinity where James Harrill lived.)

James Harrel of Northumberland County

Howsen Kenner of Prince William County

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