James Eads How

James Eads How
James Eads How
Born	1874
Died	22 July 1930 (aged 55–56); Staunton
Alma mater	Harvard University; Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; University of Oxford ;
Occupation	Community organizer

James Eads How (1874–1930) was an American organizer of the hobo community in the early 20th century. He was heir of a wealthy St. Louis family but chose to live as a hobo and to help the homeless migrant workers. The newspapers often referred to him as the "Millionaire Hobo".

How was the founder, driving force, and financier of the International Brotherhood Welfare Association, a union for migrant workers which published Hobo News, and organized hobo colleges and hobo conventions.

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