William J. Howard

Biography

William J. Howard was born in 1799 and lived through the early years of the American republic into the nineteenth century. He was a member of the Pittsburgh community during a formative period in the region's history.

Howard passed away in 1862 and was interred at Allegheny Cemetery, a respected burial ground for Pittsburgh's residents. His long life spanned from the early days of the nation through the Civil War period, and he remains part of the historical memory of Western Pennsylvania.