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Thomas Howes 1663–1701

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Howes 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 3 independent trees

Born 2 May 1663 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Jun 1701 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Howes Capt
Mother Sarah Bangs
Siblings Jonathan Howes, Rebecca Howes, Samuel Howes, Sarah Howes

Researchers connected through Thomas Howes 1663–1701

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Howes 1663–1701

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Howes began in 1663 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas Howes passed away in 1701 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1663
Birth of Thomas Howes in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1701
Death of Thomas Howes in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Howes

This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1663) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Howes (1663–1701) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.

Thomas Howes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Howes PTP
1663–1701
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Thomas Howes's Descendants

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Thomas Howes PTP 1663–1701