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Volney Howard
1809Oct, 22

Volney Howard

Volney Howard, American lawyer, jurist, and politician, Texas Attorney General (d. 1889)
Volney Erskine Howard (October 22, 1809 – May 14, 1889) was an American lawyer, statesman, and jurist.

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  • 10Apr

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  • 17May

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