When Pvt. Jesse Addison "Squire" Howland was born on October 21, 1846, in Long Branch, New Jersey, his father, Hartshorne, was 19 and his mother, Deborah, was 16. He married Maria Jane McWood on October 6, 1866, in Red Bank, New Jersey. They had 14 children in 26 years. He died on February 4, 1909, in Sea Bright, New Jersey, at the age of 62.

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All of Sea Bright turned out Sunday to pay tribute to "Squire" Jesse Howland whose funeral was held in the M. E. Church. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the borough. The church was packed to the doors as well as were the lecture room and aisles. School children, Swedes and Americans, the colored and white population of the borough turned out in a body to pay their last respects. The funeral services took place at one o'clock, a short service being first held at the house, in charge of Elder L. B. Giles of Eatontown who preached the sermon. Elder Giles who was in the East attending an Adventist convention came especially to preach the funeral.The Masons and firemen gathered at the home of the late Mr. Howland at 12:30 and walked in two's to the church, with members of Ocean Fire Company, in uniform. In charge was Ex-Chief W. R. Fowler, in the lead. The Masons were in command of John H. Sutphen as marshal. There were upwards of a half dozen Masonic lodges represented in the funeral procession. Besides the two lodges at Long Branch, Mystic Brotherhood, No 21 of Red Bank, Hammorton, Atlantic Highlands and Eatontown lodges were represented. Favorite hymns of the deceased were sung by the choir. The closing selection was "Abide with me". Rev. Dr. W. T. Valiant pastor of the Sea Bright M. E. Church made the opening prayer and closed with the benediction. Before announcing his text, Elder Giles paid a touching tribute to the late "Squire" Howland. He spoke of his uprightness of character and his spotless life. His text was "If a man die, shall he live again?" The sermon was a masterly effort. At the grave there was a short committal service in charge of Elder Giles followed by the Masonic service, in charge of Frank K. Gano as worshipful master, and John H. Sutphen as marshal. Upwards of fifty Masons deposited the evergreen in the grave. The casket was covered with an American Flag which was buried with the body. On "Squire" Howland's left breast was the Bible.The pall-bearers were James Poole, Captain Miller Newman, Thomas L. Worthley, Former Mayor John W. Eyles and former Councilmen Winfield White and Joseph S. Mount.There were many
floral offerings contributed by the firemen, Masons, relatives and friends.Mrs. Howland, widow of the deceased was unable to attend the funeral. She is still quite ill at her home though improving.(obit courtesy of Steve Howland)

Tombstone was created and erected in 1909 by Clark & Whallen of Sea Bright.