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Matthew Howard 1662–1732

Public Tree Person

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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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Howard 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 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jun 1662 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 27 Jun 1732 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Mary Case (1682–1709)
Children Edward Howard, Esther Howard, Matthew Howard, William Howard

Researchers connected through Matthew Howard 1662–1732

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Biography

The story of Matthew Howard began in 1662 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Matthew Howard married mary case, and had children including edward howard, esther howard, matthew howard, william howard. Matthew Howard passed away in 1732 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Matthew Howard in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1732
Death of Matthew Howard in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Howard

This ancestor line traces from Croydon, Surrey, England (1585) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1662) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Howard (1662–1732) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Matthew 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.

Matthew Howard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Howard PTP
1662–1732
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Matthew Howard's Descendants

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Matthew Howard PTP 1662–1732 m. Mary Case PTP 1682–1709