Rebecca Towne 1621–1692
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19 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Towne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 19 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Rebecca Towne 1621–1692
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1621, Rebecca Towne entered the world in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, born to william towne and joanna blessing. Rebecca Towne married francis nourse norris nurse, and had children including elizabeth nurse, john nurse, samuel nurse. Rebecca Towne passed away in 1692 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Record Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. III
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4Record New England, Salem Witches and Others Tried for Witchcraft, 1647-1697
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Record U.S., Library of Congress Photo Collection, 1840-2000
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7Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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8Record North America, Family Histories
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9Record Colonial Families of the USA
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10Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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11Record Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography
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12Record The descendants of William Towne, who came to America on or about 1630 and settled in Salem, Mass.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Towne
This ancestor line traces from Gorven, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England (1621) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rebecca Towne (1621–1692) was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 19 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 19 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 5 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
Rebecca Towne's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record