1. Richard (Ricardus) de Towneley was born about 1260 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. He died in England. In the year 1200, King John granted the land "Towneley" (meaning, Field belong to the Tuni) to Roger de Lacy, Norman landowner and Constable of Charter. In 1200 Roger de Lacy gave the "Tunleiu" to Geoffrey, Dean of Whalley, who had married the daughter of Roger de Lacy. Then in 1236 Richard (grandson of Geoffrey, Dean of Whalley) inherited Towneley Estate. He combined Towneley and Cecilia de Thunlaig estates when he married Cecilia.

 

Richard (Ricardus) de Towneley and Cecelia de Thunlaig were married about 1281 in England. Cecelia de Thunlaig was born about 1265 in England. She died in England. Richard (Ricardus) de Towneley and Cecelia de Thunlaig had the following children:

 

+2 i. Agnes de Towneley, born about 1282, England; married Robert de Gretton; died England.

3 ii. Nicholas de Towneley was born about 1286 in England. He died in 1295 in England.

+4 iii. Isobel de Towneley, born about 1292, England; married Philip de Clayton, England; died England.

+5 iv. Cecilie de Towneley, born about 1298, England; married John de Legh, England; died in 1323, England.

 

 

 

 

2. Agnes de Towneley (Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1282 in England. She died in England.

Agnes de Towneley and Robert de Gretton were married. Robert de Gretton was born about 1280.

 

 

4. Isobel de Towneley (Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1292 in England. She died in England.

 

Isobel de Towneley and Philip de Clayton were married in England. Philip de Clayton was born about 1290 in England. He died in England.

 

 

5. Cecilie de Towneley (Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1298 in England. She died in 1323 in England.

 

Cecilie de Towneley and John de Legh were married in England. John de Legh was born about 1295 in England. He died in 1343 in England. About 1295 John de la Leigh inherited Townley Estate. A part of the abbey possessions in Cliviger, used as a grange, was alienated in 15 Edward I. (1287), being restored by the monks to the chief lord. Seven years afterwards, Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln, had a charter for free warren in Clivacher (Rot. Chart, 22 Richard I., p. 1, n.23.); and in 30 Edward I. (1302) he granted this property to the De la Leghs, of whom John, marrying the heiress of Towneley, became progenitor of the Towneleys. Cecilie de Towneley and John de Legh had the following children:

 

+6 i. Gilbert de Legh, born about 1318, England; married Katherine Balderstone; married Alice Vernon, in 1344, England; died in 1385, England.

+7 ii. Richard de Legh de Towneley, born about 1323, England; married Ellen Stirzeacre, England; died on 16 April 1381, England.

 

 

 

6. Gilbert de Legh (Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1318 in England. He died in 1385 in England. Gilbert took his mothers maiden name of Towneley.

 

Gilbert de Legh and Katherine Balderstone were married. Katherine Balderstone (daughter of Richard de Balderstone) was born about 1322.

 

Gilbert de Legh and Alice Vernon were married in 1344 in England. Alice Vernon was born about 1323 in Warforth, Cheshire, England. She died in 1388 in England. Gilbert de Legh and Alice Vernon had the following children:

 

+8 i. John de Legh, born about 1345, England; married Claria Fenton; died England.

 

7. Richard de Legh de Towneley (Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1323 in England. He died on 16 April 1381 in England. Esceator in 1371 and from 1375-1379 House of Commons and Sheriff of the county of Lancaster.

 

Richard de Legh de Towneley and Ellen Stirzeacre were married in England. Ellen Stirzeacre (daughter of Ralph de Stirzeacre) was born about 1330 in England. She died in England. Richard de Legh de Towneley and Ellen Stirzeacre had the following children:

 

+9 i. John de Towneley, born in 1350, England; married Isabella de Rixton, in 1382, England; married Elizabeth, England; died on 8 September 1399, England.

+10 ii. Robert de Towneley, born about 1355, England; married England; died England.

11 iii. Henry de Towneley was born about 1360 in England. He died in England. He became a chaplain.

+12 iv. Alicia de Towneley, born about 1363, England; married Edmund Fleming, England; died England.

 

 

 

 

8. John de Legh (Gilbert-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1345 in England. He died in England.

 

John de Legh and Claria Fenton were married. Claria Fenton (daughter of Thomas Fenton) was born about 1348 in England. She died in England.

 

 

9. John de Towneley (Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1350 in England. He died on 8 September 1399 in England.

 

John de Towneley and Isabella de Rixton were married in 1382 in England. Isabella de Rixton (daughter of William de Rixton) was born about 1365 in England. She died on 27 March 1401 in England. John de Towneley and Isabella de Rixton had the following children:

 

+13 i. Richard Towneley I, born on 14 May 1387, Stydd Chapel in Dutton, England; married Alice, England; died on 30 September 1454, England.

+14 ii. Matilda Towneley, born about 1390, England; married William Fleming, England; died England.

 

John de Towneley and Elizabeth were married in England. Elizabeth was born about 1355 in England. She died in England.

 

10. Robert de Towneley (Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1355 in England. He died in England.

 

Robert de Towneley were married in England. Robert de Towneley had the following children:

 

+15 i. Henry Towneley Towneleys of Dutton, born England; married Margaret, England; died England.

 

12. Alicia de Towneley (Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1363 in England. She died in England.

 

Alicia de Towneley and Edmund Fleming were married in England. Edmund Fleming (son of Sir Thomas Fleming Baron of Wath) was born about 1363 in England. He died in England.

 

 

 

 

13. Richard Towneley I (John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 14 May 1387 in Stydd Chapel in Dutton, England. He died on 30 September 1454 in England. He was christened in Ribchester Church. Ward of the Duke of Lancaster. Legally inherited estate in 1410. Fought with King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt in October 1415.

 

Richard Towneley I and Alice were married in England. Alice was born about 1390 in England. She died in England. Richard Towneley I and Alice had the following children:

 

+16 i. John Towneley of Towneley, born in 1415, Lancashire, England; married Isabel Butler, about 1433, England; married Isabel Sherburne, on 16 April 1445, England; married Alice, about 1465; died in 1473, England.

17 ii. Matilda Towneley was born about 1419 in England. She died in England.

 

14. Matilda Towneley (John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1390 in England. She died in England.

 

Matilda Towneley and William Fleming were married in England. William Fleming (son of John Fleming) was born about 1388 in England. He died in England.

 

 

15. Henry Towneley Towneleys of Dutton (Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in England. He died in England.

 

Henry Towneley Towneleys of Dutton and Margaret were married in England. Margaret was born in England. She died in England. Henry Towneley Towneleys of Dutton and Margaret had the following children:

 

+18 i. Thomas Towneley, born England; married Elizabeth, England; died England.

 

 

 

 

16. John Towneley of Towneley (Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1415 in Lancashire, England. He died in 1473 in England. During his time he had the South wing built on Towneley Hall. The walls are six feet thick.

 

John Towneley of Towneley and Isabel Butler were married about 1433 in England. They were divorced. Isabel Butler (daughter of Nicholas Butler of Rawcliffe) was born about 1415 in England. She died in England.

 

John Towneley of Towneley and Isabel Sherburne were married on 16 April 1445 in England. Isabel Sherburne (daughter of Richard Sherburne of Stonyhurst and Matilda (Maud) or Alice Hamerton) was born in 1424 in Stonyhurst, Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. She died about 1462 in England. John Towneley of Towneley and Isabel Sherburne had the following children:

 

+19 i. Sir Richard Towneley, born in 1445, England; married Joanna Southworth, on 21 September 1472, England; died on 8 September 1482, England.

+20 ii. Laurence Towneley of Barnside, born in 1449, Barnside, Lancaster, England; married Joan Bansatre, England; died on 11 October 1530, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England.

21 iii. Henry Towneley of Dutton was born about 1450 in England. He died in England.

+22 iv. Grace Towneley, born about 1452, England; married Roger Nowell of Read, in 1468, England; died England.

23 v. Bernard Towneley was born about 1454 in England. He died in England. He was in Holy Orders.

+24 vi. Nicholas Towneley of Greenfield I, born in 1456, England; married Lettice Talbot, England; married Elizabeth Catherall, England; died in 1517, England.

 

John Towneley of Towneley and Alice were married about 1465. Alice was born about 1425. Excommunicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury on 5th February, 1473/1474

 

18. Thomas Towneley (Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in England. He died in England.

 

Thomas Towneley and Elizabeth were married in England. Elizabeth was born in England. She died in England. Thomas Towneley and Elizabeth had the following children:

 

+25 i. Richard Towneley of Dutton, born England; married Jane Winckley, England; married Alice, England; died England.

 

 

 

 

19. Sir Richard Towneley (John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1445 in England. He died on 8 September 1482 in England. Richard was knighted on 24 July 1482 during the Scottish border war of 1482 when Berwick was returned to English control. Died within the month after returning from battle. Inquisition p.m. 19th December 1482.

 

Sir Richard Towneley and Joanna Southworth were married on 21 September 1472 in England. Joanna Southworth (daughter of Richard Southworth of Salmiesbury) was born about 1445 in England. She died in England. Sir Richard Towneley and Joanna Southworth had the following children:

 

+26 i. Sir John Towneley of Hapton, born on 31 July 1473, England; married Isabella Pilkington, England; married Anne Caterall, on 15 July 1531, England; married Jennet Ingham, England; died on 5 March 1541, England.

+27 ii. Isabel Towneley, born about 1475, England; married Sir John Talbot of Salebury; married John Hopwood, in 1515, England; died England.

+28 iii. Grace Towneley, born about 1476, England; married Thomas Hesketh of Rufford, on 5 August 1492, England; died England.

 

20. Laurence Towneley of Barnside (John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1449 in Barnside, Lancaster, England. He died on 11 October 1530 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England.

 

Laurence Towneley of Barnside and Joan Bansatre were married in England. Joan Bansatre was born about 1449 in England. She died in 1507 in England. Laurence Towneley of Barnside and Joan Bansatre had the following children:

 

+29 i. Isabel Towneley, born about 1467, England; married Robert Banastre of Park Hill, in 1485, England; died England.

30 ii. Bernard Towneley was born about 1470 in England. He died in England.

+31 iii. Jane Towneley, born about 1475, England; married Symon Blakey, England; died England.

+32 iv. Henry Towneley of Barnside, born about 1480, England; married Grace, England; died on 24 October 1531, Colne, Lancashire County, England.

