Henry Howard (1875 – 1957) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half. Born in Rotherham, he had trials with Rotherham Town and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Sheffield United, for whom he made 48 appearances in the Football League. He went on to play 51 games in all competitions for Small Heath.
Harry was born in 1875 in Blackerhill, Yorkshire. He is the son of Joseph Howard and Hannah Hanson. Harry's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1875 in the Barnsley Union district.Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office" GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 18 July 2026) Howard, Harry (Mother's maiden name: Hanson). GRO Reference: 1875 Jan-Feb-Mar in Barnsley Union Volume 09C Page 225.
Henry (age 29), son of Joseph Howard, married Ada Hollings (age 27), child of Israel Hollings, on 12 July 1904 in Worsbrough, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.Marriage: "Yorkshire Marriages" Archive: Sheffield Archives & Local Studies; Reference: PR-3-60; Page: 129 FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 18 July 2026) Henry Howard (29), son of Joseph Howard, marriage to Ada Hollings (27), child of Israel Hollings, on 12 Jul 1904 in Worsbrough, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.
Harry's death (age 81) was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1957 in the Barnsley district.Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office" GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 18 July 2026) Howard, Harry (Age at death: 81). GRO Reference: 1957 Jan-Feb-Mar in Barnsley Volume 02B Page 13.
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