Who was Samuel Townes?

Samuel Townes (1673–1714) was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Jesse Townes 1673–1714

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Feb 1673 · Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Died 22 May 1714 · Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Edmund Towne Sgt

Mother Mary Browing

Spouse Catherine Elizabeth Knight

Children Elizabeth Judith Townes

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … Northamptonshire, England, Church of England … Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edmund Towne Sgt

Mary Browing

Spouse(s)

Catherine Elizabeth Knight

Children

Elizabeth Judith Townes

Biography

Samuel Jesse Townes was born in 1673 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA, the child of edmund towne sgt and mary browing. Samuel Jesse Townes married catherine elizabeth knight, and had children including elizabeth judith townes. Samuel Jesse Townes passed away in 1714 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

Life Timeline

1673

Birth of Samuel Jesse Townes in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1714

Death of Samuel Jesse Townes in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Death

1714

Samuel Jesse Townes - Probate in Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Townes

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England (1628) to Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (1673) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Townes (1673–1714) was born in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 2 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.