Joseph Howland

Joseph Howland
Born(1834-12-03)December 3, 1834
New York City, New York
DiedMarch 31, 1886(1886-03-31) (aged 51)
Menton, France
Place of burial
Menton, France
Allegiance USA United States of America
Union
BranchUnion Army
Rank Colonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Commands16th New York Infantry Regiment
ConflictsAmerican Civil War

Joseph Howland (December 3, 1834, in New York City – March 31, 1886, in Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, France) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, politician and philanthropist.