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Deborah Sears Howes 1705–1781

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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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Deborah Howes 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 11 Mar 1705 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Sep 1781 · Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Paul Sears (1695–1770)
Mother Mercy Marcy Freeman Sears
Siblings Ann Sears Bangs, Daniel Sears, Ebenezer Sears, Edmund Sears Boston Tea Party Participant, Elizabeth Sears, Hannah Sears, Joshua Sears Sr, Mercy Sears, Paul Sears, Rebecca Sears Hall, Sarah Sears, Thomas Sears, William Sears

Researchers connected through Deborah Howes 1705–1781

and 2 more tree owners connected with Deborah Howes 1705–1781

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1705, Deborah Sears Howes entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to paul sears and mercy marcy freeman sears. Deborah Sears Howes passed away in 1781 in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1705
Birth of Deborah Sears Howes in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1781
Death of Deborah Sears Howes in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deborah Howes

This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1705) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deborah Howes (1705–1781) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 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 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.

Deborah Howes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deborah Sears Howes PTP
1705–1781
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Paul Sears PTP
1695–1770
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Deborah Howes's Descendants

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Deborah Sears Howes PTP 1705–1781