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Samuel Howe 1654–1727

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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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Howe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 16 Jan 1654 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Sep 1727 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Keeper (1620–1680)
Mother Mary Martha Jones
Siblings Abraham 9Ggf Anthony Howe, Abraham Howe, Alexander How Howe Twin, Almy Mary Howe, Col Thomas How Howe, Daniel Howe, Eleazer How Howe Twin, Isaac Abraham Howe, James Howe Jr, John Howe, Josiah Howe, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Howe, Mary Howe, Mary Howe Wetherbee, Sarah Howe Ward

Researchers connected through Samuel Howe 1654–1727

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Howe began in 1654 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Samuel Howe passed away in 1727 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1654
Birth of Samuel Howe in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1727
Death of Samuel Howe in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Howe

This ancestor line traces from North Weald Basset, Essex, England (1450) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1654) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Howe (1654–1727) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Samuel 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 7 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.

Samuel Howe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Howe PTP
1654–1727
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Grubham Baronet Howe Tavern Keeper PTP
1620–1680
Hadnall, Shropshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet PTP
1598–1671
Compton, Berkshire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Howe's Descendants

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Samuel Howe PTP 1654–1727