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Abner Howes 1782–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 May 1782

Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 23 July 1861

Death Location: Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Elisha Howes

Mother: Abigail Howes

Spouse(s): Hannah Sears

Children(s): Harriet Howes, Edmund Howes, Hannah Howes, Clarissa Howes, Abner Howes, Priscilla Howes, Alfred Howes, Abigail Howes

In 1782, Abner Howes entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to Elisha Howes And Abigail Howes. In 1855, Abner Howes resided in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Abner Howes resided in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Abner Howes married Hannah Sears, and had children including Abigail Howes, Abner Howes, Alfred Howes, Clarissa Howes, Edmund Sears Howes, Hannah Sears Howes, Harriet Howes, Priscilla Howes. Abner Howes passed away in 1861 in Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1782, Abner Howes entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to Elisha Howes And Abigail Howes.
  • In 1855, Abner Howes resided in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Abner Howes resided in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Abner Howes married Hannah Sears, and had children including Abigail Howes, Abner Howes, Alfred Howes, Clarissa Howes, Edmund Sears Howes, Hannah Sears Howes, Harriet Howes, Priscilla Howes.
  • Abner Howes passed away in 1861 in Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Howes
1754–1832
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Abigail Howes
1757–1816
Birth Location: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Sears
1787–1877
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
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Children(s)

Harriet Howes
1812–1895
Birth Location: Dennis
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Edmund Howes
1809–1812
Birth Location: perh, Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
EH
Hannah Howes
1815–1883
Birth Location: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
HH
Clarissa Howes
1818–1906
Birth Location: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
CH
Abner Howes
1821–1875
Birth Location: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Priscilla Howes
1826–1899
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Alfred Howes
1828–1882
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Abigail Howes
1830–1858
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Abner Howes's Ancestors

Self
Abner Howes
1782–1861
Birth Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Elisha Howes
1754–1832
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail Howes
1757–1816
Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Stephen Howes
1713–1795
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Thankful Hall
1719–1795
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Zacheus Howes
1716–1782
Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA
Thankful Howes
1725–1808
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Great-Grandparents
Amos Howes
1679–1718
Susanna Hedge
1682–1755
Ebenezer Hall
1681–1744
Mehitable Eldred
1686–1748
Nathaniel Howes
1671–1745
Esther Rider
1689–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph (DNA)
1630–1695
Elizabeth Mayo
1637–1700
Joseph (DNA)
1630–1695
Elizabeth Mayo
1637–1700
Joseph Deacon
1644–1717
Sara Matthews
1649–1721

Abner Howes's Descendants

1.
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Abner Howes (9 May 1782–23 July 1861) m. Hannah Sears (24 Jun 1787–22 Dec 1877)
  1. 1. Harriet Howes 1812–1895 m. Heman Howes 1794–1869
  2. 2. Edmund (Sears) Howes 1809–1812
  3. 3. Hannah (Sears) Howes 1815–1883 m. Peter Howes 1814–
    1. 1. Mary (Adalaide) Howes 1839–
    2. 2. Russel (Everett) Howes 1841–1890
    3. 3. Carlton Howes 1844–1848
    4. 4. Hannah (Sears) Howes 1846–1848
    5. 5. Hannah (Sears) Howes 1849–1851
  4. 4. Clarissa Howes 1818–1906 m. Henry Nickerson 1815–1879
    1. 1. Hattie (H) Nickerson 1852–1929
    2. 2. Mary (S) Nickerson 1857–1860
    3. 3. Joshua (C) Nickerson 1863–1953
    4. 4. Mary (Thomas) Nickerson 1860–1932
    5. 5. Clara (A) Nickerson 1851–
    6. 6. David (J) Nickerson 1856–
    7. 7. Henry (T) Nickerson 1841–1902
  5. 5. Abner Howes 1821–1875 m. Elizabeth Day –1864
    1. 1. Ella (Imogene) Howes 1856–1857
    2. 2. Abner Howes 1861–
  6. 6. Priscilla Howes 1826–1899 m. Joshua (Crowell) Howes 1816–1902
    1. 1. Flora Howes 1847–1907
    2. 2. Florence Howes 1849–1880
    3. 3. Wallace Howes 1851–1852
    4. 4. Priscilla Howes 1854–1854
  7. 7. Alfred Howes 1828–1882 m. Eliza Wright 1838–1913
    1. 1. Edna (Jane) Howes 1859–1904
    2. 2. Abby (Christina) Howes 1862–1947
    3. 3. Eliza (Florence) Howes 1864–
    4. 4. Alfred (Evans) Howes 1866–1915
  8. 8. Abigail Howes 1830–1858 m. Lemuel Hall 1819–1887

Abner Howes's Timeline

5 Records

1782
9 May 1782
Birth of Abner Howes in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1855
1855
Age 73
Abner Howes resided here in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 78
Abner Howes resided here in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1861
23 July 1861
Age 79
Death of Abner Howes in Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1861
25 May 1861
Age 79
Abner Howes - Probate in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 May 1782
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [3] Barnstable County Massachusetts 1855 Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_486; Page: 272; Family History Library Film: 803486
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Howes family in America : descendants of Thomas Howes, Yarmouth, Massachusetts : 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [2] Barnstable County Massachusetts 1855 Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_486; Page: 272; Family History Library Film: 803486

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 July 1861
    Event Place: Dennis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate and Guardianship Records, 1674-1950 [Barnstable County, Massachusetts]; Author: Barnstable County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Barnstable, Massachusetts
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Howes family in America : descendants of Thomas Howes, Yarmouth, Massachusetts : 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 25 May 1861
    Event Place: Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate and Guardianship Records, 1674-1950 [Barnstable County, Massachusetts]; Author: Barnstable County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Barnstable, Massachusetts
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