James Townsend 1702–1737
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Townsend 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Townsend 1702–1737
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Townsend was born in 1702 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john townsend and sarah boutwell. James Townsend passed away in 1737 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Townsend
This ancestor line traces from Howden, Yorkshire, England (1615) to Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1702) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Townsend (1702–1737) was born in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
James Townsend's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record