Background
WASHBURN, Howard R. was born on October 17, 1871 in Briar Cliff Manor, New York, United States. Son of Joshua R. and Caroline (Underhill) Washburn.
WASHBURN, Howard R. was born on October 17, 1871 in Briar Cliff Manor, New York, United States. Son of Joshua R. and Caroline (Underhill) Washburn.
District School; Chappaqua Mountain. Institute.; Swarthmore College, 1 year.
Appointed by Town Board of New Castle, Westchester Company, New York as Supervisor to fill vacancy. Elected Supervisor on Republican ticket, since 1911. Chairman Board of Supervisors, Westchester Company, 1928-1929.
Served as Chairman Good Roads, Finance and Equalization Comma. Member Budget and Appropriations Committee of Board of Supervisors, Westchester Co.
Member: Masons; Independent Order of Odd Fellows Clubs: Kiwanis Service, Kisco River Golf.
Spouse Blanche Mekeel, 1897. (2nd) Edna Stevens Mekeel, 1910.