After he and his family drowned on passage from Sydney, his property passed to his brother John Werge Howey and finally to his son Captain John Edwards Presgrave Howey. JEP Howey is best remembered as the man who built the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway in Kent, England.
Following his demise at sea, his property was inherited by his brother John Werge Howey and eventually passed down to his son Captain John Edwards Presgrave Howey. JEP Howey is most recognized for constructing the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway in Kent, England.