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3584. * Philip Towle⁽²⁴³⁴⁾⁽²⁴³⁵⁾⁽²⁴³⁶⁾ was born about 1616.⁽²⁴³⁷⁾ *Descendents of Jonathan Towle : He was 41 when they were married in 1657 and he was 80 at his death in 1696 He died on DEC 11 1696 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴³⁸⁾⁽²⁴³⁹⁾ He was buried on DEC 20 1696 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁴⁰⁾ He is my 9th great grandfather. 9th great grandfather

*Descendants of Jonathan Towle : "Philip Towle of Hampton was the patriach of the Towles in this country. The land of his nativity is not known, nor the date of his emigration to America. We first find him among, and intermarried with, the English. The name Towle, however, is undoubtedly of Irish origin, and Philip is said to have displayed Irish characteristics and to have so impressed them on his neighborhood that it has been called Ireland ever since, -- a fact which has not interfered with its prosperity, for it is now the business center of the village."
"He was in Hampton as early as Nov. 19, 1657, on which date he was married to Isabella Astin. April 15, 1664, he bought land which is still owned by his descendants. His deed was from the Rev. John Wheelwright, the founder of Exeter, who had been third paster in Hampton. The land is described as follows: 'one messuage, or dwelling-house, with the other out-housing thereunto belonging; as also a house Lott adjoining thereunto, containing by estimaccon seven acres and a halfe more or less (being formerly the house and land of Henry Ambrose) butting upon the highway leading to Exiter with one end, and with the other upon the land of John Marian, lijng between the lands of the sayd John Marian on the west and the land of Jasper Blake easterly.' There was also deeded to him about seventy acres in outlying lands and some shares in common lands.
"He does not seem to have been prominent in town affairs, so far as appears from the records. On one occasion he and five others 'for taking tobacko neare ye meetinghouse in ye face of ye court, were fined each of them ten shillings according to law.' The law was an act of the town meeting Feb. 14, 1676, recorded as follows: 'To prvent Danger by fire itt is ordered thatt if any prson shall take any tabaco, or Carrie any fire or make use of any fire in the new meeting House or fortt yard, they shall forfitt ten shillings for Every such offense, the one Halfe to the Informer & the other Halfe to the Towne.' Philip was at this time about sixty years old."

*History of Hampton : "The house-lot here described has ever since remained in the Towle family, and is now John A. Towle's homestead." [born 1827; see page 1016] "Before he settled down to farming, Mr. Towle probably led a sea-faring life, as in the deed he is styled 'seaman.' "

*Philip Towle : "A search was conducted by the author for the home of Philip Towle. The name Towle was found to be definitely English in origin. Joseph Dow's contention that he was of Irish ancestry can not be supported. The name was very common in the 16th and 17th centuries, especially in County Devonshire along the River Exe. The name was generally spelled Towell, but Towle was a common variant. The name was found in other counties such as London, Northampton, Norfolk and elsewhere, but to a much lessor extent."
... ", based upon surviving records for Devon it seems more than likely that Philip Towle came from the parish of Crediton, County Devon, England."
"For the time period from 1577 through 1650, the name Philip Towell/Towle appears some 16 times in English records. All of these entries occurred in Co. Devon. And with two exceptions, all of these men named Philip Towle lived in or near the parish of Crediton. It therefore seems quite likely that this was the home of Philip Towle of Hampton, N.H."
"One individual named Philip Towle was found of the correct age living at Crediton in Co. Devonshire. Perhaps he was the immigrant, since he is not named in later records. This Philip Towle was named in the 1641 Protection Record for Devonshire at Crediton. He was born about 1616 the son of Philip Towell and his wife Margaret Whyte." ... [see source for this line]

*Note : The name may come from O'Toole He was married to * Isabella Asten on NOV 19 1657 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁴¹⁾⁽²⁴⁴²⁾ see general notes

3585. * Isabella Asten⁽²⁴⁴³⁾ was born about 1633 in Colchester, England.⁽²⁴⁴⁴⁾⁽²⁴⁴⁵⁾ *Descendents of Philip Towle : "born in England about 1633"

Note : She was probably born in Colchester, England, as this was where her father was from. She died on DEC 7 1719 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁴⁶⁾⁽²⁴⁴⁷⁾ *Descendants of Philip Towle : she "died in Hampton, 7 Dec. 1719" She is my 9th great grandmother. 9th great grandmother

*Descendants of Jonathan Towle, p.42 :"Isabella was once a victim of persecution for witchcraft. She and Rachel Fuller were accused in the summer of 1680. Rachel confessed and accused Isabella. Both were commited to prison where they remained till the sitting of the Hampton court, Sept. 7. Then 'The Court having heard ye case of Rachel Fuller and Isabel Towle, being apprehended and committed upon suspition of witchcraft, doe ordr yt they still continue in prisson till bond be given for their good behaviour of 100 lb. a piece during the Court's pleasure.' John Fuller became the bondsman for his wife, and Isaac Marston and John Redman for Isabella. They were discharged at the Dover court the next year. Probably Philip was not able to get the required $500 bond. The hardship of this imprisonment will be realized when it is considered that Isabella was the mother of eight children from two years of age upward."

