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Nathaniel Townsend

M, #3186, b. 1827

Pedigree

Last Edited

18 Mar 2007

Birth*

Nathaniel Townsend was born in 1827 in Overton County, Tennessee, U.S.A.

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Marriage*

He married Mary Caroline Marchbanks, daughter of William Marchbanks and Milley, on 15 January 1846.

Child of Nathaniel Townsend and Mary Caroline Marchbanks

James T. Townsend+ b. 7 Feb 1847

Nathaniel Church Townsend¹

M, #90267, b. circa 1790, d. circa 1826

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Nathaniel Church Townsend was born circa 1790.¹

Marriage*

He married Lydia Monro, daughter of James Monro and Patience Munro, circa 1815.¹

Death*

Nathaniel Church Townsend died circa 1826.¹

Child of Nathaniel Church Townsend and Lydia Monro

Samuel James Townsend+¹ b. c 1817, d. c 1862

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Nellie Edith Alice Townsend^1,2

F, #9244, b. 5 December 1880, d. 1927

Pedigree

Father

William M. Townsend³ b. 5 Mar 1829, d. 21 May 1881

Mother

Lydia Ann Bowser³ b. 1 Feb 1839, d. 17 Apr 1901

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

10 Feb 2016

Name Variation

Nellie Edith Alice Townsend is also known as Nellie Townshend.⁴

Birth*

She was born on 5 December 1880 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

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She was the daughter of William M. Townsend and Lydia Ann Bowser.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Nellie Edith Alice Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with William (age 52) were his wife Lydia (age 42), children Guilford (age 24), George (age 22), Henry (age 19), Manford (age 14), Fred (age 7) and Ellen (age 1). William and his sons Guilford, George & Henry were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Nellie Edith Alice Townsend was enumerated on the census of 27 April 1891 in the household of George Leighton Townshend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with George (age 32) were his wife Mary (age 35), his mother Lydia Ann Bowser (age 50), his brothers Guilford (age 34) and Fred (age 14) and his sister Nellie/Ellen (age 11). George was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁷

Marriage*

Nellie Edith Alice Townsend married Byron Atkinson on 24 December 1901.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Nellie Edith Alice Townsend was enumerated on the census of 3 June 1911 in the household of Byron Atkinson in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with Byron (age 45) were his wife Nellie (age 30), children Lena P. (age 6) & Harold B. (age 2) and Nellie's brother Guilford (age 54). Byron & Guildord were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁸

Death*

Nellie Edith Alice Townsend died in 1927.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Methodist Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Children of Nellie Edith Alice Townsend and Byron Atkinson

Lena Pearl Atkinson⁵ b. 1 Oct 1904, d. 1995
Harold Byron Atkinson² b. 2 Apr 1909
Fred Townsend Atkinson+¹ b. 26 Jan 1914, d. c 1995
Roy 'Tupper' Atkinson³ b. 5 Dec 1918, d. 5 Feb 1977
Raymond Walker Atkinson+^9,10 b. 12 Jan 1925, d. 16 Apr 2008

Citations

[S5455] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Fred Townsend Atkinson, Fred Townsend Atkinson, Microfilm F24535, Code 1914-800111 800111 (8 August 1944), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5456] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Harold Byron Atkinson, Harold Byron Atkinson, Microfilm F22872, Code 1909-800091 Regn. #800091 (28 June 1973), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S10743] Certificate of Registration of Death, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, digital copy of original document PANB F19376, Vol. 147, Reg'n 39018 (filed 8 September 1942) Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
[S5457] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Lena Pearl Atkinson, Lena Pearl Atkinson, Microfilm F19718, Code 1904-800084 Regn. #800084 (5 May 1969), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5475] Census 1881: William Townsend, #158, 1881, Image file from original census page, Roll #C_13184, Page 32, District Number C , Division 2. Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
[S5472] Census 1891: George Leighton Townshend, #156, 1891, Image file from original census page, Roll #T-6307, District Number 24. Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
[S5453] 1911 Canada Census - Byron Atkinson, Household #15, 1911, Microfilm, Page 2. Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca
[S5452] Official Notice of Marriage - Raymond Walker Atkinson, Raymond Walker Atkinson & Beulah Marie Lawrence marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Registration Number 001390.
[S3217] Obituary: Raymond Walker Atkinson, Campbell's Funeral Home, 89 Bridge St., Sackville, New Brunswick.

Rachel Townsend

F, #40415, b. 14 March 1762, d. circa 1809

Pedigree

Father

James Townsend b. 1734, d. 20 Dec 1806

Mother

Elizabeth Davis b. 1728, d. 17 Apr 1795

Relationship

4th great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

4 Feb 2015

Note*

There is some confusion about the name of Rachel's husband(s). There is a Waugh Family file at the Provincial Archives in Charlottetown. The family history, author unknown, shows James married Rachel Townsend. Then later there is a reference to a John, but the next sentence shows James again. These observations received by e-mail from Ron Townshend, 18 June 2002.¹

Baptism*

Rachel Townsend was baptized on 14 March 1762 in Longcot Parish, Berkshire, England

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She was the daughter of James Townsend and Elizabeth Davis.

AltBaptism

An alternate baptism date is on 6 November 1762 in Longcot Parish, Berkshire, England

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Marriage*

Rachel Townsend married James Waugh on 26 July 1784, in Prince Edward Island

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Death*

Rachel Townsend died circa 1809.²

Children of Rachel Townsend and James Waugh

William Waugh+² b. b 1788
Margaret Catherine Waugh+² b. c 1788, d. 1875
Elizabeth Waugh+² b. c 1790, d. 25 Sep 1864
John Waugh² b. c 1794
Samuel Waugh² b. c 1797, d. 1890
Rachel Waugh+² b. c 1800, d. 15 Apr 1879
Mary Waugh+² b. c 1802, d. 1 May 1885
Alexander Waugh+² b. a 1802, d. b 1890
Archibald Waugh+² b. 1806, d. 1882

Citations

[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S436] Correspondence with Dave Hunter, Prince Edward Island The Island Register, (www.islandregister.com, Prince Edward Island, Canada).

Richard Townsend

M, #39932, b. circa 1762

Pedigree

Father

James Townsend b. 1734, d. 20 Dec 1806

Mother

Elizabeth Davis b. 1728, d. 17 Apr 1795

Relationship

4th great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

26 Feb 2018

Note*

Referred to as a passenger on the Elizabeth in 1775 in the diary of Thomas Curtis, a passenger, in the book "Journeys to the Island of St. John or Prince Edward Island 1775-1832" by D.C. Harvey. He is otherwise unknown.¹

Birth*

Richard Townsend was born circa 1762 in Longcot Parish, Berkshire, England

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He was the son of James Townsend and Elizabeth Davis.

