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James Howe 1598–1702

Public Tree Person

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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

8 researchers on YourRoots have James Howe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 8 independent trees

Born 15 May 1598 · Hatfield, Essex, England
Died 17 May 1702 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Robert Howe Of Hatfield
Mother Mary Or Margaret Whitmore
Siblings Abraham Howe, Abraham Anthony Howe, Elizabeth Howe, George Howe, James Howe, John Goodman Howe Iii, John Howe, John James Howe

Researchers connected through James Howe 1598–1702

and 6 more tree owners connected with James Howe 1598–1702

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

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

Sources

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    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

Life Timeline

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

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Howe

This ancestor line traces from Hallingbury Hall, Hatfield, Essex, England (1530) to Hatfield, Herefordshire, England (1598) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Howe (1598–1702) was born in Hatfield, Essex, England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 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 3 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
Hatfield, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Howe's Descendants

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James Howe PTP 1598–1702