Matthew Howell 1651–1706
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Howell 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 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Matthew Howell 1651–1706
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Immediate Family
Biography
Matthew Howell was born in 1651 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States, the child of john major howell and susannah mitchell. Matthew Howell passed away in 1706 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Howell
This ancestor line traces from Wedon, Buckinghamshire, England, Marsh Gibbon (1623) to Long Island City, Queens, New York Colony (1651) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Matthew Howell (1651–1706) was born in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States and died in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States. 4 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, 4 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 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.
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Matthew Howell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record