George Howes (November 14, 1814 – January 30, 1892) was a

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businessman and political figure who served as

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Biography

George Howes was born in Montpelier, Vermont on November 14, 1814, the son of Martha and Joseph Howes (d. 1863). He was educated in Montpelier, and in 1834 began a business career as a merchant in partnership with Elisha P. Jewett. In addition, he served in local offices including justice of the peace. In 1841 Howes began a banking career as cashier of the Bank of Montpelier (later the Montpelier National Bank), a post he held until 1858. Howes was the successful Whig nominee for State Treasurer in 1847, succeeding Jewett. Howes served until 1853. In 1858 Howes moved to

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, where he launched a successful career in real estate. He returned to Montpelier in 1868, where he lived in semi-retirement while managing his financial and real estate investments. In addition, he served for several years as Vermont's federal agent for paying pensions to eligible

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veterans of the

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. Howes died in Montpelier on January 30, 1892. He was buried at

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in Montpelier.

Family

In 1871 Howes married Helen Holmes Anderson, the daughter of Edwin C. Holmes and Priscille A. Riker Holmes of Montpelier.

References

External links

List of Vermont State Treasurers, 1778-2012
at ''Clerk of the Vermont House of Representatives'' * {{DEFAULTSORT:Howes, George 1814 births 1892 deaths Vermont Whigs 19th-century American politicians State treasurers of Vermont Burials at Green Mount Cemetery (Montpelier, Vermont)