Nathaniel Howland 1705–1766
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Howland 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Nathaniel Howland began in 1705 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Nathaniel Howland married abigail burt, and had children including joseph howland. Nathaniel Howland passed away in 1766 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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6Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
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7Birth Records Boston, Massachusetts, Birth Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Howland
This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1644) to Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1705) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Nathaniel Howland (1705–1766) was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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.
Related Records
Nathaniel Howland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record