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Joseph Howland 1718–1796

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Howland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1718 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 23 Mar 1796 · Burton, 1653974, New Brunswick, Canada
Father Isaac Howland
Mother Sarah Thomas
Spouse Sarah Barker
Siblings Charles Howland, Ichabod Howland, Isaac Howland, Jael Howland, Jeremiah Howland

Researchers connected through Joseph Howland 1718–1796

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Sarah Barker
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Howland was born in 1718 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of isaac howland and sarah thomas. Joseph Howland married sarah barker. Joseph Howland passed away in 1796 in Burton, 1653974, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Joseph Howland in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1796
Death of Joseph Howland in Burton, 1653974, New Brunswick, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Howland

This ancestor line traces from Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1679) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1718) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Howland (1718–1796) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Burton, 1653974, New Brunswick, Canada. 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 2 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.

Joseph Howland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Howland PTP
1718–1796
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Howland's Descendants

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Joseph Howland PTP 1718–1796