Vinton E. Howell
Vinton E. Howell | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1893–1896 | |
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| Born | November 30, 1840 Licking County, Ohio, US |
| Died | April 5, 1911 (aged 70) Bloomington, Illinois |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Sheriff, businessman |
Vinton E. Howell (November 30, 1840 – April 5, 1911) was a sheriff, businessman, and state senator in Illinois. He fought in the Civil War.[1]
Biography
Howell was born on a farm in Licking County, Ohio.[1] During the American Civil War, he served in the Illinois Volunteer Infantry.[1] From 1886 to 1890 he was sheriff of McLean County.[1] He served in the Illinois Senate from 1892 to 1896 for the Republican Party.[2]
After a year of "failing health", Howell died in Bloomington, Illinois on April 5, 1911, aged 70.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Hasbrouck, Jacob Louis (October 3, 1924). "History of McLean County, Illinois". Historical publishing Company – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Blue Book of the State of Illinois". The Secretary. October 3, 1908 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Vinton E. Howell Dead". The Pantagraph. April 6, 1911. p. 9. Retrieved November 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.