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Desire Howland 1623–1683

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 16 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 16 trees
Death year and location consistent across 16 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
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16 researchers on YourRoots have Desire Howland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 16 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1623 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 Oct 1683 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Howland (1627–1704)
Mother Elizabeth Tilley (1607–1687)
Spouse Captain John Gorham
Children Elizabeth Gorham
Siblings Elizabeth Howland, Hannah Howland, Hope Howland, Isaac Howland, Jabez Howland, John Howland, Joseph Howland, Lydia Howland, Ruth Howland

Researchers connected through Desire Howland 1623–1683

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Biography

The story of Desire Howland began in 1623 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Desire Howland married captain john gorham, and had children including elizabeth gorham. Desire Howland passed away in 1683 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  6. 6
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  7. 7
    Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  8. 8
    Vital Records Massachusetts Vital Records

  9. 9
    Record 3903113.FTW

  10. 10
    Record Filae Family Trees

  11. 11
    Record OneWorldTree

  12. 12
    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1623
Birth of Desire Howland in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1683
Death of Desire Howland in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Desire Howland

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1567) to Plymouth, Massachusetts (1623) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Desire Howland (1623–1683) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 16 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, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Desire 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 3 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.

Desire Howland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Desire Howland PTP
1623–1683
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Howland PTP
1627–1704
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Tilley PTP
1607–1687
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
John Howland PTP
1627–1704
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Desire Howland's Descendants

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Desire Howland PTP 1623–1683