Sgt. Edmund T. Towne (Immigrant) (Salem) 1628–1678
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Sgt. (Salem) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sgt. (Salem) 1628–1678
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Biography
The story of Sgt. Edmund T. Towne (Immigrant) (Salem) began in 1628 in Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England. Sgt. Edmund T. Towne (Immigrant) (Salem) married elizabeth browning, mary browning towne, pheobe lawson, and had children including ada towne, elizabeth towne, james robert towne townes millwright, john w towne, joseph towne, mary towne, sarah towne howe. Sgt. Edmund T. Towne (Immigrant) (Salem) passed away in 1678 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, British Colonies.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sgt. (Salem)
This ancestor line traces from Somerleyton, Norfolk, England (1575) to Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England (1628) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sgt. (Salem) (1628–1678) was born in Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, British Colonies. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Sgt. 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 3 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.
Sgt. (Salem)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record