Samuel Howe

Notes:

Samuel was only eighteen years old when his father was taken captive. He returned to Massachusetts where he married Abigail Dudley in Sudbury, MA.

In 1752 he was one of the grantees of Westmoreland, NH, where he subsequently moved. He was quite wealthy in his day. He owned enough land to give each of his children a farm and still own his own homestead, described as having been a beautiful estate overlooking the Connecticut River.

Described as having been a man of sound judgement, his advice was sought by neighbors and townspeople. However, records seem to indicate that he was not interested in holding public office. On 13 March 1782 he was chosen as constable but refused to accept the position and was prosecuted and fined. Samuel is also described as being kind, benevolent and loveable. He was a good singer, who loved to sing and was always ready with a song. He was tall, broad-shouldered and had blue eyes. His wife, conversely, was small, dark and complexioned.

He served during the Revolutionary War, being one of the first to join the Continental troops gathering in Medford. He served under Captain Jacob hind in Col. James Reed's 3rd NH Regt. He was present at the battle of Bunker Hill.

Source: "Howe Genealogies: Genealogy of John Howe of Sudbury and Marlborough, MA" Revised & edited by Gillman B. Howe (MA: Records Publishing Co., 1926) Published by New England Genealogical Society, Vol.