Harland Bradley Howe

Harland Bradley Howe (February 19, 1873 – April 22, 1946) was a United States federal judge.

Born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Howe received an LL.B. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1894. He was in private practice in St. Johnsbury, Vermont from 1894 to 1915. He was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives in 1908.

On February 19, 1915, Howe was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Vermont vacated by James L. Martin. Howe was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 22, 1915, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status on January 31, 1940, serving in that capacity until his retirement from the bench on July 31, 1945.

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