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Rhoda Howe 1762–1838

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Rhoda Howe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 JUL 1762 · Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Died 14 FEB 1838 · Richmond, Massachusetts
Father Phineas Howe (1735–1807)
Mother Susannah Goddard (1742–1837)
Spouse Joseph Richards
Children Betsey Richards, Hepzibah Richards, Joseph Richards, Levi Richards, Nancy Richards, Phineas Richards, Rhoda Richards, Susanna Richards, Willard Richards, William Richards Jr
Siblings Abigail Nabby Howe, Ann Howe, Betty Howe, Nehemiah Howe, Patty Howe, Peter Howe, Phineas Howe, Ruth Howe, Samuel Howe, Susanna Howe

Researchers connected through Rhoda Howe 1762–1838

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Biography

In 1762, Rhoda Howe entered the world in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, born to phineas howe and susannah goddard. Rhoda Howe married joseph richards, and had children including betsey richards, hepzibah richards, joseph richards, levi richards, nancy richards, phineas richards, rhoda richards, susanna richards, willard richards, william richards jr. Rhoda Howe passed away in 1838 in Richmond, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 1688.FTW

  2. 2
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1762
Birth of Rhoda Howe in Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Birth
1762
Rhoda Howe was christened in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Christening
1762
Rhoda Howe was christened in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Christening
1763
Rhoda Howe resided here in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1789
Rhoda Howe resided here in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1827
Rhoda Howe resided here in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
1838
Burial of Rhoda Howe in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Burial
1838
Death of Rhoda Howe in Richmond, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rhoda Howe

This ancestor line traces from Ramsey, Essex, England (1430) to Hopkinton, Massachusetts (1762) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rhoda Howe (1762–1838) was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts and died in Richmond, Massachusetts. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Rhoda 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Rhoda Howe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rhoda Howe PTP
1762–1838
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Parents
Phineas Howe PTP
1735–1807
Hopkinton, Middlesex, MA
Susannah Goddard PTP
1742–1837
Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British North America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rhoda Howe's Descendants

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Rhoda Howe PTP 1762–1838