 

22. Grace Towneley (John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1452 in England. She died in England.

 

Grace Towneley and Roger Nowell of Read were married in 1468 in England. Roger Nowell of Read (son of Alexander Nowell of Read and Elizabeth Bannastre) was born about 1447 in England. He died in 1486 in England.

 

 

24. Nicholas Towneley of Greenfield I (John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1456 in England. He died in 1517 in England. Ancestor of the Towneleys of Royle

 

Nicholas Towneley of Greenfield I and Lettice Talbot were married in England. Lettice Talbot (daughter of William Talbot of Shuttleworth) was born about 1458 in England. She died in England.

 

Nicholas Towneley of Greenfield I and Elizabeth Catherall were married in England. Elizabeth Catherall (daughter of Richard Catherall of Caterall, in Co. of Palatine) was born about 1460 in England. She died in England. Nicholas Towneley of Greenfield I and Elizabeth Catherall had the following children:

 

+33 i. Richard Towneley of Royle, born in 1482, England; married Margaret Clarke, England; died in 1541, England.

34 ii. Nicholas Towneley II was born about 1485 in England. He died in England. Chaplain to King Henry VIII

 

25. Richard Towneley of Dutton (Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in England. He died in England.

 

Richard Towneley of Dutton and Jane Winckley were married in England. Jane Winckley (daughter of Roger Winckley) was born in England. She died in England.

 

Richard Towneley of Dutton and Alice were married in England. Alice was born in England. She died in England. Richard Towneley of Dutton and Alice had the following children:

 

+35 i. Henry Towneley of Dutton, born about 1555, England; married Lucy Sherborne, England; died England.

+36 ii. John Towneley, born about 1558, England; married Katherine, England; died England.

37 iii. Robert Towneley was born about 1563 in England. He died in England. He was a clerk.

+38 iv. Margaret Towneley, born about 1566, England; married John Holker of Reade, England; died England.

 

 

 

 

26. Sir John Towneley of Hapton (Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 31 July 1473 in England. He died on 5 March 1541 in England. He fought in an English army that invaded Scotland and was knighted in 1497. He founded a chantry in St. Peters, the parish church of Burnley and built the chapel at Towneley in the North wing. He was a Catholic. Sir John was High Sheriff of the county in 1532.

 

Sir John Towneley of Hapton and Isabella Pilkington were married in England. Isabella Pilkington (daughter of Sir Charles Pilkington of Gateford, Kent) was born about 1473 in England. She died in 1522 in England. Sir John Towneley of Hapton and Isabella Pilkington had the following children:

 

+39 i. Helen Towneley, born about 1491, England; married Robert Nevile of Liversedge, Co. York, in 1506; died England.

+40 ii. Sir Richard Towneley, born in 1499, England; married Grace (Elizabeth) Foljambe, about 1517, England; died in 1555, England.

+41 iii. Charles Towneley of Lynrode, born about 1500, Gray's Inn, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Elizabeth Kaye, England; died in 1539, England.

+42 iv. Grace Towneley, born about 1505, England; married Sir Robert Hesketh of Rufford, England; married Laurence Habergham of Habergham Hall, in 1546, England; died England.

+43 v. Joan Towneley, born about 1507, England; married Thomas Shireburne of Stonyhurst, England; married Ralph Shuttleworth of Hacking, England; died England.

+44 vi. Elizabeth Towneley, born about 1509, England; married John Cooke of London, England; died England.

+45 vii. Margaret Towneley, born about 1512, England; married Nicholas Bannister of Altham, England; died England.

+46 viii. Jane Towneley, born about 1515, England; married William Dalton.

 

Sir John Towneley of Hapton and Anne Caterall were married on 15 July 1531 in England. Anne Caterall (daughter of Rafe Caterall) was born about 1500 in England. She died in England. Sir John Towneley of Hapton and Anne Caterall had the following children:

 

+47 i. Bernard Towneley of Hurstwood, born about 1532, England; married Agnes Ormeroyd; died in July 1602, England.

 

Sir John Towneley of Hapton and Jennet Ingham were married in England. Jennet Ingham was born about 1476 in England. She died in England.

 

27. Isabel Towneley (Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1475 in England. She died in England.

 

Isabel Towneley and Sir John Talbot of Salebury were married. Sir John Talbot of Salebury was born about 1473 in England. He died in 1511 in England.

 

Isabel Towneley and John Hopwood were married in 1515 in England. John Hopwood was born about 1475 in England. He died in England.

 

 

28. Grace Towneley (Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1476 in England. She died in England.

 

Grace Towneley and Thomas Hesketh of Rufford were married on 5 August 1492 in England. Thomas Hesketh of Rufford was born about 1473 in England. He died in England.

 

 

29. Isabel Towneley (Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1467 in England. She died in England.

 

Isabel Towneley and Robert Banastre of Park Hill were married in 1485 in England. Robert Banastre of Park Hill was born about 1463 in England. He died in England.

 

 

31. Jane Towneley (Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1475 in England. She died in England.

 

Jane Towneley and Symon Blakey were married in England. Symon Blakey was born about 1474 in England. He died in England.

 

 

32. Henry Towneley of Barnside (Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1480 in England. He died on 24 October 1531 in Colne, Lancashire County, England.

 

Henry Towneley of Barnside and Grace were married in England. Grace was born about 1483 in England. She died in England. Henry Towneley of Barnside and Grace had the following children:

 

+48 i. Robert Towneley, born about 1508, England; married Grace, England; died England.

+49 ii. Laurence Towneley 1st, born about 1510, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Hellen Hesketh, about 1538, England; died in 1566, Colne, Lancashire County, England.

 

33. Richard Towneley of Royle (Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1482 in England. He died in 1541 in England. Reader of Gray's Inn in the fourth year of the reign of Henry VIII.

 

Richard Towneley of Royle and Margaret Clarke were married in England. Margaret Clarke (daughter of John Clarke of Royale & Walshaw) was born about 1485 in England. She died in England. Richard Towneley of Royle and Margaret Clarke had the following children:

 

+50 i. Nicholas Towneley of Royale and Gray's Inn, born in 1505, England; married Anne Vaughan, England; died in 1546, England.

+51 ii. Grace Towneley, born about 1508, England; married Gilbert Holden of Holden, Gent, England; died England.

+52 iii. Hellen Towneley, born about 1511, England; married Raphe Rishton of Pontalgh, England; died England.

 

35. Henry Towneley of Dutton (Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1555 in England. He died in England.

 

Henry Towneley of Dutton and Lucy Sherborne were married in England. Lucy Sherborne (daughter of Edmund Sherborne of Sherburne House in Mitton) was born about 1563 in England. She died in England. Henry Towneley of Dutton and Lucy Sherborne had the following children:

 

+53 i. Richard Towneley, born about 1584, England; married Anne Browne, England; died in 1620, England.

54 ii. John Towneley was born about 1586 in England. He died in England.

+55 iii. Henry Towneley, born about 1588, England; married Ellen Scolecroft, England; died England.

56 iv. Laurence Towneley was born about 1590 in England. He died in England.

57 v. Edmund Towneley was born about 1592 in England. He died in England.

 

36. John Towneley (Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1558 in England. He died in England.

 

John Towneley and Katherine were married in England. Katherine was born about 1559 in England. She died in England.

 

 

38. Margaret Towneley (Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1566 in England. She died in England.

 

Margaret Towneley and John Holker of Reade were married in England. John Holker of Reade was born about 1562 in England. He died in England.

 

 

 

 

 

39. Helen Towneley (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1491 in England. She died in England. dispensation dated 1506

 

Helen Towneley and Robert Nevile of Liversedge, Co. York were married in 1506. Robert Nevile of Liversedge, Co. York was born about 1487 in England. He died in England.

 

 

40. Sir Richard Towneley (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1499 in England. He died in 1555 in England. He leaned toward the Protestant faith.

 

Sir Richard Towneley and Grace (Elizabeth) Foljambe were married about 1517 in England. Grace (Elizabeth) Foljambe (daughter of Henry Foljambe of Walton and Bennet) was born about 1499 in England. She died in England. Sir Richard Towneley and Grace (Elizabeth) Foljambe had the following children:

 

+58 i. Sir Richard Towneley, born about 1518, England; married Frances Wimbishe, on 25 September 1536, England; died on 22 October 1554, England.

59 ii. John Towneley was born about 1520 in England. He died in England.

60 iii. Bennet Towneley was born about 1523 in England. She died in England. living in 1567

+61 iv. Grace Towneley, born about 1526, England; married Hugh Halstead of Habersham Eaves, Co. Lancs., England; died England.

 

41. Charles Towneley of Lynrode (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1500 in Gray's Inn, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died in 1539 in England.

 

Charles Towneley of Lynrode and Elizabeth Kaye were married in England. Elizabeth Kaye was born about 1500 in England. She died in England. Had four sons with John Nowell her first husband. After she became a widow she married Charles Towneley. Marriage dispensation on December 20, 1515. Charles Towneley of Lynrode and Elizabeth Kaye had the following children:

 

+62 i. John Towneley of Gray's Inn, born in 1528, Gray's Inn, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Mary Towneley, in 1565, England; died in 1607, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England.

 

42. Grace Towneley (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1505 in England. She died in England.

 

Grace Towneley and Sir Robert Hesketh of Rufford were married in England. Sir Robert Hesketh of Rufford was born about 1503 in England. He died in 1539 in England.

 

Grace Towneley and Laurence Habergham of Habergham Hall were married in 1546 in England. Laurence Habergham of Habergham Hall was born about 1504 in England. He died in England.

 

 

43. Joan Towneley (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1507 in England. She was also known as Jane. She died in England.

 

Joan Towneley and Thomas Shireburne of Stonyhurst were married in England. Thomas Shireburne of Stonyhurst was born about 1503 in England. He died in 1539/40 in England.

 

Joan Towneley and Ralph Shuttleworth of Hacking were married in England. Ralph Shuttleworth of Hacking was born about 1504 in England. He died in England.

 

 

44. Elizabeth Towneley (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1509 in England. She died in England.

 

Elizabeth Towneley and John Cooke of London were married in England. John Cooke of London was born about 1505 in England. He died in England.

 

 

45. Margaret Towneley (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1512 in England. She died in England.

 

Margaret Towneley and Nicholas Bannister of Altham were married in England. Nicholas Bannister of Altham (son of Richard Banastre of Alvertham) was born about 1511 in England. He died in England.

 

 

46. Jane Towneley (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1515 in England.

 

Jane Towneley and William Dalton were married. William Dalton was born about 1510 in England.

 

 

47. Bernard Towneley of Hurstwood (John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1532 in England. He died in July 1602 in England. He was buried on 2 August 1602 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England.

 

Bernard Towneley of Hurstwood and Agnes Ormeroyd were married. Agnes Ormeroyd was born about 1536 in England. She died in November 1586 in England. She was buried on 3 December 1586 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. Bernard Towneley of Hurstwood and Agnes Ormeroyd had the following children:

 

+63 i. John Towneley of Hurstwood, born about 1560, England; married Eleanor Haydock, on 7 February 1583, England; died England.

64 ii. Bernard Towneley was born about 1563 in England. He died young in England.

+65 iii. Ann (Agnes) Towneley, born in April 1565, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; married Henry Banastre, on 18 May 1584, St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; died England.

66 iv. Bernard Towneley was born in October 1567 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. He was christened on 29 October 1567 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. He died in England.

67 v. Richard Towneley was born in June 1571 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. He was christened on 25 June 1571 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. He died in England.

 

48. Robert Towneley (Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1508 in England. He died in England.

 

Robert Towneley and Grace were married in England. Grace was born about 1513 in England. She died in England.

 

 

49. Laurence Towneley 1st (Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1510 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. He died in 1566 in Colne, Lancashire County, England.

 

Laurence Towneley 1st and Hellen Hesketh were married about 1538 in England. Hellen Hesketh (daughter of Thomas Hesketh and Alice Haworth) was born in 1514 in Rufford, Lancashire, England. She died in England. Laurence Towneley 1st and Hellen Hesketh had the following children:

 

+68 i. Laurence Towneley 2nd of Stone Edge, born in 1540, Barnside, Lancaster, England; married Margaret Hartley, about 1562, England; died on 19 January 1598, England.

+69 ii. Henry Towneley of Barnside, born about 1541, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Anne Catterall, in 1559, St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England; died Barnside, Lancaster, England.

70 iii. Robert Towneley was born about 1545 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. He died in England.

71 iv. Charles Towneley was born about 1549 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. He died in England.

72 v. Richard Towneley was born about 1552 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. He died in England.

+73 vi. Elizabeth Towneley, born about 1555, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married John Talbot, England; married Male Standish, England; died England.

+74 vii. Margaret Towneley, born about 1559, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married John Parker of Extwisle, England; died England.

+75 viii. Alice Towneley, born about 1561, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Richard Lacey of Cromwellbothom, County York, England; died England.

+76 ix. Anne Towneley, born about 1562, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Robert Rishworth of Riddlesden Co., York, England; died England.

+77 x. Hellen Towneley, born about 1564, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Henry Thompson of Esholt, Co., York, England; died England.

+78 xi. Lucy Towneley, born about 1566, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Thomas Towneley, England; died on 11 September 1621, Colne, Lancashire County, England.

 

50. Nicholas Towneley of Royale and Gray's Inn (Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1505 in England. He died in 1546 in England. He was also known as Alatine.

 

Nicholas Towneley of Royale and Gray's Inn and Anne Vaughan were married in England. Anne Vaughan (daughter of Sir Hugh Vaughan of Littleton Place, Middlesex, Kent) was born about 1511 in England. She died in England. Nicholas Towneley of Royale and Gray's Inn and Anne Vaughan had the following children:

 

+79 i. Edmund Towneley of Royale in Parish of Burnley, born about 1532, England; married Katherine Curson, England; died in 1598, England.

 

51. Grace Towneley (Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1508 in England. She died in England.

 

Grace Towneley and Gilbert Holden of Holden, Gent were married in England. Gilbert Holden of Holden, Gent was born about 1508 in England. He died in England.

 

 

52. Hellen Towneley (Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1511 in England. She died in England.

 

Hellen Towneley and Raphe Rishton of Pontalgh were married in England. Raphe Rishton of Pontalgh was born about 1511 in England. He died in England.

 

 

53. Richard Towneley (Henry-8, Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1584 in England. He died in 1620 in England.

 

Richard Towneley and Anne Browne were married in England. Anne Browne (daughter of William Browne) was born about 1589 in Mitton, Lancashire, England. She died in England. Richard Towneley and Anne Browne had the following children:

 

+80 i. Henry Towneley of Dutton Hall, born about 1608, England; married Alice Colthurst, England; died in 1645, England.

81 ii. John Towneley was born about 1610 in England. He died in England.

82 iii. Richard Towneley was born about 1612 in England. He died in England.

83 iv. Laurence Towneley was born about 1613 in England. He died in England.

84 v. Thomas Towneley was born about 1615 in England. He died in England.

85 vi. Susan Towneley was born about 1616 in England. She died in England.

86 vii. Lucy Towneley was born about 1618 in England. She died in England.

87 viii. Grace Towneley was born about 1619 in England. She died in England.

 

55. Henry Towneley (Henry-8, Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1588 in England. He died in England.

 

Henry Towneley and Ellen Scolecroft were married in England. Ellen Scolecroft was born about 1590 in England. She died in England.

 

 

 

 

 

58. Sir Richard Towneley (Richard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1518 in England. He died on 22 October 1554 in England. He became the supervisor of his grandfathers bequests because he was a Catholic like his grandfather.

 

Sir Richard Towneley and Frances Wimbishe were married on 25 September 1536 in England. Frances Wimbishe (daughter of Thomas Wimbishe of Nocton, Co. Lincs. and Mary) was born about 1518 in England. She died in England. Sir Richard Towneley and Frances Wimbishe had the following children:

 

88 i. John Towneley was born about 1537 in England. He died young in England.

89 ii. Christopher Towneley was born about 1539 in England. He died young in England.

+90 iii. Mary Towneley, born in 1541, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married John Towneley of Gray's Inn, in 1565, England; died in 1606, England.

91 iv. Charles Towneley was born about 1543 in England. He died young in England.

 

61. Grace Towneley (Richard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1526 in England. She died in England.

 

Grace Towneley and Hugh Halstead of Habersham Eaves, Co. Lancs. were married in England. Hugh Halstead of Habersham Eaves, Co. Lancs. was born about 1524 in England. He died in England.

 

 

62. John Towneley of Gray's Inn (Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1528 in Gray's Inn, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died in 1607 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Imprisoned in 1564 for practicing his Catholic Religion and released after about three years. John gave shelter to Catholic Priests at Towneley estates and he was imprisoned again at different times between 1573 and 1594. After his release, he had to stay within 5 miles of the estate. Paid over 5000 pounds in fines by the year 1601.

 

Burnley Grammer School, 1559-

Following the orders of Edward VI, in 1552, the Chantries were dissolved, closing the Chantry School in Burnley. In 1559 certain leading men of the Parish of Burnley urged the endowment of a Free Grammar School, with gifts of land and rents. On the 1 February 1559, the Habergham deed was sealed bringing into existence a new Grammar School for Burnley. John Towneley erected the first buildings for the school. The Towneley family, along with the Haydock, Habergham, Woodruff and Whitacre's, provided the first founders and governors of the school. The school has occupied various sites during its existence. During 1871 the Governors of the school agreed to allow the representatives of the Town Council and School Board to join them, in return for financial aid. This resulted in new school buildings on Bank Parade, opened in 1874. In 1959 the school moved once again to Ivy Bank, sharing its site with the Ivy Bank High School for Girls. The High School, Ormerod Road, was opened under the management of the Higher Education Committee, in September 1909, on the premises of the Technical Institute. A preliminary prospectus for this school is included in these records. The school was used for the reception of girls from the Grammar School.

 

John Towneley of Gray's Inn and Mary Towneley were married in 1565 in England. Mary Towneley (daughter of Sir Richard Towneley and Frances Wimbishe) was born in 1541 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. She died in 1606 in England. Dispensation for her marriage in 1556 on the score of consanguinity. She was Catholic like her husband John. John Towneley of Gray's Inn and Mary Towneley had the following children:

 

+92 i. Richard Towneley The Builder, born on 29 April 1566, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Jane Assheton, on 25 May 1594, Richard Assheton's Mansion in Downhall by Miles Carier, Curate of Downham; died on 29 November 1628, Drury Lane, London, England.

+93 ii. John Towneley, born on 30 September 1567, England; married England; died in June 1632, Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

94 iii. Charles Towneley was born on 5 November 1569 in England. He died about 1570 in England.

+95 iv. Christopher Towneley, born on 6 January 1571, England; married Theodosia Tunstall, England; died in November 1623, Pendle Hall in England.

+96 v. Charles Towneley of Braddon, born on 28 February 1572, England; married Susan Rose, England; died in 1646, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

97 vi. Jennit Towneley was born about 1574 in England. She died in England. She died unmarried.

+98 vii. Thomas Towneley, born on 8 August 1576, England; married Lucy Towneley, England; died England.

99 viii. Nicholas Towneley was born on 1 February 1578 in England. He died in April 1650 in Hurstwood, England. He was buried on 22 April 1650 in Hurstwood, England.

100 ix. Frances Towneley was born on 11 April 1579 in England. She died in England. She never married.

101 x. Mary Towneley was born about 1582 in England. She died in England. She died unmarried.

+102 xi. Anne Towneley, born about 1584, England; married William Middleton of Stockhill, England; married Sir Edward Osbourne of Ryton, England; died England.

103 xii. Margaret Towneley was born about 1585 in England. She died in England. She died unmarried.

104 xiii. Elizabeth Towneley was born about 1586 in England. She died in England. She never married.

 

63. John Towneley of Hurstwood (Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1560 in England. He died in England.

 

John Towneley of Hurstwood and Eleanor Haydock were married on 7 February 1583 in England. Eleanor Haydock was born about 1568 in England. She was also known as Hadocke. John Towneley of Hurstwood and Eleanor Haydock had the following children:

 

+105 i. John Townley of Hurstwood, born on 15 January 1584, Lancashire County, England; married Eleanor Grymshaw, England; died England.

106 ii. Bernard Towneley was born on 17 March 1585 in Lancashire County, England.

+107 iii. Eleanor Towneley, born about 1592, England; married Christopher Jackson of Worsthorn, England; died England.

108 iv. Mary Towneley was born about 1593 in England. She died in England. died unmarried

+109 v. Agnes Towneley, born about 1595, England; married George Waite of County York, England; died England.

+110 vi. Jane Towneley, born about 1597, England; married George Berkeley, England; died England.

 

65. Ann (Agnes) Towneley (Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in April 1565 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. She was christened on 28 April 1565 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. She was also known as Anne. She died in England.

 

Ann (Agnes) Towneley and Henry Banastre were married on 18 May 1584 in St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England. Henry Banastre (son of William Banastre and Helene Halsall) was born in 1525 in Bank Hall, Croston, Lancashire, England. He died on 11 October 1602 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. Ann (Agnes) Towneley and Henry Banastre had the following children:

 

+111 i. James Banastre, born in 1585, Entwistle, Lancashire County, England; married Elisabeth Leadbetter; died in April 1654, Park Hill, over Barrowford, Lancashire County, England.

112 ii. Henry Banastre was born about 1587 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. He died about 1647 in Colne, Lancashire County, England.

113 iii. Charles Banastre was born about 1590 in England. He died in England.

 

68. Laurence Towneley 2nd of Stone Edge (Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1540 in Barnside, Lancaster, England. He died on 19 January 1598 in England.

 

Laurence Towneley 2nd of Stone Edge and Margaret Hartley were married about 1562 in England. Margaret Hartley (daughter of John Hartley of Stone Edge) was born about 1542 in England. She was also known as Mary. She died in England. Margaret Hartley was the heir of Stone Edge estates (West of St. Bartholomew's at Clone and Barnside was located to the East) and thus her husband became known as Laurence of Stone Edge. Laurence Towneley 2nd of Stone Edge and Margaret Hartley had the following children:

 

+114 i. Laurence Towneley 3rd of Stone Edge, born on 3 June 1563, Lancashire, England; married Jennett Halstead, in 1597, Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England; died on 12 February 1655, Colne, Lancashire County, England.

+115 ii. Thomas Towneley, born about 1565, Lancashire, England; married Susan Langforde, on 10 January 1619, England; died Norwich, Norfolk County England.

+116 iii. Henry Towneley, born in 1571, Lancashire, England; married Frances, England; died on 4 December 1626, Norwich, Norfolk County England.

+117 iv. John Towneley, born about 1573, Lancashire, England; married Mary, about 1600; died England.

118 v. Robert Towneley was born about 1575 in Lancashire, England. He died on 10 May 1645 in Foul Ridge, Colne, England.

119 vi. Hellen Towneley was born about 1576 in England. She died about 1580 in England. died unmarried

120 vii. Elizabeth Towneley was born about 1579 in Lancashire, England. She died in England. died unmarried

121 viii. Hellen Towneley was born about 1581 in Lancashire, England. She was also known as Ellen. She died in England. Never married.

+122 ix. Charles Towneley I of Foulridge Hall, born about 1582, Lancashire, England; married Elizabeth Barcroft, England; died on 11 January 1636, Foulridge Hall, Colne, England.

 

69. Henry Towneley of Barnside (Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1541 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. He died in Barnside, Lancaster, England.

 

Henry Towneley of Barnside and Anne Catterall were married in 1559 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England. Anne Catterall (daughter of Thomas Catherall) was born about 1541 in England. She died in England. Henry Towneley of Barnside and Anne Catterall had the following children:

 

123 i. John Towneley was born in June 1564 in England. He was christened on 25 June 1564 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England. He died before 1574 in England.

124 ii. Thomas Towneley was born in July 1565 in England. He was christened on 29 July 1565 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England. He died in England.

125 iii. Henry Towneley was christened on 6 May 1566 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England. He was born in May 1566 in England. He died in 1566 in England. He was buried in 1566 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England.

126 iv. Henry Towneley was born in May 1567 in England. He was christened on 25 May 1567 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England. He died in 1585 in England. He was buried in 1585 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England.

127 v. Charles Towneley was born in August 1568 in England. He was christened on 21 August 1568 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England. He died in 1570 in England. He was buried in 1570 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England.

128 vi. Robert Towneley was born in July 1569 in England. He was christened on 23 July 1569 in St. Mary & All Saints Church, Whalley, Lancashire, England. He died about 1575 in England.

+129 vii. Lawrence Towneley, born about 1573, England; married Mary Sherbourne, England; died England.

+130 viii. John Towneley, born about 1575, England; married Hellen Rishworth, England; died England.

+131 ix. Thomas Towneley, born about 1576, England; married Elizabeth Wade, England; died England.

+132 x. Robert Towneley, born about 1578, Barnside, Lancaster, England; married Mary Mackinson, England; died England.

 

73. Elizabeth Towneley (Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1555 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. She died in England.

 

Elizabeth Towneley and John Talbot were married in England. John Talbot (son of Thomas Talbot of Bashall) was born about 1550 in England. He died in England.

 

Elizabeth Towneley and Male Standish were married in England. Male Standish was born about 1550 in England. He died in England.

 

 

74. Margaret Towneley (Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1559 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. She died in England.

 

Margaret Towneley and John Parker of Extwisle were married in England. John Parker of Extwisle was born about 1550 in England. He died on 21 January 1634 in England. Margaret Towneley and John Parker of Extwisle had the following children:

 

+133 i. John Parker, born in 1578, England; married Elizabeth Holdsworth; died in 1665, England.

 

75. Alice Towneley (Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1561 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. She died in England.

 

Alice Towneley and Richard Lacey of Cromwellbothom, County York were married in England. Richard Lacey of Cromwellbothom, County York was born about 1555 in England. He died in England.

 

 

76. Anne Towneley (Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1562 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. She died in England.

 

Anne Towneley and Robert Rishworth of Riddlesden Co., York were married in England. Robert Rishworth of Riddlesden Co., York was born about 1558 in England. He died in England.

 

 

77. Hellen Towneley (Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1564 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. She died in England.

 

Hellen Towneley and Henry Thompson of Esholt, Co., York were married in England. Henry Thompson of Esholt, Co., York was born about 1559 in England. He died in England.

 

 

78. Lucy Towneley (Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1566 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. She died on 11 September 1621 in Colne, Lancashire County, England.

 

Lucy Towneley and Thomas Towneley were married in England. Thomas Towneley (son of John Towneley of Gray's Inn and Mary Towneley) was born on 8 August 1576 in England. He died young in England.

 

 

79. Edmund Towneley of Royale in Parish of Burnley (Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1532 in England. He died in 1598 in England.

 

Edmund Towneley of Royale in Parish of Burnley and Katherine Curson were married in England. Katherine Curson (daughter of Richard Curson Esq. of Waterbury in Co. of Oxford) was born about 1540 in England. She died in October 1630 in England. She was buried on 24 October 1630. Third daughter of Richard Curson Edmund Towneley of Royale in Parish of Burnley and Katherine Curson had the following children:

 

+134 i. Anne Townley, born about 1571, England; married John Rishworth of Riddlesden, near Keighley, on 26 September 1603, St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; died England.

+135 ii. Nicholas Townley, born in 1573, England; married Issabell Woodroffe, on 4 February 1606, St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; died on 3 June 1645, England.

136 iii. Edmund Townley II was born about 1574 in England. He died young in England.

137 iv. Thomas Townley was born in 1575 in England. He was christened on 31 October 1575 in Addington, England. He died in England.

+138 v. Francis Townley of Littleton Place & London, born about 1576, England; married Catherine Foster of Iden, Sussex, about 1596, England; died on 10 August 1616, England.

+139 vi. Richard Townley, born about 1578, England; married Margaret Pichles, on 20 February 1609, St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; died in 1660, England.

140 vii. Robert Townley was born about 1580 in England. He died young about 1580 in England.

+141 viii. Robert Townley, born in 1582, England; married Mary Ormerod, England; died on 4 March 1664, England.

+142 ix. Bernard Townley, born in 1587, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; married Margery Bradshaw, England; died England.

+143 x. Blanche Townley, born about 1589, England; married Thomas Ferrand of Carlton, near Skipton, on 6 January 1618, St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; died England.

 

80. Henry Towneley of Dutton Hall (Richard-9, Henry-8, Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1608 in England. He died in 1645 in England.

 

Henry Towneley of Dutton Hall and Alice Colthurst were married in England. Alice Colthurst (daughter of Abraham Colthurst of Burnley, Gent) was born about 1611 in England. She died in England. Henry Towneley of Dutton Hall and Alice Colthurst had the following children:

 

144 i. Richard Towneley was born about 1630 in England. He died in 1670 in England.

+145 ii. John Towneley of Clitheroe, born about 1633, England; married Elizabeth Guy, England; died England.

146 iii. Laurence Towneley of Burnley was born about 1636 in England. He died in England.

+147 iv. Thomas Towneley, born about 1638, England; married Alice Norres of Bolton-Le-Moors, England; died England.

+148 v. Abraham Towneley of Dutton Hall, born in 1640, England; married Female Shuttleworth, England; died in 1699, England.

+149 vi. Anne Towneley, born about 1642, England; married Ellis Nutter of Waterside, Pendle, England; married Ellis Nutter of Reedlow, England; died England.

+150 vii. Margaret Towneley, born about 1644, England; married William Sager of Catlow, England; died England.

 

 

 

 

90. Mary Towneley (Richard-10, Richard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1541 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. She died in 1606 in England. Dispensation for her marriage in 1556 on the score of consanguinity. She was Catholic like her husband John.

 

Mary Towneley and John Towneley of Gray's Inn were married in 1565 in England. John Towneley of Gray's Inn (son of Charles Towneley of Lynrode and Elizabeth Kaye) was born in 1528 in Gray's Inn, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died in 1607 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Imprisoned in 1564 for practicing his Catholic Religion and released after about three years. John gave shelter to Catholic Priests at Towneley estates and he was imprisoned again at different times between 1573 and 1594. After his release, he had to stay within 5 miles of the estate. Paid over 5000 pounds in fines by the year 1601.

 

Burnley Grammer School, 1559-

Following the orders of Edward VI, in 1552, the Chantries were dissolved, closing the Chantry School in Burnley. In 1559 certain leading men of the Parish of Burnley urged the endowment of a Free Grammar School, with gifts of land and rents. On the 1 February 1559, the Habergham deed was sealed bringing into existence a new Grammar School for Burnley. John Towneley erected the first buildings for the school. The Towneley family, along with the Haydock, Habergham, Woodruff and Whitacre's, provided the first founders and governors of the school. The school has occupied various sites during its existence. During 1871 the Governors of the school agreed to allow the representatives of the Town Council and School Board to join them, in return for financial aid. This resulted in new school buildings on Bank Parade, opened in 1874. In 1959 the school moved once again to Ivy Bank, sharing its site with the Ivy Bank High School for Girls. The High School, Ormerod Road, was opened under the management of the Higher Education Committee, in September 1909, on the premises of the Technical Institute. A preliminary prospectus for this school is included in these records. The school was used for the reception of girls from the Grammar School. Mary Towneley and John Towneley of Gray's Inn had the following children:

 

+92 i. Richard Towneley The Builder, born on 29 April 1566, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Jane Assheton, on 25 May 1594, Richard Assheton's Mansion in Downhall by Miles Carier, Curate of Downham; died on 29 November 1628, Drury Lane, London, England.

