Benjamin Towne 1691–1772
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Towne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Benjamin Towne 1691–1772
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1691, Benjamin Towne entered the world in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, born to joseph towne and amye smith towne. Benjamin Towne married catherine towne, susannah wildes, and had children including benjamin towne jr. Benjamin Towne passed away in 1772 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts.
Sources
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1Record Kelly Web Site
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2Record Masschusetts & Maine Families, Vol. 3, Towne of Topsfield
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3Record Walter Goodwin Davis, <i>"Book of Wild, Wilds, Wildes of Topsfield, Massachusetts (Dudley Wildes - 1759 -1820)"</i> (The Anthoensen Press - Portland Maine - 1959)
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4Record WikiTree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Towne
This ancestor line traces from England (1595) to Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex) (1691) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Towne (1691–1772) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Benjamin Towne's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record