Who was Ithiel Towner?

Ithiel Towner (1769–1812) was born in Patterson, Dutchess, New York and died in St Johns, Lower Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ithiel Crosby Towner 1769–1812

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 JUN 1769 · Patterson, Dutchess, New York

Died 12 MAR 1812 · St Johns, Lower Canada

Father Ithiel Towner

Mother Sarah Crosby

Spouse Elizabeth Young

Children Betsey Towner, David Crosby Towner, Deborah Towner, Ithiel Towner, Margaret Towner, Mary Towner, Sarah Towner, William Alexander Towner

Siblings Abner Towner, Deborah Towner, Ebenezer Towner, Sarah Towner, William Towner

Records

Global, Find a Grave® Index … North America, Family Histories 1-401-723-6797) on Ancestry.com Family Historys 1-401-723-6797) on Ancestry.co 22 Delta Drive GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … James W. Towner, BookA genealogy … Pawtucket, RI 02860

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William Alexander Towner

Biography

In 1769, Ithiel Crosby Towner entered the world in Patterson, Dutchess, New York, born to ithiel towner and sarah crosby. Ithiel Crosby Towner married elizabeth young, and had children including betsey towner, david crosby towner, deborah towner, ithiel towner, margaret towner, mary towner, sarah towner, william alexander towner. Ithiel Crosby Towner passed away in 1812 in St Johns, Lower Canada.

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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record 1-401-723-6797) on Ancestry.com Family Historys
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Record 1-401-723-6797) on Ancestry.co
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Record 22 Delta Drive
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
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Record James W. Towner, BookA genealogy of the Towner family, The decendants of Richard Towner who came from Sussex England to Guilford, Connecticut before 1685. - 1910 (Quintin Publications
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Record Pawtucket, RI 02860

Life Timeline

1769

Birth of Ithiel Crosby Towner in Patterson, Dutchess, New York

Birth

1812

Death of Ithiel Crosby Towner in St Johns, Lower Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ithiel Towner

This ancestor line traces from Quilly Basset, Normandy, France (1000) to Patterson, Dutchess, New York (1769) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ithiel Towner (1769–1812) was born in Patterson, Dutchess, New York and died in St Johns, Lower Canada. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ithiel 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 23 generations of this lineage geographically.
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