Edward Howell (October 16, 1792 – January 30, 1871) was an American educator, lawyer, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York state from 1833 to 1835.

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Edward Howell (October 16, 1792 – January 30, 1871) was an American educator, lawyer, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York state from 1833 to 1835. Biography Born in Newburgh, New York, Howell attended the public schools. He moved to Sidney, New York, in 1808, and in the following year to Unadilla, New York, where he taught school. He moved to Bath, New York, in 1811. He was appointed postmaster of Bath December 30, 1817, and served until August 13, 1821. County clerk of Steuben County in 1818–1821. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1823 and commenced practice in Bath. Political career He served as district attorney of Steuben County in 1829–1834. He served as member of the State assembly in 1832.

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