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Joseph Towne 1639–1713

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 17 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 17 trees
Death year and location consistent across 17 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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17 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 17 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Sep 1639 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Feb 1713 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father
Mother (1595–1675)
Siblings , , , , ,
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File North America, Family Histories Ancestry Family Tree FamilySearch Family Tree

Researchers connected through Joseph Towne 1639–1713

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1639, Joseph Towne entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to william denton towne and joanna blessing. Joseph Towne passed away in 1713 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  5. 5
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Joseph Towne in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1713
Death of Joseph Towne in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Towne

This ancestor line traces from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (1572) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1639) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Towne (1639–1713) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 17 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, 17 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
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

Joseph Towne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Towne PTP
1639–1713
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1595–1675
Great Yarmouth Borough, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Towne's Descendants

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JT
Joseph Towne PTP 1639–1713