THE HOWELL FAMILY
Further information about the Howell Family and
those buried at the Bullock Cemetery
those buried at the Bullock Cemetery
There are ten Howell graves located in this cemetery. (Burrell Barton Howell, 1839-1929), married Sarah Susanna Bullock (1849-1887). She was part of the original Bullock family that settled in this area. The family built one of the first two story homes near what is now Grapevine Springs Park. Burrell made his living farming. They were the grandparents of William T. Crosby, Coppell’s second mayor, and namesake of the public library. Burrell Howell had a family history of military service Born in Blue Springs, Kentucky, he was a Confederate Civil War veteran. His grandfather served as a soldier under George Washington.
The first church in what is now Coppell, was established September 17, 1879. The Grapevine Methodist Episcopal Church South covered an acre of land at the northwest corner of today’s South Coppell and West Bethel School roads. Burrell Howell was one of the church’s first trustees. He was known for his kindness and gifts for the children of the congregation.
Other Howells buried here are: Burrell L. (1883-1898), Charles Jr. (1913-2005), Charles Walter Sr. (1873-1944), Ellora Arnett (1874-1919), Infant (1875-1875), Minnie Laury (1876-1877), Sarah Susanna Bullock (1849-1887), Susan Ann “Susie” (1885-1896), Virginia H. Bridges (1859-1908), and Winfield H. Howell (1880-1898).
The first church in what is now Coppell, was established September 17, 1879. The Grapevine Methodist Episcopal Church South covered an acre of land at the northwest corner of today’s South Coppell and West Bethel School roads. Burrell Howell was one of the church’s first trustees. He was known for his kindness and gifts for the children of the congregation.
Other Howells buried here are: Burrell L. (1883-1898), Charles Jr. (1913-2005), Charles Walter Sr. (1873-1944), Ellora Arnett (1874-1919), Infant (1875-1875), Minnie Laury (1876-1877), Sarah Susanna Bullock (1849-1887), Susan Ann “Susie” (1885-1896), Virginia H. Bridges (1859-1908), and Winfield H. Howell (1880-1898).
Left to right: John H. Cozby & wife Hattie May Howell Cozby with their 2 sons John Ray and baby James Elbert. Burl Howell with his 3rd wife, Virginia Bridges Howell and their young daughter Myrtle with her doll. James B. Howell and John T. Howell were sons by his first wife. John T. is standing back of his little son Edgar - and his wife (possibly) is standing back of their daughter Eunice. Charles W. Howell is the last in the group."