HOW, Benjamen, s. Capt. John and Sarah, 'alias Sarah Towne", [born] Jan. 5, 1688. HOW, Benjamin, s. John, [born] Jan. 8, 1687-8. CT.R. [The court return is probably a copy made for that purpose, hence the discrepancy may be an error made in the process?]
↑ Perley, M.V. B. "James Howe of Ipswich and Some of His Descendants", in Essex Institute Historical Collections. (Salem, Massachusetts: Essex Institute Press) Vol. 56, p. 43.
23. Benjamin Howe was born 5 of 8 Jan., 1687-8. He married in Topsfield, 6 Dec., 1711 (1710. CR), Alice Bridges. They joined the Topsfield church 28 April, 1717. He settled his sister Lydia's estate. They removed to Sutton, Mass., in 1738.
Vol. 23, p. 434 "Benjamin How of Sutton ... Husbandman", for £200, to "James How of ye same Town", sells "land ... in Sutton about a mile & a Quarter from ye old Meeting House and containing sixteen acres". 31 May 1748.
Vol. 23, p. 435 "Benjamin How of Sutton ... Husbandman", for £500, to "Samuel How of ye same Towne", sells "Land ... in Sutton about a Mile and Quarter from ye old Meeting house ... contains about sixty acres". 1 Jun 1748.
[Note: Assumed to be in lieu of will? No other deeds found.]
"Apr. 28. 1717, was admitted Benjamin How & his wife." "November 5 [1738]. Benjamin How and Alice his wife (according to their desire) were dismissed and recommended by ye Church of Christ in Topsfield to ye Christian watch and holy Communion of the Church of Christ in Sutton."