(Witness) Emigration

Richard Townsend emigrated with James Townsend on 17 August 1775 in London, England

; The Elizabeth, a snow rigged brigantine, sailed from London Aug. 17, 1775 under Ships Master, John Russell, "to St. John's Island to settle". Notes on the Elizabeth: PRO Records show that it sailed from the Port of London.W/E 24 8 75. folio 139 Vol 10 T47 PRO. Register of Emigrants. James, Elizabeth and children arrived at Prince Edward Island from Berkshire, England on Nov. 11, 1775, when the ship they sailed upon grounded offshore Lot 11, Prince Edward Island. They settled on a 500 acre plot in what became Park Corner.
James Townsend of Berkshire, farmer, aged 41
Elizabeth Townsend, wife of above, aged 47
John Townsend, child of above, aged 19
James Townsend, child of above, aged 10
Lucy Townsend, child of above, aged 18
Richard Townsend, child of above, aged 13
Mary Townsend, child of above, aged 5
Thomas Edmonds of Berkshire, servant of above, aged 19.
From the book entitled Journeys to the Island of St. John, ed. by D. C. Harvey, the individuals of the family of James Townsend were not named, but simply described as "James Townsend, Wife Two Sons & three Daughters".^3,4,5

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S7156] Emigrants from England to the American Colonies 1773-1776, Peter Wilson Coldham, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1988), page 121. Hereinafter cited as Emigrants from England to the American Colonies.
[S2469] Emigrants From England 1773-1776, Gerald Fothergill, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1992). Hereinafter cited as Emigrants From England 1773-1776.
[S7156] Emigrants from England to the American Colonies 1773-1776, Peter Wilson Coldham, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Emigrants from England to the American Colonies.
[S10881] Edited by D. C. Harvey, Journeys to the Island of St. John, or Prince Edward Island, 1775-1832 (Toronto, Ontario: MacMillan Company of Canada Ltd., 1955), page 12. Hereinafter cited as Journeys to the Island of St. John.

Richard D. Townsend

M, #14960

Pedigree

Father

Henry Townsend b. 17 Nov 1867, d. 16 Feb 1948

Mother

Mittie Doyle

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Richard D. Townsend was the son of Henry Townsend and Mittie Doyle.

Richard M. Townsend

M, #13231, b. 11 July 1831, d. 24 July 1901

Pedigree

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Richard M. Townsend was born on 11 July 1831 in New York, U.S.A.

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Marriage*

He married Charity Ann Lefurgey, daughter of George Lefurgey and Hannah Baker, on 6 August 1865, in Auburn, Iowa, U.S.A.

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Death*

Richard M. Townsend died on 24 July 1901, at age 70, in Gunsight, Texas, U.S.A.

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Children of Richard M. Townsend and Charity Ann Lefurgey

Henry Townsend+ b. 17 Nov 1867, d. 16 Feb 1948
Joseph Townsend b. 7 Feb 1869
Charles Townsend b. 7 Mar 1871
Harriet Townsend+ b. 6 Oct 1873
Benjamin F. Townsend b. 6 Feb 1876

Robert W. Townsend^1,2

M, #42961, b. May 1893, d. 1913

Pedigree

Father

George Leighton Townshend^1,2 b. 30 Jan 1859, d. 2 Jul 1930

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Kay^1,2 b. 1864, d. 1913

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

31 Mar 2011

Birth*

Robert W. Townsend was born in May 1893 in New Brunswick, Canada

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He was the son of George Leighton Townshend and Mary Elizabeth Kay.^1,2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Robert W. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 5 June 1900 in the household of George Leighton Townshend in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

. Included in the household with George (age 40) were his wife Mary Eliza Kay (age 34), and sons Robert (age 7), John (age 5) and Kelsey (age 8 months). George was a carpenter, Robert at school.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Robert W. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 5 June 1911 in the household of George Leighton Townshend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with George (age 51) were his wife Mary (age 45), children Robert (age 18), John (age 16), Kelsie (age 11), George (age 9), Eldon (age 6) and Hilda (age 3). There was also George A. Lloyd, labourer. George, Robert and John were farmers. The family religion was Baptists.³

Death*

Robert W. Townsend died in 1913; he drowned after falling off logs in a mill pond.⁴

Burial*

He was buried in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, 45.93563,-64.23408

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Inscription: TOWNSEND / George L. Townsend / 1858 - 1930 / Mary E. His Wife / 1864 - 1913 / Their Children / Robert W. 1893 - 1913 / Douglas 1898 - 1898 / Lydia A. 1903 - 1903.²

Tombstone, George Leighton Townsend (1858-1930), his wife Mary Eliza Kay (1864-1913), their children Robert (1893-1913), Douglas (1898-1898) Lydia Ann (1903-1903). Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Citations

[S5473] 1900 US Census - George Leighton Townshend, Household 162, 5 June 1900, Microfilm, Roll T623-693, Page 7B. Enumeration District 1653. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com
[S5511] Cemetery Marker George Leighton Townsend. George Leighton Townsend, Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, August 2004.
[S5514] 1911 Canada Census - George L. Townshend, Household #23, 1911, Microfilm, Page 2. Jolicure, Westmorland County, District #35, Subdistrict #41. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Ruphard G. Townsend¹

M, #94057, b. circa 1 January 1870, d. 1 April 1870

Pedigree

Father

Leonard Townsend¹ b. c 1841, d. 15 Apr 1876

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Boss¹ b. 1844, d. 7 Jan 1900

Last Edited

6 Mar 2016

Birth*

Ruphard G. Townsend was born circa 1 January 1870 in Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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He was the son of Leonard Townsend and Sarah Elizabeth Boss.¹

Death*

Ruphard G. Townsend died on 1 April 1870, in Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Burial*

He was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada, 45.656567,-64.033400

. Plain flat marble stone with lamb ornament on top, behind their parent's tombstone.
Inscription: Children of / Leonard & / Sarah E. / Townsend / Ruphard G. / Died / April 1st 1870 / Aged 5 months / ~~~ / Edgar B. / Died / Apr. 20, 1876 / Aged 11 months.²

Tombstone, Edgard & Ruphard Townsend, children of Leonard & Sarah (Boss) Townsend. Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Inscription detail.

Citations

[S2220] Cemetery marker: Leonard Townsend Children. Children of Leonard Townsend & Sarah Boss, Digital image; David A. Walker, 5 August 2005.
[S3389] Cemetery Marker - Ruphard Townsend. Ruphard Townsend, Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 20 July 2005.