+93 ii. John Towneley, born on 30 September 1567, England; married England; died in June 1632, Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

94 iii. Charles Towneley, born on 5 November 1569, England; died about 1570, England.

+95 iv. Christopher Towneley, born on 6 January 1571, England; married Theodosia Tunstall, England; died in November 1623, Pendle Hall in England.

+96 v. Charles Towneley of Braddon, born on 28 February 1572, England; married Susan Rose, England; died in 1646, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

97 vi. Jennit Towneley, born about 1574, England; died England.

+98 vii. Thomas Towneley, born on 8 August 1576, England; married Lucy Towneley, England; died England.

99 viii. Nicholas Towneley, born on 1 February 1578, England; died in April 1650, Hurstwood, England.

100 ix. Frances Towneley, born on 11 April 1579, England; died England.

101 x. Mary Towneley, born about 1582, England; died England.

+102 xi. Anne Towneley, born about 1584, England; married William Middleton of Stockhill, England; married Sir Edward Osbourne of Ryton, England; died England.

103 xii. Margaret Towneley, born about 1585, England; died England.

104 xiii. Elizabeth Towneley, born about 1586, England; died England.

 

92. Richard Towneley The Builder (John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 29 April 1566 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died on 29 November 1628 in Drury Lane, London, England. He was buried in area near Temple Bar, Clements, England. Above the sacristy door in the chapel at Towneley Hall are the arms and initials of Richard and his wife Jane Asheton of Lever. The North wing containing the kitchen and dining room was started during his time as was the two towers on either side of the main hall. Buried near Temple Bar, Clements, England

 

Richard Towneley The Builder and Jane Assheton were married on 25 May 1594 in Richard Assheton's Mansion in Downhall by Miles Carier, Curate of Downham. Jane Assheton (daughter of Ralph Assheton of Great Lever and Johanna Radclyffe) was born in 1573 in Great Lever, Lancashire, England. She died on 13 July 1634 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. Richard Towneley The Builder and Jane Assheton had the following children:

 

151 i. John Towneley was born on 9 December 1595 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died in infancy in December 1595 in England.

+152 ii. Richard Towneley, born on 16 April 1598, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Janet Spencer; died in December 1635, England.

153 iii. Thomas Towneley was born on 8 May 1599 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died young in England.

+154 iv. Charles Towneley The Cavalier, born on 22 April 1600, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Mary Trappes, in November 1628, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England; died on 2 July 1644, Battle of Marston Moor, Moor, England.

155 v. John Towneley was born on 18 February 1601 in England. He died in infancy on 19 February 1601 in England.

156 vi. John Towneley was born on 2 December 1602 in England. He died in infancy on 3 December 1602 in England.

+157 vii. Christopher Towneley The Transcriber, born on 9 January 1604, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Alice Braddyll, about 1639, England; died in August 1674, England.

158 viii. Francis Towneley was born on 2 April 1605 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died in 1622 in St. Omer, France.

+159 ix. Anne Towneley, born on 29 May 1611, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married John Plompton I, on 20 December 1627, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; died on 19 March 1644, Yorkshire, England.

 

93. John Towneley (John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 30 September 1567 in England. He died in June 1632 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. He was buried on 30 June 1632 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

 

John Towneley were married in England. John Towneley had the following children:

 

160 i. Eulisses Towneley was born about 1589 in England. He died on 14 February 1635 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

 

95. Christopher Towneley (John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 6 January 1571 in England. He died in November 1623 in Pendle Hall in England. He was buried on 1 December 1623 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

 

Christopher Towneley and Theodosia Tunstall were married in England. Theodosia Tunstall was born about 1573. Christopher Towneley and Theodosia Tunstall had the following children:

 

161 i. Dorothy Towneley was born about 1593 in England. She died in England.

162 ii. Susan Towneley was born about 1595 in England. She died in England.

+163 iii. Margaret Towneley, born about 1598, England; married Hugh Wadsworth, England; died England.

 

96. Charles Towneley of Braddon (John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 28 February 1572 in England. He died in 1646 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

 

Charles Towneley of Braddon and Susan Rose were married in England. Susan Rose was born about 1576. Charles Towneley of Braddon and Susan Rose had the following children:

 

+164 i. Ellen Towneley, born about 1595, England; married Henry Shireburne of Ribbleton, England; died England.

+165 ii. Susan Towneley, born about 1598, England; married Thomas Button, England; died England.

 

98. Thomas Towneley (John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 8 August 1576 in England. He died young in England.

 

Thomas Towneley and Lucy Towneley were married in England. Lucy Towneley (daughter of Laurence Towneley 1st and Hellen Hesketh) was born about 1566 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. She died on 11 September 1621 in Colne, Lancashire County, England.

 

 

102. Anne Towneley (John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1584 in England. She died in England.

 

Anne Towneley and William Middleton of Stockhill were married in England. William Middleton of Stockhill was born about 1583 in England. He died in England. Anne was his second wife.

 

Anne Towneley and Sir Edward Osbourne of Ryton were married in England. Sir Edward Osbourne of Ryton was born about 1584 in England. He died in England.

 

 

105. John Townley of Hurstwood (John-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 15 January 1584 in Lancashire County, England. He died in England.

 

John Townley of Hurstwood and Eleanor Grymshaw were married in England. Eleanor Grymshaw (daughter of Nicholas Grymshaw of Clayton) was born about 1590 in England. She died in England. John Townley of Hurstwood and Eleanor Grymshaw had the following children:

 

166 i. Bernard Towneley was born on 22 May 1624 in Lancashire County, England. He died in England.

+167 ii. Eleanor Towneley, born in 1626, Lancashire County, England; married John Halsted, England; died England.

+168 iii. John Towneley, born in 1631, Lancashire County, England; married Katherine Rishton, England; died England.

+169 iv. Agnes Towneley, born in 1637, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; married John Whitaker, England; died England.

 

107. Eleanor Towneley (John-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1592 in England. She died in England.

 

Eleanor Towneley and Christopher Jackson of Worsthorn were married in England. Christopher Jackson of Worsthorn was born about 1592 in England. He died in England.

 

 

109. Agnes Towneley (John-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1595 in England. She died in England.

 

Agnes Towneley and George Waite of County York were married in England. George Waite of County York was born about 1594 in England. He died in England.

 

 

110. Jane Towneley (John-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1597 in England. She died in England.

 

Jane Towneley and George Berkeley were married in England. George Berkeley was born about 1596 in England. He died in England.

 

 

111. James Banastre (Ann (Agnes) Towneley-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1585 in Entwistle, Lancashire County, England. He died in April 1654 in Park Hill, over Barrowford, Lancashire County, England.

 

James Banastre and Elisabeth Leadbetter were married. Elisabeth Leadbetter was born about 1585 in England. She died in England. James Banastre and Elisabeth Leadbetter had the following children:

 

170 i. George Bannister was born in October 1602 in England. He was christened on 31 October 1602 in St. Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. He died before 1611 in England.

+171 ii. George Bannister, born on 12 October 1612, Entwistle, Lancashire County, England; married England; died on 29 September 1677, Cowling, Kildwick in Craven, Yorkshire, England.

 

114. Laurence Towneley 3rd of Stone Edge (Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 3 June 1563 in Lancashire, England. He died on 12 February 1655 in Colne, Lancashire County, England.

 

Laurence Towneley 3rd of Stone Edge and Jennett Halstead were married in 1597 in Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England. Jennett Halstead (daughter of John Halstead of Windlehouse and Elizabeth Mann) was born in 1580 in Windlehouse, Lancaster, England. She died on 12 August 1623 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. Laurence Towneley 3rd of Stone Edge and Jennett Halstead had the following children:

 

+172 i. Margaret Townley, born about 1597, Lancashire, England; married Thomas Riley of Chatburne, on 30 November 1618, Colne, Lancashire County, England; died England.

+173 ii. Elizabeth Townley, born about 1598, Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England; married Richard Halstead Jr., on 1 May 1616, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Christopher Lawrence Smith of Stannihurst, on 3 May 1624, Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England; died on 28 January 1679, Lancashire, England.

+174 iii. Alice Townley, born in February 1604, Fulshay, England; married Richard Gray of Norwich, England; died in 1623, Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

+175 iv. Ellen Townley, born in March 1606, Lancashire, England; married Thomas Chatburne of Chatburne, on 11 February 1623, Colne, Lancashire County, England; died England.

+176 v. Anne Townley, born in November 1608, England; married Samuel Hoyle of Barkisland, Co. York, in 1630, Yorkshire, England; died in September 1672, Norfolk, England.

+177 vi. Laurence Towneley 4th, born in April 1611, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Elizabeth Alice Calvert, in 1632, Mitton Parish, Lancashire, England; married Ellen Walton, in 1651, Colne, Lancashire County, England; died in November 1672, Lancashire, England.

+178 vii. Mary Townley, born on 15 May 1614, Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England; married Augustine Warner I, in 1635; died on 11 August 1662, Warner Hall (Gloucester), Virginia.

 

115. Thomas Towneley (Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1565 in Lancashire, England. He was buried on 6 September 1623 in St. Peter Hungate Cemetery, England. He died in Norwich, Norfolk County England.

 

Thomas Towneley and Susan Langforde were married on 10 January 1619 in England. Susan Langforde was born about 1566 in England. She died in England. Thomas Towneley and Susan Langforde had the following children:

 

179 i. Elizabeth Towneley was born about 1620 in England.

 

116. Henry Towneley (Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1571 in Lancashire, England. He died on 4 December 1626 in Norwich, Norfolk County England. He was buried on 10 December 1626 in St. Peter Hungate Cemetery, England.

 

Henry Towneley and Frances were married in England. Frances was born about 1572 in England. She died in England.

 

 

117. John Towneley (Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1573 in Lancashire, England. He died in England.

