Asher Howard (May 25, 1877 – July 7, 1945) was an American lawyer and politician. Howard was born on a farm near Webster City,

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. He went to law school and had studied business education. He lived in

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for seven years and then moved to

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in 1902 where he served as the Kanabec County Attorney from 1908 to 1910. In 1910. he moved to

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with his wife and family and continued to practice law. Howard was also involved in the grain business. Howard served in the

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from 1917 to 1922.Minnesota House of Representatives: Past & Present: Asher Howard
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1877 births 1945 deaths Lawyers from Minneapolis Politicians from Minneapolis People from Webster City, Iowa County officials in Minnesota Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub