About Merrimon Howard
Born 1821. Merrimon Howard was an American legislator, politician, sheriff and justice of the peace.
Merriman Howard was a state legislator and sheriff in Mississippi. He served as sheriff in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
He was born in Mississippi. He was enslaved by owner Wade Harrison.
He was a trustee of Shaw University. He was also a trustee of newly established Alcorn University. His son was one of the first "colored" candidates appointed to West Point. He eventually moved to Washington, D.C., and worked for the U.S. Treasury.
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Who was Merrimon Howard?
Mississippi state legislator
When was Merrimon Howard born?
Merrimon Howard was born on 8 March 1821.
What was Merrimon Howard's occupation?
Merrimon Howard was a legislator, politician, sheriff and justice of the peace.
What nationality was Merrimon Howard?
Merrimon Howard was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Merrimon Howard. https://biography.guide/merrimon-howard/
MLA: "Merrimon Howard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/merrimon-howard/.
Chicago: "Merrimon Howard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/merrimon-howard/.
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