Who was Sir Townsend?

Sir Townsend (1534–1591) was born in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England and died in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sir Thomas Townsend 1534–1591

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1534 · Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England

Died 12 Jun 1591 · Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England

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The story of Sir Thomas Townsend began in 1534 in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England. Sir Thomas Townsend married lady elizabeth periente, mary newgate, and had children including elizabeth townsend. Sir Thomas Townsend passed away in 1591 in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England.

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Birth of Sir Thomas Townsend in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England

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Death of Sir Thomas Townsend in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Townsend

This ancestor line traces from Ludlow, Shropshire, , England (1512) to Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (1534) across 2 generations.

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: Sir Townsend (1534–1591) was born in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England and died in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England. 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 Sir 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.
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Sir Thomas Townsend PTP

1534–1591

Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England