Ruth Emma Townsend

F, #16296, b. 1 October 1890

Pedigree

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Ruth Emma Townsend was born on 1 October 1890.

Marriage*

She married George Jacob Purdy, son of Jacob Irving Purdy and Ida May Tompkins, on 24 June 1938.

Family: Ruth Emma Townsend and George Jacob Purdy

Ruth Eliza Townsend¹

F, #42172, b. circa 1854

Pedigree

Ruth Eliza Townsend (ca.1854- ?). Photo courtesy of Ron & Barbara Townshend.

Ruth Eliza Townsend (ca. 1854-?) & Otto Burhoff (?-?). Photo courtesy of Ron & Barbara Townshend.

Father

John Townsend¹ b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones¹ b. c 1829

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

10 Sep 2020

Name-Com

Ruth Eliza Townsend is commonly known as Ruth Townsend.²

Name-Comalso

She is also commonly known as Eliza Townsend.³

Birth*

She was born circa 1854 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

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She was the daughter of John Townsend and Mary Jane Jones.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Ruth Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of John Townsend, as a daughter, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 40) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 33), their children, Thomas (age 12), Sarah Ann (age 10), Ruth (age 8), Azilla (age 6), Eunice (age 4) and William (age 2). John was a farmer proprietor. The family religion was Baptist.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Eliza Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Townsend, as a daughter, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 51) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 42), their children, Thomas (age 21), Eliza (age 17), Zillah (age 15), Eunice (age 11), William (age 7), Amanda (age 5) and Clara (age 1). John and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Marriage*

Ruth Eliza Townsend married Otto Burhoff.¹

Marriage*

Eliza Townsend married Winfield Trott, son of Daniel Trott and Mary, on 14 July 1877, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

. They were both living in Boston at the time of their marriage. Winfield was 24 years old, a teamster. Ruth was 23 years old.⁴

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Ruth Eliza Trott was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Townsend, as a daughter, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 63) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 53), their children, Thomas (age 31), Eliza (age 27), Jane (age 23), William (age 20), Annetta (age 17), Clara (age 11) and Mabel Trott (age 3), daughter of Eliza. John and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Reformed Presbyterian.⁵

Family: Ruth Eliza Townsend and Otto Burhoff

Children of Ruth Eliza Townsend and Winfield Trott

?? Trott+¹
Mabel Trott⁵ b. c 1878

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S15871] 1861 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of John Townsend, digital copy of original document, Microfilm C_1006. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S2160] 1871 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, 1871, digital copy of original document Roll C10392; Page 4, household #15, of John Townsend, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository.
[S15881] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts,, Winfield Trott & Ruth E. Townsend, , 14 July 1877, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915, Record ID 2511::1066036360.
[S15880] 1881 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of John Townsend household #157, digital copy of original document, Roll C_13184, Page 32. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Samuel Townsend

M, #75732

Pedigree

Father

Amasa Townsend

Mother

Phebe Ingham

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Samuel Townsend was the son of Amasa Townsend and Phebe Ingham.

Children of Samuel Townsend and Lydia Dyer

Lucy Townsend+ d. c 1840
Lydia Dyer Townsend
Mary Townsend+
Dyer Townsend+ b. 23 Nov 1789, d. 25 Feb 1886
Susan B. Townsend+ b. 1794, d. 1880

Samuel James Townsend¹

M, #90268, b. circa 1817, d. circa 1862

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Church Townsend¹ b. c 1790, d. c 1826

Mother

Lydia Monro¹ b. c 1772, d. c 1835

Relationship

5th cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker (#1)
Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker (#2)

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Samuel James Townsend was born circa 1817.¹

He was the son of Nathaniel Church Townsend and Lydia Monro.¹

Marriage*

Samuel James Townsend married Maria Bartlett Manchester, daughter of Robert Manchester and Hope Miller, circa 1841.¹

Death*

Samuel James Townsend died circa 1862.¹

Child of Samuel James Townsend and Maria Bartlett Manchester

Samuel James Townsend+¹ b. c 1844, d. c 1921

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Samuel James Townsend¹

M, #90270, b. circa 1844, d. circa 1921

Pedigree

Father

Samuel James Townsend¹ b. c 1817, d. c 1862

Mother

Maria Bartlett Manchester¹ b. c 1820, d. c 1858

Relationship

6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Samuel James Townsend was born circa 1844.¹

He was the son of Samuel James Townsend and Maria Bartlett Manchester.¹

Marriage*

Samuel James Townsend married Marion Wallace Pierce circa 1864.¹

Death*

Samuel James Townsend died circa 1921.¹

Child of Samuel James Townsend and Marion Wallace Pierce

Samuel James Townsend+¹ b. c 1876, d. c 1937

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Samuel James Townsend¹

M, #90272, b. circa 1876, d. circa 1937

Pedigree

Father

Samuel James Townsend¹ b. c 1844, d. c 1921

Mother

Marion Wallace Pierce¹ b. c 1844, d. c 1915

Relationship

7th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Samuel James Townsend was born circa 1876.¹

He was the son of Samuel James Townsend and Marion Wallace Pierce.¹

Marriage*

Samuel James Townsend married Ellen Eliza Tuell circa 1896.¹

Death*

Samuel James Townsend died circa 1937.¹

Child of Samuel James Townsend and Ellen Eliza Tuell

Harry Wallace Townsend+¹ b. c 1896, d. c 1979

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Sarah Ann Townsend¹

F, #9385, b. 8 September 1851, d. 12 January 1880

Pedigree

Father

John Townsend b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones b. c 1829

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

10 Sep 2020

Name-Com

Sarah Ann Townsend is commonly known as Annie Townsend.²

Birth*

She was born on 8 September 1851 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

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She was the daughter of John Townsend and Mary Jane Jones.

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Sarah Ann Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of John Townsend, as a daughter, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 40) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 33), their children, Thomas (age 12), Sarah Ann (age 10), Ruth (age 8), Azilla (age 6), Eunice (age 4) and William (age 2). John was a farmer proprietor. The family religion was Baptist.¹

(First) Marriage*

Sarah Ann Townsend married first Gilbert Patterson, son of Silas Patterson and Ann Tingley, in February 1871.³

(Second) Marriage*

Sarah Ann Townsend married second Benjamin A. Wells Jr., son of Benjamin A. Wells Sr. and Catherine, on 15 July 1873 in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Death*

Sarah Ann Townsend died on 12 January 1880, at age 28, in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Burial*

She was buried in Methodist Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Inscription Front: In memory of / Sarah Ann / Wife of / Benjamin A. Wells / who died / Jan'y 12, 1880, / Æt. 27 y'rs.⁶

Tombstone, Sarah Ann (Townsend) Wells (1851-1880). Methodist Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Photo courtesy of findagrave.com.

