Vinton E. Howell Explained

Vinton E. Howell
Birth Date:30 November 1840
Birth Place:Licking County, Ohio, US
Death Place:Bloomington, Illinois
Occupation:Sheriff, businessman
Party:Republican
Office:Member of the Illinois Senate
Term Start:1893
Term End:1896

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

He was born on a farm in Licking County, Ohio.[1] 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 in 1893 and 1895. He was a Republican.[2]

He died in Bloomington, Illinois on April 5, 1911.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of McLean County, Illinois. Jacob Louis. Hasbrouck. October 3, 1924. Historical publishing Company. Google Books.
  2. Web site: Blue Book of the State of Illinois. October 3, 1908. The Secretary. Google Books.
  3. News: Vinton E. Howell Dead . . 9 . 1911-04-06 . 2024-11-24 . Newspapers.com.