 

John Towneley and Mary were married about 1600. Mary was born about 1580 in Norfolk, England. She was also known as Margerie. She died in England. John Towneley and Mary had the following children:

 

+180 i. Mary Louney Towneley, born on 5 March 1603, Norfolk, England; married William Chase; died on 6 October 1659, Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

 

122. Charles Towneley I of Foulridge Hall (Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1582 in Lancashire, England. He died on 11 January 1636 in Foulridge Hall, Colne, England.

 

Charles Towneley I of Foulridge Hall and Elizabeth Barcroft were married in England. Elizabeth Barcroft was born about 1584 in England. She died in England. Charles Towneley I of Foulridge Hall and Elizabeth Barcroft had the following children:

 

181 i. Lawrence Towneley was christened on 8 February 1603 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. He was born about 1603 in England. He died in England.

182 ii. Charles Towneley II was born about 1606 in England.

 

129. Lawrence Towneley (Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1573 in England. He died in England.

 

Lawrence Towneley and Mary Sherbourne were married in England. Mary Sherbourne was born about 1575 in England. She died in England. Lawrence Towneley and Mary Sherbourne had the following children:

 

183 i. Henry Towneley was born about 1594 in England. He died young in England.

184 ii. Richard Towneley of Barnside & Carr was born about 1596 in England. He died in England.

+185 iii. Anne Towneley, born about 1598, England; married Henry Hoghton, England; died England.

+186 iv. Mary Towneley, born about 1601, England; married Thomas Hartley of Wiswall, England; married Laurence Roberts of Bought Gap, England; died England.

+187 v. Jane Towneley, born about 1603, England; married John Holliday of Heyhouse, England; died England.

 

130. John Towneley (Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1575 in England. He died in England.

 

John Towneley and Hellen Rishworth were married in England. Hellen Rishworth (daughter of Thomas Rishworth of Staneroyd) was born about 1576 in England. She died in England.

 

 

131. Thomas Towneley (Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1576 in England. He died in England.

 

Thomas Towneley and Elizabeth Wade were married in England. Elizabeth Wade (daughter of John Wade of Hapton) was born about 1579 in England. She died in England. Thomas Towneley and Elizabeth Wade had the following children:

 

+188 i. Henry Towneley of Oakenhead, born about 1598, England; married Margaret Parkinson, England; died England.

+189 ii. Helen Towneley, born about 1601, England; married Thomas Smith of Raygill, England; died England.

+190 iii. Mary Towneley, born about 1605, England; married William Smith of Raygill, England; died England.

 

132. Robert Towneley (Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1578 in Barnside, Lancaster, England. He died in England.

 

Robert Towneley and Mary Mackinson were married in England. Mary Mackinson was born about 1583 in Lancashire, England. She died in England. Robert Towneley and Mary Mackinson had the following children:

 

191 i. Robert Towneley was born about 1601 in England. He died in England. Twin

192 ii. Laurence Towneley was born about 1608 in England. He died in England. Twin to Margaret

+193 iii. Richard Towneley, born in 1610, England; married Alice Paslew, about 1629, England; married Anne Shuttleworth, about 1643, England; died in 1655, Craven.

194 iv. Margaret Towneley was born about 1611 in England. She died in England. Twin to Laurence.

+195 v. Anne Towneley, born about 1614, England; married Robert Hargreaves, England; married John Hargreaves of Highwide near Colne, England; died England.

 

133. John Parker (Margaret Towneley-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1578 in England. He died in 1665 in England.

 

John Parker and Elizabeth Holdsworth were married. Elizabeth Holdsworth (daughter of Cuthbert Holdsworth) was born about 1585 in England. John Parker and Elizabeth Holdsworth had the following children:

 

+196 i. Robert Parker, born about 1608, Extwistle, Lancashire, England; married Mary Scarburgh, on 24 September 1627, Kildwick, Yorkshire, England; died on 24 October 1636, England.

 

134. Anne Townley (Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1571 in England. She died in England.

 

Anne Townley and John Rishworth of Riddlesden, near Keighley were married on 26 September 1603 in St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England. John Rishworth of Riddlesden, near Keighley was born about 1571 in England. He died in England.

 

 

135. Nicholas Townley (Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1573 in England. He died on 3 June 1645 in England. Nicholas willed the estate of Royle to Nicholas Townley, the eldest son of his brother Robert. After the death of her husband, Margaret lived at Banktop. Margaret's daughter Isabel married Richard Sherburne of Stannihurst, esq. and Banktop was inherited by the Sherburnes. Banktop was known in the 1720's as the Townley House in Burnley and was recorded as such in the Papist estate records of that time.

 

Nicholas Townley and Issabell Woodroffe were married on 4 February 1606 in St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England. Issabell Woodroffe (daughter of John Woodrove of Banktop near Burnley) was born about 1580 in England. She died in England. Nicholas Townley and Issabell Woodroffe had the following children:

 

+197 i. Margaret Townley, born on 20 September 1607, England; married John Ingleby of Lawkland, Co. York, England; died England.

 

138. Francis Townley of Littleton Place & London (Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1576 in England. He died on 10 August 1616 in England.

 

Francis Townley of Littleton Place & London and Catherine Foster of Iden, Sussex were married about 1596 in England. Catherine Foster of Iden, Sussex (daughter of Sir Thomas Foster and Susanna Forster) was born about 1577 in England. She died in England. Third and youngest daughter of Sir Thomas Foster. Francis Townley of Littleton Place & London and Catherine Foster of Iden, Sussex had the following children:

 

198 i. Ann Townley was born about 1598 in England. She died in England.

199 ii. Honor Townley was born about 1600 in England. She died in England.

200 iii. Thomas Townley was born about 1602 in England. He died in England.

201 iv. Edmund Townley was born about 1604 in England. He died in England.

202 v. Richard Townley was born about 1606 in England. He died in England.

203 vi. William Townley was born about 1608 in England. He died in England.

204 vii. Susan Townley was born about 1610 in England. She died in England.

+205 viii. Nicholas Townley of Littleton, born in 1612, England; married Joanna White, England; died on 3 June 1687, England.

+206 ix. Francis Townley II, born in 1613, England; married Anne Elborough, England; died in 1683, England.

207 x. Catherine Townley was born about 1614 in England. She died in England.

208 xi. Frances Townley was born about 1615 in England. She died in England.

209 xii. Mary Townley was born about 1616 in England. She died in England.

 

139. Richard Townley (Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1578 in England. He died in 1660 in England.

 

Richard Townley and Margaret Pichles were married on 20 February 1609 in St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England. Margaret Pichles was born about 1582.

 

 

141. Robert Townley (Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1582 in England. He died on 4 March 1664 in England.

 

Robert Townley and Mary Ormerod were married in England. Mary Ormerod was born about 1587 in England. She died in England. Robert Townley and Mary Ormerod had the following children:

 

+210 i. Edmund Townley, born about 1611, England; married Hellen Habergham, England; died England.

+211 ii. Katherine Townley, born about 1615, England; married Thomas Farrer, England; died England.

+212 iii. Mary Townley, born about 1618, England; married Simon Haydock of Fezantford, England; died England.

+213 iv. Elizabeth Townley, born about 1621, England; married Thomas Wilson, England; married Thomas Manknolls, England; died England.

+214 v. Nicholas Townley I, born in 1624, England; married Mary Shuttleworth, England; died England.

 

142. Bernard Townley (Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was christened on 4 March 1587 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. He was born in 1587 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. He died in England.

 

Bernard Townley and Margery Bradshaw were married in England. Margery Bradshaw was born about 1590 in England. She died in England.

 

 

143. Blanche Townley (Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1589 in England. She died in England.

 

Blanche Townley and Thomas Ferrand of Carlton, near Skipton were married on 6 January 1618 in St. Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire County, England. Thomas Ferrand of Carlton, near Skipton was born about 1585 in England. He died in England.

 

 

145. John Towneley of Clitheroe (Henry-10, Richard-9, Henry-8, Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1633 in England. He died in England.

 

John Towneley of Clitheroe and Elizabeth Guy were married in England. Elizabeth Guy was born about 1636 in England. She died in England.

 

 

147. Thomas Towneley (Henry-10, Richard-9, Henry-8, Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1638 in England. He died in England.

 

Thomas Towneley and Alice Norres of Bolton-Le-Moors were married in England. Alice Norres of Bolton-Le-Moors was born about 1642 in England. She died in England.

 

 

148. Abraham Towneley of Dutton Hall (Henry-10, Richard-9, Henry-8, Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1640 in England. He died in 1699 in England. The male line of Dutton comes to an end with Abraham. According to the pedigree published by Foster in 1873, Abraham's eldest son Richard moved to Rochdale where he founded the Belfield branch of the family. Finding the evidence to prove the origins of the Belfield branch of the Towneley family have caused expert genealogists great difficulty over many years.

 

Abraham Towneley of Dutton Hall and Female Shuttleworth were married in England. Female Shuttleworth (daughter of William Shuttleworth of Asterlee, Gent.) was born about 1646 in England. She died in England. Abraham Towneley of Dutton Hall and Female Shuttleworth had the following children:

 

215 i. William Townley was born about 1668 in England. He died in England.

216 ii. Nicholas Townley was born about 1670 in England. He died in England. He was an attorney at Rochdale, England

217 iii. Henry Townley was born about 1674 in England. He died in England. He was an attorney in Manchester, England

+218 iv. Jane Townley, born about 1677, England; married Nicholas Shuttleworth of Rochdale, Gent., England; died England.

+219 v. Mary Townley, born about 1680, England; married Ellis Nutter of Rochdale, England; died England.

+220 vi. Ann Townley, born about 1684, England; married Reverend Edward Bolton M.A., England; died England.

+221 vii. Female Townley, born about 1687, England; married William Ingham of Rochdale, Surgeon, England; died England.

+222 viii. Richard Townley of Belfield I, born in 1689, Belfield Hall, Lancashire, England; married Jane Greaves, England; died in 1762, England.

 

149. Anne Towneley (Henry-10, Richard-9, Henry-8, Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1642 in England. She died in England. According to the records of the Dugdale visitation of 1664, she married first Ellis Nutter of Waterside in Pendle and secondly Ellis Nutter of Rudley.

 

Anne Towneley and Ellis Nutter of Waterside were married in Pendle, England. Ellis Nutter of Waterside was born about 1640 in England. He died in England.

 

Anne Towneley and Ellis Nutter of Reedlow were married in England. Ellis Nutter of Reedlow was born about 1642 in England. He died in England.

 

 

150. Margaret Towneley (Henry-10, Richard-9, Henry-8, Richard-7, Thomas-6, Henry-5, Robert-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1644 in England. She died in England. According to the records of the Dugdale visitation of 1664 she married William Sager of Catlow.