Child of Sarah Ann Townsend and Gilbert Patterson

Albert Gilbert Patterson+² b. 4 Dec 1873, d. 25 Jun 1932

Children of Sarah Ann Townsend and Benjamin A. Wells Jr.

May Wells³
Robert Wells³
Annabell Wells+⁵ b. 4 Sep 1875, d. 1967
Hattie M. Wells³ b. 10 Nov 1878

Citations

[S15871] 1861 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of John Townsend, digital copy of original document, Microfilm C_1006. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S8849] Certificate of Registration of Death, copy of original certificate PANB microfilm F18992, Volume 089, Registration 89502 (filed 31 October 1932), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Registration of Death.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S15874] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, Benjamin A. Wells & Sarah Ann (Townsend) Patterson, , 15 July 1873, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Certificate Number 6289, Page Number 469, Record ID 61511::90155971.
[S5463] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Annabell Wells, Annabell Wells, Microfilm F18763, Code 1875-W-24 Regn. #1875-W24 (23 March 1945), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S15875] Marker, Methodist Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Sarah Ann (Townsend) Wells, tombstone inscription & photograph; Record ID 40444039 documented by findagrave.com.

Sella Townsend¹

F, #94061, b. 1870, d. 1 April 1870

Pedigree

Father

Leonard Townsend¹ b. c 1841, d. 15 Apr 1876

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Boss¹ b. 1844, d. 7 Jan 1900

Last Edited

22 Aug 2005

Birth*

Sella Townsend was born in 1870 in Springhill, Nova Scotia

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She was the daughter of Leonard Townsend and Sarah Elizabeth Boss.¹

Death*

Sella Townsend died on 1 April 1870, in Springhill, Nova Scotia

; cause of death was measles.¹

Citations

[S2121] Barbara J. Buckley, Barbara J. Buckley , downloaded 18 May 2004.

Stanley Townsend¹

M, #42751, b. 15 July 1899, d. 31 August 1980

Pedigree

Father

Henry Elwood Townsend¹ b. 14 Jul 1862

Mother

Grace Elizabeth Morse¹

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

26 Mar 2011

Birth*

Stanley Townsend was born on 15 July 1899.¹

He was the son of Henry Elwood Townsend and Grace Elizabeth Morse.¹

Death*

Stanley Townsend died on 31 August 1980, at age 81.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, West Boylston, Massachusetts

.¹

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Susan B. Townsend¹

F, #75738, b. 1794, d. 1880

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Townsend

Mother

Lydia Dyer b. 26 Mar 1767, d. 1849

Relationship

5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Birth*

Susan B. Townsend was born in 1794.

She was the daughter of Samuel Townsend and Lydia Dyer.

Marriage*

Susan B. Townsend married Charles Button, son of Charles Frederick Button and Hannah Kinne, in 1820, in Wallingford, Vermont

.²

Death*

Susan B. Townsend died in 1880.

Children of Susan B. Townsend and Charles Button

Mary Ann Button b. 13 Jun 1821
Susan Button b. 1823, d. 1896
Charles Frederick Button b. 10 Jun 1825
Lydia Button b. 19 Sep 1827, d. 1852
Elizabeth Button b. bt 1828 - 1836
Frances Lucinda Button b. bt 1828 - 1836
Lovina Button b. bt 1828 - 1837, d. 9 Jan 1839
Hannah Button b. 21 Feb 1836, d. 20 Dec 1838

Citations

[S1408] Frederick A. Virkus, Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, CD 113 (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1925), 5:517. Hereinafter cited as Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy.
[S1599] R. Glen Nye, Button Families of America (Utah: Private Publisher, 1971). Hereinafter cited as Button Families of America.

Susan Jane Townsend¹

F, #94060, b. 25 February 1871, d. 1945

Pedigree

Father

Leonard Townsend^1,2 b. c 1841, d. 15 Apr 1876

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Boss^1,2 b. 1844, d. 7 Jan 1900

Last Edited

13 Jan 2018

Birth*

Susan Jane Townsend was born on 25 February 1871 in Oxford, Nova Scotia

.^1,3

She was the daughter of Leonard Townsend and Sarah Elizabeth Boss.^1,2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Susan Jane Townsend was enumerated on the census of March 1871 in the household of Leonard Townsend in River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

. Included in the household with Leonard (age 28) were his wife Sarah Boss (age 28), and children Julia (age 6), William (age 4) and Susan (age 1 month). Leonard was a carpenter. The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Susan Jane Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Sarah Elizabeth Boss in Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

. Included in the household with widowed Sarah (age 37) were her children Julia (age 16), William (age 14), Susan (age 11) and Ira (age 8). Sarah and Julia were both dressmakers. William was a young miner. The family religion was Methodist.⁴

Marriage*

Susan Jane Townsend married David Conn.¹

Death*

Susan Jane Townsend died in 1945.¹

Child of Susan Jane Townsend and David Conn

Sarah Elizabeth Conn+¹

Citations

[S2121] Barbara J. Buckley, Barbara J. Buckley , downloaded 18 May 2004.
[S5478] 1871 Canada Census - Leonard Townsend, Household #104, 1871, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll C-10556, Page 31, Line 14. River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
[S2221] Census 1901: Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, 1901, census return T-6449, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository.
[S5479] 1881 Canada Census - Sarah (Boss) Townsend, Household #177, 1881, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll C-13177, Page 40, Line 4. Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.

Susannah Townsend¹

F, #66952

Pedigree

Last Edited

14 Jan 2008

Marriage*

Susannah Townsend married Jacob Van Buskirk.¹

Child of Susannah Townsend and Jacob Van Buskirk

James Van Buskirk+¹ b. 15 Jul 1789, d. 27 Sep 1858

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Thomas Townsend¹

M, #44557, b. 21 October 1832, d. July 1910

Pedigree

Father

John Townsend² b. 1790, d. 5 Sep 1880

Mother

Nancy Ann Montgomery² b. 11 Apr 1795, d. 11 Apr 1870

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

12 Feb 2021

Birth*

Thomas Townsend was born on 21 October 1832; the transcription of the 1901 census has his birth incorrectly recorded as 1834.³

He was the son of John Townsend and Nancy Ann Montgomery.²

Marriage*

Thomas Townsend married Amy Green.¹

City Directory*

Thomas Townsend appeared in the City Directory in 1864 in Lot 19, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

, Thomas Townsend was listed in the 1864 Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory as a farmer.⁴

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 25 April 1891 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Included in the household with Thomas (age 56) were his wife Amy Green (age 50), their children William (age 26), Colin (age 25), Ellen (age 22) and Annie (age 19). Thomas was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Thomas Townsend, his wife Amy Green, their children William, Colin, Albenia Ellen and Annie.

