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Sir Thomas Howell  (born 28th June 1802- died - 23 April 1883) [[Knight Batchelor)] 1876]

Life and career
Howell was born in 1802 and educated at Charter House. He married in 1824, Mary Ann the daughter of Mr. William Pizzey. They had two children. His granddaughter was Freda Elais Butts Howell (1874 - 1957), Lady in Waiting Queen Mary (1911 Delhi Durbar India) wife of Sir James Houssemayne Du Boulay

Life and career
He was a member of the well known firm of Hayter and Howell, whose exertions during the Russian war were often mentioned with commendation in Parliament. In June 1855, Lord Panmure, resolving to place a commercial man of known ability and probity at the head of the Army Contract business, selected Mr. Howell for the purpose. He discharged the duties of his office with great advantage to the Government until age and failing health compelled him to retire in 1874. He was knighted by Queen Victoria at the request of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield on 27 June 1876.