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James Howard 1797–1870

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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.

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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
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Howard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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, with linked records

Born 17 Dec 1797 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Died 19 Mar 1870 · Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Father John Eager Howard Col Rev Soldier Hero Of Cowpens At Entaw Spring
Mother Margaret Oswald Peggy Chew
Siblings Benjamin Chew Howard Brig Gen, Charles Howard, George Howard, John Eager Howard, Julianna Elizabeth Howard, Mary Anne Howard, Rebecca Howard, Sophia Catherine Howard
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of James Howard began in 1797 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. James Howard passed away in 1870 in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1797
Birth of James Howard in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Birth
1870
Death of James Howard
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Howard

This ancestor line traces from Moray, Scotland (1030) to Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States (1797) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Howard (1797–1870) was born in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States and died in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, 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 James 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 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

John Eager Howard Col Rev Soldier Hero Of Cowpens At Entaw Spring
Father
Margaret Oswald Peggy Chew
Mother
James Howard in the US Census
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James Howard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Howard PTP
1797–1870
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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James Howard's Descendants

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James Howard PTP 1797–1870