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 25 April 1901 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Included in the household with Thomas (age 66) were his wife Amy Green (age 58), their children Colin (age 31), Albenia (age 27) and Annie (age 24). Thomas and Colin were farmers. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Thomas Townsend, his wife Amy Green, their children Colin, Albenia and Annie.

Death*

He died in July 1910, at age 77.¹

Burial*

He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40496,-63.77629

.
Inscription: Thomas Townsend / Oct. 1832 / July 1910 / his wife / Amy Green / Nov. 1841 / May 1905
Left side: Rev. W.M. Townsend M.A., D.D. / 1864-1940
Right side: Albenia E. Townsend / 1867-1959 / Annie M. Townsend / 1871-1960
Back: Rev. Colin C. Townsend B.A. / 1865-1913.¹

Tombstone, Thomas Townsend (1834-1910), his wife Amy Green (1841-1905), their son William McNeill Townsend (1864-1940), their daughter Albenia Ellen Townsend (1867-1959), their son Colin G. Townsend (1869-1913). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Children of Thomas Townsend and Amy Green

Rev. William McNeill Townsend⁷ b. 13 Nov 1864, d. 1940
Rev. Colin Guilford Townsend⁷ b. 8 Oct 1865, d. 1913
Albenia Ellen Townsend^8,1 b. 8 Sep 1867, d. 1959
Annie M. Townsend^3,7 b. 25 Nov 1876, d. 1960

Citations

[S3201] Cemetery Marker Thomas Townsend & Amy Green. Thomas Townsend, Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 17 July 2004.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S2166] Census return, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada unknown repository.
[S3989] Hutchinson, Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864, (Charlottetown: Hutchinson, 1864). Hereinafter cited as Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864.
[S7849] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #175 of Thomas Townsend, 25 April 1891, digital image of census page, LAC Roll T-6383, Page 40. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S7848] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19 Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #106 of Thomas Townsend, 25 April 1901, digital image of original page, Roll T-6428 to T-6556, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S3205] Cemetery Marker Thomas Townsend & Amy Green. Annie M. Townsend, Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 17 July 2004.
[S7847] Baptism transcription - Albenia Ellen Townsend, PARO Baptismal Index, Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 29, (8 September 1867). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.

Thomas Townsend¹

M, #45071, d. 1956

Pedigree

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Last Edited

4 Jul 2006

Death*

Thomas Townsend died in 1956.²

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S807] Et al. Frances Salsman, Paper prepared for the 200th anniversary of the settlement of Park Corner by the Townsend family. (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Paper prepared for the 200th anniversary of the settlement of Park Corner by the Townsend family.

Thomas Townsend¹

M, #81409, b. 30 January 1742/43

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett

Last Edited

27 Jun 2004

Note*

Thomas was the son of Job (2), believed to be son of Job (1) Townsend,was born about 1700-05. He settled at Newport, Rhode Island. He wasjustice of the peace in Newport in 1741. He married Rebecca (???).

Birth*

Thomas Townsend was born on 30 January 1742/43 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

.

Marriage*

He married Mary Dyer, daughter of Samuel Dyer and Judith Taylor, on 8 December 1765, in Newport, Rhode Island

.^2,1

Family: Thomas Townsend and Mary Dyer

Citations

[S1476] William R. Cutter, New England Families Genealogical & Memorial: Vol. I (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.: Clearfield Company, Inc. (originally published by Lewis Historical Publishing Company), 1996 (originally published 1913)), 391-392. Hereinafter cited as New England Families Genealogical & Memorial.
[S1356] James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.7, Friends & Ministers (Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Narragansett Hist. Pub. Co., 1895), 343. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850.

Thomas Townsend¹

M, #100790

Pedigree

Father

John Townsend¹

Mother

Susannah Hurcurt¹

Charts

Descendants of John Seaman

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

Thomas Townsend was the son of John Townsend and Susannah Hurcurt.¹

Marriage*

Thomas Townsend married Sarah Pearsall, daughter of Nathaniel Pearsall and Martha Seaman.¹

Family: Thomas Townsend and Sarah Pearsall

Citations

[S2236] The Seaman Family in America, as Descended from Captain John Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island, Mary Thomas Seaman, compiler, (New York: Tobias A. Wright, 1928), p. 23. Hereinafter cited as The Seaman Family in America, as Descended from Captain John Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island.

Thomas H. Townsend¹

M, #9231, b. 1781, d. 9 January 1841

Pedigree

Father

Capt. John Townsend b. 1756, d. 15 Aug 1794

Mother

? ?

Relationship

3rd great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of Roger de Coigneries
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of Geoffrey IV Plantagenet
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

12 Dec 2013

Name Variation

Thomas H. Townsend is also known as Thomas Townshend; this spelling of his surname was recorded in the marriage record of his daughter Amanda.²

Birth*

He was born in 1781 in Park Corner, Queens County, Prince Edward Island

.^1,3

He was the son of Capt. John Townsend and ? ?

Marriage*

Thomas H. Townsend married Eunice Read, daughter of Eliphalet Read and Margaret Converse, on 11 December 1817, in Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.⁴

Occupation*

Thomas H. Townsend was a farmer.²

Death*

He died on 9 January 1841, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

;
Obituary: "At Cumberland, New Brunswick, on the 9th January, Mr. Thomas Townsend, brother of Mr. John Townsend, Travellers Rest, aged 56 years."⁵

Burial*

He was buried in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, 45.93595,-64.23378

.
Inscription: Thomas H. / Townsend who depa / rted this life Jan 9th / 1841 Aged 60 years. / This world is vain and / full of pain / With quiet troubled souls / But they are blest who are / at rest / With Christ for ever more.
Footstone: T.H.T.⁶

Tombstone, Thomas H. Townsend (1781-1841) with footstone. Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Tombstone, Thomas H. Townsend (1781-1841)

Inscription detail.

Tombstone after cleaning.