*Descendents of Jonathan Towle, p.123 : "Philip Towle married, Nov. 19, 1657, Isabella, daughter of Francis and Isabella (Bland) Austin of Colchester, England, and Hampton, NH, and granddaughter of John and Joanna Bland of Edgartown, England"
"There is a tradition that Isabella [Austin] was a descendant of the famous martyr, John Rogers." Children were:

i. Philip Towle⁽²⁴⁴⁸⁾⁽²⁴⁴⁹⁾ was born on MAY 3 1659 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁵⁰⁾ He died on JUN 17 1717.⁽²⁴⁵¹⁾ He is my 8th great granduncle. 8th great granduncle

*Philip Towle : "No children. His will was written 31 May 1709 when he entered militaty service. he signed the Oath of Allegiance 25 April 1678 at Hampton." ... [See source for will]

*Descendants of Jonathan Towle : He served in King William's war [1689-1698].

No children listed.
ii. Caleb Towle 1⁽²⁴⁵²⁾ was born on MAY 17 1661 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁵³⁾ He died on JUN 13 1677 in North Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁵⁴⁾ He is my 8th great granduncle. 8th great granduncle

*History of Hampton : He was killed by an Indian attack at age 16. "On the 16th of April, 1677, the house of John Kenniston was burned, and himself killed within the limits of the present town of Greenland, which borders on North Hampton, then a part of Hampton.
About two months later the enemy appeared in Hampton and killed four men in that part of the town called North Hill (now North Hampton). These were : Edward Colcord, Jr., Abraham Perkins, Jr.,Benjamin Hilliard and Caleb Towle. Perkins had a wife and three daughters. The others were unmarried. Colcord's age was 25; Perkins', 37; Hilliard's, 24; Towle's, 16." {see source for more}
iii. Joshua Towle⁽²⁴⁵⁵⁾⁽²⁴⁵⁶⁾ was born on JUN 29 1663 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁵⁷⁾⁽²⁴⁵⁸⁾ *NH Vital Records : Joshua Towle - born 29. 4mo 1663 [the 4th month at this time was June]

father : Philip Towle
mother : Isabel

town clerk : Hampton, NH He died on SEP 25 1715 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁵⁹⁾ This was where he always lived. He is my 8th great granduncle. 8th great granduncle

*Philip Towle : "His will was dated 2 Nov. 1714 and proved 6 Dec. 1715 Inventory taken 5 Dec. 1715, £131..15..0." [See source, p. 10, for copy of will]

*History of Hampton : He lived in Hampton, NH.
iv. Mary Towle⁽²⁴⁶⁰⁾ was born on NOV 12 1665 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁶¹⁾ She is my 8th great grandaunt. 8th great grandaunt

*Philip Towle: "d. young"
v. Sargent Joseph Towle⁽²⁴⁶²⁾⁽²⁴⁶³⁾⁽²⁴⁶⁴⁾ was born on MAY 4 1669 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁵⁷⁾⁽²⁴⁶⁵⁾ *NH Vital Records : Joseph & Benjamin Towle (twins)

born 4. 3mo 1669 [the 3rd month at this time was May]

father : Philip Towle
mother : Isabel

town clerk : Hampton, NH He died on SEP 2 1757 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁶⁶⁾⁽²⁴⁶⁷⁾ *Descentants of Philip Towle : "Died 4 Sep. 1757, of fever."

Note : He probably died in Hampton, NH, as this was where he always lived. He is my 8th great granduncle. 8th great granduncle

*Descendants of Jonathan Towle : "Joseph gained civil and military honors." "He served in King William's war, and was selectman in 1723, 1729 and 1733."

*Genealogical Dict. of ME & NH : gives that he was married a 3rd time, "m. 2nd 27 Jan. 1707-08 Mary (Ward or Wardell?)" If this is true, than Mary is the mother of Amos Towle.

*History of Hampton : He lived in Hampton, NH.
1792 vi. * Benjamin Towle.
vii. Francis Towle⁽²⁴⁶⁸⁾ was born on AUG 1 1672 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁶⁹⁾ He died in FEB 1705/6 in Charlestown, NH.⁽²⁴⁷⁰⁾ based on dates of will - see general notes He is my 8th great granduncle. He was also known as Francis Dowle. see general notes 8th great granduncle

*Genealogical Dict. of ME & NH : "mariner" "origional grantee of Kingston 1694. For some unexpl. reason he seems to have been disinherited, moved to Charleston (where he m. 26 July 1698 Prudence Russell) and changed his name to Dowell or Dowle. On 25 Feb. 1705-06 she was adm. to his est. (Towle alias Dowle), and his br. Caleb gave up 'any right he may have.' "
viii. John Towle⁽²⁴⁷¹⁾ was born on JUL 23 1674 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁵⁷⁾⁽²⁴⁷²⁾ *NH Vital Records : John Towle - born 23. 5mo 1674 [the 5th month at this time was July]

father : Philip Towle
mother : Isabel

town clerk : Hampton, NH He is my 8th great granduncle. 8th great granduncle

*Philip Towle: "d. young"
ix. Caleb Towle⁽²⁴⁷³⁾⁽²⁴⁷⁴⁾ was born on MAY 14 1678 in Hampton, NH.⁽²⁴⁷⁵⁾ He died on SEP 20 1763.⁽²⁴⁷⁶⁾ He is my 8th great granduncle. 8th great granduncle

*Genealogical Dict. of ME & NH : an origional settler of Chester, NH.

*Philip Towle : "Owned a sawmill. Res. Hampton and Chester, N.H."