Re: Thomas Howerton, born about 1640, England

I haven't followed this thread, so I don't know what research has already 
been done.  But if it is thought this person came from Shrop****re, here
are 
a few random thoughts.

P.C.C. wills can be checked through Do***ents Online.

A possible step might be to look at the Protestation returns (1641/2) for 
that county.  An appendix to the 5th re****t of H.M.C. (1876) lists which 
returns have survived.  Males over the age of 18 were required to take the

Oath of Protestation, so with luck you might find possible fathers.  There

is also a nearly contem****ary source of Contributions for Irish Distressed

Protestants (1642) at the T.N.A. in SP 128.  In theory there was a 
collection in every parish.  Again survival rates vary.  The Shrop****re 
Hearth Tax returns are in print and, although about 30 years later, they 
might still offer a clue.

Information from one or more of the above could provide clues which could
be 
followed up in specific parish registers.  But perhaps what is most needed

is some luck with a will, to establish a link with the man who emigrated. 
The ecclesiastical court would vary according to which part of Shrop****re 
was involved.

Perhaps someone can suggest other sources.

Best wishes,

John Townsend
Antiquarian Bookseller/Genealogist
http://www.johntownsend.demon.co.uk