Who was Hope Howland?

Hope Howland (1629–1683) was born in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hope Howland 1629–1683

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Aug 1629 · Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States

Died 8 Jan 1683 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father Jabez Howland

Mother Bethiah Thatcher

Siblings Bethiah Howland, Elizabeth Howland, Experience Howland, John Howland, Joseph Howland, Josiah Howland, Judah Howland, Samuel Howland, Seth Howland

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Jabez Howland

Bethiah Thatcher

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Biography

The story of Hope Howland began in 1629 in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States. Hope Howland passed away in 1683 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Hope Howland in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States

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Death of Hope Howland in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hope Howland (1629–1683) was born in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hope 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.
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