YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Mercy Sears Howes 1713–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1713

Birth Location: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 28 Oct 1790

Death Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Samuel Sears

Mother: Ruth Merrick

Spouse(s): Philip Howes

Children(s): Mary Howes

The story of Mercy Sears Howes began in 1713 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Mercy Sears Howes married Philip Howes, and had children including Mary Howes. Mercy Sears Howes passed away in 1790 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Mercy Howes
MH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Mercy Sears Howes began in 1713 in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Mercy Sears Howes married Philip Howes, and had children including Mary Howes.
  • Mercy Sears Howes passed away in 1790 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mercy Howes's Ancestors

Self
Mercy Howes
1713–1790
Birth Place: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Sears
1687–1726
Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Ruth Merrick
1684–1766
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Sears
1663–1741
Yarmouth, Cape Cod, Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, USA
Mercy (Mayo) (Sears)
1664–1749
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Paul Sears
1637–1708
Deborah (DNA)
1645–1721
Samuel Mayo
1620–1664
Thomasine Lumpkin
1626–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Sears
1595–1676
Dorothy Jones
1592–1678
George (DNA)
1614–1656
Rev GGF
1597–1676
Tamesin Brike
1598–1683
William Lumpkin
1600–1670

Mercy Howes's Descendants

1.
MH
Mercy (Sears) Howes (21 Oct 1713–28 Oct 1790) m. Philip Howes (25 May 1705–28 Feb 1787)
  1. 1. Mary Howes 1735– m. Heman Howes 1734–1807
    1. 1. Alice Howes 1759–
    2. 2. John Howes 1762–1833
    3. 3. Lavina Howes 1760–
    4. 4. Molly Howes 1757–
    5. 5. Philip Howes 1764–
    6. 6. Reliance Howes 1758–
    7. 7. Sarah Howes 1756–
    8. 8. Patience Howes 1758–

Mercy Howes's Timeline

2 Records

1713
21 Oct 1713
Birth of Mercy Sears Howes in Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1790
28 Oct 1790
Age 77
Death of Mercy Sears Howes in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1713
    Event Place: Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1790
    Event Place: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE