George Howard (Governor of Maryland)

George Howard ( born November 21, 1789 in Annapolis, Maryland; † August 2, 1846 in Baltimore, Maryland ) was an American politician and 1831-1833 Governor of Maryland.

Early years and political rise

George Howard was the son of John Eager Howard, who had been from 1788 to 1791 and Governor of Maryland from 1796 to 1803 U.S. Senator. George enjoyed a private school education. After that he became the owner and manager of a large estate, which was located in what is now Howard County.

Governor of Maryland

Politically, George Howard has not entered into appearance until 1831. In January this year he became a member of the advisory team ( Executive Council) of Governor Daniel Martin. Later in the year he became president of that body. As such, he had to take over his office on July 8, after the death of Governor Martin and finish the remainder of the term. In January 1832 he was even elected by the legislature for one year as governor of his state. Thus he was between 8 July 1831, the January 17, 1833 Governor of Maryland. During this time, a state-owned bank was founded in Maryland. The provision of schools in Maryland has been improved. At that time, but also a state association of slave owners (State slaveholders Association) was launched. One state lottery was rejected too, just like the support of South Carolina during the Nullifikationskrise.

Further CV

George Howard renounced in 1833 on a renewed candidacy for the office of governor. In 1836 and 1840 he was one of the electors in each presidential election. Otherwise, he devoted himself to his private interests. George Howard died in August 1846. Together with his wife Prudence Gough Ridgley he had thirteen children.