Descendants of John Howland,Sr.
Generation No. 1
1. JOHN1 HOWLAND,SR. was born 1602 in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England, and died February 23, 1672/73 in Plymouth. Ma. He married ELIZABETH TILLEY March 25, 1623 in Plymouth, Ma. She was born 1607 in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England, and died December 21, 1687 in Swansea, Bristol, Ma.
More About JOHN HOWLAND,SR.:
Emigration: 1620, on the Mayflower

John Howland Marker, erected in 1897, Burial Hill, Plymouth. The exact location of his grave on Burial Hill is unknown.
More About ELIZABETH TILLEY:
Emigration: 1620, on the Mayflower
Child of JOHN HOWLAND and ELIZABETH TILLEY is:
2. i. DESIRE2 HOWLAND, b. October 13, 1623, Plymouth Colony; d. October 13, 1683, Barnstable, Ma..
Generation No. 2
2. DESIRE2 HOWLAND (JOHN1) was born October 13, 1623 in Plymouth Colony, and died October 13, 1683 in Barnstable, Ma.. She married JOHN GORHAM, CAPT. November 06, 1644 in Plymouth, Ma, son of RALPH GORHAM and MARGARET STEPHENSON. He was born January 28, 1619/20 in Benefield, Northamptonshire, England, and died February 05, 1674/75 in Swansea, Bristol, Ma.
Child of DESIRE HOWLAND and JOHN GORHAM is:
3. i. JAMES3 GORHAM, b. April 28, 1650, Marshfield, Ma; d. November 18, 1707, Barnstable, Ma.
Generation No. 3
3. JAMES3 GORHAM (DESIRE2 HOWLAND, JOHN1) was born April 28, 1650 in Marshfield, Ma, and died November 18, 1707 in Barnstable, Ma. He married HANNAH HUCKINS February 24, 1672/73 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Ma, daughter of THOMAS HUCKINS and ROSE HILLER. She was born October 14, 1653 in Barnstable, Ma, and died February 13, 1726/27 in Barnstable, Ma.
Child of JAMES GORHAM and HANNAH HUCKINS is:
4. i. EXPERIENCE4 GORHAM, b. July 28, 1678, Barnstable, Ma; d. December 23, 1733, Barnstable, Ma.
Generation No. 4
4. EXPERIENCE4 GORHAM (JAMES3, DESIRE2 HOWLAND, JOHN1) was born July 28, 1678 in Barnstable, Ma, and died December 23, 1733 in Barnstable, Ma. She married THOMAS LOTHRUP April 23, 1697 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Ma, son of JOSEPH LATHROP and MARY ANSELL. He was born January 06, 1672/73 in Barnstable, Ma, and died July 23, 1757 in Barnstable, Ma.
Child of EXPERIENCE GORHAM and THOMAS LOTHRUP is:
5. i. THOMAS5 LOTHRUP, b. July 08, 1705, Barnstable, Ma; d. September 12, 1743.
Generation No. 5
5. THOMAS5 LOTHRUP (EXPERIENCE4 GORHAM, JAMES3, DESIRE2 HOWLAND, JOHN1) was born July 08, 1705 in Barnstable, Ma, and died September 12, 1743. He married DEBORAH LORING June 03, 1736.
Child of THOMAS LOTHRUP and DEBORAH LORING is:
6. i. THOMAS6 LOTHROP, b. November 09, 1738, Cohasset, Ma; d. September 04, 1813.
Generation No. 6
6. THOMAS6 LOTHROP (THOMAS5 LOTHRUP, EXPERIENCE4 GORHAM, JAMES3, DESIRE2 HOWLAND, JOHN1) was born November 09, 1738 in Cohasset, Ma, and died September 04, 1813. He married RUTH NICHOLS February 17, 1759.
Child of THOMAS LOTHROP and RUTH NICHOLS is:
7. i. ANSELM7 LOTHRUP, b. December 02, 1771, Cohasset, Ma; d. May 27, 1853, Cambridge, MA.
Generation No. 7
7. ANSELM7 LOTHRUP (THOMAS6 LOTHROP, THOMAS5 LOTHRUP, EXPERIENCE4 GORHAM, JAMES3, DESIRE2 HOWLAND, JOHN1) was born December 02, 1771 in Cohasset, Ma, and died May 27, 1853 in Cambridge, MA. He married EUNICE BURR October 22, 1794, daughter of ISAAC BURR and MARY BEAL. She was born May 01, 1774 in Cohasset, Ma, and died May 09, 1809 in Cohasset, Ma.
Child of ANSELM LOTHRUP and EUNICE BURR is:
8. i. ANSELM8 LOTHROP II, b. September 16, 1805, Cohasset, Ma; d. July 02, 1880, Boston.
Generation No. 8
8. ANSELM8 LOTHROP II (ANSELM7 LOTHRUP, THOMAS6 LOTHROP, THOMAS5 LOTHRUP, EXPERIENCE4 GORHAM, JAMES3, DESIRE2 HOWLAND, JOHN1) was born September 16, 1805 in Cohasset, Ma, and died July 02, 1880 in Boston. He married ELIZABETH SPAULDING May 26, 1844 in Boston, Ma, daughter of HEZZAKIAH SPAULDING and SALLY LEWIS. She was born March 31, 1813 in Dracut, Ma or Shirley, Ma.
More About ELIZABETH SPAULDING:
Date born 2: March 31, 1813, Dracut, Ma
Children of ANSELM LOTHROP and ELIZABETH SPAULDING are:
9. i. EMMA FRANCES9 LOTHROP, b. November 12, 1849, Boston. Ma.; d. November 13, 1925, Shirley, Ma.
ii. HARRIET LOTHROP, b. May 07, 1845; m. EDWARD A. TALBOT.
iii. CHARLES LOTHROP, b. October 11, 1846; m. MARY HEUSTIS.
iv. CLARA M. LOTHROP, b. April 04, 1848.
v. ANGELINE M. LOTHROP, b. February 25, 1852; m. FENNO CAVERLY.
Generation No. 9
9. EMMA FRANCES9 LOTHROP (ANSELM8, ANSELM7 LOTHRUP, THOMAS6 LOTHROP, THOMAS5 LOTHRUP, EXPERIENCE4 GORHAM, JAMES3, DESIRE2 HOWLAND, JOHN1) was born November 12, 1849 in Boston. Ma., and died November 13, 1925 in Shirley, Ma. She married MELZAR VINAL FARNSWORTH April 19, 1871 in Shirley, Ma, son of SAMUEL FARNSWORTH and SARAH CARKIN. He was born February 13, 1846 in Shirley, Ma, and died January 08, 1931 in Shirley, Ma..
Children of EMMA LOTHROP and MELZAR FARNSWORTH are:
i. ANGELINE F.10 FARNSWORTH, b. June 18, 1872, Shirley, Ma; d. 1926, Shirley, Ma.
ii. MAY F. FARNSWORTH, b. October 09, 1876, West Groton, Ma; d. 1958, Ayer, Ma; m. EDWARD WALTER MELLISH, November 26, 1894; b. May 22, 1869, Charlestown, NH Fort #4; d. 1927.
More About MAY F. FARNSWORTH:
Burial: Shirley, Ma.
More About EDWARD WALTER MELLISH:
Burial: Shirley, Ma.
iii. EDWARD A. FARNSWORTH, b. January 26, 1880; d. Westford; m. EDITH L., December 13.
iv. FRANK E. FARNSWORTH, b. August 08, 1881; m. BERTHA M..
v. CHARLIE LOUIS FARNSWORTH, b. November 27, 1873; d. April 09, 1894.






June 7, 2010 at 6:31 pm |
I am intersed in the Howland famliy tree as i am a Howland i have trace my tree back to a Robert howland 1796.
If anyone can help me that would be helpful.
June 28, 2010 at 1:08 pm |
Hi,
I have a book listed on eBay “David Birge Marries Abigail Howland, their ancestors and descendants.” It traces the family back to John Howland’s landing on the Mayflower 1620. It is signed by George and Opal Birge Pixley, 1 of 200 copies printed. You may go to eBay and search on the words Birge Pixley Howland Genealogy – that will show you the listing.
Gabbi (merry-heart)
June 15, 2010 at 12:39 am |
Hi there,
Have you run across a ELIZABETH HOWLAND, BORN 1797 IN NORTH ADAMS, MASS. MARRIED ELISHA SMITH ABOUT 1820 IN HAMBURG, NEW YORK, DIED 1876 IN HAMBURG NEW YORK. THEY HAD 10 CHILDREN., I AM LOOKING FOR A MORTIMER F. SMITH, ONE OF THEIR CHILDREN WAS MORTIMER F. SMITH, HE WAS BORN 1832. MY GRAND GREAT GRAND FATHER WAS BORN NOV 25, 1875 IN NORTH ADAMS MASS. MORTIMER F.SMITH SEEMS TO BE A FAMILY NAME. ANY HELP WOULD BE SO GREATLY APPRECIATED. KAREN
September 4, 2010 at 12:23 am |
Dear gentlemen/ms.
I would like to find a synopsys about Mary Denny Sargent where the Federal troops,on thier way to Concord. Stopped at Marys home Where they
melted clock weights for ammo.
Again,My great-great grandmother copied onto a needlework of George Washingtons offical inaugeral portrait. Georgiana Potter 1879-1905, I believe is the artist of the wall hanging. Last known in the George Hipke family of Madison Wis around 1950.
otherwise,if I am mistaken about the date of the work:Sara Sargent 1818-1847. Or lottie Bosworth 1844-1900.
In regards, V.J.C./ Stl.
September 24, 2010 at 11:58 am |
My name is Lindsey Harding. I live in Clinton, CT. I’m related to John Howland from my Father’s Father side of the family.
November 1, 2010 at 3:40 am |
Family Trees are very interesting to know specially if you have a large extended family ~
February 8, 2011 at 3:01 pm |
My fathers name was Howland Koehler and his mother was Edna Wave Howland, they were born in New Bedford, Mass but I wish I knew more about my Grandmothers family. She died at the age of 92 nd she always said she was a descendent of John Howland. She was a New England school teacher and married Henry Arthur Koehler a young missionary in the RLDS Church and from Kansas City, Mo but serving in Boston. If you casn help me or tell me where to look I’d lve to know more.
Sincerely,
John D. Koehler
April 19, 2011 at 3:57 am |
My great grandmother was descended from Hope Howland (John’s daughter) who married Samuel Chipman. Four of her brothere were in
the Union Army in the Civil War. Her great-grandfather, a Chipman, was
in the Revolution. Her uncle was a Mormon pioneer in Utah — something
my great-great grandfather was not altogether proud of since he had
many wives.
April 29, 2011 at 11:35 pm |
hi Walter,
Actually, Hope Howland married John Chipman. They were the parents of Samuel Chipman. I would like to know more about the Chipmanstoo, out of curiousity. But that is not my line. Here is one geneology from that line, hope it helps you: http://aronoff.com/family/i0000192.htm. -DB
April 29, 2011 at 11:07 pm |
My 4th great grandmother was named Lucinda Chipman, born 1780-1789 timeframe either in CT or NY. She was married to a John Hawkins. I have been trying to determine if this Lucinda was the daughter of Thomas Chipman born in Groton, CT and died in New London, CT and his wife Rachel Moore of Long Island, NY. Thomas was a descendant of John Howland. Might anyone have any information on this Lucinda Chipman? Thank you.
April 29, 2011 at 11:36 pm |
All I can say is keep digging. Here is one geneology that connect the Chipmans with the Howlands. I hope this helps http://aronoff.com/family/i0000192.htm.
July 13, 2011 at 1:39 pm |
Question:
Was Lydia Howland(1665-1717) married to a man named Brown or married to Jeremiah Thomas (1659-1736) . I have some information that Lydia’s name was Brown when her mother, Elizabeth Tilley Howland died in Lydia’s home in 1681.
March 6, 2012 at 3:49 am |
Lydia Howland Brown:
My 8th-Great Grandfather James Brown born 1623 in Roxwell, Essex, England and died Sept 29, 1710 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts.
He married Lydia Howland.
Lydia was born Feb 1633 in Plymouth, Plymouth Massachusetts.
They had 3 children:
1. James Brown II b: May 21, 1655
2. Jabez Brown
3. Dorothy Brown
I assumed Lydia was a descendant of John Howland? Daughter?
Jim Brown
Morrison, IL
October 19, 2012 at 6:54 am |
My great aunt traces my lineage to John Howland directly through Lydia’s line. The notes I have are that Lydia did marry a man with the last name Brown, and had at least one child, James, who again I am descended from. James had a son, William Brown. William had a son, Noah Brown (Sr.) Noah had a son, Noah Brown (Jr.) Noah Jr. had a daughter Polley who married a man named McCloud. and that is about 6 generations back from today to her, so roughly 1775.
February 23, 2013 at 9:29 pm |
I am a descentant of Jeremiah Thomas and Lydia Howland. Does anyone know anything about this Lydia Howland??
February 24, 2013 at 1:57 am
@David, see my previous note prior to yours.
July 23, 2011 at 8:05 pm |
I am an Heir of Raymond Howland and we have always been told that we are great grandchildren of John Howland. Raymond died when my Dad was three and My dad was born in 1950. I believe Raymond was born around 1900 ish can anyone help me?!?!?!?!?
August 5, 2011 at 4:39 pm |
kaufen…
Howland/Gorham/Lothrop Family Tree « D. Brousseau's Blog…
November 22, 2011 at 2:40 pm |
Can you tell me if this line is connected to Sampson Mason in anyway. I am trying to unravel several confusing lines. Thank you.
November 22, 2011 at 10:30 pm |
NO, I am sorry, I do not know.
March 6, 2012 at 3:45 am |
Lydia Howland Brown:
My 8th-Great Grandfather James Brown born 1623 in Roxwell, Essex, England and died Sept 29, 1710 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts.
He married Lydia Howland.
Lydia was born Feb 1633 in Plymouth, Plymouth Massachusetts.
They had 3 children:
1. James Brown II b: May 21, 1655
2. Jabez Brown
3. Dorothy Brown
I assumed Lydia was a descendant of John Howland? Daughter?
Jim Brown
Morrison, IL
March 6, 2012 at 4:05 am |
This is the info below that I have on John and Elizabeths children. Only Desire is listed above. So it’s true my 8th Great-Grandfather James Brown’s wife Lydia Howland is the daughter of John and Elizabeth Howland.
So John and Elizabeth are my 9th Great-Grandparents!
Children
Desire Howland – b: 13 Oct 1623/1625 Barnstable, Mass.
John Howland – b: 24 Feb 1627 Plymouth, Mass.
Jabez Howland – b: 1628 Plymouth, Mass.
Hope Howland – b: 30 Aug 1629 Plymouth, Mass.
Elizabeth Howland – b: about 1632 Plymouth, Mass.
Lydia Howland – b: about 1628 Plymouth, Mass.
Ruth Howland
Hannah Howland – b: about 1635 Rocky Nook, Mass.
Joseph Howland – b: about 1637 Rocky Nook, Mass.
Isaac Howland – b: 15 Nov 1649 Plymouth, Mass.
March 6, 2012 at 8:25 pm |
Yes, you are correct. I only included Desire as she is my ancestor. -D. Brousseau
October 19, 2012 at 7:13 am |
I’ve added a few more notes above about Lydia and James Brown. My aunt did some genealogy work in the late 80′s and I have provided a brief overview above.
March 12, 2012 at 8:03 am |
I too am a descendant of John Howland thru his daughter Hope Chipman. The LDS records for John and Elizabeths childrens births vary somewhat from what you listed in the Eaton Family Tree above. Would it be possible to ask where your information originated. I do so try to make sure I have correct information for my family and would change my data if you have a church record or Plymouth documentation that gives the dates you list. Any information would be appreciated.
March 12, 2012 at 7:48 pm |
I cannot say where I got it. I might have got it here http://www.mayflowerhistory.com/Genealogy/genealogy.php or here http://www.pilgrimjohnhowlandsociety.org/ or from a book called Mayflower Increasing I hope this helps.
March 22, 2012 at 12:22 am |
my 7th Great Grandfather is Joseph Gorham, son of DESIRE HOWLAND and JOHN GORHAM. i am just finding out about all of this. 2 sets of my great Grandparents were on the Mayflower, John and Elizabeth Tilley Howland and John Tilley and his wife Elizabeth.
I couldnt be prouder!
Monroe L Gorham
May 28, 2012 at 2:31 am |
Monroe, any chance you’re a descendant of John Clark Gorham? He is my great, great grandfather. I have his father as Sanford Gorham…son of John Gorham (1742) and Jenette Williamson.
September 29, 2012 at 3:09 pm |
Hello Monore
My name is Robert Scott
my phone nb i 709-834-7267
My 8th Great Grandmother was Desire Howland
would love to talk with you
rgds
robert
May 7, 2012 at 7:03 am |
I’d really like to know more of my family tree. I am Vincent R. Howland, my father is David P. Howland, and his father was Vincent Paul Howland… My last name is fairly uncommon. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
May 18, 2012 at 1:13 pm |
I am looking for further information in to the Howland family, my grandfather was Douglas Howland and I have found out he is decended from john howland who sailed on the mayflower to america, so if anyone has any info it would be very valuble to my family. Xxx
November 17, 2012 at 11:35 pm |
My husband is a Dickinson, descendant of Elizabeth & John Howland’s daughter, Elizabeth who married Capt. John Dickinson. Their son Samuel, died in Putnam County,NY and his grandson, we believe, was Samuel B. Dickinson, a doctor, andthe doctor for Fanin’s army during the war for Texas Indepence. He is my husband’s great-great grandfather. Does anyone have info who his father and mother were. He went to college at Fairfield College in NY and was born in Bleeker, NY. Please contact us at bw.smith.2010@ gmail.
May 7, 2013 at 9:14 pm |
Thank you I have traced my ancestors back to John Howland Jr. and Mary Howland (Lee). Thier granddaughter Experience Bearse married my 8th grandfather Dennis Edgerton.