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 Union veterans of the

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. Howes died in Montpelier on January 30, 1892. He was buried at Green Mount Cemetery 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 State treasurers of Vermont Burials at Green Mount Cemetery (Montpelier, Vermont)