Legislator Details
Harvey Hinkley Howard
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/6/1825
City: Sweden twp, NY
County: Monroe County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/6/1912
City: Bloomingdale, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/8/1912
City: Cheshire Center, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Baseline Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sarah Cooley, daughter of James B. & Adeline (Fargo) Cooley, in NY 1/8/1950; children: Clara A. (Haven) & Edward M.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Barnard M. & Nancy (Hinckley) Howard. Of English & Welsh descent. Came to Bloomingdale twp, MI, 1851. He served as justice of the peace [2 terms], township supervisor [8+ years] and other local offices
Notable Facts:
Committees: Reform School; Horticultural; Eastern Asylum for the Insane; & Engrossment & Enrollment (chair).
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Engrossment and Enrollment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bloomingdale
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren 2
District Description: Townships of Arlington, Bangor, Bloomingdale, Columbia,
Covert, Geneva, Pine Grove, South Haven, and Waverly
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Reform School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bloomingdale
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren 2
District Description: Townships Of Almena, Arlington, Bangor, Bloomingdale,
Columbia, Covert, Geneva, Pine Grove, South Haven and Waverly
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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