Harland Bradley Howe
American judge (1873–1946)
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Harland Bradley Howe (February 19, 1873 – April 22, 1946) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont.
Harland Bradley Howe | |
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From 1916's Analyzing Character | |
| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont | |
| In office January 31, 1940 – July 31, 1945 | |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont | |
| In office February 22, 1915 – January 31, 1940 | |
| Appointed by | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | James Loren Martin |
| Succeeded by | James Patrick Leamy |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from St. Johnsbury | |
| In office 1908–1910 | |
| Preceded by | Harry H. Carr |
| Succeeded by | Charles A. Calderwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harland Bradley Howe February 19, 1873 |
| Died | April 22, 1946 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, Vermont |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Maybelle Jane Kelsey (m. 1900-1916, her death) Elizabeth Crump Johnson (m. 1931-1946, his death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Michigan Law School (LL.B.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Education and career
Howe was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on February 19, 1873, the son of Worcester C. Howe and Rosaline (Bradley) Howe.[1] He was educated in Caledonia County, Vermont, and graduated from Lyndon Institute.[1] Originally trained as a harness maker, he contracted polio which left him unable to perform such demanding physical labor.[1] He began to study law with an attorney in Lyndonville and afterwards attended the University of Michigan Law School.[1] Unable to continue his studies after the first year because his funds were exhausted, he returned to Vermont and set up a collection agency in the law offices of Henry C. Bates, and the fees he earned enabled him to return to school.[1] Howe received a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Michigan Law School in 1894, passed the bar and became an attorney.[2] He was in private practice in St. Johnsbury from 1894 to 1915.[3] A Democrat, in 1904, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives, losing to Kittredge Haskins.[4] He was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives in 1908. In 1912 he was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Governor of Vermont, losing to Republican Allen M. Fletcher in a closer than usual contest as the result of a split between Republicans and Progressives, who nominated Fraser Metzger. In 1914, Howe lost the gubernatorial contest to Republican Charles W. Gates.[5][6]
Federal judicial service
Howe was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson on February 19, 1915, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Vermont vacated by Judge James L. Martin.[2] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 22, 1915, and received his commission the same day.[2] He assumed senior status due to a certified disability on January 31, 1940.[2] His service terminated on July 31, 1945, due to his retirement.[2] He resided in Burlington during his service and remained in Burlington after his retirement.[7]
Family
Death
Howe died in Burlington on April 22, 1946, and was buried at St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery (also known as Centervale Cemetery).[13]
Honors
Howe received an honorary LL.D. from Norwich University in 1930.[14]