# Timothy Edward Howard

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**Timothy Edward Howard** (January 27, 1837 – July 9, 1916) was the 43rd Justice of the [Indiana Supreme Court](/source/Indiana_Supreme_Court), professor at the [University of Notre Dame](/source/University_of_Notre_Dame), writer, and [Civil War](/source/American_Civil_War) veteran. He served in the [Indiana Senate](/source/Indiana_Senate) from 1886 to 1892.

## Early life and education

Timothy Edward Howard was born near [Ann Arbor, Michigan](/source/Ann_Arbor,_Michigan), on January 27, 1837, to Marvin[1] or Martin Howard and Julia B. Howard.[2] His father was a farmer.[3][4][1] He attended county schools and Ypsilanti Union School. He attended the [University of Michigan at Ann Arbor](/source/University_of_Michigan_at_Ann_Arbor), but left in his sophomore year.[4][1] He briefly attended the [University of Michigan](/source/University_of_Michigan), received a [Bachelor of Arts](/source/Bachelor_of_Arts) from the [University of Notre Dame](/source/University_of_Notre_Dame) in 1862,[5] and a [Bachelor of Laws](/source/Bachelor_of_Laws) degree from the [Notre Dame Law School](/source/Notre_Dame_Law_School) in 1873.[6] Howard also received a diploma from the literary department at the University of Michigan.[7]

## Career

### Education career

Howard taught in country schools and was elected inspector of schools in [Northfield Township, Michigan](/source/Northfield_Township,_Michigan).[1]

Timothy Howard served on the faculty at Notre Dame from 1862 to 1914 with a few interruptions for public service. During his tenure he taught a wide range of subjects, including Astronomy, Civil Engineering, English Language and Literature, History, Latin, Law, Mathematics, and Rhetoric.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] He held the chair of rhetoric and English literature at Notre Dame for nearly twenty years.[7] He served as dean of the Law School in 1908–09.[15]

In 1898 he became the first Notre Dame alumnus to receive the [Laetare Medal](/source/Laetare_Medal), awarded by Notre Dame to a Catholic "whose genius has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the church and enriched the heritage of humanity."[16]

### Military career

On February 5, 1862, Howard enlisted in Company I of the [12th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment](/source/12th_Michigan_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment).[4][1][7][17] He was seriously wounded at the [Battle of Shiloh](/source/Battle_of_Shiloh) during the [American Civil War](/source/American_Civil_War).[4] He recovered in a hospital in [Evansville, Indiana](/source/Evansville,_Indiana), and was discharged from service on June 14, 1862, due to his injuries.[1]

### Political and law career

In 1878 Howard was elected to the South Bend City Council, representing the fourth ward, as a [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)). He remained with the City Council until 1883.[18][19] From 1879 to 1883 Howard served as clerk of the [Circuit Court](/source/Third_St._Joseph_County_Courthouse) in St. Joseph County, and in 1883 he was [admitted to the bar](/source/Admission_to_the_bar_in_the_United_States).[4][18][7] He led the effort to create a public park on the St. Joseph river bank, which today bears his name.[17]

Howard was elected to the [Indiana Senate](/source/Indiana_Senate) as a [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) in 1886 and served two terms. He was re-elected in 1890, but resigned in the spring of 1892.[1][18]

In 1892, Howard was elected as a judge to the Supreme Court and served six years.[4][1] After he retired from the bench, Howard continued to practice law until his death.[18] He served as city attorney from 1888 to 1893 and county attorney in South Bend.[4][1][7]

In 1901, Howard was appointed by Governor [James A. Mount](/source/James_A._Mount) as president of the Fee and Salary Commission. Governor [Winfield T. Durbin](/source/Winfield_T._Durbin) appointed Howard as delegate to the tax conference at the [Pan-American Exposition](/source/Pan-American_Exposition) in Buffalo in 1901. Governor Durbin appointed him as a member of the commission of 1903–1905 to codify the laws of the state.[1]

Howard also was president of the Northern Indiana Historical Society, and in 1907, he wrote a history of [St. Joseph County](/source/St._Joseph_County,_Indiana). He also wrote other books on Indiana history.[1][20]

## Personal life

Howard married Julia A. Redmond of [Detroit](/source/Detroit) on July 14, 1864. They had ten children. His wife predeceased him.[4][1] He lived at 714 East Cedar Street in South Bend.[4][7] He was a member of the [Catholic Church](/source/Catholic_Church).[7]

Howard died on July 9, 1916, at St. Joseph's Hospital in South Bend following an operation a few days prior. He was buried at [Cedar Grove Cemetery](/source/Campus_of_the_University_of_Notre_Dame#Cemeteries) at the University of Notre Dame.[3]

