Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/31/1817
City: West Winfield, NY
County: Herkimer County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/13/1884
City: Holland twp, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/1/1884
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Marital Information:
married Sarah Stevens, dau. of John Jex Bardwell, 7/23/1846
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Episopalian
Military Service:
Occupation: lumberman, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Earl Douglas [Carl?] & Elizabeth (Barlow) Howard. Attended Fredonia Academy in NY. Moved to Detroit, 1838; joined the 1st regiment of state militia in Detroit, 1838; member of the Brady Guards. Appointed Deputy US Marshal of Michigan 2 yrs. Moved to Ann Arbor to study law, 1847. Went into the lumber business in Holland, 1854. Raised what became Co. I, 25th Michigan Infantry, 1862, but did not serve. Involved in railroad development. Closed his mills & went into law practice 1867
Notable Facts:
Committees: (House) State Affairs; Harbors. Member of the Odd Fellows & Masons
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: State Affairs
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
District Description: Townships of Allendale, Blendon, Georgetown, Holland, Jamestown, Olive, Ottawa, Robinson and Zeeland
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Harbors
City of Residence: Holland
County of Residence Ottawa
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
GENDIS; RepDist 5:63-4; Manual 1865 p.189