Inscription detail

Children of Thomas H. Townsend and Eunice Read

Margaret Townsend+¹ b. c 1819, d. c 1893
John Townsend+¹ b. c 1821
James E. Townsend+¹ b. 1824, d. 12 Jun 1887
Eliza M. Townsend⁷ b. 1827, d. 18 Oct 1850
Jane E. Townsend+¹ b. 26 Jun 1828, d. 16 May 1908
William M. Townsend+¹ b. 5 Mar 1829, d. 21 May 1881
Amanda M. E. Townsend+^8,2 b. 1837

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S5535] James McKenzie & Amanda Townsend, (1872), Marriage Record, Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, Registration Book 1872, Page 73, Number 51 unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
[S8255] Marriage Register, Westmorland County, NB, 1790-1856, Part I, Ken Kanner & V. Geldart, compiler, (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1985). Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register, Westmorland County, NB.
[S3801] Death - Thomas Townsend, Colonial Hearald, Charlottetown, Charlottetown, 6 February 1841, Page 3.. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Hearald, Charlottetown.
[S2305] Marker Inscription for Thomas H. Townshend. Thomas H. Townshend, Marker Inscription for Thomas H. Townshend; David A. Walker, 4 July 2004.
[S2465] Marker Inscription. Eliza M. Townsend, Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, August 2004.
[S5476] Census 1861: William Townsend, , 1861, Image file from original census page Roll #C-1006, Page 6, Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, , unknown repository address, David Arthur Walker.

Thomas Humphrey Townsend¹

M, #81757, b. 15 October 1849, d. 28 February 1936

Pedigree

Father

John Townsend² b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones² b. c 1829

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

11 Mar 2020

Name-Com

Thomas Humphrey Townsend is commonly known as Thomas.²

Birth*

He was born on 15 October 1849 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.³

He was the son of John Townsend and Mary Jane Jones.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Thomas Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of John Townsend, as a son, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 30) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 24), their children, Thomas (age 2) and Jane (age 1 month). John and was a farmer. John's family lived in the property adjacent to his widowed mother, Eunice (Read).⁴

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Thomas Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of John Townsend, as a son, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 40) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 33), their children, Thomas (age 12), Sarah Ann (age 10), Ruth (age 8), Azilla (age 6), Eunice (age 4) and William (age 2). John was a farmer proprietor. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Thomas Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Townsend, as a son, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 51) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 42), their children, Thomas (age 21), Eliza (age 17), Zillah (age 15), Eunice (age 11), William (age 7), Amanda (age 5) and Clara (age 1). John and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Thomas Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Townsend, as a son, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 63) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 53), their children, Thomas (age 31), Eliza (age 27), Jane (age 23), William (age 20), Annetta (age 17), Clara (age 11) and Mabel Trott (age 3), daughter of Eliza. John and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Reformed Presbyterian.⁷

Marriage*

Thomas Humphrey Townsend married Adalaide Wallace, daughter of George Wallace and Sarah Stapley Cannon, on 12 July 1887, in Mount Whatley, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. There were five children from this marriage.³

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Thomas Townsend was enumerated on the census of 24 April 1891 in the household of John Townsend, as a son, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 72) were his wife Mary Jones (age 62), their son Thomas (age 41), his wife, Ada Wallace (age 23), their daughter Gertrude (age 2), Hattie Wells (age 14), granddaughter of John and Mary and daughter of their daughter, Sarah Ann Townsend (now deceased) and Benjamin Wells. Also enumerated was William Daniels (age 10), listed as a grandson; his parentage has yet to be determined. John and Thomas were farmers. John and Mary were Presbyterians, while the remainder of the household were Methodists.⁸

Census HeadHousehold

Thomas Humphrey Townsend was head of the household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

. Included in the household with Thomas (age 51) were his wife Adalaide Wallace (age 33), children Gertrude/Gertie (age 12), Annetta/Nettie (age 8), William (age 4), Eva (age 2) and Bruce (age 6 months). There was also his mother, Mary Jane Jones (age 74), his cousin Emma Townshend (age 54, relationship recorded as 'aunt') and his niece Hattie M. Wells.⁹

1901 Canada Census, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. Household of Thomas Humphrey Townshend, his wife Ada Wallace, children Gertie, Nettie, William, Eva & Bruce, Thomas' mother Mary Jane Jones, his cousin Emma Townshend and his niece Hattie Wells.

Biographical Note*

Thomas and Ada operated the farm at the east end of the Townshend homestead in Jolicure, eventually selling their farm to Albert Patterson.¹⁰

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 5 June 1911 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Seymour, aged 15, was living with his father Thomas, while his siblings lived with their mother Ada at the boarding house in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Thomas was a farmer at this time. Both were Methodists.¹¹

1911 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Thomas H. Townshend and his son William Seymour.

Death*

He died on 28 February 1936, at age 86.³

Children of Thomas Humphrey Townsend and Adalaide Wallace

Gertrude Amanda Townsend+^1,12 b. 13 Jan 1889, d. 31 May 1979
Devonia Annetta Townsend^13,1 b. 2 May 1892
William Seymour Townsend+^14,1 b. 18 Apr 1896
Eva Gwendolyn Townsend+² b. 5 Jun 1898
Bruce Douglas Townsend Sr.+² b. 6 Oct 1900

Citations

[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988). Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 152. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S15870] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia; Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of John Townsend, digital copy of original document, Microfilm C_998, Page 40. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S15871] 1861 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of John Townsend, digital copy of original document, Microfilm C_1006. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S2160] 1871 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, 1871, digital copy of original document Roll C10392; Page 4, household #15, of John Townsend, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository.
[S15880] 1881 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of John Townsend household #157, digital copy of original document, Roll C_13184, Page 32. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S15885] 1891 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of John Townsend household #138, 24 April 1891, digital copy of original document, Rolls T-6290 to T-6427. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S2418] Census 1901: Thomas Humphrey Townshend, Thomas H. Townshend #72, 1901, Image file from original census page, T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3. Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S2517] Census 1911: Thomas H. Townshend - Jolicure, NB, Adelaide (Ada) Townshend #25, 1911, Print from Ancestry.ca, unknown film. Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. District 35, Sub-District 41, Page 3. David Arthur Walker,.
[S5470] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Gertrude Amanda Townshend, Gertrude Amanda Townshend, Microfilm F18777, Code 1888-T-55 Regn. #802060 (18 October 1949), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5459] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Devonia Annetta Townshend, Devonia Annetta Townshend, Microfilm F18782, Code 1892-T-33 Regn. #1892-T-33 (1 Oct. 1949), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5461] Marriage Registration - William Seymour Townshend, William Seymour Townshend & Margaret Hazel Bowser marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Number 3292, Ref. B4/1918.

Verna Frances Townsend¹

F, #45030, b. 21 October 1941, d. 14 December 2019

Pedigree

Verna Frances 'Fran' (Townsend) Salsman (1941-2019).

