Who was Henry Howland?

Henry Howland (1604–1671) was born in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, , England and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Henry Howland 1604–1671

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 25 Nov 1604 · Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, , England

Died 17 Jan 1671 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Henry Howland

Mother Anne Margaret Aires

Siblings Arthur Howland, George Howland, Hannah Howland, Humphrey Howland, John Howland, Joseph Howland, Margaret Howland, Sarah Howland, Simon Howland, William Howland

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Colonial Families of the USA New England, the Great Migration … Mayflower Deeds and Probates Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census … Miller Web Site

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Howland

Anne Margaret Aires

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Henry Howland was born in 1604 in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England, the child of henry howland and anne margaret aires. Henry Howland passed away in 1671 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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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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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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Record Miller Web Site

Life Timeline

1604

Birth of Henry Howland in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England

Birth

1671

Death of Henry Howland in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Howland

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1460) to Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England (1604) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Howland (1604–1671) was born in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, , England and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 5 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.