Howland Coat of Arms

Arms: Argent, two bars sable, in chief three lions rampant of the last.

Crest: A leopard passant sable, ducally gorged on.

The first record of this family says he was a "citizen of London, England." A descendant came to Plymouth, Massachusetts on the "Mayflower." He was a member of the Plymouth Colony, 13th Signer of the Mayflower Compact in 1620 and a Commissioner of the United Colonies.

Descendants of this family have fought in the Colonial WArs and the American Revolution. Among the members of this family are business and professional men who have served their fellow men faithfully.

Persons bearing this name can be justly proud of their heritage.