Inez M. Hamilton Howe, widow of Daniel Wait Howe, was born in 1850 and died at age 80 in Indianapolis. Inez Howe was a worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Indiana and spent significant time working with the Winchester chapter of the Eastern Star. Her husband was a prominent lawyer, judge, and historian in Indianapolis who served as president of the Indiana Historical Society between 1901 and 1920. As a young man, Howe enlisted as a private in the
Seventh Indiana Regiment in the Civil War and took part in several battles of the western theatre including Carrick’s Ford, Stone’s River, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge. As a historian, he wrote several critically acclaimed books including Puritan Republic (1899), Civil War Times (1902), and Political History of Secession (1914). The Howe’s had three daughters: Ruth Howe, Lucy Howe Hall and Susan Howe. Inez Howe’s philanthropic endeavors provided generous donations for countless recipients and foundations throughout Indiana from her estate at her death. This scholarship is presented to a senior who has exhibited the following: initiative, incentive, worthiness, willingness, citizenship, cooperation, and a positive attitude toward school work. Priority is given to children or grandchildren of eastern star or mason members.