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Howell Cheney

Photograph of Howell Cheney Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Howell
Surname
Cheney
Occupation
Director, Chamber of Commerce of U.S.A.

The Name Howell

Origin
Welsh
Meaning
Eminent or notable.
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