David Howell (January 1, 1747 - July 21, 1824) was an American jurist and statesman from Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Morristown,NJ Jan 1,1747. Professor of law, then acting president at Brown University 1790-1824. He served as a justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, a delegate to the Continental Congress 1782-85,commissioner to settle the eastern boundary of the United States, and as U.S. federal judge for the district of Rhode Island 1812 until his death. Howell served on the federalist (pro-Constitution) committee which negotiated an end to William West's armed anti-federalist protest on July 4. 1788. Died in Providence,RI July 31,1824.
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