James HOWE

James married Margaret GATES about 1710. Margaret (daughter of Simon GATES and Margaret BARSTOW) was born on 13 Aug 1689 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Aug 1734 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Submit HOWE was born on 23 Jul 1722.

Notes:

"Howe Genealogies" - 'He was a prominent man in Marlborough, filling the office of Selectman and Town Treasurer for many years, was Representative to the General Court in 1700, and for several years thereafter. He was also one of the King's Justice of the Peace, and a colonel in the militia.....
In a curious little book entitled, "Revolution in New England justified," there is found an affidavit made by Henry Kerley and Thomas How, sworn to by the latter on 2 Jan. 1689-90. The writers of the book mention the affiants as "two honest men." The troubles with the Indians continued after the resettlement of Marlborough at the close of the King Philip's War, and the inhabitants were kept in continual alarm by their savage foes. He took an active part in the wars, and was in severe action at Lancaster 31 July 1704.'

Thomas married Sarah HOSMER on 08 Jun 1681. Sarah died on 07 Apr 1724. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Daughter of James and Sarah (White) Hosmer of Concord, Mass.