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Theophilus Howell 1662–1739

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus Howell 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 18 Dec 1662 · Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Died 12 Mar 1739 · Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
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Researchers connected through Theophilus Howell 1662–1739

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Biography

In 1662, Theophilus Howell entered the world in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States, born to maj john howell ll and susannah susan mitchell. Theophilus Howell passed away in 1739 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Theophilus Howell in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
Birth
1739
Death of Theophilus Howell in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Theophilus Howell

This ancestor line traces from Wedon, Buckinghamshire, England, Marsh Gibbon (1623) to Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States (1662) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Theophilus Howell (1662–1739) was born in Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States and died in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Theophilus 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.
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Theophilus Howell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Theophilus Howell PTP
1662–1739
Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
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Theophilus Howell's Descendants

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Theophilus Howell PTP 1662–1739