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Mehitable Holton 1735–1799

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

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mehitable Holton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 1735 · Northfield, Franklin, MA, USA
Died 1 Mar 1799 · Westmoreland, Chestshire, NH, USA
Father John Holton (1643–1712)
Mother Mehitable Alexander
Spouse Abner Howe
Children Abner Howe, Edward Howe, Hannah Howe, Mehitable Howe, Submit How Howe, William Wm Howe

Researchers connected through Mehitable Holton 1735–1799

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Biography

Mehitable Holton was born in 1735 in Northfield, Franklin, MA, USA, the child of john holton and mehitable alexander. Mehitable Holton married abner howe, and had children including abner howe, edward howe, hannah howe, mehitable howe, submit how howe, william wm howe. Mehitable Holton passed away in 1799 in Westmoreland, Chestshire, NH, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Probate/Wills New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1735
Birth of Mehitable Holton in Northfield, Franklin, MA, USA
Birth
1799
Death of Mehitable Holton in Westmoreland, Chestshire, NH, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mehitable Holton

This ancestor line traces from Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland (1025) to Northfield, Franklin, MA, USA (1735) across 26 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mehitable Holton (1735–1799) was born in Northfield, Franklin, MA, USA and died in Westmoreland, Chestshire, NH, 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 Mehitable 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 26 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.

Mehitable Holton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mehitable Holton PTP
1735–1799
Northfield, Franklin, MA, USA
Parents
John Holton PTP
1643–1712
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Winchell PTP
1644–1712
Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Mehitable Holton's Descendants

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Mehitable Holton PTP 1735–1799