Congressional Profile
Representative Jonas George Howard
Jonas George Howard served as a representative for Indiana (1885-1889).
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Jonas George Howard (born May 22, 1825) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana. He represented Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District and served as a federal legislator during the mid-1880s. His tenure in Congress places him among the historical members who helped shape national policy during that period.
Howard served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, holding office from December 7, 1885, to March 3, 1889. During this time, he sat as a Democratic representative for Indiana’s 3rd District. Although specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, and details of his broader career are not provided in the available record, his service from 1885 to 1889 marks him as a notable figure in Indiana’s congressional history.
