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Sarah Towne 1657–1730

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 26 Apr 1657 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Died 6 May 1730 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Father Edmund T Towne Sgt
Mother Mary Browning (1637–1717)
Siblings Elizabeth Towne, Mary Towne, Thomas Towne

Researchers connected through Sarah Towne 1657–1730

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sarah Towne 1657–1730

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1657, Sarah Towne entered the world in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America, born to edmund t towne sgt and mary browning. Sarah Towne passed away in 1730 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Sarah Towne in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Birth
1730
Death of Sarah Towne in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Towne

This ancestor line traces from Colyton, Chumleigh, Devonshire, England (1519) to Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America (1657) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Towne (1657–1730) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English 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 Sarah 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.

Sarah Towne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Towne PTP
1657–1730
Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Mary Browning PTP
1637–1717
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Towne's Descendants

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Sarah Towne PTP 1657–1730