Joseph Howland

Joseph Howland
Born(1834-12-03)December 3, 1834
New York City, New York
DiedMarch 31, 1886(1886-03-31) (aged 51)
Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Place of burial
Allegiance USA United States of America
Union
Service/branchUnion Army
Rank Colonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Commands16th New York Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Joseph Howland (December 3, 1834, in New York City – March 31, 1886, in Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, France) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, politician and philanthropist.