Timothy O. Howe
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"Senator Howe" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Howe (disambiguation).
Timothy Otis Howe (February 24, 1816 – March 25, 1883) was a member of the United States Senate for three terms, representing the state of Wisconsin from March 4, 1861, to March 3, 1879. He also served as U.S. Postmaster General under President Chester A. Arthur from 1881 until his death in 1883. Earlier in his career, he was a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.[1]
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The Honorable Timothy O. Howe | |
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30th United States Postmaster General | |
In office December 20, 1881 – March 25, 1883 | |
President | Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | Thomas Lemuel James |
Succeeded by | Walter Q. Gresham |
United States Senator from Wisconsin | |
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1879 | |
Preceded by | Charles Durkee |
Succeeded by | Matthew H. Carpenter |
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office January 1, 1851 – June 1, 1853 | |
Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 4th Circuit | |
In office January 1, 1851 – 1855 | |
Preceded by | Alexander W. Stow |
Succeeded by | William R. Gorsline |
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Born | Timothy Otis Howe (1816-02-24)February 24, 1816 Livermore, Maine, U.S. |
Died | March 25, 1883(1883-03-25) (aged 67) Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery Green Bay, Wisconsin |
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Education | Maine Wesleyan Seminary |
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