Henry Howell
Henry Evans Howell, Jr. (September 5, 1920 – July 7, 1997), nicknamed "Howlin' Henry" Howell, was an American lawyer and politician from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A progressive populist and a member of the Democratic Party, he served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, was elected the 31st Lieutenant Governor of Virginia as an Independent Democrat, and made several runs for governor.
Henry Howell | |
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Howell, circa 1972 | |
| 31st Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
| In office December 4, 1971 – January 12, 1974 | |
| Governor | Linwood Holton |
| Preceded by | J. Sargeant Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | John N. Dalton |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 12, 1966 – December 4, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | None (seat created) |
| Succeeded by | Herbert H. Bateman |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Norfolk City | |
| In office January 8, 1964 – January 12, 1966 | |
| In office January 13, 1960 – January 10, 1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Evans Howell, Jr. September 5, 1920 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 1997 (aged 76) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1971, 1977–1997) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1971–1977) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth McCarty |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary, Norfolk Division University of Virginia (LL.B.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
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