Patrick J. Howard
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Preceded byCaspar Butz
Succeeded byJohn G. Neumeister
BornJanuary 5, 1847
Kingstown, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Kingstown, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
DiedApril 8, 1914 (age 67)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Patrick J. Howard | |
|---|---|
| City Clerk of Chicago | |
| In office 1879–1883 | |
| Preceded by | Caspar Butz |
| Succeeded by | John G. Neumeister |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1847 Kingstown, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Died | April 8, 1914 (age 67) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
Patrick J. Howard (January 5, 1847 – April 8, 1914) was an Irish American politician in Chicago. Born in Kingstown, Ireland, he immigrated to New York City with his family before moving to Chicago in 1854. A Democrat, Howard served two terms as City Clerk of Chicago from 1879 to 1883. Following his tenure as City Clerk, he was appointed assistant to the City Treasurer of Chicago.[1] He died in 1914 at the age of 67.[2]