About William Howland
Lived 1823 – 1905 (aged 81–82). William Howland was an American politician.
William Howland (1823–1905) was a reformer and merchant in Sherwood, New York. He served in the 106th and 107th New York State Legislatures.
Biography William Penn Howland was born in 1823 to Slocum and Hannah Tallcot Howland, who were prominent in the Society of Friends. His sister Emily Howland and daughter Isabel Howland were strong supporters of women's rights. His father left a large inheritance in 1881 and he was able to invest in business. He went on to serve in the 106th and 107th New York State Assemblies where he championed woman's rights.
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Who was William Howland?
American politician, New York
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William Howland was born in 1823.
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William Howland died in 1905.
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William Howland was a politician.
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William Howland was American.
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