Jacob Towne (1631–1704) was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Towne 1631–1704

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 11 Mar 1631 · Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

Died 27 Nov 1704 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …

Researchers connected through Jacob Towne 1631–1704

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Biography

The story of Jacob Towne began in 1631 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Jacob Towne passed away in 1704 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1631

Birth of Jacob Towne in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

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1704

Death of Jacob Towne in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Towne

This ancestor line traces from King's Lynn, Norfolk, England (1496) to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (1631) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Towne (1631–1704) was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob 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 6 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.
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Jacob Towne PTP

1631–1704

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England