James Robinson Howe (January 27, 1839 – September 21, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in New York City on January 27, 1839, Howe attended the common schools.

He moved to Brooklyn in 1870 and engaged in the dry-goods business.

He died in North Salem, New York, on September 21, 1914.

[2] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress