The Howells
- Elias Howell (1792–1844), Ohio State Senator 1830–1832, U.S. Representative from Ohio 1835–1837. Father of James B. Howell.
- James B. Howell (1816–1880), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1856, Postmaster of Keokuk, Iowa 1861–1866; U.S. Senator from Iowa 1870–1871; Commissioner of the Court of Southern Claims 1871–1880. Son of Elias Howell.
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