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Howard Washburn 1916–2002

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Howard Washburn 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jul 1916 · Lyman, South Dakota, USA
Died 6 Jul 2002 · Okanogan, Washington, USA
Father George Washburn (1861–1921)
Mother Laura Jennings (1866–1941)
Siblings Arthur Llewellyn Washburn, Dollie Edith Washburn, Erma Marie Washburn, Ethel Mary Washburn, Florence Edna Washburn, Freda Washburn, Glen Jennings Washburn, Jess F Washburn, Johnny Washburn, Lee Andrew Washburn, Leroy Allen Washburn, Lillian Mae Washburn, Lois Martisse Washburn, Mabel Christine Washburn, Nellie Washburn, Norma E Washburn, Phyllis E Washburn, Zedna Ann Washburn

Researchers connected through Howard Washburn 1916–2002

and 1 more tree owner connected with Howard Washburn 1916–2002

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Howard Washburn was born in 1916 in Lyman, South Dakota, USA, the child of george lewellyn lew washburn and laura eleanor jennings. Howard Washburn passed away in 2002 in Okanogan, Washington, USA.

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Life Timeline

1916
Birth of Howard Washburn in Lyman, South Dakota, USA
Birth
2002
Death of Howard Washburn in Okanogan, Washington, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Howard Washburn

This ancestor line traces from Clinton, Marion, Illinois, United States (1861) to Lyman, South Dakota, USA (1916) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Howard Washburn (1916–2002) was born in Lyman, South Dakota, USA and died in Okanogan, Washington, USA. 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 Howard 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.

Howard Washburn's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Howard Washburn PTP
1916–2002
Lyman, South Dakota, USA
Parents
George Lewellyn "Lew" Washburn PTP
1861–1921
Clinton, Marion, Illinois, United States
Laura Eleanor Jennings PTP
1866–1941
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Howard Washburn's Descendants

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Howard Washburn PTP 1916–2002