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Thomas Townsend 1595–1677

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Townsend in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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, with linked records

Born 8 JAN 1595 · Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England
Died 22 DEC 1677 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
Father Henry Townsend (1568–1625)
Mother Margaret Forthe
Spouse Mary Newgate
Children John Townsend
Records
Ancestry Family Tree GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Mary Newgate

Biography

In 1595, Thomas Townsend entered the world in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England, born to henry townsend and margaret forthe. Thomas Townsend married mary newgate, and had children including john townsend. Thomas Townsend passed away in 1677 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  3. 3
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1595
Birth of Thomas Townsend in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England
Birth
1677
Death of Thomas Townsend in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Townsend

This ancestor line traces from Gascony, France (1350) to Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England (1595) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Townsend (1595–1677) was born in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts. 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 Thomas 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Henry Townsend
1568–1625 · Father
Margaret Forthe
Mother

Thomas Townsend's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Townsend PTP
1595–1677
Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England
Parents
Henry Townsend PTP
1568–1625
Bracon Ash, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Townsend PTP
1594–1677
Bracon-Ash, Norfolk, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Townsend's Descendants

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Thomas Townsend PTP 1595–1677