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Lady Joan Towne Trelawney 1508–1589

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15 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Trelawney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 15 independent trees

Born 10 Jul 1508 · Launceston, Cornwall, England
Died 10 Jul 1589 · Plymouth, Plymouth Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Father Sir Walter Knight Of Trelawney
Mother Lady Joan Isobel Toose
Spouse Sir William Capt Of Royal Navy Amadas Hawkyns Hawkins Served In Parliment Under Henry Viii
Children Admiral John Ii Sir Knight Treasurer Of Royal Navy Slave Trader Hawkyns Hawkins Cousin Of Sir Francis Drake Ii, Admiral Ii

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Biography

Lady Joan Towne Trelawney was born in 1508 in Launceston, Cornwall, England, the child of sir walter knight of trelawney and lady joan isobel toose. Lady Joan Towne Trelawney married sir william capt of royal navy amadas hawkyns hawkins served in parliment under henry viii, and had children including admiral john ii sir knight treasurer of royal navy slave trader hawkyns hawkins cousin of sir francis drake ii. Lady Joan Towne Trelawney passed away in 1589 in Plymouth, Plymouth Unitary Authority, Devon, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

  5. 5
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  6. 6
    Record Memoranda concerning some branches of the Hawkins family and connections

Life Timeline

1508
Birth of Lady Joan Towne Trelawney in Launceston, Cornwall, England
Birth
1589
Death of Lady Joan Towne Trelawney in Plymouth, Plymouth Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Trelawney

This ancestor line traces from Trelawne, Pelynt, Cornwall, England (1476) to Launceston, Cornwall, England (1508) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Trelawney (1508–1589) was born in Launceston, Cornwall, England and died in Plymouth, Plymouth Unitary Authority, Devon, England. 15 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.
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Lady Trelawney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lady Joan Towne Trelawney PTP
1508–1589
Launceston, Cornwall, England
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