John Thomas Howe was an American state legislator in North Carolina. He represented New Hanover County in the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1897.[1] Alfred Howe was his father.[2] John worked for Alexander Manly's Daily Record newspaper as a general traveling agent. He was a Republican.[3]

He opposed Republican governor Russell on a railroad bill.[4]

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  1. ^ A History of African Americans in North CarolinaSivision of Archives and History, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (1997) page 210
  2. ^ Kenzer, Robert C.; Kenzer, Professor Robert C. (December 30, 1997). Enterprising Southerners: Black Economic Success in North Carolina, 1865-1915. University of Virginia Press. ISBN 9780813917337 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ ""A Horrid Slander." · UNC Libraries".
  4. ^ Crow, Jeffrey J.; Durden, Robert F. (March 1, 1999). Maverick Republican in the Old North State: A Political Biography of Daniel L. Russell. LSU Press. ISBN 9780807125212 – via Google Books.