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Desire Howland 1627–1683

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
B
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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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

Born 22 May 1627 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 13 Oct 1683 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Howland (1627–1704)
Mother Elizabeth Tilley Howland
Siblings Elizabeth Howland, Hannah Howland, Hope Howland, Isaac Howland, Jabez Howland, John Howland, Joseph Howland Captain, Lydia Howland, Ruth Howland

Researchers connected through Desire Howland 1627–1683

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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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 Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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

  6. 6
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  7. 7
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  8. 8
    Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

Life Timeline

1623
Birth of Desire Howland in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1627
Birth of Desire Howland in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1683
Death of Desire Howland in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death
1683
Death of Desire Howland in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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

Self
Desire Howland PTP
1627–1683
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Howland PTP
1627–1704
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Howland PTP
1627–1704
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Desire Howland's Descendants

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Desire Howland PTP 1627–1683