Frederick Bingham Howden

Frederick Bingham Howden was a missionary bishop to New Mexico and Southwest Texas in The Episcopal Church.[1] His son Reverend Frederick B. "Ted" Howden served with the 200th Coast Artillery during World War II as the unit chaplain, and was part of the Bataan Death March. Ted died 11 December 1942 while in captivity.

The Right Reverend

Frederick Bingham Howden
Orders
ConsecrationJanuary 14, 1914
Personal details
BornDecember 10, 1869
Staten Island, New York
DiedNovember 12, 1940
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Frederick's existing descendants typically refer to him by his nickname, Ted. There is an ongoing movement within the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, to honor him for his selfless treatment of his peers while in captivity. Several survivor accounts credit him for having given his rations to those whom he believed were in greater need of sustenance. The movement was initially spearheaded by his great niece (<--Check relation) Melissa Howden, and has gained great support throughout New Mexico (US) and other reaches of the Episcopal Church.

Melissa Howden produced, directed, and narrated Be Home Soon: Letters From My Grandfather, a documentary about the stories of Ted Howden, his legacy, and those who he left behind.

References
  1. Peters, Craig M. (2011). El Paso's Manhattan Heights. Arcadia Publishing. p. 78. ISBN 0738584800.
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