The Milford Howard Family History
 The Milford Howard Family story begins with Milford and Georgia Ann Thurmond who were married on  the 12th day of February, 1871 in Monroe County, Georgia.  Very little is known about Milford and  Georgia Ann, however, according to the 1880 U.S. Federal Census information, he was listed as a  Laborer (28) born in 1852 and she a Housekeeper (22) born in 1858.  According to the same census  record, they both were born in Georgia and were still residents of Georgia.  Both of their parents  were also listed as being born in Georgia.

From this union 8 children were born: Alice Howard Ogletree, Lillie Howard Wright, Lena Howard  Taylor, Daisey Howard Ragland, Cleo Wyche, Exie Howard Miller, Walter Howard and Jessie Howard.

From the 8 children, 9 grandchildren were born: Alice Howard Ogletree had 1: Minnie Ogletree Blake. Lillie Howard Wright had 4: Christine H. Fielder, Thelmon Wright, Ruth Wootson & Jessie Mae Wright. Lena Howard Taylor had 2: Bertie Mae Miller Brown-Samuel & Exie Mae Taylor Lewis, Daisey Howard  Ragland had 2: David Henry Ragland, Jr, and Thomas Ragland, Jessie Howard had 1: Hollis Howard.

On September 4, 1898, Milford (census lists his name as Wilford) married Abbie Walker.    
 As of June 03, 2019, Milford's eldest great-grandchildren are known to be Gladys Esterlene Felder  Colebrook in Miami, Florida and Jowillie Howard in Los Angeles, CA.

There are now over 200 descendants! According to recent family history information, the top  surnames are now Brown, Lewis and Colebrook. 
  
 Many of the descendants still live in Georgia, others have moved to Alabama, Florida, New York,  Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Los Angeles and other parts of the United States.  The largest states of  residence for the descendants appears to be Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

The first formal gathering of the Milford Howard family was held in Birmingham, Alabama in 1985.  At that time, the family voted to gather every 2 years and agreed to have the second Reunion in  Birmingham in 1987.

Since 1987 the Milford Howard Family Reunion has been held in the following  cities:  Miami, FL (1989 Hosted by Katrinia Colebrook and Family),  New Orleans, LA (1991 by  Gail and Len Felix), Atlanta, GA (1993 by Joseph and Karen Lewis), Port of Miami Cruise (1995  by Katrinia Colebrook and Family), Nashville, TN ( 1997 by Jerry and Lucille Lewis), Birmingham  (1999 changed from Decatur, Illinois after the host, Curtis Brown became ill), Macon, GA (2001,  Deidre & Brenda Rankin), Rogersville, Alabama ( 2003 by Claudette Ingram and Family), Myrtle  Beach, SC (2005 Joseph and Karen Lewis), Birmingham, Alabama (2009 Charles Lewis and Family)  Birmingham, Alabama (2014 Ladd, Burt, Bean and the Birmingham families).

The Lewis Family gathered for a one day Reunion at 11:00 am on Aug 4, 2018 in Zachary, LA at the  home of Len and Gail Felix.  27 attended.

The Brown/Samuel Family gathered on Aug 18, 2018 from 2:00- 6:00 PM, in Pleasant Grove, AL,  hosted by the local families.  34 attended.