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Joshua Howard (m. O'Carroll) 1658–1738

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua O'Carroll) 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1658 · Manchester, Lancashire, England
Died 3 Jul 1738 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, North America
Father Cornelius Howard Hightower Line
Spouse Joanna O Carroll
Children Cornelius Joshua Howard, Edmund Howard

Researchers connected through Joshua O'Carroll) 1658–1738

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joshua O'Carroll) 1658–1738

Biography

In 1658, Joshua Howard (m. O'Carroll) entered the world in Manchester, Lancashire, England, born to cornelius howard hightower line. Joshua Howard (m. O'Carroll) married joanna o carroll, and had children including cornelius joshua howard, edmund howard. Joshua Howard (m. O'Carroll) passed away in 1738 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, North America.

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Life Timeline

1658
Birth of Joshua Howard (m. O'Carroll) in Manchester, Lancashire, England
Birth
1738
Death of Joshua Howard (m. O'Carroll) in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, North America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua O'Carroll)

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States (1637) to Manchester, Lancashire, England (1658) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua O'Carroll) (1658–1738) was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England and died in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, North America. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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.

Joshua O'Carroll)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Howard (m. O'Carroll) PTP
1658–1738
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joshua O'Carroll)'s Descendants

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Joshua Howard (m. O'Carroll) PTP 1658–1738