↑ Perley, M. V. B. "James Howe of Ipswich and Some of His Descendants", in Essex Institute Historical Collections. (Salem, Massachusetts: Essex Institute Press) 54:42.
John How m. "in his 19th year" [b. 1671, so about 1690] Hannah Brown, d/o Nathaniel Brown of Haverhill. She m. 10 Jan 1702 Ephraim Roberts. After he died she moved to Methuen. Will dated 22 Mar 1744-5, probated 13 May 1745.