↑ Waters, Henry F. "The Family of William Townsend, of Boston", in Essex Institute Historical Collections. (Salem, Massachusetts: Essex Institute Press) Vol. 19, p. 274.
The first wife of James Townsend was Elizabeth Livermore, d/o John and Grace Livermore of Watertown. The will of John Livermore, dated 10 Jan 1682/3 mentions son-in-law James Townsend and his son James. The will of Grace Livermore, dated 19 Dec 1690 names grandson James Townsend.