In 1837, Howard was a lancet manufacturer at Norrisfield Works, living in Bowling Green Street. His business was described as ‘late Tankard’ (see William Tankard). William Howard was a lancet manufacturer in the same street. By 1841, John Howard’s works address was Love Street. He died in Bowling Green Street on 28 July 1858, aged 68. He was buried in the General Cemetery. His grandson was Thomas Fox Howard. ....