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William Howe

Male Abt 1524 -


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Howe was born about 1524 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 12 Oct 1582, Boxted, Essex, England
    • Probate/Proved: Feb 1588 to May 1588

    William married Alyce about 1548 in Langham, Essex, England. Alyce was buried on 28 Aug 1560 in Boxted, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1550 in England.
    2. 3. George Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1555 in England.
    3. 4. Richard Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1557 in England; was buried on 14 Apr 1610 in Boxted, Essex, England.
    4. 5. Robert Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 18 Aug 1560 in Boxted, Essex, England.

    William married Catherine Sheren on 24 Nov 1560 in Boxted, Essex, England. Catherine was born about 1540 in England; was buried on 13 Apr 1590 in Boxted, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Edward Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 31 Aug 1561 in Boxted, Essex, England; was buried in say 23 Feb 1591/92 in Boxted, Essex, England.
    2. 7. Allen Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 30 Dec 1562 in Boxted, Essex, England; was buried on 10 Oct 1563 in Boxted, Essex, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Howe Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1550 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Aug 1573, Boxted, Essex, England; (1) Margaret Cowper. [Margaret, married William Howe] She died before 1596 in England. Issue: 1. William Howe 2. Arthur Howe 3. Edward Howe 4. Katherine Howe 5. John Howe 6. Jeremy Howe
    • Occupation: say 1580, Langham, Essex, England; He was a carpenter.
    • Married: Abt 1596, England; (2) Martha ______. [Martha, married first, William Howe] After William's death, about 1600 Martha, married second, Thomas Sewell, in England. She left a will on 14 February 1601/2 in England. Martha's will was proved on 22 July 1602 in Essex, England.
    • Will: 26 Oct 1599, Langham, Essex, England
    • Probate/Proved: 22 Mar 1602


  2. 3.  George Howe Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1555 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1580, Langham, Essex, England; (1) Sarah ______. Issue: 1. William Howe 2. George Howe 3. Thomas Howe (1582-____)
    • Married: say 1600; (2) Joan ______. Issue: 1. Joan Howe
    • Will: 5 Jun 1608, Langham, Essex, England


  3. 4.  Richard Howe Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1557 in England; was buried on 14 Apr 1610 in Boxted, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1580, England; Annis ______.[Annis, married Richard Howe] She was buried on 29 March 1611 in Boxted, Essex, England. Issue: 1. William Howe 2. Jonas Howe (1583-____) 3. Jane Howe (1586-____) 4. Robert Howe (1588-____)


  4. 5.  Robert Howe Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened on 18 Aug 1560 in Boxted, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1608, England


  5. 6.  Edward Howe Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened on 31 Aug 1561 in Boxted, Essex, England; was buried in say 23 Feb 1591/92 in Boxted, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 22 Feb 1592, Boxted, Essex, England
    • Probate/Proved: 5 Apr 1592, Boxted, Essex, England

    Notes:

    Burial: His burial is listed as concurring in the first week of Lent. Since his will was written the next to the last day of the first week in lent, I am saying it is the 23rd.

    Edward married Ann Lumpkin in 1585 in Boxted, Essex, England. Ann was born about 1564 in England; was buried on 29 Mar 1611 in Boxted, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Elder Edward Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 1 Jan 1587/88 in Boxted, Essex, England; died on 24 Jun 1644 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 9. son Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1589 in Boxted, Essex, England; was buried in Oct 1589 in Boxted, Essex, England.
    3. 10. Mary Howe  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 23 Jan 1591/92 in Boxted, Essex, England.

  6. 7.  Allen Howe Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened on 30 Dec 1562 in Boxted, Essex, England; was buried on 10 Oct 1563 in Boxted, Essex, England.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Elder Edward HoweElder Edward Howe Descendancy chart to this point (6.Edward2, 1.William1) was christened on 1 Jan 1587/88 in Boxted, Essex, England; died on 24 Jun 1644 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: He was the ruling elder of the Watertown Church.
    • Immigration: say 1633; He immigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony but the date is unknown.
    • Proprietor: 1634; In 1634 he was one of the original proprietors of Watertown.
    • Freeman: 14 May 1634, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 14 May 1634, he was admitted as a Freeman.
    • Offices Held: 10 Oct 1636, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; 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; 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; 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; 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; 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; He was the Representative to the Massachusetts General Court from Watertown from 1642 to 1643.
    • Will: 3 Jun 1644, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; 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; 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.
    • Probate/Proved: 25 Jul 1644; His will was proved, the date being recorded as 25 (5) 1644.
    • Last Full Review: 1 Jul 2020

    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.

    Death: The date of his death was recorded as 24 (4) 1644 on his inventory.

    Name:

    Edward married Margaret Wells on 16 Aug 1610 in Boxted, Essex, England. Margaret was christened on 31 May 1590 in Boxted, Essex, England; died in 1660 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  son Howe Descendancy chart to this point (6.Edward2, 1.William1) was born in 1589 in Boxted, Essex, England; was buried in Oct 1589 in Boxted, Essex, England.

  3. 10.  Mary Howe Descendancy chart to this point (6.Edward2, 1.William1) was christened on 23 Jan 1591/92 in Boxted, Essex, England.

    Mary married Nathaniel Treadway on 23 Sep 1614 in Colchester, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Nathaniel Treadway  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1614 in England; died on 20 Jul 1689 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Nathaniel Treadway Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 6.Edward2, 1.William1) was born about 1614 in England; died on 20 Jul 1689 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Proprietor: 1639, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Occupation: say 1644; He was a weaver.
    • Will: 25 Jun 1687, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:

    Nathaniel married Sufferance Hayes about 1639 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Sufferance (daughter of Walter Hayes and Elizabeth) was born about 1618 in England; died on 22 Jul 1682 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Jonathan Treadway  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1640 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 May 1710 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 13. Mary Treadway  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1642 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 May 1677 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 14. James Treadway  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1644 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 15. Elizabeth Treadway  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1646 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 16. Lydia Treadway  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1649 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Sep 1743 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 17. Josiah Treadway  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1651 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jan 1732 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 18. Deborah Treadway  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1657 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1714 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Eliot Burying Ground, Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..


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