Who was Lawrence Towneley?

Lawrence Towneley (1563–1655) was born in Stone Edge, Lancashire, England and died in Colne, Lancashire, England. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley 1563–1655

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Apr 1563 · Stone Edge, Lancashire, England

Died 12 Feb 1655 · Colne, Lancashire, England

Father Lawrence Towneley

Mother Margaret Mary Hartley

Children Mary Cant Towneley Warner, Mary (Warner)

Siblings Charles Towneley, Elizabeth Towneley, Ellen Towneley, Henry Towneley, John Townley, Robert Towneley, Thomas Towneley

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lawrence Towneley

Margaret Mary Hartley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Mary Cant Towneley Warner

Mary (Warner)

Biography

Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley was born in 1563 in Stone Edge, Lancashire, England, the child of lawrence towneley and margaret mary hartley. Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley had children including mary cant towneley warner. Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley passed away in 1655 in Colne, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1563

Birth of Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley in Stone Edge, Lancashire, England

Birth

1597

Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley was married in Stonehedge, Lancaster, England

Marriage

1598

Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley was married

Marriage

1609

Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley was married in Stonehedge, Lancashire, England

Marriage

1612

Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley was married in Of, Lancashire, England

Marriage

1640

Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley was married

Marriage

1655

Death of Lawrence III of Stone Edge Towneley in Colne, Lancashire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lawrence Towneley

This ancestor line traces from Barnside, Colne, Lancashire, England (1510) to Stone Edge, Lancashire, England (1563) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lawrence Towneley (1563–1655) was born in Stone Edge, Lancashire, England and died in Colne, Lancashire, England. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Lawrence 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.
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