Andrew Howard (1764-1849) was born in Massachusetts on August 20, 1764. In 1780, 16-year old Howard enlisted in Captain Amos Cogswell's Company of Colonel Abiel Mitchell's Eighth Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Line for a term of three years. Andrew was subsequently transferred to Captain John Hobby's Company of the Third Massachusetts Continental Line, commanded by Colonel Hugh Maxwell. After serving in the "Hudson River Defense" and being in winter quarters near West Point, Howard was discharged December 23, 1783, by order of General Henry Knox. For this service Howard earned a pension.

Andrew and his wife, Clarissa, came to Wisconsin in 1847 to live with their son, Solomon. At age 85, Andrew died on September 14, 1849. He is buried in the Oak Center Cemetery located in Section 33, Town of Oakfield, Oakfield, Fond du Lac County. His burial site is marked by a large family stone. Several markers and flags mark the site. The stone is located in the rear left side of the cemetery.

Andrew Howard's grave is found by taking US Highway 151 to just north of Waupun. Just past the Rock River bridge, turn right on County AS. Turn right on Oak Center Road, go through Oak Center for about one mile to Breakneck Road. About 100 feet up the road there is a lane on the right leading to the cemetery.

GPS coordinates -- N43.64637°; W088.00754°

(Portions reprinted from Solders of the American Revolution Buried in Wisconsin by Robert G. Carroon, who was Curator of Research Collections for the Milwaukee Country Historical Society in 1975.)