James B. Howell

James Bruen Howell (July 4, 1816 - June 17, 1880) was an American lawyer, newspaper editor, and politician. The son of a Congressman from Ohio, Howell served as an appointed United States senator from Iowa for slightly over one year.

James Bruen Howell
United States Senator
from Iowa
In office
January 18, 1870  March 3, 1871
Preceded byJames W. Grimes
Succeeded byGeorge G. Wright
Personal details
Born(1816-07-04)July 4, 1816
Morristown, New Jersey
DiedJune 17, 1880(1880-06-17) (aged 63)
Keokuk, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
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