Howland, Ellen F. Keleher

Ellen F. Keleher Howland of Graham County, Kansas served in county offices for twenty-four year. From 1887-1897 Howland was the deputy register of deeds, serving under her father, C. Fountain. This was an appointed office, rather than an elected one. In 1897 Howland was elected to the office County Register of Deeds, serving 1903. In 1903 she became deputy clerk of the district court, serving in that capacity until 1905. Howland was again appointed deputy clerk of the district court, serving from 1907-1909. In 1908 she re-elected as County Register of Deeds in 1908, serving 1909-1911.