Richard P. Howell
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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.[1][2]
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- American carpenters
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- School board members in Wisconsin
- County supervisors in Wisconsin
- Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- 19th-century American politicians
- 19th-century American businesspeople
- Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly, 1830s births stubs