Vinton E. Howell

Vinton E. Howell (November 30, 1840 - ?) was a sheriff, businessman, and state senator in Illinois. He fought in the Civil War.

He was born on a farm in Licking County, Ohio. He served in the Illinois Volunteer Infantry. From 1886 to 1890 he was sheriff of McLean County. He served in the Illinois Senate in 1893 and 1895. He was a Republican.