## Legacy

Howard Park in South Bend was named after him for his contributions to starting South Bend's public park system.[4]

[Howard Hall](/source/Howard_Hall_(University_of_Notre_Dame)) at the University of Notre Dame was dedicated in 1925 in his honor.[21]

## See also

- [List of justices of the Indiana Supreme Court](/source/List_of_justices_of_the_Indiana_Supreme_Court)

## References

1. ["Busy Life of Jurist is Ended at South Bend"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113513787/busy-life-of-jurist-is-ended-at-south/). *Indianapolis News*. 1916-07-10. p. 7. Retrieved 2022-11-23. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. [HOWARD, Timothy Edward](https://archive.org/details/whoswhoinamerica02marq/page/561/mode/1up?view=theater), in *[Who's Who in America](/source/Who's_Who_in_America)* (1901-1902 edition); p. 561; via [archive.org](/source/Archive.org)

1. ["Judge T. E. Howard Hears Final Summons"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113513349/judge-t-e-howard-hears-final-summons/). *[South Bend Tribune](/source/South_Bend_Tribune)*. p. 1. Retrieved 2022-11-23. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Anderson & Cooley (1901). [*South Bend and the Men Who Have Made It*](https://archive.org/details/southbendmenwhoh00ande/page/122/mode/2up). pp. 123–124. Retrieved 2022-11-23. – via [Archive.org](/source/Archive.org)

1. ["University of Notre Dame, Annual Catalogue 1861-62"](http://archives.nd.edu/bulletin/AC_18.pdf)

1. University of Notre Dame Annual Catalogue, 1872-73

1. ["New Supreme Court"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113513457/new-supreme-court-4-jan-1893-the/). *[South Bend Tribune](/source/South_Bend_Tribune)*. 1893-01-04. p. 4. Retrieved 2022-11-23. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["University of Notre Dame, Annual Catalogue 1863-64"](http://archives.nd.edu/bulletin/AC_20.pdf)

1. ["University of Notre Dame, Annual Catalogue 1865-66"](http://archives.nd.edu/bulletin/AC_22.pdf)

1. ["University of Notre Dame, Annual Catalogue 1866-67"](http://archives.nd.edu/bulletin/AC_23.pdf)

1. ["University of Notre Dame, Annual Catalogue 1873-74"](http://archives.nd.edu/bulletin/AC_30.pdf)

1. ["University of Notre Dame, Annual Catalogue 1875-76"](http://archives.nd.edu/bulletin/AC_32.pdf)

1. ["University of Notre Dame, Annual Catalogue 1883-84"](http://archives.nd.edu/bulletin/AC_40.pdf)

1. ["University of Notre Dame, Annual Catalogue 1913-14"](http://archives.nd.edu/bulletin/Bu_09-4.pdf)

1. ["Local Items"](http://archives.nd.edu/Scholastic/VOL_0042/VOL_0042_ISSUE_0031.pdf). *Notre Dame Scholastic*. May 15, 1909. p. 544.

1. Dame, ZR // Marketing Communications: Web // University of Notre. ["Timothy Edward Howard // The Laetare Medal // University of Notre Dame"](http://laetare.nd.edu/recipients/people/timothy-edward-howard//). *The Laetare Medal*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20161009205037/http://laetare.nd.edu/recipients/people/timothy-edward-howard//) 9 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. Museum, Randy Ray The History. ["A Look Back: Timothy Howard was a citizen, author and historian of St. Joseph County"](https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/history/a-look-back-timothy-howard-was-a-citizen-author-and/article_1c3df738-d3c4-54d3-8e13-072ad662a14b.html). *South Bend Tribune*. Retrieved 13 August 2019.

1. ["Judge T. E. Howard Hears Final Summons"](https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113513162/judge-t-e-howard-hears-final-summons/). *[South Bend Tribune](/source/South_Bend_Tribune)*. 1916-07-10. p. 14. Retrieved 2022-11-23. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. "The Municipal Election". *South Bend (Indiana) Daily Tribune*. May 8, 1878. p. 4.

1. ["Howard behind city's first public park"](http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/local/howard-behind-city-s-first-public-park/article_d0780565-2b93-5483-b053-333c0b7941ad.html). *South Bend Tribune*. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["Heavy Enrollment Made At Notre Dame Opening"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-heavy-enrollment/131176427/). *[The South Bend Tribune](/source/South_Bend_Tribune)*. p. 11. Retrieved 2023-09-04. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

## External links

- [Biography at the Indiana Supreme Court](http://www.in.gov/judiciary/citc/2772.htm)
- [Profile at the Laetare Medal Page](http://laetare.nd.edu/recipients/people/timothy-edward-howard/)

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