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John Howell 1648–1692

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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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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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have John Howell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 28 Nov 1648 · Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Died 8 Mar 1692 · Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
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Researchers connected through John Howell 1648–1692

and 9 more tree owners connected with John Howell 1648–1692

Immediate Family

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Biography

John Howell was born in 1648 in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States, the child of susannah mitchell. John Howell passed away in 1692 in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States.

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    Record DeTreville Web Site

Life Timeline

1648
Birth of John Howell in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Birth
1692
Death of John Howell in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Howell

This ancestor line traces from ..Wales (1398) to Southampton, Suffolk, New York, British Colonial America (1648) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Howell (1648–1692) was born in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States and died in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, 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 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 8 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.

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John Howell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Howell PTP
1648–1692
Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
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John Howell's Descendants

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John Howell PTP 1648–1692