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Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet 1598–1671

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Baronet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 15 May 1598 · Compton, Berkshire, England
Died 17 Dec 1671 · Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England
Father Sir John First Baronet Of Howe
Mother Mary Margaretha Whitmore
Spouse Lady Bridget Rich Baroness Howe
Children John Grubham Howe Baronet
Siblings Edward Howe, Elizabeth Howe, George Howe, James Howe, John Batchelor Howe, Margaret Howe

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Biography

The story of Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet began in 1598 in Compton, Berkshire, England. Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet married lady bridget rich baroness howe, and had children including john grubham howe baronet. Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet passed away in 1671 in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1598
Birth of Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet in Compton, Berkshire, England
Birth
1671
Death of Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Baronet

This ancestor line traces from Berwick,St Leonards,Wiltshire,England (1560) to Compton, Berkshire, England (1598) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Baronet (1598–1671) was born in Compton, Berkshire, England and died in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England. 10 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 2 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.

Sir Baronet's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet PTP
1598–1671
Compton, Berkshire, England
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Sir Baronet's Descendants

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Sir John Howe, 1st Baronet PTP 1598–1671