John Howland 1627–1704
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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29 researchers on YourRoots have John Howland 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 29 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Howland 1627–1704
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1627, John Howland entered the world in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to john howland and elizabeth tilley. John Howland passed away in 1704 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
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4Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 13 July 2022.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Howland
This ancestor line traces from Rowington, Warwickshire, England (1515) to Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1627) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Howland (1627–1704) was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 29 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, 29 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 Howland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record