John Adams Howell | |
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| Born | March 16, 1840 Bath, New York |
| Died | January 10, 1918 (aged 77) Warrenton, Virginia |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1858–1902 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
| Spouse(s) |
Arabelle E. Krause (m. 1867) |
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John Adams Howell (March 16, 1840 – January 10, 1918) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War and the Spanish–American War. He was also a noted inventor.