Richard Towneley English mathematician, natural philosopher and astronomer (1629-1707) (1629–1706) Parents Mary Trappes-Byrnand Charles Towneley Children Richard Towneley Thomas Towneley Clement Towneley Cecily Towneley John Towneley Charles Towneley Frances Towneley Richard Towneley Margaret Towneley Mary Ann Dorothy Towneley John Towneley Anne Towneley Mary Towneley Partners Margaret Paston