4. Joseph2 Howland (John1) was born at Plymouth about 1640 and died there January 1703/4. … Joseph Howland was chosen as a surveyor of highways 3 June 1668, Deputy 5 June 1677, and selectman 3 June 1684 and 2 June 1685 for the town of Plymouth. …
The will of Joseph Howland of Plymouth dated 23 [error for 20] December 1703, inventory 31 January 1703/4, sworn 10 March 1703, names wife Elizabeth; son Thomas; land given him by his father-in-law Capt. Thomas Southworth; son James; daughters Lydia Howland, Elizabeth Howland, and March Howland; son Nathaniel. The 23 December 1703 codicil to the will mentions Mary the daughter of his daughter Sarah3 Howland, deceased."