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Ruth Howland 1637–1679

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Howland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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

Born 16 Sep 1637 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 16 Oct 1679 · Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Howland (1627–1704)
Mother Elizabeth Tilley (1607–1687)
Siblings Desire Howland, Elizabeth Howland, Hannah Howland, Hope Howland, Isaac Howland, Jabez Howland, John Howland, Joseph Howland, Joseph Howland Capt, Lydia Howland, Ruth Howland

Researchers connected through Ruth Howland 1637–1679

and 3 more tree owners connected with Ruth Howland 1637–1679

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1637, Ruth Howland entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, born to john howland and elizabeth tilley. Ruth Howland passed away in 1679 in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Ruth Howland in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1679
Death of Ruth Howland in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Howland

This ancestor line traces from Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, , England (1531) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1637) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Howland (1637–1679) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Ruth 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 3 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.

Ruth Howland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Howland PTP
1637–1679
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
John Howland PTP
1627–1704
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Tilley PTP
1607–1687
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Elizabeth Tilley PTP
1607–1687
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
John Tilley PTP
1571–1621
Henlow, Bedfordshire, England
Unknown

Ruth Howland's Descendants

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Ruth Howland PTP 1637–1679