Colonel Thomas Howe

He was a very prominent man in Marlborough, filling the office of Selectman and Town Treasurer for many years, was Representative to the General Court in 1700, and for several years thereafter. He was also one of the King's Justices of the Peace, and colonel in the militia. As might be supposed, he was like other patriots of the time, hostile to the administration of the tyrant, Gov. Edmund Andros. In a curious little book entitled, "Revoution in New England justified," there is found an affidavit made by Henry Kerley and Thomas How, sworn to byy the latter onb 2 Jan. 1689-90. The writers of the book mention the affiants as "two honest men." The troubles with the Indians continued after the resettlement of Marlborough at the close of the King Philip's War, and the inhabitants were kept in continual alarm by their savage foes. He took an active part in the wars, and was in a severe action at Lancaster 31 July 1704. "During the whole of this war." says Mr. Hudson in his History of Marlborough. "Capt. Thomas Howe acted a conspicuous part, he not only commanded the garrisons and scouts through the town, lut led the troops to every place of danger which presented itself." He died 16 Feb. 1733, and was buried in Spring Hill cemetery in Marlborough. His wife, Sarah Hosmer, is buried beside him. The inscription on the tombstones are still plainly legible, that upon the tomb-stone of Thomas is as follows:

"Here lyes buried the body of Col'no Thomas Howe Who departed this life Feb'ry 16 Anno Dom in 1733 in Ye 77 Year of his age"

Thomas HOWE was born on 12 Jun 1656 in Sudbury, Middlesex, MA. (1469) Parents: John HOWE and Mary UNKNOWN.

8. THOMAS2 HOWE (JOHN1 HOW) was born 22 July, 1656 in Sudbury MA, and died 16 February in Marlborough MA. He married (1) SARAH HOSMER 08 June, 1681, daughter of JAMES HOSMER and SARAH WHITE. He married (2) MARY BARRON 24 December, 1724.

Notes for THOMAS HOWE: He was born in Sudbury, MA 22 July 1656. He married first 8 June 1681, Sarah Hosmer, Daughter of James & Sarah (White) Hosmer of Concord, MA. She died 7 April 1724. He married second 24 Dec 1724, widow Mary Barton, of Chelmsford, MA. She died in Chelmsford, MA 7 May 1741. He was a very prominant man in Marlborough filling the office of Selectman & Town Treasurer for many years, was Representative to the General Court in 1700, & for several years thereafter. He was also one of the King's Justice of the Peace, & a Colonel in the militia. As might be supposed, he was like other patriots of the time, hostile to the administration of the tyrant, Gov. Edmund Andros. In a curious little blld entitled, Revolution in New England Justified," there is found an affidavit made by Henry Kerley & Thomas How, sworn to by the latter on 2 January 1689-90. The writers of the book mention the affiants as "two honest men." The troubles with the Indians continued after the resettlement of Marlborough at the close of the King Philip's war, & the inhabitants were kept in continual alarm by their savage foes. He took an active part in the wars, & was in a severe action at Lancaster, MA 31 July 1704.

"During the whole of this war," says Mr. Hudson in his History of Marlborough. "Capt Thomas Howe acted a conspicuous part, he not only commanded the garrisons & scouts through the town, but led the troops to every place of danger which presented itself." He died 16 Feb 1733, & was buried in Spring Hill cemetary in Marlborough, MA. His wife, Sarah Hosmer, is buried beside him. The inscription on the tombstone are still plainly legible, that upon the tombstone of Thomas is ad follows: "Here lyes buried the body of Col'no Thomas Howe who departed this life Feb'ry 16 Anno Dom in 1733 in ye 77 year of his age"

More About THOMAS HOWE: Fact 1: February 1732/33, Buried at Marlborough, MA

Children of THOMAS HOWE and SARAH HOSMER are: 35. i. THOMAS3 HOWE, b. 16 June, 1682, Marlborough MA; d. 02 April, 1777. 36. ii. TABITHA HOWE, b. 29 May, 1684, Marlborough MA; d. 01 March, 1755. 37. iii. JAMES HOWE, b. 22 June, 1685, Marlborough MA; d. Unknown. 38. iv. JONATHAN HOWE, b. 23 April, 1687, Marlborough MA; d. 22 June, 1738, Marlborough MA. 39. v. PRUDENCE HOWE, b. 27 August, 1689, Marlborough MA; d. 16 January, 1724/25. 40. vi. SARAH HOWE, b. 16 August, 1697, Marlborough MA; d. 1725.Joslin Family Book 8. THOMAS2 HOWE (JOHN1 HOW) was born 22 July, 1656 in Sudbury MA, and died 16 February in Marlborough MA. He married (1) SARAH HOSMER 08 June, 1681, daughter of JAMES HOSMER and SARAH WHITE. He married (2) MARY BARRON 24 December, 1724.

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During the continuing conflicts between colonists and Indians subsequent to King Philip's War, Marlborough was still at risk of attack because of its remote location. In Queen Anne's War of 1704-1713 the inhabitants were again assigned to garrison houses (to which they could flee in the event of an attack), and several residents of Marlborough were actually captured or killed. Some of the most illustrious military leaders in this war came from Marlborough, of which the best-known was Capt. Thomas Howe, who led a force to Sterling.

Large numbers of men from Marlborough participated in the French and Indian Wars from 1722 to 1763. They were involved in all the major campaigns, including the 1741 Spanish West Indies expedition to Cuba, the 1745 capture of Louisburg on Cape Breton, and the 1746 campaign to Charlestown, New Hampshire. In 1757 Marlborough had two large companies of militia and one alarm company, and two militia companies fought at the fall of Fort William Henry under local leaders Capt. Samuel Howe and Lt. Stephen Maynard.

Thomas Howe, son of John Howe, was a prominent citizen in town, filled the principal town offices, represented the town in the General Court in 1700. He rose to the rank of Colonel in the militia, and was one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace. He, took an active part in the early Indian wars, and was in a severe action at Lancaster. He kept, a public house in Marlborough in 1696 and as his Bond shows the spirit of the times. Mr. Hudson's book states "Captain Howe acted as a conspicuous part, he not only commanded the Garrisons and the scouts of the town, but led the troops to every place of danger which represented itself". He is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery.

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He was a Colonel in the militia and was in active service in The Indian Wars.

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