Amos Howard was born in Tennessee May 13, 1895. He moved to Lubbock after discharge from the U.S. Army in 1919. He married Una May Coleman in 1923. Amos Jr. was born on November 19, 1924. The Howards also had a daughter, Elizabeth. Amos had a farm near Lubbock and interests in several oil leases scattered throughout the region. He owned Security Abstract and Title from the 1920's until he sold it to Amos, Jr. in the 1950's. Amos was appointed Postmaster of Lubbock County in May of 1935 and served until 1965. Prior to becoming Postmaster, he was County Clerk. The family lived at 2309 17th Street.
From the guide to the Howard Family Papers, S 1622. 1., 1919-1978 and undated, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)
