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James Howe 1598–1702

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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

10 researchers on YourRoots have James Howe 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 15 MAY 1598 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 MAY 1702 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Howe
Mother Mary Whitmore
Siblings Abraham Howe

Researchers connected through James Howe 1598–1702

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Howe was born in 1598 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of robert howe and mary whitmore. James Howe passed away in 1702 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1598
Birth of James Howe in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1702
Death of James Howe in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Howe

This ancestor line traces from Hatfield, Broad Oaks, Essex, England (1570) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1598) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Howe (1598–1702) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 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 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.

James Howe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Howe PTP
1598–1702
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Howe's Descendants

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James Howe PTP 1598–1702