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Jael Howland 1688–1754

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jael Howland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 4 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1688 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Died 9 Nov 1754 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Father Isaac Howland
Mother Elizabeth Vaughan (1653–1727)
Siblings Elizabeth Howland, Hannah Howland, Isaac Howland, Nathan Howland, Priscilla Howland, Seth Howland, Susannah Howland

Researchers connected through Jael Howland 1688–1754

and 3 more tree owners connected with Jael Howland 1688–1754

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jael Howland began in 1688 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony. Jael Howland passed away in 1754 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony.

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Jael Howland in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Birth
1754
Death of Jael Howland in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jael Howland

This ancestor line traces from Newport, Uttlesford District, Essex, England (1541) to Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony (1688) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jael Howland (1688–1754) was born in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jael 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 4 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.

Jael Howland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jael Howland PTP
1688–1754
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Vaughan PTP
1653–1727
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jael Howland's Descendants

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Jael Howland PTP 1688–1754