Howsom, James W.

ID
1404
Nationality
American
Occupation
Chemist
Scientist
Teacher
Summary
Born at Oakland, CA; deafened at age 9; graduated the California School for the Deaf; bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of California. Married fellow California School graduate Bessie Hinman in 1904. Worked for Union Sugar Co., San Francisco; expert witness in several trials; chemist in an assay office, while also teaching science at the California School for the Deaf until his death.
References
History of the California School for the Deaf 1860-1960, p.116-117.
Dates
26 November 1875-10 Janurary 1941