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Rebecca Towne 1621–1692

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Towne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 FEB 1621 · Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Died 19 JUL 1692 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1621, Rebecca Towne entered the world in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, born to william towne and joanna blessing. Rebecca Towne passed away in 1692 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1621
Birth of Rebecca Towne in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Birth
1692
Death of Rebecca Towne in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death
1692
Death of Rebecca Towne in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death
1692
Burial of Rebecca Towne in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Towne

This ancestor line traces from King's Lynn, Norfolk, England (1496) to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (1621) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rebecca Towne (1621–1692) was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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 6 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.

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Rebecca Towne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Rebecca Towne PTP
1621–1692
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
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Rebecca Towne's Descendants

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Rebecca Towne PTP 1621–1692