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John Howe 1620–1680

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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 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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B Reliability
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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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14 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 14 independent trees

Born 20 Nov 1620 · Hadnall, Shropshire, England
Died 28 May 1680 · Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Father Sir Baronet (1598–1671)
Mother Lady Bridget Rich Baroness Howe
Spouse Annabella Savage
Children Abraham Howe, Alexander Howe, Almy Mary Howe, Capt Eleazer Howe, Daniel Howe, Isaac Howe, John Howe, Josiah Howe, Mary Howe, Mary Howe, Samuel Howe Lieut, Sarah Howe, Thomas Howe
Siblings Abraham Howe, Anne Howe, Bridget Howe, Charles Howe, Elizabeth Howe, George Howe, Richard Grubham Howe, Sir Thomas Grubham Howe, Susannah Howe, William Howe

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Biography

In 1620, John Howe entered the world in Hadnall, Shropshire, England, born to sir john howe 1st baronet and lady bridget rich baroness howe. John Howe married annabella savage, mary martha jones, and had children including abraham howe, alexander howe, almy mary howe, capt eleazer howe, daniel howe, isaac howe, john howe, josiah howe, mary howe, mary howe, samuel howe lieut, sarah howe, thomas howe. John Howe passed away in 1680 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Millennium File

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

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Marriage Records Derbyshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1620
Birth of John Howe in Hadnall, Shropshire, England
Birth
1680
Death of John Howe in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Howe

This ancestor line traces from North Cerney, Gloucestershire, England (1596) to Hadnall, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England (1620) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Howe (1620–1680) was born in Hadnall, Shropshire, England and died in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

John Howe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Howe PTP
1620–1680
Hadnall, Shropshire, England
Parents
Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet PTP
1598–1671
Compton, Berkshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Howe's Descendants

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JH
John Howe PTP 1620–1680
  1. 1. Sarah Howe PTP 1644–1707
  2. 2. Daniel Howe PTP 1658–1661
  3. 3. Isaac Howe PTP 1648–1724
  4. 4. John Howe PTP 1640–1676
  5. 5. Abraham Howe PTP 1665–1695