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Mehitabel Holton 1736–1799

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitabel Holton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 24 Feb 1736 · Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Died 1 Mar 1799 · Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Father John Holton (1707–1793)
Mother Mehitable Alexander
Spouse Abner Howe (1731–1781)
Children Hannah Howe
Siblings Anna Holton, Charity Holton, Chloe Holton, Dorothy Holton, Irene Holton, Joel Holton, John S Holton, Solomon Holton, Sybil Holton

Researchers connected through Mehitabel Holton 1736–1799

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Biography

Mehitabel Holton was born in 1736 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john holton and mehitable alexander. Mehitabel Holton married abner howe, and had children including hannah howe. Mehitabel Holton passed away in 1799 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.

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Life Timeline

1736
Birth of Mehitabel Holton in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1753
Mehitabel Holton was married in Northfield, Franklin, Massachussetts
Marriage
1753
Mehitabel Holton was married in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1799
Death of Mehitabel Holton in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mehitabel Holton

This ancestor line traces from Muston, Dorset, England (1595) to Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA (1736) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mehitabel Holton (1736–1799) was born in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitabel 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 6 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.

Mehitabel Holton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mehitabel Holton PTP
1736–1799
Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Holton PTP
1707–1793
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mehitabel Holton's Descendants

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Mehitabel Holton PTP 1736–1799 m. Abner Howe PTP 1731–1781
  1. 1. Hannah Howe PTP 1677–1742