Synopsis
Exploring a notable New England fortune and its heirs
This book surveys the Howland family through a detailed, documentary lens, tracing land and wealth across generations and how a single fortune shaped lives in towns from New Bedford to Boston. It weaves together personal stories, business ventures, and historic connections that illuminate a prominent American lineage.
The material centers on Sylvia Ann Howland and Gideon Howland, Sr., and follows the thread of inheritance, marriages, and kinship that links many descendants. Rich with names, dates, and places, it offers a portrait of a family whose fortunes intertwined with local commerce and national events.- Learn how family ties, marriages, and business ventures shaped a prominent New England fortune
- See how estates were managed, divided, and passed down across generations
- Discover connections to notable descendants and how they influenced local history
- Get a snapshot of early 20th-century record keeping and genealogical detail
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