William Joseph HOWDER

[William, George, Elzear, and Jane (Hayes) Howder]
Left to Right: William, George, & Elzear Howder. Seated: Jane (Hayes) Howder
Washington, DC. Early 1920's.

Father: Lewis Henry HOWDER
Mother: Jane Frances HAYES

Family 1: Hilda Rose SINGER

(1) Source: 1930 United States Census Washington, DC: 2nd Precinct, block 619 (part of tract 10): Roll T626-293; Enumeration District 42; Sheet 13B; April 8, 1930: William is listed as 29 years old at time of census; 26 when first married. Hilda is listed as 29 years old at time of census; 26 when first married.

  1. Murray Louis HOWDER
  2. Janet Cecile HOWDER

Family 2: Pearl Ingeborg NELSON 

                                           _George HOWDER __
                       _John M. HOWDER ___|
                      |                   |_Mary WESCOTT ___
 _Lewis Henry HOWDER _|
|                     |                    _Lewis PRIEST ___
|                     |_Electa J. PRIEST _|
|                                         |_Nancy M. HAIRE _
|
|--William Joseph HOWDER
|
|                                          _________________
|                      _Thomas HAYES _____|
|                     |                   |_________________
|_Jane Frances HAYES _|
                      |                    _________________
                      |_Bridgett REYNOLDS_|
                                          |_________________

Notes

Updated October 30, 2025. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1910 United States Census for District of Columbia, Washington City, Precinct #5 (Part of): Enumeration District 86; Sheet 10B; April 27, 1910.

William J. HOWDER is the son of Louis H. and Jennie H. HOWDER. He is 9 years old, born in Kentucky and is attending school. The family resides at 1322 South Capitol Street.

(2) U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards via Ancestry.com

- Name: William Joseph Aloysius HOWDER
- Address: 22 - I - N.E., Washington, D.C.
- Age: 18 (b. July 10, 1900)
- Present Occupation: Shop Apprentice, Federal Government
- Place of Employment: Bureau of Standards
- Nearest Relative: Lewis Henry HOWDER, 22 - I - st. N.E.
- Description: height - tall; build - medium; eyes - blue; hair - brown
- Date: September 12, 1918; District of Columbia

(3) 1920 United States Census for the District of Columbia, Washington City, Precinct 6 (part of): Supervisor's District 40; Enumeration District 40; Sheet 8B; January 1, 1920.

William HODDER is the son of Lewis and Jane HODDER. He is 19 years old, born in Kentucky, and is a clerk for the government. The family resides at 114 Eye St. N.E.

(4) 1930 United States Census Washington, DC: 2nd Precinct, block 619 (part of tract 10): Roll T626-293; Enumeration District 42; Sheet 13B; April 8, 1930.

William J. HOWDER is head of household, married to Hilda R. [SINGER] HOWDER.

- Address: 66 New York Ave. (appears to be an apartment building)
- Home ownership: no; rent is $50 per month
- Radio ownership: no
- Age: 29 years old at time of census; 26 when first married
- Birthplace: Kentucky, with his father from New York and mother from Kentucky
- Occupation: Claims Adjustor for U.S. Vet. Bureau (code 8885 = "Insurance Agents" -- perhaps an error?)

(5) College Graduation via Newspapers.com: Evening star; Washington, District of Columbia; Thu, Jun 12, 1930; Page 21

"... commencement exercises of Columbus University, held at the Mayflower Hotel... List of Graduates... Master of laws... William Joseph HOWDER, LL. B."

(6) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com

- 1919: HOWDER Wm J appr bu stand r22 I ne
- 1922: HOWDER Wm J clk vetrns bu r22 I ne
- 1923: HOWDER Wm J clk vetrns bu r22 I ne
- 1926: HOWDER Wm J addressograph opr r1228 Trinidad av ne
- 1927: HOWDER Wm J clk h329 E se
- 1929: HOWDER Wm J (Hilda) addresso mach opr vtrns bu r1270 Oates ne
- 1930: HOWDER WM J adjudicator Vet Bu r1270 Oates ne
- 1930: HOWDER WM J lawyer h66 NY av nw apt 309
- 1931: HOWDER WM J clk Vet Bu h66 NY av nw apt 309
- 1934: HOWDER WM J adjudicator Vet Adm r Anacostia DC
- 1935: HOWDER WM J with Vet Adm r Anacostia DC
- 1936: HOWDER WM J lawyer 1427 I nw R610 r Forestville Md
- 1936: HOWDER WM J with Vet Adm r Anacostia DC

(7) 1940 United States Census for the District of Columbia, Washington, Block 56: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 477; Sheet 6A; April 9, 1940.

William J. HOWDER is head of household, married to Hilda R. [SINGER] HOWDER. Children in the household are Murray L. and Janet C. HOWDER.

- Address: 2534 Fourteenth Street
- Home: Renting at $55 per month, it is not a farm
- Age: 40, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: College - 4th Year
- Birthplace: Kentucky
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same Place
- At Work: Yes
- Number of hours worked previous week: 60
- Occupation: Attorney, Private Practice
- Occupation Code: V26-93-4 (Lawyers and judges; Legal, engineering, and miscellaneous professional services)
- Number of Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
- Salary: $0
- Income Other Than Salary: Yes (e.g., self-employed)

(8) U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men via Ancestry.com

- Name: William Joseph HOWDER
- Residence: 503 Longfellow St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
- Mailing Address: 619 Southern Build., Washington, D.C.
- Telephone: Res. Geo. 7794; Off. Met. 1552
- Age: 41 (b. July 10, 1900; Belleview, Campbell Co., Kentucky)
- Contact: Olga M. CHICCA, 619 Southern Build. Wash., D.C.
- Employer: Self. Attorney
- Place of Business: 619 Southern Build., Washington, D.C.
- Description: height - 5'8"; weight - 200; eyes - blue; hair - brown; complexion - light
- Date: February 16, 1942; Washington, D.C.