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John Howland. By Bailey Stark. Back round Info. Born 1592 in Fenstaton, England His family was his father Humphrey Howland, his mother, His wife Elizabeth Tilley, and his 10 kids No known education
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John Howland By Bailey Stark
Back round Info • Born 1592 in Fenstaton, England • His family was his father Humphrey Howland, his mother, His wife Elizabeth Tilley, and his 10 kids • No known education • 1625 trade station owner,1633-1634 assessor, 1635 Bradford's council, 1636 jury, 1643 trade station, 1652-1656 general court. • Died February 23, 1672
Accomplishments • Mayflower journey, Not Drowning, Successful trade station, and family • Contributions, debt relief, fairness, compact, and explorer
Qualities • Brave • Good Swimmer • Fair • Good Trader • Enjoyed Family • Beard of a God
Family Man • wife Elizabeth Tilley 16 years younger than Howland • Children, 1 Desire, 2 John, 3 Hope, 4 Elizabeth, 5 Lydia, 6 Hannah, 7 Joseph, 8 Jabez, 9 Ruth, and 10 Isaac • Often referred to his family as his greatest achievement
Bibliography • www.pilgrimjohnhowlandsociety.org • www.pilgrimhall.org/howlandjohn.htm • www.usgennet.org