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George Evan Howell
Former judge · Court of Claims
George Evan Howell served on the Court of Claims. Appointed by Harry S Truman and confirmed Jul 23, 1947.
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman
- Confirmed
- Jul 23, 1947
- Born
- 1905
Appointments
- Judge, Court of ClaimsHarry S Truman · Jul 23, 1947 – Sep 30, 1953
Education
- University of IllinoisB.S., 1927
- University of Illinois College of LawLL.B., 1930
Career
Teacher, Harvard [Illinois] Community High School, 1927-28; Faculty, College of Commerce, University of Illinois, 1928-1930; Private practice, Springfield, Illinois, 1930-1941; Special master, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 1933-1941; U.S. representative from Illinois, 1941-1947; Chairman, Illinois Toll Highway Commission, 1953-1955; Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1955-1975
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Capitol Receipts, “Judge George Evan Howell, Court of Claims,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1393066/george-evan-howell (accessed 2026-10-15).