I am searching for information on these families prior to 1620. Evidently both the Townsends and Cottinghams came from England in the years following the Mayflower.
John Townsend was one of three brothers that came to the US and settled in the Dutch colony of New Ampsterdam on Long Island. His descendants spread throughout the states of New York and Penn.
Thomas Cottingham was evidently one of three brothers who's family's allegiance to King Charles 1 in opposition to Oliver Cromwell gave him incentive of head for healthier climates. He took up residence in Maryland some time following Charles' loss of his head. Probably around 1658 or 59. I think that one of his brothers went to Ireland.
I have not done a lot of research on the Tewksbury family prior to the American Civil War where my GG Grandfather died in a Confederate prison came in Salsbury NC. I have some information on a couple of his brothers but it is limited.
I have great faith in this site as with the help of a number of members I located the owner of a lost family Bible which I had been trying to do for over a year.
I need some help if anyone can jump in. I'm looking forward to posting here.
John Townsend was one of three brothers that came to the US and settled in the Dutch colony of New Ampsterdam on Long Island. His descendants spread throughout the states of New York and Penn.
Thomas Cottingham was evidently one of three brothers who's family's allegiance to King Charles 1 in opposition to Oliver Cromwell gave him incentive of head for healthier climates. He took up residence in Maryland some time following Charles' loss of his head. Probably around 1658 or 59. I think that one of his brothers went to Ireland.
I have not done a lot of research on the Tewksbury family prior to the American Civil War where my GG Grandfather died in a Confederate prison came in Salsbury NC. I have some information on a couple of his brothers but it is limited.
I have great faith in this site as with the help of a number of members I located the owner of a lost family Bible which I had been trying to do for over a year.
I need some help if anyone can jump in. I'm looking forward to posting here.
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