Background
Sutherland, Howard was born on September 8, 1865 in near Kirkwood, Missouri, United States. Son of John Webster and Julia P. (Reavis) Sutherland.
Sutherland, Howard was born on September 8, 1865 in near Kirkwood, Missouri, United States. Son of John Webster and Julia P. (Reavis) Sutherland.
Bachelor of Arts, Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, 1889. Studied law at Columbian (now George Washington University, honorary Doctor of Laws.
Editor Republican (daily and weekly), Fulton, Missouri, 1889-1890. Served from clerk to chief of population division, 11th Census, 1890-1893. Removed to Elkins, West Virginia, 1893.
With Davis-Elkins coal and railroad interests 10 years, becoming general land agent. Later coal and timber land business on own accountant.
Editor Republican (daily and weekly), Fulton, Missouri, 1889-1890. Served from clerk to chief of population div., 11th Census, 1890-1893. Removed to Elkins, West Virginia, 1893.With Davis-Elkins coal and railroad interests 10 years, becoming general land agent. Later coal and timber land business on own account.
Member of Knights of Pythias. Independent Order of Odd Fellows. 32° Masons; Shriners.
Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, Burning Tree, Elkins Country.
Spouse Effie Harris, May 28, 1889, Fulton, Missouri.