Background
Howard, James Leland was born on March 21, 1878 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Frank L. and Julia L. (Cutler) Howard.
Howard, James Leland was born on March 21, 1878 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Frank L. and Julia L. (Cutler) Howard.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Sheffield Scientific School of Yale, 1898.
Entered employ of The Travelers Insurance Company, 1898, assistant secretary Life department, 1906, assistant secretary, 1911, secretary, 1912, vice president, 1922-1949. Director The Travelers Insurance Company, The Travelers Indemnity Company, The Travelers Fire Insurance Company, Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company, The Travelers Bank & Trust Company, Landers, Frary & Clark.
Served as private, Spanish-American War, 1898. Member Military Order of Foreign Wars, American Society of the French Legion of Honor, American Legion. Clubs: Hartford, Hartford Golf, Farmington Country.
Married Mabel H. Hume, April.