YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Edward HOWELL 1584–1655

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability
A
Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward HOWELL in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Jul 1584 · Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, , England
Died 6 Oct 1655 · Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Father Henry Howell (1618–1619)
Mother Margaret Hawten
Spouse Elizabeth Frances Paxton
Children Arthur Howell, Dorothy Howell, Edmond Howell, Edward Howell, Henry Howell, John I Howell, Major John Howell, Margaret Howell, Margery Howell, Richard Howell, Thomas Howell
Records
U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Findagrave
Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Edward HOWELL 1584–1655

and 1 more tree owner connected with Edward HOWELL 1584–1655

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1584, Edward HOWELL entered the world in Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, England, born to henry howell and margaret hawten. Edward HOWELL married elizabeth frances paxton, and had children including arthur howell, dorothy howell, edmond howell, edward howell, henry howell, john i howell, major john howell, margaret howell, margery howell, richard howell, thomas howell. Edward HOWELL passed away in 1655 in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    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 Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward HOWELL

This ancestor line traces from Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire, , England (1552) to Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, , England (1584) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Edward HOWELL (1584–1655) was born in Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, , England and died in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 2 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.

Related Records

Henry Howell
1618–1619 · Father
Margaret Hawten
Mother

Edward HOWELL's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward HOWELL PTP
1584–1655
Marshgibbon, Buckinghamshire, , England
Parents
Henry Howell PTP
1618–1619
Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward HOWELL's Descendants

1.
EH
Edward HOWELL PTP 1584–1655
  1. 1. Edward Howell PTP 1626–1697
  2. 2. Henry Howell PTP 1618–1619
  3. 3. Margaret Howell PTP 1622–1707