Nathaniel ‎(FDR Ancestor)‎ Howland b: ABT 1671 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA
Lydia ‎(Bogart, Perkins Ancestor)‎ Howland b: 9 JAN 1665 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA

Criticized at church, per Plymouth Church Records 04/20/1690
April, 20: After the Blessing the Elders stayed the Church, &
called forth Brother Joseph Howland, & charged him with Inordinate
walking, by excessive drinking at one particular time as well as often
formerly; Bro: Howland manifested some Repentance by confession, & owned
his miscarriage at that time & many others; Elders & Bretheren did by
divers solemne speeches labour to bring him to further Repentance, & the
conclusive vote of the church, was to accept of this1 his manifestation,
& to waite in hopes of his future Reformation, & soe the church was
dismissed with prayer by the Elder.