Henry Howland
Henry Howland
Henry Howland was an influential politician and businessman who served as Mayor of Flint, Michigan and 14th Governor of Michigan. Known for helping make Michigan one of the leading lumber producing states nationwide.
Henry Howland was born in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England and began his apprenticeship as a cloth worker on October 1, 1623 in London.
Early Life and Education
Henry Howland was born in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England on September 8, 1645 and passed away January 1770/71 at Duxbury in Plymouth County Massachusetts from an unspecified cause. He married an unknown female named Mary as his first wife.
Henry Howland’s family were members of the Society of Friends, commonly referred to as Quakers. Early Plymouthians saw members of this religion persecuted. Henry Howland and Zoeth Howland were brought before court for entertaining Nicholas Upsall a committed and bold advocate of this religion, who was fined.
Henry Howland was involved in numerous local activities, from business and public service to church life in Warren. He served on both boards at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church there as both member and vestryman.
Professional Career
His descendants have made significant contributions in numerous scientific disciplines, including astronomy, anthropology and archaeology. Furthermore, they have an established history of serving their community in various capacities such as being politicians or business owners.
Howland was born in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire England in 1564. Subsequently, during the Puritan Great Migration with his family he traveled to America.
Robert Howland married Mary Sarah Newland, daughter of William Newland and Agnes Greenway. Together they had several children such as Zoeth Howland and Arthur Howland. Robert died at 57 in Duxbury, Plymouth County Massachusetts where he was laid to rest alongside 6 of his siblings he left behind; these included Edward, Zoeth, Arthur & Deborah Howland as well as his brother William Newland who died before him.
Achievement and Honors
Henry Howland and his family displayed great intelligence, thriftiness, uprightness and faith in God. Additionally, Henry amassed immense wealth through land acquisition rights. Additionally, Henry led Plymouth’s development.
He participated in several trial and grand jury lists, such as that of 25 March 1633. Furthermore, he served as constable and highway surveyor in Duxbury.
Henry Howland was born in Fen Stanton, England to Amos Howland and Nancy C. (nee Fox) Howland; he had six siblings. Henry Howland passed away on month day 1729 at age 57 in Massachusetts where he was laid to rest at Old Burying Ground of Duxbury and is commemorated through Henry Balcom Howland who became one of Rhode Islands most prolific whalers.
Personal Life
Henry Howland was renowned for his intelligence, thrift, uprightness and undivided faith in God – qualities which have permeated his descendants and established great respectability among them as good managers of finances and accumulation of fortunes.
On board the Mayflower’s voyage to North America, John survived an near-death experience when thrown overboard during a storm. But thanks to a trailing rope he grabbed on to, giving crew enough time to save him.
Howland was an enthusiastic and courageous supporter of Quaker values during his lifetime. In 1657, Howland, along with his brother Arthur and son Zoeth were called before Plymouth court for entertaining a Quaker guest; fines were levied upon them as their homes became meeting places for Quakers.
Net Worth
He was an esteemed businessman with an estimated net worth of approximately $1.8 billion, who donated generously to various causes and was also an active participant on multiple boards and committees.
He is the father of several children, including Henry Howland Jr. He and Alice M. Towne have two daughters and two sons together.
He had one other wife, Mary Case. Calvin Leavitt Howland and Henry Crapo Howland are his siblings and three other siblings are his surviving family members and friends; these individuals all serve as valuable support networks during his illness and death. Calvin served on numerous trials and grand jury hearings at Plymouth Colony as a member. Additionally he held many important government posts.