In a message dated 1/14/2006 2:08:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LRSears@capecod.net writes: just received a notice from my Cousin Al Howes that the new Howes genealogy will soon be published after 50 years of research by Lt Col(USA-Ret) Bob Howes. This is a joint venture between Bob and the Dennis, Mass. Historical Society. I have worked with Bob on this project over the years as there are many connections between the Howes and Sears families - in fact I am descended from all three of Thomas Howes sons (serious pedigree collapse here)-My Aunt says it's a wonder we aren't all idiots. Hi Ray, I also am descended from two of his sons whose children married each other------only one of similar situations in my early Cape ancestry. I will be interested in obtaining a copy when the book is published. Charlie Bearse