An American Family History

Jacob Towne was baptized on March 11, 1632/33 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk County, England. He was christened on March 11, 1632/33 in St. Nicholas Parish. His parents were William Towne and Joanna Blessing. 

He was a husbandman. 

He married Catharine Symonds (Simonds) on June 26, 1657. Catherine was born on April 18, 1630 in Great Yarmouth, England. Her parents were John Symonds and Ruth Fox. 

Their children were John Towne (1657), Jacob Towne (1659/60) Catherine Towne Perkins (1662, married Elisha Perkins), Deliverance Towne Stiles (1664) Ruth Towne (1664) and Edmund Towne(1666). 

He died on November 27, 1704.

Jacob Towne, son of William and Joanna Towne, was baptized at Yarmouth, Norfolk Co., England, March 11, 1632, resided at Salem, Essex Co., Mass., in the "North Fields," with his father about twelve years: m., June 26, 1657, Catharine, dau. of John Symonds, of Salem ; made his will at Topsfield, Nov. 24, 1704, and d. the third day following, aged about 73 years. His will was proved Jan. 1, 1704-5, son John, executor.

Children:
19. John, b. April 2, 1658.
20. Jacob, b. Feb. 13, 1660.
21. Catharine, b. Feb. 25, 1662; m. Elisha Perkins [son of Thomas Perkins], Feb. 23, 1680.
22. Deliverance b. Aug 5, 1664 m. John Stiles.
23. Ruth b. Aug 5, 1664,
24. Edmund, b. July 21, 1666.

(II) Jacob Towne was born and baptized in England in 1632, son of William and Joanna (Blessing) Towne, came to Salem with his father and lived there about twelve years. He married, June 26, 1657, Catherine, daughter of John Symonds, of Salem, removed to Topsfield and died there November 27, 1704.

Their children:
1. John, born April 2, 1658, married Mary Smith.
2. Jacob, February 13, 1660.
3. Catherine, February 25, 1662, married Elisha Perkins.
4. Deliverance, twin, August 5, 1664.
5. Ruth, twin, August 5, 1664.
6. Edmund, July 21, 1666.