Timothy Edward Howard

Timothy Edward Howard (January 27, 1837 – July 9, 1916) was the 43rd Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, professor at the University of Notre Dame, writer, and Civil War veteran. He served in the Indiana Senate from 1886 to 1892.

Early life and education Timothy Edward Howard was born near Ann Arbor, Michigan, on January 27, 1837, to Marvin His father was a farmer. He attended county schools and Ypsilanti Union School. He attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, but left in his sophomore year. and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Notre Dame Law School in 1873. Howard also received a diploma from the literary department at the University of Michigan.

Career Education career Howard taught in country schools and was elected inspector of schools in Northfield Township, Michigan. He held the chair of rhetoric and English literature at Notre Dame for nearly twenty years.

In 1898 he became the first Notre Dame alumnus to receive the Laetare Medal, awarded by Notre Dame to a Catholic "whose genius has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the church and enriched the heritage of humanity."

Military career On February 5, 1862, Howard enlisted in Company I of the 12th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was seriously wounded at the Battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War. From 1879 to 1883 Howard served as clerk of the Circuit Court in St. Joseph County, and in 1883 he was admitted to the bar.

Personal life Howard married Julia A. Redmond of Detroit on July 14, 1864. They had ten children. His wife predeceased him.