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Abner Howe 1731–1781

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Abner Howe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 Oct 1731 · Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 Jul 1781 · Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Father Nehemiah Howe
Mother Margaret Margarit Willard
Spouse Mehitabel Holton (1736–1799)
Children Hannah Howe
Siblings Caleb Howe, Edward 1728 Howe, Edward Howe, Esther 1722 How Howe, Esther Howe, Hannah Howe, Joshua 1716 Howe, Joshua Howe, Martha 1738 Howe, Martha Howe, Mary Howe, Nehemiah Howe, Samuel 1727 Howe, Samuel Howe, Sarah Howe Alexander, Submit Howe

Researchers connected through Abner Howe 1731–1781

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Biography

In 1731, Abner Howe entered the world in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, born to nehemiah howe and margaret margarit willard. Abner Howe married mehitabel holton, and had children including hannah howe. Abner Howe passed away in 1781 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Probate/Wills New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1731
Birth of Abner Howe in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1753
Abner Howe was married in Northfield, Franklin, Massachussetts
Marriage
1753
Abner Howe was married in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1781
Death of Abner Howe in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abner Howe

This ancestor line traces from Drinkstone, Suffolk, England (1479) to Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1731) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abner Howe (1731–1781) was born in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Abner in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Abner Howe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abner Howe PTP
1731–1781
Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abner Howe's Descendants

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Abner Howe PTP 1731–1781 m. Mehitabel Holton PTP 1736–1799
  1. 1. Hannah Howe PTP 1677–1742