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Harriet Howard 1782–1847

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

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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Harriet Howard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Mar 1782 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 27 Jul 1847 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Spouse Samuel Fay (1778–1856)
Children Charles Fay, Harriet Howard Fay, Joseph Story Fay, Richard Sullivan Fay, Samuel Howard Fay

Researchers connected through Harriet Howard 1782–1847

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Biography

Harriet Howard was born in 1782 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Harriet Howard married samuel prescott phillips fay, and had children including charles fay, harriet howard fay, joseph story fay, richard sullivan fay, samuel howard fay. Harriet Howard passed away in 1847 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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

Life Timeline

1782
Birth of Harriet Howard in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1847
Death of Harriet Howard in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Harriet Howard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harriet Howard (1782–1847) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Harriet 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 1 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.

Harriet Howard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Harriet Howard PTP
1782–1847
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Harriet Howard's Descendants

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Harriet Howard PTP 1782–1847 m. Samuel Prescott Phillips Fay PTP 1778–1856