(1) Application for probate of the last will and testament of Christian
Howder, Niagara Co., NY, May 28, 1832.
- "... that Mary Howder, here present, is the widow of said Christain
Howder..."
- Signed Mary X Howder (her mark) showing that perhaps she was illiterate.
(2) Tombstone, Lot 39, Section 14, Glenwood Cemetery.
(3) In the matter of probate of the last will of Adam Houffstater [sic],
October 4, 1834.
- Listed as a daughter. "... Mary Howder wife of [blank] Howder..."
- Resident of Niagara Co., NY.
(4) Mathews family records, November 29, 2001.
- Her nickname was "Polly."
- Provides approximate year of birth.