Father

Frank Wilson Townsend² b. 9 Jan 1905, d. 15 Sep 1985

Mother

Verna Mae Bernard² b. 29 Apr 1903, d. 15 Apr 1993

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

13 Mar 2020

Name-Com

Verna Frances Townsend is commonly known as Fran.²

Birth*

She was born on 21 October 1941 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; she was raised in Sherbrooke, near Summerside.^1,3

She was the daughter of Frank Wilson Townsend and Verna Mae Bernard.²

Marriage*

Verna Frances Townsend married Gordon Atwell Salsman they lived in Syracuse, New York until Frances and the children returned to Kensington in 1973.¹

ResidenceLast*

The former residence of Verna Frances Townsend was in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

, in 2019.³

Death*

She died on 14 December 2019, at age 78, in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658,-63.777325

.³

Burial*

She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Family: Verna Frances Townsend and Gordon Atwell Salsman

Citations

[S8100] Correspondence with Fran (Townsend) Salsman, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S14338] Death Notice - Frances (Fran) Townsend Salsman, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

William D. Townsend¹

M, #42250, b. circa 1864, d. 9 May 1881

Pedigree

Father

John Townsend² b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones² b. c 1829

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

10 Sep 2020

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

William D. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of John Townsend, as a son, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 40) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 33), their children, Thomas (age 12), Sarah Ann (age 10), Ruth (age 8), Azilla (age 6), Eunice (age 4) and William (age 2). John was a farmer proprietor. The family religion was Baptist.³

Birth*

William D. Townsend was born circa 1864 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

He was the son of John Townsend and Mary Jane Jones.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

William D. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Townsend, as a son, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 51) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 42), their children, Thomas (age 21), Eliza (age 17), Zillah (age 15), Eunice (age 11), William (age 7), Amanda (age 5) and Clara (age 1). John and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

William D. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Townsend, as a son, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 63) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 53), their children, Thomas (age 31), Eliza (age 27), Jane (age 23), William (age 20), Annetta (age 17), Clara (age 11) and Mabel Trott (age 3), daughter of Eliza. John and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Reformed Presbyterian.⁴

Death*

William D. Townsend died on 9 May 1881.⁵

Citations

[S2160] 1871 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, 1871, digital copy of original document Roll C10392; Page 4, household #15, of John Townsend, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S15871] 1861 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of John Townsend, digital copy of original document, Microfilm C_1006. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S15880] 1881 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of John Townsend household #157, digital copy of original document, Roll C_13184, Page 32. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

William H. Townsend^1,2

M, #94056, b. 1867, d. 1891

Pedigree

Father

Leonard Townsend^1,2 b. c 1841, d. 15 Apr 1876

Mother

Sarah Elizabeth Boss^1,2 b. 1844, d. 7 Jan 1900

Last Edited

12 Jan 2018

Birth*

William H. Townsend was born in 1867 in Oxford, Nova Scotia

.¹

He was the son of Leonard Townsend and Sarah Elizabeth Boss.^1,2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William H. Townsend was enumerated on the census of March 1871 in the household of Leonard Townsend in River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

. Included in the household with Leonard (age 28) were his wife Sarah Boss (age 28), and children Julia (age 6), William (age 4) and Susan (age 1 month). Leonard was a carpenter. The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William H. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Sarah Elizabeth Boss in Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

. Included in the household with widowed Sarah (age 37) were her children Julia (age 16), William (age 14), Susan (age 11) and Ira (age 8). Sarah and Julia were both dressmakers. William was a young miner. The family religion was Methodist.³

Death*

William H. Townsend died in 1891, in Montana

.⁴

Burial*

He was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada, 45.656567,-64.033400

. Square grey granite obelisk (top ornament fallen, lying next to base).
Inscription: Leonard Townsend / Died / April 15 1876 / Aged 35 Yrs / William / His Son Died / in Montana / Aged 23 Yrs.
Left Side: Blank.
Right Side: Sarah E. / Wife of / Leonard Townsend / Died / Jan. 7th, 1900 / Aged 56 Yrs / Rest Mother Rest / In Quiet Sleep / While Friends in Sorrow / O'er Thee Weep.⁵

Tombstone, Leonard Townsend (ca.1841-1876), his wife Sarah Boss (1844-1900), their son William (1867-1890). Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Citations

[S2121] Barbara J. Buckley, Barbara J. Buckley , downloaded 18 May 2004.
[S5478] 1871 Canada Census - Leonard Townsend, Household #104, 1871, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll C-10556, Page 31, Line 14. River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
[S5479] 1881 Canada Census - Sarah (Boss) Townsend, Household #177, 1881, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll C-13177, Page 40, Line 4. Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
[S2214] Cemetery marker: Leonard Townsend. Leonard Townsend, Digital image; David A. Walker, 5 August 2005.
[S2214] Cemetery marker: Leonard Townsend. Leonard Townsend, Digital image; David A. Walker, 5 August 2005, MGT 2005, p. 24.

William M. Townsend^1,2

M, #9236, b. 5 March 1829, d. 21 May 1881

Pedigree

Father

Thomas H. Townsend¹ b. 1781, d. 9 Jan 1841

Mother

Eunice Read¹ b. c 1790, d. c 1871

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

10 Feb 2012

Note*

There is an antique tea set in possesion of Ronald & Barbara Townshend from Lydia's stove.

Birth*

William M. Townsend was born on 5 March 1829 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.^1,2,3

He was the son of Thomas H. Townsend and Eunice Read.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William M. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Eunice Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

. Included in the household with Eunice (age 61), now widowed, were four of her children, William (age 22), James (age 27), Amanda (age 18) and Jane (age 23). There was also a yet identified person, Leonard Townsend (age 9). They lived on the property adjacent to Eunice's son John Townsend.⁴

Marriage*

William M. Townsend married Lydia Ann Bowser, daughter of Layton Bowser and Ann Lowerison.¹

Census HeadHousehold

William M. Townsend was head of the household in the census of 1861 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

. Included in the household with William (age 30) were his wife Lydia (age 22), children Guilford (age 4), George (age 3), William's mother Eunice Read (age 71) and William's sister Amanda (age 24). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

1861 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of William Townsend, his wife Lydia Ann Bowser, children Guilford, George, William's mother Eunice Read and William's sister Amanda.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with William (age 41) were his wife Lydia Ann Bowser (age 32), children Gilford (age 14), George (age 12), Henry (age 8) & Manford (age 5), and William's widowed mother, Eunice Read (age 80). William was a farmer. Except for Eunice who was a member of the Kirk of Scotland, William and his family were Baptists.⁶

1871 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of William Townsend, his wife Lydia Ann Bowser, their children Guilford, George, Henry & Manford, and William's mother Eunice Read.

