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Deborah Howard 1672–1742

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Deborah Howard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 24 Nov 1672 · Hingham, Massachusetts
Died 30 Jan 1742 · Hingham, Massachusetts
Spouse Samuel TOWER (1662–1724)
Children Anna Tower, Daniel Tower, Deborah Tower, Joseph Tower, Joshua Tower, Sarah Tower

Researchers connected through Deborah Howard 1672–1742

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Biography

Deborah Howard was born in 1672 in Hingham, Massachusetts. Deborah Howard married samuel tower, and had children including anna tower, daniel tower, deborah tower, joseph tower, joshua tower, sarah tower. Deborah Howard passed away in 1742 in Hingham, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Deborah Howard in Hingham, Massachusetts
Birth
1742
Death of Deborah Howard in Hingham, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deborah Howard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Deborah Howard (1672–1742) was born in Hingham, Massachusetts and died in Hingham, Massachusetts. 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 Deborah 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 1 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.

Deborah Howard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deborah Howard PTP
1672–1742
Hingham, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Deborah Howard's Descendants

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Deborah Howard PTP 1672–1742 m. Samuel TOWER PTP 1662–1724
  1. 1. Sarah Tower PTP 1679–1680
  2. 2. Joseph Tower PTP 1712–1783