 

Margaret Towneley and William Sager of Catlow were married in England. William Sager of Catlow was born about 1644 in England. He died in England.

 

 

 

 

 

152. Richard Towneley (Richard-11, John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 16 April 1598 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died in December 1635 in England. He was buried on 23 December 1635 in Nocton Church, Lincolnshire.

 

Richard Towneley and Janet Spencer were married. Janet Spencer was born about 1602 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. Richard Towneley and Janet Spencer had the following children:

 

223 i. Lawrence Towneley was born on 13 February 1624 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

224 ii. Mary Towneley was born about 1626 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. She died on 12 January 1635 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

 

154. Charles Towneley The Cavalier (Richard-11, John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 22 April 1600 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died on 2 July 1644 in Battle of Marston Moor, Moor, England. He was buried in Marston Moor near Wilsthroppe. He entered the English College in Rome, Italy. Left Rome in 1624 to return to England. Inherited Estate when older brother died in 1635. August 4, 1644 he was killed at Battle of Marston Moor, England fighting for King Charles I. After the Royalist were defeated his land were confiscated. Towneley Hall was deserted and in the hands of London bankers.

 

Charles Towneley The Cavalier and Mary Trappes were married in November 1628 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Mary Trappes (daughter of Sir Francis Trapp Bimand of Harrogate, Co. York) was born in 1599 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. She died about 1690 in England. Charles Towneley The Cavalier and Mary Trappes had the following children:

 

+225 i. Richard Towneley The Virtuoso, born on 10 October 1629, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Mary Margaret Paston, in 1648, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; died on 22 January 1707, York, East Riding, Yorkshire, England.

+226 ii. Mary Towneley, born in 1630, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; married Philip Constable of Hough, Esq., England; died England.

+227 iii. John Towneley, born in 1631, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; died in October 1678, England.

+228 iv. Charles Towneley, born in 1632, Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England; died in April 1712, England.

229 v. Anne Towneley was born on 23 November 1637 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. She died in 1652 in London, Middlesex, England. She was buried in St. Giles's in the Fields, London, England.

230 vi. Catherine Towneley was born on 23 November 1637 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. She died in England. living unmarried in 1664

231 vii. Francis Towneley was born on 13 August 1641 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died in England. living in 1664

 

157. Christopher Towneley The Transcriber (Richard-11, John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 9 January 1604 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He died in August 1674 in England.

 

Christopher Towneley The Transcriber and Alice Braddyll were married about 1639 in England. Alice Braddyll (daughter of John Braddyll of Portfield) was born about 1611 in England. She died in England.

 

 

159. Anne Towneley (Richard-11, John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 29 May 1611 in Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England. She died on 19 March 1644 in Yorkshire, England. She was buried in Spofforth Church in Plompton Quire, Yorkshire, England.

 

Anne Towneley and John Plompton I were married on 20 December 1627 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. John Plompton I (son of Sir Edward Plompton of Plompton, Co. York., Kent and Frances Arthington) was born on 6 February 1605 in Dingley, Northampton, England. He died on 25 July 1644 in Knaresborough, West Riding, Yorkshire, England. He was buried in Church at Knaresborough. Anne Towneley and John Plompton I had the following children:

 

232 i. Edward Plompton was born about 1629. He died in England.

233 ii. Jane Plompton was born about 1630 in Spofforth, Yorkshire, England. She died in England.

234 iii. Frances Plompton was born about 1632 in Spofforth, Yorkshire, England. She died in England.

235 iv. Mary Plompton was born about 1634 in Spofforth, Yorkshire, England. She died in England.

236 v. Clara Plompton was born about 1635 in Spofforth, Yorkshire, England. She died in England.

237 vi. Agnes Plompton was born about 1637 in Spofforth, Yorkshire, England. She died in England.

238 vii. Dorothy Plompton was born about 1638 in Spofforth, Yorkshire, England. She died in England.

239 viii. John Plompton II was born about 1640 in Spofforth, Yorkshire, England. He died in England.

240 ix. Peter Plompton was born about 1642 in Spofforth, Yorkshire, England. He died in England.

241 x. Robert Plompton was born on 13 March 1644 in Yorkshire, England. He died in England.

 

163. Margaret Towneley (Christopher-11, John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1598 in England. She died in England.

 

Margaret Towneley and Hugh Wadsworth were married in England. Hugh Wadsworth was born about 1595 in England. He died in England.

 

 

164. Ellen Towneley (Charles-11, John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1595 in England. She died in England.

 

Ellen Towneley and Henry Shireburne of Ribbleton were married in England. Henry Shireburne of Ribbleton was born about 1595 in England. He died in England.

 

 

165. Susan Towneley (Charles-11, John-10, Charles-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1598 in England. She died in England.

 

Susan Towneley and Thomas Button were married in England. Thomas Button was born about 1595 in England. He died in England. He was a Goldsmith in London, Middlesex, England.

 

 

167. Eleanor Towneley (John-11, John-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1626 in Lancashire County, England. She died in England.

 

Eleanor Towneley and John Halsted were married in England. John Halsted was born about 1624.

 

 

168. John Towneley (John-11, John-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1631 in Lancashire County, England. He was christened on 25 August 1631. He died in England.

 

John Towneley and Katherine Rishton were married in England. Katherine Rishton (daughter of Geoffrey Rishton of Antley) was born about 1632 in England. She died in England. John Towneley and Katherine Rishton had the following children:

 

242 i. John Towneley was born about 1651 in England. He died in England.

243 ii. Eleanor Towneley was born about 1653 in England. She died young in England.

244 iii. Eleanor Towneley was born about 1656 in England. She died in England.

 

169. Agnes Towneley (John-11, John-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1637 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England. She was christened on 27 July 1637 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. She died in England.

 

Agnes Towneley and John Whitaker were married in England. John Whitaker was born in 1632 in England. He died in England. Agnes Towneley and John Whitaker had the following children:

 

+245 i. John Whitaker, born in 1668, England; married Deborah; died England.

 

171. George Bannister (James-11, Ann (Agnes) Towneley-10, Bernard-9, John-8, Richard-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 12 October 1612 in Entwistle, Lancashire County, England. He died on 29 September 1677 in Cowling, Kildwick in Craven, Yorkshire, England.

 

George Bannister were married in England. George Bannister had the following children:

 

+246 i. John Bannister, born in February 1663, Burnley, Lancashire County, England; married Isabel (Dickinson) Dixon, on 4 September 1687, Stalmire Church, Burnley, Lancashire, England; died England.

 

172. Margaret Townley (Laurence-11, Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1597 in Lancashire, England. She died in England.

 

Margaret Townley and Thomas Riley of Chatburne were married on 30 November 1618 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. Thomas Riley of Chatburne was born about 1596 in England. He died in England.

 

 

173. Elizabeth Townley (Laurence-11, Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1598 in Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England. She died on 28 January 1679 in Lancashire, England.

 

Elizabeth Townley and Richard Halstead Jr. were married on 1 May 1616 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. Richard Halstead Jr. (son of Richard Halstead Sr.) was christened on 13 May 1593 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. He was born in 1593 in Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England. He died in 1623 in England. Elizabeth Townley and Richard Halstead Jr. had the following children:

 

247 i. John Halstead was born on 23 March 1617 in England. He died in England.

248 ii. Elizabeth Halstead was born on 23 January 1619 in England. She died in England.

249 iii. Ellen Halstead was born on 1 May 1623 in England. She died in England.

 

Elizabeth Townley and Christopher Lawrence Smith of Stannihurst were married on 3 May 1624 in Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England. Christopher Lawrence Smith of Stannihurst was born on 18 March 1591 in England. He died in April 1638 in England. He was buried on 16 April 1638 in Mitton Parish, Lancashire, England. Elizabeth Townley and Christopher Lawrence Smith of Stannihurst had the following children:

 

+250 i. John Smith, born on 12 September 1624, Lancaster, England; married Mary Warner; died in 1644, York Co., Virginia.

+251 ii. Major Laurence Smith I, born on 29 March 1629, Stonyhurst, Burnley Parish, Lancashire, England; married Mary Debman, on 28 September 1651, Old Rappahannock, Virginia; married Mary Hitchon, on 28 September 1670; died on 8 August 1700, Abingdon, Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.

252 iii. Christopher Smith was born on 29 January 1630 in England. He died in 1716 in Hanover County, Virginia.

253 iv. Thomas Smith was born about 1634 in England. He died in England.

254 v. Richard Smith was born on 17 December 1637 in England. He died in England.

 

174. Alice Townley (Laurence-11, Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was christened on 12 February 1604 in Colne Parish, Lancashire, England. She was born in February 1604 in Fulshay, England. She died in 1623 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England.

 

Alice Townley and Richard Gray of Norwich were married in England. Richard Gray of Norwich was born in December 1596 in Norwich, Norfolk County England. He was christened on 6 December 1696 in Norwich, Norfolk County England.

 

 

175. Ellen Townley (Laurence-11, Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was christened on 4 March 1606 in Colne Parish, Lancashire, England. She was born in March 1606 in Lancashire, England. She died in England.

 

Ellen Townley and Thomas Chatburne of Chatburne were married on 11 February 1623 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. Thomas Chatburne of Chatburne was born about 1603.

 

 

176. Anne Townley (Laurence-11, Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was christened on 2 November 1608 in Colne Parish, Lancashire, England. She was born in November 1608 in England. She died in September 1672 in Norfolk, England. She was buried on 17 September 1672 in Elland Parish, Norfolk, England.

 

Anne Townley and Samuel Hoyle of Barkisland, Co. York were married in 1630 in Yorkshire, England. Samuel Hoyle of Barkisland, Co. York was born about 1605. Anne Townley and Samuel Hoyle of Barkisland, Co. York had the following children:

 

255 i. Grace Hoyle was born about 1631.

256 ii. Henry Hoyle was born about 1633.

257 iii. Elizabeth Hoyle was born about 1636.

258 iv. Edward Hoyle was born about 1639.

259 v. John Hoyle was born about 1641.

260 vi. Sara Hoyle was born about 1644.

 

177. Laurence Towneley 4th (Laurence-11, Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in April 1611 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. He was christened on 21 April 1611 in Colne Parish, Lancashire, England. He was buried on 11 November 1672 in Lancashire, England. He died in November 1672 in Lancashire, England.

