George R. Howard

Howard was a Whig prior to the Civil War.^[1] He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1840 to 1845.^[3] In 1845, he was appointed by Governor Pratt as register of wills in Cecil County. He remained in that role until the Maryland constitution of 1851.^[1][2]

During the war, Howard was a member of the Union Party. He was elected as colonel of the 6th Maryland Regiment. He was an active member of the service for about a year or more.^[1] After leaving the army, Howard returned to his farm at Elk Neck. He then moved to Elkton.^[1] In 1867, he was elected a member of the constitutional convention of Maryland.^[2] He was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue. He then served as justice of the peace until he left the role after becoming sick around 1880.^[1][2]

Around 1880, Howard suffered a stroke of paralysis.^[2] Howard died on August 2, 1884. He was buried at the Presbyterian Church in Elkton.^[1]