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Seth Howland 1677–1729

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

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Seth Howland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 28 Nov 1677 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 26 Oct 1729 · Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Isaac Howland (1679–1724)
Mother Elizabeth Vaughan (1653–1727)
Siblings Eight Howland, Elizabeth Howland, Hannah Howland, Isaac Howland, Issac Cornell Howland, Jael Howland, Lydia Howland, Nathan Howland, Priscilla Howland, Seth Howland, Susannah Howland

Researchers connected through Seth Howland 1677–1729

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Seth Howland began in 1677 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Seth Howland passed away in 1729 in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1677
Birth of Seth Howland in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1729
Death of Seth Howland in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Seth Howland

This ancestor line traces from Cley, Norfolk, England (1515) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1677) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Seth Howland (1677–1729) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Seth 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 6 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.

Seth Howland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Seth Howland PTP
1677–1729
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Isaac Howland PTP
1679–1724
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Vaughan PTP
1653–1727
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Seth Howland's Descendants

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Seth Howland PTP 1677–1729