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Lydia Howland 1665–1717

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Full name consistent across 17 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 17 trees
Death year and location consistent across 17 trees

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17 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 JAN 1665 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 JUL 1717 · Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1627–1704)
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Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Árvore Genealógica Do FamilySearch 3903113.FTW Canada, People of Quebec FamilySearch Family Tree William Richard Cutter, A. M., …

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Biography

In 1665, Lydia Howland entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to john howland jr. Lydia Howland married jeremiah thomas, and had children including thankful thomas. Lydia Howland passed away in 1717 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Record Árvore Genealógica Do FamilySearch

  5. 5
    Record 3903113.FTW

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    Record Canada, People of Quebec

  7. 7
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  8. 8
    Record William Richard Cutter, A. M., <i>Genealogy - Boston and Eastern Massachusetts</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1908)

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Lydia Howland in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1717
Death of Lydia Howland in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Howland

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1567) to Barnstable, Massachusetts (1665) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Howland (1665–1717) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 17 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, 17 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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.

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Lydia Howland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Howland PTP
1665–1717
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
PTP
1627–1704
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
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Lydia Howland's Descendants

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LH
Lydia Howland PTP 1665–1717
  1. 1. PTP 1695–1743