Howell, Charles Miller, 1814-1903.
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Howell, Charles Miller, 1814-1903.
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Howell, Charles Miller, 1814-1903.
Howell, Charles Henry
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Howell, Charles Henry
Howell, Charles S., d. 1903.
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Howell, Charles S., d. 1903.
Howell, Charles Henry (English architect, ca.1824-1905)
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Howell, Charles Henry (English architect, ca.1824-1905)
Charles Henry Howell
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Charles Miller Howell was a marble manufacturer and businessman from 1843 until his death in 1903. He was born in Philadelphia on April 24, 1814 obtaining his education in local schools and at the Plainfield Academy in Connecticut. From 1828 to 1837 he served as an apprentice to a marble mason. He set up his own business in 1838 in Philadelphia without much success. In 1843 Howell relocated to Lancaster and began manufacturing marble. He was member of the Lancaster City Council for many years and was elected the County Treasurer in 1856. He served as City Treasurer in 1865. He was President of the Empire Hook and Ladder Company (No. 1) from 1858 to 1884 and was appointed chief engineer of the city's fire department in 1872. Howell was also very active in Masonic Lodges in Lancaster and surrounding counties. Several lodges were named in his honor.
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Engraving, American
Fire department
Marble industry and trade
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Lancaster (Pa.)
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