 

Laurence Towneley 4th and Elizabeth Alice Calvert were married in 1632 in Mitton Parish, Lancashire, England. Elizabeth Alice Calvert (daughter of Nicholas Calvert of West Bradford) was born about 1611 in Mitton Parish, Lancashire, England. She died in England. Laurence Towneley 4th and Elizabeth Alice Calvert had the following children:

 

261 i. Anne Towneley was born about 1634 in England. She died in England.

262 ii. Robert Towneley was born about 1637 in England. He died in England.

+263 iii. Lawrence Towneley 5th, born on 2 February 1639, Colne, Lancashire County, England; married Sarah Warner.

+264 iv. Thomas Towneley I, born about 1645, England; married about 1670, England; died England.

+265 v. John Townley I, born about 1649, Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England; married Eliza, Virginia; died Virginia.

 

Laurence Towneley 4th and Ellen Walton were married in 1651 in Colne, Lancashire County, England. Ellen Walton was born about 1616 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. She died in England. Laurence Towneley 4th and Ellen Walton had the following children:

 

266 i. Henry Townley was born about 1652 in England. He died in England.

267 ii. Ellen Townley was born about 1655 in England. She died in England.

268 iii. William Townley was born about 1658 in England. He died in England.

 

178. Mary Townley (Laurence-11, Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 15 May 1614 in Stone Edge, Colne, Lancashire, England. She was christened in May 1614 in Colne Parish, Lancashire, England. She died on 11 August 1662 in Warner Hall (Gloucester), Virginia. She was buried in Warner Hall Graveyard, Virginia.

 

Mary Townley and Augustine Warner I were married in 1635. Augustine Warner I (son of Thomas Warner of Hoveton, near Norwich and Elizabeth Sotherton) was born on 28 November 1610 in Norwich, Norfolk County England. He died on 24 December 1674 in Warner Hall (Gloucester), Virginia. He was buried in Warner Hall Graveyard, Virginia. Arrived in Virginia from England in 1628. Bought his first land in 1635 which was two hundred and fifty acres. Became a member of the House of Burgesses in 1652 and then in 1659 a member of the Council, the highest office a colonial Virginian could attain. During his years, he was a merchant, statesman and investor in land. Mary Townley and Augustine Warner I had the following children:

 

+269 i. Sarah Warner, born in 1638; married Lawrence Towneley 5th.

+270 ii. Isabella Warner, born on 24 August 1640; married David Cant; died on 9 February 1704.

+271 iii. Col. Augustine Warner II, born on 3 June 1642, Warner Hall (Gloucester), Virginia; married Mildred Reade, in 1662; died on 19 June 1681, Warner Hall (Gloucester), Virginia.

 

180. Mary Louney Towneley (John-11, Laurence-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 5 March 1603 in Norfolk, England. She died on 6 October 1659 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

 

Mary Louney Towneley and William Chase were married. William Chase (son of Aquila Chase and Martha Jelliman) was born on 4 January 1604 in Chesham, Bucks, England. He died on 4 May 1659 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. He was buried on 13 May 1659 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Mary Louney Towneley and William Chase had the following children:

 

272 i. William Chase was born on 15 June 1621 in England. He died on 27 February 1684 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

273 ii. Mary Chase was born on 15 May 1637 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. She died on 28 October 1652.

+274 iii. Benjamin Chase, born on 28 April 1639, Yarmouth, Massachusetts; married Phillippa Sherman; died on 23 July 1731, Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

 

185. Anne Towneley (Lawrence-11, Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1598 in England. She died in England.

 

Anne Towneley and Henry Hoghton were married in England. Henry Hoghton (son of Thomas Hoghton of Hoghtontower) was born about 1597 in England. He died in England.

 

 

186. Mary Towneley (Lawrence-11, Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1601 in England. She died in England.

 

Mary Towneley and Thomas Hartley of Wiswall were married in England. Thomas Hartley of Wiswall was born about 1600 in England. He died in England.

 

Mary Towneley and Laurence Roberts of Bought Gap were married in England. Laurence Roberts of Bought Gap was born about 1600 in England. He died in England.

 

 

187. Jane Towneley (Lawrence-11, Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1603 in England. She died in England.

 

Jane Towneley and John Holliday of Heyhouse were married in England. John Holliday of Heyhouse was born about 1601 in England. He died in England.

 

 

188. Henry Towneley of Oakenhead (Thomas-11, Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1598 in England. He died in England.

 

Henry Towneley of Oakenhead and Margaret Parkinson were married in England. Margaret Parkinson was born about 1601 in England. She died in England.

 

 

189. Helen Towneley (Thomas-11, Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1601 in England. She died in England.

 

Helen Towneley and Thomas Smith of Raygill were married in England. Thomas Smith of Raygill was born about 1600 in England. He died in England.

 

 

190. Mary Towneley (Thomas-11, Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1605 in England. She died in England.

 

Mary Towneley and William Smith of Raygill were married in England. William Smith of Raygill was born about 1603 in England. He died in England.

 

 

193. Richard Towneley (Robert-11, Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1610 in England. He died in 1655 in Craven. Slain at a bull baiting at Grisburne in Craven, England

 

Richard Towneley and Alice Paslew were married about 1629 in England. Alice Paslew (daughter of Francis Paslew of Wiswall) was born about 1611.

 

Richard Towneley and Anne Shuttleworth were married about 1643 in England. Anne Shuttleworth (daughter of Richard Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe and Fleetwood Barton) was born in 1620 in Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire, England. She died in England. Richard Towneley and Anne Shuttleworth had the following children:

 

275 i. Richard Townley of Barnside was born about 1644 in England. He died in England.

276 ii. Robert Townley was born about 1646 in England. He died as infant about 1647 in England.

277 iii. Robert Townley was born about 1648 in England. He died young in England.

 

195. Anne Towneley (Robert-11, Henry-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1614 in England. She died in England.

 

Anne Towneley and Robert Hargreaves were married in England. Robert Hargreaves was born about 1614 in England. He died in England.

 

Anne Towneley and John Hargreaves of Highwide near Colne were married in England. John Hargreaves of Highwide near Colne was born about 1610.

 

 

196. Robert Parker (John-11, Margaret Towneley-10, Laurence-9, Henry-8, Laurence-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born about 1608 in Extwistle, Lancashire, England. He died on 24 October 1636 in England.

 

Robert Parker and Mary Scarburgh were married on 24 September 1627 in Kildwick, Yorkshire, England. Mary Scarburgh was born about 1609 in England. She died on 19 August 1638 in England. Robert Parker and Mary Scarburgh had the following children:

 

+278 i. John Parker, born in 1634, Extwistle, Lancashire, England; married Jane Foster, England.

 

197. Margaret Townley (Nicholas-11, Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born on 20 September 1607 in England. She died in England.

 

Margaret Townley and John Ingleby of Lawkland, Co. York were married in England. John Ingleby of Lawkland, Co. York was born about 1605 in England. He died in England. Margaret Townley and John Ingleby of Lawkland, Co. York had the following children:

 

+279 i. Isabelle Ingleby, born about 1627, England; married Richard Sherburne of Stannihurst, Esq., England; died England.

280 ii. Katherine Ingleby was born about 1630.

 

205. Nicholas Townley of Littleton (Francis-11, Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1612 in England. He was christened on 9 September 1612. He died on 3 June 1687 in England. He was buried in Littleton in England. This Nicholas was possessed of a very plentiful estate, and had in marriage portion, with his wife Joanna, twenty thousand pounds, a very large sum in those days; but being of most extravagant disposition, ran through and spent all he had, whereby he beggared his numerous family, except his oldest son Nicholas, who concurred with his father in selling the estate at Littleton, had a handsome fortune paid him. Nicholas was for many years before his death maintained at the sole charge of his son Charles Townley.

 

Nicholas Townley of Littleton and Joanna White were married in England. Joanna White (daughter of William White of Northiam, Sussex) was born about 1618 in England. She died in England. She was buried in Littleton in England. Elder of the two daughters. Died before her husband. Her husband's behavior broke her heart. Nicholas Townley of Littleton and Joanna White had the following children:

 

+281 i. Nicholas Townley of East Bourne, Sussex, born about 1642, England; married Jane Gildredge, England; died on 1 May 1685, England.

+282 ii. Francis Townley, born in 1644, England; married Jemmina Haughton, on 28 March 1673; died in 1685, England.

283 iii. William Townley was born about 1646 in England. He died in England.

+284 iv. Col. Richard Townley, born about 1648, Littleton Place, England; married Female Unknown, about 1668; married Dame Elizabeth Smith, on 1 December 1684; died in April 1711, New Jersey.

+285 v. Edmund Townley, born about 1649, England; married Elizabeth Gilbert, England; died England.

286 vi. Thomas Townley was born about 1650 in England. He died about 1681 in England. St. Dunstan's draper. Married twice.

287 vii. John Townley was born about 1651 in England. He died in England.

+288 viii. Charles Townley, born on 14 February 1652, England; married Sarah Allen, England; died on 20 September 1719, England.

289 ix. Robert Townley was born about 1654 in England. He died in England.

290 x. Joanne Townley was born about 1656 in England. She died young in England.

291 xi. Catherine Townley was born about 1658 in England. She died young as infant in England.

+292 xii. Mary Townley, born about 1660, England; married Henry Fillingham, England; died England.

293 xiii. Anne Townley was born about 1662 in England. She died in England.

294 xiv. Catherine Townley was born about 1664 in England. She died young in England.

295 xv. Mary Townley was born about 1666 in England. She died young as an infant in England.

296 xvi. Elizabeth Townley was born about 1668 in England. She died young as an infant in England.

297 xvii. Anne Townley was born about 1670 in England. She died young as an infant in England.

298 xviii. Honour Townley was born about 1671 in England. She died young as an infant in England.

 

206. Francis Townley II (Francis-11, Edmund-10, Nicholas-9, Richard-8, Nicholas-7, John-6, Richard-5, John-4, Richard de Legh-3, Cecilie de Towneley-2, Richard (Ricardus)-1) was born in 1613 in England. He was christened on 29 September 1613. He died in 1683 in England. He was buried on 18 August 1683. The descendants of this line were prolific and at least five grand daughters married with issue. A great grand-daughter Margaret Frances Townley married Richard Chase in 1714. They emigrated to Maryland and founded the Townley-Chase branch.

 

Francis Townley II and Anne Elborough were married in England. Anne Elborough was born about 1617 in England. She died in England. Francis Townley II and Anne Elborough had the following children:

 

+299 i. Francis Townley III, born in 1639, England; married England; died in 1677, England.