Sylvia Howard 1793–1866
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Sylvia Howard 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sylvia Howard 1793–1866
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1793, Sylvia Howard entered the world in Townshend, Windham County, Vermant, USA, born to levi howard and bethiah chapin. Sylvia Howard married peter rawson taft, and had children including alphonso taft. Sylvia Howard passed away in 1866 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
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1Record Millennium File
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Record Colonial Families of the USA
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sylvia Howard
This ancestor line traces from Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1752) to Townshend, Windham Co., VT (1793) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sylvia Howard (1793–1866) was born in Townshend, Windham County, Vermant, USA and died in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Sylvia 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.
Sylvia Howard's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record