William
TOWNE
Born
18 March 1599
,
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Died
24 June 1673
,
Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Born: 18 March 1599 in Norwich, Norfolk, England
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William was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1637.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Joanna BLESSING . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Joanna BLESSING was born abt. 1595 in England (United Kingdom). Joanna died 22 June 1682 in Topsfield, Massachusetts, USA.
William TOWNE died 24 June 1673 in Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Born at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Son of Richard John Towne and Ann Denton
Son of Richard John Towne and Ann Denton
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Spouse & Children of William TOWNE
Children of William TOWNE and Joanna BLESSING
Rebecca TOWNEMarried: Francis NURSE 24 August 1644 Place: Salem, Massachusetts, USA
John TOWNEBorn: 16 February 1623, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Died: 3 May 1678, Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 3 May 1678, Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Susanna TOWNEBorn: 25 October 1625, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Died: 29 July 1672, Bridgewater, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 29 July 1672, Bridgewater, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Edmund TOWNEBorn: 20 June 1628, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Died: 3 May 1678, Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 3 May 1678, Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Married: Mary BROWNING 25 March 1652 Place: Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Jacob TOWNEBorn: 11 March 1632, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Died: 27 November 1704, Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 27 November 1704, Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Catherine SYMONDS 26 June 1657 Place: Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Mary TOWNE
Sarah TOWNE Joseph TOWNEBorn: 3 September 1639, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 21 February 1712, Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 21 February 1712, Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Birth — 159918 March 1599
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1621 Birth of ChildRebecca TOWNE was born 21 February 1621, , England (United Kingdom)
William was 21 years old.
1623 Birth of ChildJohn TOWNE was born 16 February 1623, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
William was 23 years old.
1625 Birth of ChildSusanna TOWNE was born 25 October 1625, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
William was 26 years old.
1628 Birth of ChildEdmund TOWNE was born 20 June 1628, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
William was 29 years old.
1632 Birth of ChildJacob TOWNE was born 11 March 1632, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
William was 33 years old.
1634 Birth of ChildMary TOWNE was born 24 August 1634, , England (United Kingdom)
William was 35 years old.
1637 Birth of ChildSarah TOWNE was born 11 January 1637, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
William was 37 years old.
1639 Birth of ChildJoseph TOWNE was born 3 September 1639, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
William was 40 years old.
1644 Marriage of ChildRebecca TOWNE married 24 August 1644, Salem, Massachusetts, USA to Francis NURSE
1652 Marriage of ChildEdmund TOWNE married 25 March 1652, Salem, Massachusetts, USA to Mary BROWNING
1657 Marriage of ChildJacob TOWNE married 26 June 1657, Salem, Massachusetts, USA to Catherine SYMONDS
1672 Death of ChildSusanna TOWNE died 29 July 1672, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
William was 73 years old.
Death — 167324 June 1673
Topsfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
He died at the age of 74.
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Pine Grove Cemetery Topsfield Essex County Massachusetts, USA
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Last updated: 8/7/2017 11:06:05 AM
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