Nathaniel's date and place of birth have not been found. He is the son of Sie Howell and Mrs. Howell.
He died on .
His wife was Maggie Anderson Odom Howell. Their six known children are Nathanial Howell Jr. ( 1939 - 2004 ), Psi Howell ( 1940 - ), William Howell ( 1942 - ), Ellen Louise Howell Beulah Young ( 1943 - 2008 ), Twin Girl Howell ( 1945 - ) and Twin Boy Howell ( 1945 - ).