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Townson, Robert (1620-1685)

Townson, Robert

Briggate, Leeds, Yorkshire; joiner (b.c.1620-d.1685)

Probably born about 1620, Townson married Mary Burnil on 23 February 1672/3. Burial registered 27 November 1685. His probate inventory (transcribed Brears, Regional Furniture 2019), records a well furnished house and workshop with tools, workbenches, metalware (escutcheons, &c.) and timber. The total value of his effects was £70 7s 2d. William Atkinson, Thomas Walker, Robert Tetley and John Crosby were the appraisers.

Sources: Brears, ‘Leeds and West Yorkshire Carved Oak Furniture of the Seventeenth Century’, Regional Furniture (2019), pp. 1-90.