Albert R. Howe facts for kids

Albert Richards Howe (born January 1, 1840 – died June 1, 1884) was an American businessman and politician. He represented the state of Mississippi in the U.S. House of Representatives. He also served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, which is part of Mississippi's state government. Before his political career, he was a soldier in the American Civil War.

Early Life and Military Service

Albert R. Howe was born in Brookfield, Massachusetts. His parents were Francis Howe and Maria A. (Richards) Howe.

In 1861, when he was 21 years old, Albert joined the Union Army. He started as a private soldier. He served in the Forty-seventh Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

During the American Civil War, he fought in Virginia. He served under General Grant. His service continued until General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia. After the war ended, he served under General Weitzel in Texas. He was officially discharged from the army on November 30, 1865. By that time, he had been promoted to the rank of Major. After leaving the military, he moved to Como, Mississippi. There, he started working in cotton planting.

Political Career

Albert Howe became interested in politics. In 1868, he was a member of the Mississippi constitutional convention. This group helped write new rules for the state. He also attended the Republican National Convention in 1868. This is where the Republican Party chooses its presidential candidate.

In 1869, he was appointed as the treasurer for Panola County, Mississippi. From 1870 to 1872, he served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made.

Howe was elected to the Forty-third Congress as a Republican. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1875. While in Congress, he was part of the Committee on Claims. He tried to be re-elected in 1874 but was not successful.

After his time in Congress, he moved to Chicago, Illinois. There, he worked in the brokerage business, which involves buying and selling stocks. He passed away in Chicago on June 1, 1884. He was buried in Brookfield Cemetery in Brookfield, Massachusetts.

Family Life

Albert Howe's father, Francis Howe, was also involved in politics. He served in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate.