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T HENRY 3 HOWLAND (Zoeth 2 ; Henry 1 ), a twin, was born at Dartmouth on 30 6m (August) 1672. He died
between 20 August and 16 September 1729, the dates upon which his will was signed and attested.
Twice wed, Henry's first wife was Deborah Briggs, whom he married at Dartmouth on 3 June (or August) 1698. A
Dartmouth native also, Deborah had been born on 16 October 1674 to Thomas and Mary (Fisher) Briggs. She died in
that same town on 25 January 1712 (presumably 1711/12, this being two months after the delivery of her last child), at
which time she was identified as “wife of Henry.”
Henry married (2) at the end of two years of mourning, Elizabeth Northrup, with their union taking place at Dartmouth
on 17 February 1713/14. Elizabeth was still living on 20 August 1729 when her husband made his will.
Henry's marital and romantic adventures set him at odds more than once with the rigid dictates of his society. On 17
August 1698 a child was born to Lydia Wilcox and Henry was declared to be the father. He contributed to the child's
support until January 1700/01. Meanwhile, on 9 April 1700 he was fined for committing fornication with his wife,
Deborah prior to their marriage.
Yet a third time, in the wake of his last marriage, Henry was reprimanded by his community. This time, on 15 1m
(March) 1714, he was disowned by the Quakers for taking a wife contrary to the advice of Friends and contrary to the
good order established among them.
The will of “Henery Howland” of Dartmouth, house carpenter,” was dated 20 August 1729 and attested the following
16 September. His wife, Elizabeth, having deserted him, he bequeathed to her only what she took with her when she left.
Also named were five sons (Zoeth, Henery, Thomas, Stephen and William), four daughters (Mary, Hannah, Deborah,
under 18, and Meribah). Son Henery was to be his executor.
Children of Henry Howland and Deborah (Briggs) Howland:
(All born at Dartmouth)
1. Edward Howland, born 10 August or October 1698; died 9 February 1701
T 2. Zoeth Howland, born 2 November or 3 January 1701
3. Henery Howland, born 3 April or 3 June 1703
4. Mary Howland (or Marcy, as she appears in Dartmouth's published vital records), born 27 May or 5 July 1706
5. Abigail Howland, born 9 May or 9 July 1708; died July 1708
6. Thomas Howland, born 6 June or 6 Augusta 1709
7. Hannah Howland, born 17 September or 17 November 1711
8. Stephen Howland, born 14 May or 14 July 1716
Children of Henry Howland and Elizabeth (Northrup) Howland
(All registered at Dartmouth, except Meribah)
9. Deborah Howland, born 17 March or 9 May 1717
10. William Howland, born 30 May 1720; married at Dartmouth on 29 November 1741 to Johannah Ricketson, at
which time he is identified as “son of Henry.”