Patrick_J._Howard
Patrick J. Howard
American politician
Patrick J. Howard (January 5, 1847 – April 8, 1914) was an Irish American politician in Chicago. Born in Kingstown, Ireland, he immigrated to New York City with his family before moving to Chicago in 1854. A Democrat, Howard served two terms as City Clerk of Chicago from 1879 to 1883. Following his tenure as City Clerk, he was appointed assistant to the City Treasurer of Chicago.[1] He died in 1914 at the age of 67.[2]