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Samuel Howe 1668–1731

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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

9 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 9 independent trees

Born 19 May 1668 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 13 Apr 1731 · Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Colonel Samuel Howe
Mother Martha Bent (1638–1680)
Siblings Daniel Howe, David Howe, Elisha Howe, Hannah Howe, John Howe, Lydia Howe, Martha Howe, Mary Howe

Researchers connected through Samuel Howe 1668–1731

and 7 more tree owners connected with Samuel Howe 1668–1731

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Howe was born in 1668 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of colonel samuel howe and martha bent. Samuel Howe passed away in 1731 in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1668
Birth of Samuel Howe in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1731
Death of Samuel Howe in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Howe

This ancestor line traces from Cheshire, England (1500) to Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1668) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Howe (1668–1731) was born in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 9 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, 9 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
1668–1731
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Martha Bent PTP
1638–1680
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Martha (of Penton Grafton) Blanchard PTP
1598–1679
Penton Grafton, Weyhill, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Samuel Howe's Descendants

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Samuel Howe PTP 1668–1731