Desire Howland 1627–1683
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13 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 13 independent trees
Researchers connected through Desire Howland 1627–1683
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1627, Desire Howland entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to john howland and elizabeth tilley howland. Desire Howland passed away in 1683 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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5Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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6Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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7Record Colonial Families of the USA
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8Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Desire Howland
This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England (1568) to Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1627) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Desire Howland (1627–1683) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 13 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, 13 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