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John Howell 1709–1744

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Howell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees

Born 08 May 1709 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died 23 Jun 1744 · East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Father Stephen Howell (1683–1770)
Mother Desiree Morris
Siblings Desire Howell, Desiree Howell, Hannah Howell, James Howell, Samuel Howell, Susannah White Howell, Sybil Howell, Thomas Howell, Timothy Howell

Researchers connected through John Howell 1709–1744

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Howell 1709–1744

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1709, John Howell entered the world in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to stephen howell and desiree morris. John Howell passed away in 1744 in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1709
Birth of John Howell in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1744
Death of John Howell in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Howell

This ancestor line traces from Hareby, Lincolnshire, England (1608) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1709) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Howell (1709–1744) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 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 4 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 Howell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Howell PTP
1709–1744
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Stephen Howell PTP
1683–1770
Southampton, Suffolk, NY, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
John Howell PTP
1648–1692
Southampton, Suffolk, New York, USA
Unknown
Unknown

John Howell's Descendants

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John Howell PTP 1709–1744