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Edmund Towne 1628–1678

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund Towne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 28 Jun 1628 · Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, , England
Died 3 May 1678 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Towne (1599–1673)
Mother Joanna Blessing
Siblings Ensign Jacob Towne, Gardner Towne, John Towne, Joseph Towne, Martha Blessing Towne, Mary Towne, Rebecca Towne, Sarah Towne, Susanna Towne, Uriah Towne
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Edmund Towne was born in 1628 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, the child of william towne and joanna blessing. Edmund Towne passed away in 1678 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1628
Birth of Edmund Towne in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Birth
1678
Death of Edmund Towne in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edmund Towne

This ancestor line traces from Somerleyton, Norfolk, England (1553) to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (1628) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edmund Towne (1628–1678) was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, , England and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

William Towne
1599–1673 · Father
Joanna Blessing
Mother

Edmund Towne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edmund Towne PTP
1628–1678
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, , England
Parents
William Towne PTP
1599–1673
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, , England,
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Elizabeth Clarke PTP
1569–1630
Blundeston, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Unknown

Edmund Towne's Descendants

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Edmund Towne PTP 1628–1678