Mary Howland (bef. 1638 - aft. 1654)

Born before 23 Dec 1638 in London, England

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Biography

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“Mary Daughter of Humphrey Howland & Mary his wife Baptysed the 23 of December 1638” at St Swithin London Stone, London, England.^[1]

The land to be purchased was on Thames Street in London and in the parish of Barking in the county of Essex and he discusses what to do if the sales did not go through. He had already purchased some land for Mary, "Whereas I have I have made my daughter Mary Joynt purchaser w'th me in a copyhold tenement in the Mannor of Stepney in the countie of Midd' my will is that shee shall enioy the same accordinglie.^[2][3]

Humphrey Howland's widow Anne and her daughters Mary and Sarah are mentioned in the will of William Harbert "of the parish of Swithings in Bush Lane," City of London, dated 19 Feb 1648[/9] and proved 9 March 1648[/9]. William bequeathed his linen and most of his wearing apparel to his land lady Mrs. Anne Howland and gave Mary and Sarah Howland each five pounds. He bequeathed his lands and estate beyond the seas unto his kindred to be divided amongst them according to the laws of that country. He gave to his goddaughter Mary Winderbanck daughter of Michaell Winderbanck ten pounds and to Mr John Danborge(?) one hundred pounds which was in the hands of Mrs Mandie widowe provided that out of that hundred pounds "he paies these legacies." He also bequeathed to this legatee "one blackcloake and brooches" excepted in the bequest to his land lady Mrs Howland. Residue to his loving friend John Eaton also named as executor.^[4]

In her will, written 10 December 1653 and proved 22 November 1654, Anne Howland, widow, of Barking, co. Essex, left various lands to her daughters Mary and Sarah. To her executor William Curtoyse, the rents and profits of tenements in Gunpowder lane and a lease in Barnaby street, Southwark. To her daughter Hanson, 10s. to buy a ring.^[5]

The probate record did prove that Mary Howland was still alive and unmarried, so she died sometime after 1654.

Whether she got ever married or remained single is unknown.

Sources

1. ↑ London Metropolitan Archives, St Swithin London Stone, Composite register: baptisms 1615-1675, marriages 1619-1665, burials 1614-1665, P69/SWI/A/001/MS04311, London, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812.
2. ↑ "The National Archives of the United Kingdom Catalog, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Catalogue reference: PROB 11/197/73, [UKNationalArchives].
3. ↑ Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858, Twisse, Quire Numbers 102-148 (1646).
4. ↑ The National Archives of the United Kingdom Catalog, PROB 11/207, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Fairfax Quire Numbers: 1 - 57.
5. ↑ Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858, Piece 237: Alchin, Quire Numbers 202-253 (1654).