Background
Howe, James Lewis was born on August 4, 1859 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Francis A. and Mary F. (Lewis) Howe.
Howe, James Lewis was born on August 4, 1859 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Francis A. and Mary F. (Lewis) Howe.
Bachelor of Arts, Amherst, 1880. Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Göttingen, 1882. Honorary Doctor of Medicine Hospital College of Medicine, Louisville, 1886.
Doctor of Science, Washington and Lee University, 1946.
Professor chemistry, Central University, 1883-1886. Scientist and lecturer, Polytechnic Society of Kentucky. 1886-1894; professor chemistry and head department chemistry, Washington and Lee University, 1894-1938, emeritus professor of chemistry and university historian, since 1938.
Also dean of School of Applied Science, 1921-1932.
Chairman board Peoples National Bank, Lexington, Virginia Chairman Finance Committee, Lexington (Virginia) Town Council.
Mason (Knights Templar, Shriner). Member Rockbridge County Defense Council.
Married Henrietta Leavenworth Marvine, December 27, 1883 (died October 11, 1943). Children: Guendolen, Frances Ray (deceased), James Lewis.