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Samuel Howlett 1646–1720

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Howlett 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 2 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1646 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Mar 1720 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts
Father Thomas Howlett 9Mggf
Mother Alice French (1610–1666)
Siblings Alice Howlett, John Howlett, Mary Howlett Perley, Nathaniel Howlett, Sarah Clarke, Sarah Howlett Cummings 8Mggm, Thomas Howlett Jr, William Howlett Jr

Researchers connected through Samuel Howlett 1646–1720

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Howlett was born in 1646 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas howlett 9mggf and alice french. Samuel Howlett passed away in 1720 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Samuel Howlett in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1720
Death of Samuel Howlett in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Howlett

This ancestor line traces from Frankley, Worcs, England (1448) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1646) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Howlett (1646–1720) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts. 2 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, 2 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 Howlett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Howlett PTP
1646–1720
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Alice French PTP
1610–1666
Assington, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Howlett's Descendants

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Samuel Howlett PTP 1646–1720