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Towne Family Association, Inc.
Welcome to the Towne Family Association, Inc. site, dedicated to the descendants of William Towne and Joanna Blessing, who were married at St. Nicholas Church on April 25, 1620. Six of their children, Rebecca, John, Susan, Edmund, Jacob, and Mary were baptized there. After immigrating to Salem MA, two additional children, Joseph and Sarah were born. Rebecca (Nurse), Mary (Estey) and Sarah (Bridges Cloyse) were victims of the witchcraft hysteria of 1692. A plaque commemorating this family, donated by TFA hangs in St. Nicholas Church.
Please explore and enjoy the many public areas of our site. In order to gain access to our database, newsletter archive, and research on our English ancestors, you need to be a MEMBER of TFA. Click below for a membership form. When you join, you will be registered for a user account and gain full access to our website. Membership is open to all persons having ties to this Towne family through blood relationship, marriage, collateral lines, friendship or interest.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP - BECOME INVOLVED !!!
Have you recently retired? Are you looking for a fun, meaningful activity? We are always looking for help with various areas. If you have considered getting involved, please reach out to president@townefolk.com.
Check out the Procedures Guidelines for position descriptions on the Just for Members page.
Towne Family Association is a volunteer organization. We rely on members who can give a little of their time to keep the organization running. Where can you volunteer? Reunion, Genealogy, Website, DNA, Newsletter? Click Contact Us at the bottom of the page to learn how you can help.
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."
-Winston Churchill.
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About TFA...
Established 1980
Incorporated in Delaware in 1989
Who is Who in TFA
Membership
2025 Membership Renewals were due July 1, 2025. If you have not renewed, do so soon to avoid losing access to members-only benefits. New members are welcome to join at any time.
Mail or email your completed form to Membership Coordinator Carolyn Cogswell. We now offer the option to make E-payments through ZELLE. Click membership link for details.
Visit Our New Facebook Group - a perk for members only
Books and Resources
Best Cooks in Towne
Genealogy Corner
Our English Roots
** Reunions **
It's Time!!! Register now to join us in Cincinnati in OCTOBER 2025! We'd love to see you there. Want to help out? Contact reunions@townefolk.com for information.
Regional Meetings
Just for Members
All the nuts and bolts! Bylaws, Incorporation Papers, budget and monthly financial reports, procedures manuals, annual meeting booklet, including minutes of past meetings, current roster of members, current officers and committee chairs, inventory of genealogical library in Danvers
Award-Winning Newsletter
Website Tips and Tools
DNA Project
Confirm your lineage and help map William's Y-DNA tree! If you have already done that and would like to become more involved in the project, we are looking for a new y-DNA project coordinator to reinvigorate the project. Contact dna@townefolk.com for more details.
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 If you have any questions or comments about the information on this site, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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