Richard P. Howell
{{Short description|American carpenter, businessman, and politician}}
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Richard P. Howell (September 3, 1831 – April 5, 1899) was an American carpenter, businessman, and politician.
Early life and education
Howell was born in Pennant, Powys, in the parish of Llanbrynmair, Powys, Montgomeryshire, Wales, United Kingdom. He went to the public schools in Wales. In 1854, Howell emigrated to the United States and settled in Racine, Wisconsin. Howell worked as a carpenter and was a contractor. He also was involved with the banking business in Racine. Howell served on the Racine Board of Education and on the Racine County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. Howell was a Republican. In 1882, Howell served in the Wisconsin Assembly. Howell died at his home in Racine, Wisconsin. He was suffering from rheumatism.'Wisconsin Blue Book 1882,' Biographical Sketch of Richard P. Howell, pg. 557'The Death Of Hon. R.P. Howell,' Racine Weekly Journal, April 6, 1899, pg. 3
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External links
- {{Find a Grave|116663556}}
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Category:Welsh emigrants to the United States
Category:Politicians from Racine, Wisconsin
Category:Businesspeople from Racine, Wisconsin
Category:School board members in Wisconsin
Category:County supervisors in Wisconsin
Category:Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Category:19th-century American businesspeople
Category:19th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature
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