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Joseph Howland 1692–1737

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Howland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 4 independent trees

Born 14 Oct 1692 · Bristol, Rhode Island
Died 16 Aug 1737 · Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Jabez Howland (1669–1732)
Mother Bethiah Thatcher
Siblings Bethiah Howland, Elizabeth Howland, Experience Howland, Jabez Howland, John Howland, Josiah Howland, Judah Howland, Samuel Howland, Seth Howland
Records
U.S., Sons of the American … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. …
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Researchers connected through Joseph Howland 1692–1737

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

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

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  2. 2
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1692
Birth of Joseph Howland in Bristol, Rhode Island
Birth
1737
Death of Joseph Howland in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Howland

This ancestor line traces from Le Roeulx, Hainaut, Belgium (1275) to Bristol, Rhode Island, British Colonial America (1692) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Howland (1692–1737) was born in Bristol, Rhode Island and died in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 13 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.

Related Records

Jabez Howland
1669–1732 · Father
Bethiah Thatcher
Mother
Howland US Census Records
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Joseph Howland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Howland PTP
1692–1737
Bristol, Rhode Island
Parents
Jabez Howland PTP
1669–1732
Plymouth
Unknown
Grandparents
Jabez Howland PTP
1669–1732
Plymouth
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Howland's Descendants

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Joseph Howland PTP 1692–1737