Who was Joseph Howland?

Joseph Howland (1692–1737) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Joseph Howland 1692–1737

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Oct 1692 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 Aug 1737 · Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

Father Jabez Howland Sr

Mother Bethia Thatcher

Siblings Bethiah Howland, Elizabeth Howland, Experience Howland, Hope Howland, Jabez Howland Jr, John Howland, Josiah Howland, Judah Howland, Samuel Howland, Seth Howland

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jabez Howland Sr

Bethia Thatcher

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Children

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Biography

The story of Joseph Howland began in 1692 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Howland passed away in 1737 in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA.

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Birth of Joseph Howland in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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1737

Death of Joseph Howland in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Howland

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1460) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1692) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Howland (1692–1737) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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