About Morton B. Howell
Lived 1834 – 1909 (aged 74). Morton B. Howell was an American lawyer.
Morton Boyte Howell (October 2, 1834 – January 23, 1909) was an American Masonic leader, lawyer and politician. He served as the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, in 1875–1876.
Early life Morton Boyte Howell was born on October 2, 1834, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Mary A. Morton (née Toy) and Robert Boyte Crawford Howell. His father was a Baptist minister. He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. He had 10 children. He resided at 1230 2nd Avenue in Nashville.
Howell died on January 23, 1909, in Nashville. His funeral was conducted by Collins Denny, and he was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Who was Morton B. Howell?
former Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee
When was Morton B. Howell born?
Morton B. Howell was born on 2 October 1834 in Norfolk, Virginia.
When did Morton B. Howell die?
Morton B. Howell died on 23 January 1909 in Nashville, Tennessee.
What was Morton B. Howell's occupation?
Morton B. Howell was a lawyer.
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Morton B. Howell was American.
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