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Martha Howe 1669–1721

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Howe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 7 independent trees

Born 9 Oct 1669 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 24 Nov 1721 · Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Colonel Samuel Howe
Mother Martha Bent (1638–1680)
Siblings Daniel Howe, David Howe, Elisha Howe, Hannah Howe, John Howe, Lydia Howe, Mary Howe, Samuel Howe

Researchers connected through Martha Howe 1669–1721

and 6 more tree owners connected with Martha Howe 1669–1721

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Howe began in 1669 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Martha Howe passed away in 1721 in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1669
Birth of Martha Howe in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1721
Death of Martha Howe in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Howe

This ancestor line traces from England (1596) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1669) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Howe (1669–1721) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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 3 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.

Martha Howe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Howe PTP
1669–1721
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Martha Bent PTP
1638–1680
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Martha (of Penton Grafton) Blanchard PTP
1598–1679
Penton Grafton, Weyhill, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Martha Howe's Descendants

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Martha Howe PTP 1669–1721