Elder Edward Howe

1588 - 1644  (~ 56 years)

• Name	Edward Howe
  Relationship	with Robert Alan Roy
  Christening	1 Jan 1587/88	Boxted, Essex, England   [1, 9]
  General Information	He was the ruling elder of the Watertown Church.  [2, 3, 6, 7, 8]
  Immigration	say 1633
  He immigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony but the date is unknown.
  Proprietor	1634  [2]
  In 1634 he was one of the original proprietors of Watertown.
  Freeman	14 May 1634	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [1, 2, 6, 7, 8]
  On 14 May 1634, he was admitted as a Freeman.
  Offices Held	10 Oct 1636	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [1, 2, 3]
  1636, Octobr 10. Agreed by the Confent of the Freemen theƒe 11 Freemen ƒhall diƒpoƒe of all the Civill Affaires of the Towne for one whole yeare. Thomas Maihew, Robert Feke, Edward How, William Jeniƒon, John Loveran, Simon Eire, John Sherman, Brian Pemb!'eton, Simon Stone, John Eddie, Abram Browne.
  Offices Held	1637	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [1, 2, 3]
  In 1637, he was elected a Selectman. He served again in 1639, and from 1641 to 1643.
  Land/House	9 Apr 1638	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [2, 12]
  On 9 April 1638, there was a division of Land in Watertown, all drawing 6 acres except for Edward Howe who drew 9 acres.
  Offices Held	10 Dec 1638	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [11]
  On 10 December 1638, the following was ordered: Ordered yt the Highway to ye little Plaine beyond the Mill ƒhalbe laid out as Edward How, William Jenniƒon, & Richard Browne have appointed it.
  Land/House	say 1639	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [2, 3]
  He owned part of a mill in Watertown, of which Matthew Cradock, of London, was part owner, and which Matthew sold to Thomas Mayhew prior to 1640.
  Offices Held	From 1642 to 1643	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [2, 3, 6, 8]
  He was the Representative to the Massachusetts General Court from Watertown from 1642 to 1643.
  Will	3 Jun 1644	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [1, 4, 5, 9]
  1644, June 3. I doe make this ray last will I do thus dispose of my estate. First I giue to Nathaniel!, Treadaway about three acres of Upland lying behinde his dwelling howse & one acre vnbroken before ye said howse with nine acres purchased lately of John Vahan further I giue to my wife, Nathaniel Treadaivay, & Anne Stonne ye wife of John Stonne of Sudbury ye wares wth all yr previldges therto belonginge & all yt is due to me from Mr. Thorn: Maykeiv: to either of them one third part. I give to Mary Knoiulse & Elisabeth Knowlse each of them one sheep: And all ye rest of my estate, howsinge Lands Chatties & Moveable goods & Debts I give to my wife. If she shall not make vse of or dispose of my estate during her life what she Leave Anne Stonne shall haue one third part of all ye Cattle: & all ye e rest of ye Cattle howsinge Lands Debts & movables I giue to Nathaniell Treadaway: my wife Nathanieil Treadaway & John Stonne Excecutors of this my last will: & I doe Appoint John Sherman Suprovisour of this my last will. & I giue vnto him fiftye shillings to be paid by my wife in half a year after my Decease. By me Edward How. witnes John Sherman who was sworne ye: 25 of ye 5th 44 in Court
  Inventory	24 Jun 1644	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [1, 10]
  The inventory of his estate was taken: Edward Howe who deceased at Watertowne 24: 4. 1644. Inventory taken by John Knowles, Wm Jenison, John Sherman. Mentions land by John Winters, vpland by Gregory Taylors, marsh by Ephraim Child, in Cambridge bounds. Debts owing him a bond vppon Thomas Mahew, £400; due from Samuell Shepheard, £15; from Isaac Sterne & Robert Lockwood, £21; from Mr. Trereise, of Charlestowne Village: £8.
  Death	24 Jun 1644	Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts   [1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
  Probate/Proved	25 Jul 1644  [1, 4]
  His will was proved, the date being recorded as 25 (5) 1644.
  Siblings	2 Siblings
  1. Elder Edward Howe,   c. 1 Jan 1587/88, Boxted, Essex, England d. 24 Jun 1644, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts  (Age ~ 56 years) ▻ Margaret Wells,  m. 16 Aug 1610   2. son Howe,   b. 1589, Boxted, Essex, England bur. Oct 1589, Boxted, Essex, England  (Age ~ 0 years)   3. Mary Howe,   c. 23 Jan 1591/92, Boxted, Essex, England ▻ Nathaniel Treadway,  m. 23 Sep 1614
  Person ID	I19464
  Last Modified	25 Jul 2021

  
  

  Father	Edward Howe,   c. 31 Aug 1561, Boxted, Essex, England bur. say 23 Feb 1591/92, Boxted, Essex, England (Age ~ 30 years)
  Mother	Ann Lumpkin,   b. Abt 1564, England bur. 29 Mar 1611, Boxted, Essex, England (Age ~ 47 years)
  Marriage	1585	Boxted, Essex, England
  Age at Marriage	He : ~ 23 years and 4 months - She : ~ 21 years.
  Family ID	F1683	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Margaret Wells,   c. 31 May 1590, Boxted, Essex, England d. 1660, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (Age ~ 69 years)
  Marriage	16 Aug 1610	Boxted, Essex, England   [1, 3, 9]
  Age at Marriage	He : 22 years and 7 months - She : 20 years and 3 months.
  Children	1611  [1, 9]
  1. Edward Howe (1611-1611)
  Family ID	F8260	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	25 Jul 2021

  
  

• Notes

  Children: Suffrage and Anna were included as Edward Howe's daughters. This was put forth by Bond (1960) and Savage (1860) based on heirs in the wills of Edward and his wife. This is incorrect. [5, 9] Death: The date of his death was recorded as 24 (4) 1644 on his inventory. [7]

  
  

• Event Map		Christening - 1 Jan 1587/88 - Boxted, Essex, England Marriage - 16 Aug 1610 - Boxted, Essex, England Freeman - 14 May 1634 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Offices Held - 10 Oct 1636 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Offices Held - 1637 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Land/House - 9 Apr 1638 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Offices Held - 10 Dec 1638 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Land/House - say 1639 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Offices Held - From 1642 to 1643 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Will - 3 Jun 1644 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Inventory - 24 Jun 1644 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Death - 24 Jun 1644 - Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Documents

  Signature of Edward Howe

  
  

• Sources

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