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EDWARD HOWELL 1584–1655

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have EDWARD HOWELL in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1584 · Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, England
Died 6 Oct 1655 · Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
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U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Findagrave

Researchers connected through EDWARD HOWELL 1584–1655

and 4 more tree owners connected with EDWARD HOWELL 1584–1655

Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of EDWARD HOWELL began in 1584 in Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, England. EDWARD HOWELL married frances paxton. EDWARD HOWELL passed away in 1655 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.

Sources

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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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 Findagrave

Life Timeline

1584
Birth of EDWARD HOWELL in Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1655
Death of EDWARD HOWELL in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from EDWARD HOWELL

This ancestor line traces from Hook Norton, Cherwell District, Oxfordshire, England (1501) to Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, England (1584) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EDWARD HOWELL (1584–1655) was born in Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have EDWARD 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 4 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.

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EDWARD HOWELL's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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EDWARD HOWELL PTP
1584–1655
Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, England
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EDWARD HOWELL's Descendants

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EDWARD HOWELL PTP 1584–1655