Howard Silkmitter Crownover was born on 20. Dec. 1872 at Saulsburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of
Harrison C. Crownover and
Elizabeth Couch. Howard Silkmitter Crownover married
Attie Gearhart on 10. Dec. 1893 at Manor Hill, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Howard Silkmitter Crownover was shown in the census on 11. Jun. 1900 as a merchant.
Howard Silkmitter Crownover and
Attie Gearhart appeared on the census of 11. Jun. 1900 at Barree Twp., Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; no children. Howard Silkmitter Crownover was shown in the census on 15. Apr. 1910 as a bagage master for the BR&PR.
Howard Silkmitter Crownover and
Attie Gearhart appeared on the census of 15. Apr. 1910 at Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; 3 children, 1 living.

Howard Silkmitter Crownover was shown in the census on 12. Jan. 1920 as an office clerk.
Howard Silkmitter Crownover and
Attie Gearhart appeared on the census of 12. Jan. 1920 at Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Howard Silkmitter Crownover was shown in the census on 4. Jun. 1930 as a postmaster.
Howard Silkmitter Crownover and
Attie Gearhart appeared on the census of 4. Jun. 1930 at Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 3,000.00
listed in the household is William Cronover age 16 b California as a son. William is listed as a Nephew in the 1920 census. He is a foster son. Howard Silkmitter Crownover died on 18. Mar. 1951 at age 78.