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Benjamin Howland 1659–1722 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 May 1659

Birth Location: Newport, Newport, R.I.

Death Date: 12 Apr 1722

Death Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts

Father: Zoeth Howland

Mother: Abigail Kirby

Spouse(s): Judith Sampson

Children(s): Desire Howland

In 1659, Benjamin Howland entered the world in Newport, Newport, R.I., born to Zoeth Howland And Abigail Kirby. Benjamin Howland married Judith Sampson, and had children including Desire Howland. Benjamin Howland passed away in 1722 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1659, Benjamin Howland entered the world in Newport, Newport, R.I., born to Zoeth Howland And Abigail Kirby.
  • Benjamin Howland married Judith Sampson, and had children including Desire Howland.
  • Benjamin Howland passed away in 1722 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Howland's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Howland
1659–1722
Birth Place: Newport, Newport, R.I.
Parents
Zoeth Howland
1635–1676
Duxbury, Plymouth, MA
Abigail Kirby
1640–1678
Newport, Newport, RI
Grandparents
Henry Howland
1604–1671
Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, , England
Mary Newland
1609–1674
England
Great-Grandparents
Henry Howland
1564–1635
Ann
1567–1629
William Newland
1577–1612
Agnes Greenway
1580–1612
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lord III
1541–1611
Emma Revell
1542–1614
John Aires
1540–1566
Margaret Whitford
1544–1570
Newland
1557–1580
Mrs. Newland
1558–
John Greenaway
1550–1604
Elizabeth Haynes
1552–1579

Benjamin Howland's Descendants

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Benjamin Howland (08 May 1659–12 Apr 1722) m. Judith Sampson (1664–1759)
  1. 1. Desire Howland 1696–1759

Benjamin Howland's Timeline

8 Records

1659
08 Mar 1659
Birth of Benjamin Howland in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
1659
08 Mar 1659
Birth of Benjamin Howland in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1659
08 Mar 1659
Birth of Benjamin Howland
None
1659
08 May 1659
Birth of Benjamin Howland in Newport, Newport, R.I.
Newport, Newport, R.I.
1722
12 Apr 1722
Age 63
Death of Benjamin Howland in Dartmouth, Bristol, Mass
Dartmouth, Bristol, Mass
1727
12 Feb 1727
Age 68
Death of Benjamin Howland in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1727
21 March 1727
Age 68
Death of Benjamin Howland in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1727
12 Feb 1727
Age 68
Death of Benjamin Howland
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1659
    Event Place: Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: Howland.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1659
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1659
    Record Source: HOWLAND 352.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 May 1659
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, R.I.
    Record Source: briggs.FTW

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Oct 1889

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1919

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 May 1924

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: MFHS-ZD

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1727
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: Howland.FTW

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 March 1727
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1727
    Record Source: HOWLAND 352.FTW

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1722
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Mass
    Record Source: briggs.FTW

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Howland.FTW

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