William Howard - The connection of William Howard to Sir Robert of Syon

Leona is this the William Howard you're asking about?

William Howard
Birth 1598 in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Death 1661? in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Married

Sarah Gardiner/Gardner
Birth 1600 in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England

Son of
Sir Robert Howard (1537 – 1598)
Philippa Buxton (1539 – 1603)

If so, can you please add the "location" information to the profile?

May thanks,

I'll try. Am interpreting that to mean , the discussion. Thanks so much for your personal help.

Sorry to confuse!

Please do this:

William Howard profile, Edit Profile. This opens up a "basics" screen. Fill in the details you know - place of birth, place of death especially important.

Leona this is necessary to identify the "William Howard" you are trying to track down. There was more than one!!!!!

I am trying to find out if the parentage of William Howard (1598-1661 (?) ) born in Herford, Herfordshire, England. Does anyone know if his parents are Sir Robert of Syon born in 1537 and married to Phillipa Buxton who was born in 1539 and died in 1603. Does anyone know isf this is the William Hoard who came over in the Great Migration and settled in what is now Connecticut? Thank you,

Leona now that we know of the birth date and place of this William Howard, I can answer you better.

Robert Howard of Syon House & Phillipa Buxton had 13 children. I have not seen a verified list, but for them to have had a son named William? sure, why not.

But not THIS William.

The reason is location. If you look in the overview for Sir Robert Howard, Kt. you will see this comment:

"He resided at Brockdish Manor until the fall of 1585. He resided at Brockdish Manor until the fall of 1585. He then moved to Pelham Manor, Kenninghall, Norfolk County, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Norwich, Norfolk County."

However your William was born in Hertford, over 80 miles away.

This seems quite unlikely.

Leona the 2nd unlikelihood is easily seen by looking at the "timeline" tab on the Robert of Syon House profile. A 1598 birth date would mean Robert - or more importantly, his wife - had him at age 60.

I think you are most likely right. Thank you.