Who was Mary Towneley?

Mary Towneley (1614–1662) was born in Stone Edge, Lancashire, England and died in Warner Hall, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. 28 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 28 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 25 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Towneley 1614–1662

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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28 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Towneley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 28 independent trees

Born 13 May 1614 · Stone Edge, Lancashire, England

Died 11 Aug 1662 · Warner Hall, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Father Sir Lawrence Iv Towneley

Mother Jennet Halstead

Siblings Elizabeth Towneley, Jenet Towneley, Lawrence Townley Iv

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index The Royal Descents of 600 … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Virginia, Extracted Vital Records FamousKin.com OneWorldTree Roberts, Gary Boyd, Ancestors of …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Lawrence Iv Towneley

Jennet Halstead

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1614, Mary Towneley entered the world in Stone Edge, Lancashire, England, born to sir lawrence iv towneley and jennet halstead. Mary Towneley passed away in 1662 in Warner Hall, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Immigration The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Vital Records Virginia, Extracted Vital Records
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Record FamousKin.com
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Record OneWorldTree
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Record Roberts, Gary Boyd, Ancestors of American Presidents

Life Timeline

1614

Birth of Mary Towneley in Stone Edge, Lancashire, England

Birth

1662

Death of Mary Towneley in Warner Hall, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Towneley

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Stone Edge, Lancashire, ENGLAND (1614) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Towneley (1614–1662) was born in Stone Edge, Lancashire, England and died in Warner Hall, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. 28 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, 28 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 25 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.