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George T Vernon Howard
Died 6 August 1902(1902-08-06)
Roles Drawing Master
Years at BGS 1861-1902
Children Vernon, Charles, Frank, Alan

George T Vernon Howard (d. 6 August 1902) was appointed drawing master of Boston Grammar School in 1861. He reamined at the school until his death in 1902.

Howard was from London. His father had drowned returning from the United States on the liner The President. He exhibited both water colours and oil paintings at the Royal Academy. He was an excellent gymnast and a keen footballer and tennis player. He was very popular with the boys both in the classroom and on the sportsfield. His sons entered Boston Grammar School: Vernon in 1873, Charles in 1875, Frank in 1881 and Alan in 1888.