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with William (age 52) were his wife Lydia (age 42), children Guilford (age 24), George (age 22), Henry (age 19), Manford (age 14), Fred (age 7) and Ellen (age 1). William and his sons Guilford, George & Henry were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁷

1881 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of William Townsend, his wife Lydia Ann Bowser, their children Guilford, George, Henry, Manford, Fred and Ellen.

Death*

He died on 21 May 1881, at age 52, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.93560,-64.23422

.
Inscription: William M. Townsend / 5 Mar. 1829 - 21 May 1881 / Lydia Ann His Wife / 1 Feb. 1839 - 17 Apr. 1901.⁸

Tombstone, William M. Townsend (1829-1881) & Lydia Ann Bowser (1839-1901). Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Inscription detail

Children of William M. Townsend and Lydia Ann Bowser

Guilford Dudley Townsend¹ b. 18 Jan 1857, d. 24 Dec 1924
George Leighton Townshend+³ b. 30 Jan 1859, d. 2 Jul 1930
Henry Elwood Townsend+¹ b. 14 Jul 1862
William Manford Townsend+¹ b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 10 Jan 1941
Fred C. Townsend¹ b. 16 May 1874, d. 24 Oct 1936
Nellie Edith Alice Townsend+¹ b. 5 Dec 1880, d. 1927

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
[S6570] Death Certificate - George Leighton Townshend, Microfilm Film F18992, Vol. 089, Reg. #89523 (New Brunswick Vital Statistics), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - George Leighton Townshend.
[S4617] 1851 Canada East Census - Eunice (Read) Townsend, Household of Eunice Townsend, Transcribed from microfilm, Roll C-998, Page 40, Line 27. Parish of Westmorland, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Ancestry (UK), Ancestry.co.uk.
[S5476] Census 1861: William Townsend, , 1861, Image file from original census page Roll #C-1006, Page 6, Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, , unknown repository address, David Arthur Walker.
[S5499] 1871 Canada Census - William Townsend, Household #56, 1871, Microfilm, Roll C_10392, Page 17. Jolicure, Westmorland District #186, Division 2, Westmorland Subdistrict c. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5475] Census 1881: William Townsend, #158, 1881, Image file from original census page, Roll #C_13184, Page 32, District Number C , Division 2. Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
[S5510] Cemetery Marker William M. Townsend. William M. Townsend & Lydia Ann Bowser, Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, August 2004.

William Manford Townsend¹

M, #9242, b. 17 March 1868, d. 10 January 1941

Pedigree

Father

William M. Townsend¹ b. 5 Mar 1829, d. 21 May 1881

Mother

Lydia Ann Bowser¹ b. 1 Feb 1839, d. 17 Apr 1901

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Name-Com

William Manford Townsend is commonly known as William Manford Townshend.²

Birth*

He was born on 17 March 1868 in New Brunswick, Canada

.^2,1

He was the son of William M. Townsend and Lydia Ann Bowser.¹

Marriage*

William Manford Townsend married Delia Matthews.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William Manford Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with William (age 41) were his wife Lydia Ann Bowser (age 32), children Gilford (age 14), George (age 12), Henry (age 8) & Manford (age 5), and William's widowed mother, Eunice Read (age 80). William was a farmer. Except for Eunice who was a member of the Kirk of Scotland, William and his family were Baptists.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William Manford Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with William (age 52) were his wife Lydia (age 42), children Guilford (age 24), George (age 22), Henry (age 19), Manford (age 14), Fred (age 7) and Ellen (age 1). William and his sons Guilford, George & Henry were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

Emigration*

William Manford Townsend emigrated in 1911 from Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.²

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 6 June 1911 in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household were his wife Delia, daughter Louise and son William. His occupation was listed as farmer. His religion was listed as Baptist, while the rest of the family was Episcopalian. The census record shows they emigrated in 1911, where their two children were born.²

1911 Canada Census, William M. Townshend and family, Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.

Death*

He died on 10 January 1941, at age 72.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Massachusetts

.¹

Children of William Manford Townsend and Delia Matthews

Louise E. Townshend+¹ b. May 1900
William A. Townshend+¹ b. Sep 1903, d. 15 Jan 1943

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S4093] 1911 Canada Census - William Manford Townshend, Household #43, 6 June 1911, Microfilm, unknown film. Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County (District 35, Subdistrict 41), New Brunswick, , Page 4, Line 39. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5499] 1871 Canada Census - William Townsend, Household #56, 1871, Microfilm, Roll C_10392, Page 17. Jolicure, Westmorland District #186, Division 2, Westmorland Subdistrict c. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5475] Census 1881: William Townsend, #158, 1881, Image file from original census page, Roll #C_13184, Page 32, District Number C , Division 2. Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.

Rev. William McNeill Townsend¹

M, #44930, b. 13 November 1864, d. 1940

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Townsend² b. 21 Oct 1832, d. Jul 1910

Mother

Amy Green² b. 23 Nov 1842, d. May 1905

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

3 Feb 2013

Baptism*

Rev. William McNeill Townsend was baptized on 13 November 1864 in the United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410

.^1,3

He was the son of Thomas Townsend and Amy Green.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Rev. William McNeill Townsend was enumerated on the census of 25 April 1891 in the household of Thomas Townsend in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Included in the household with Thomas (age 56) were his wife Amy Green (age 50), their children William (age 26), Colin (age 25), Ellen (age 22) and Annie (age 19). Thomas was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Death*

Rev. William McNeill Townsend died in 1940.⁵

Burial*

He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40496,-63.77629

.
Inscription: Thomas Townsend / Oct. 1832 / July 1910 / his wife / Amy Green / Nov. 1841 / May 1905
Left side: Rev. W.M. Townsend M.A., D.D. / 1864-1940
Right side: Albenia E. Townsend / 1867-1959 / Annie M. Townsend / 1871-1960
Back: Rev. Colin C. Townsend B.A. / 1865-1913.⁵

Tombstone, Thomas Townsend (1834-1910), his wife Amy Green (1841-1905), their son William McNeill Townsend (1864-1940), their daughter Albenia Ellen Townsend (1867-1959), their son Colin G. Townsend (1869-1913). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S2406] Baptismal Record: William M. Townsend, North Bedeque United Church Records, Baptismal records, Record Book 1, Page 27, (1864). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: William M. Townsend.
[S3205] Cemetery Marker Thomas Townsend & Amy Green. Annie M. Townsend, Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 17 July 2004.
[S2181] Census 1881: Lot 19 PEI, 1881, Microfilm C-13161, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository.
[S7849] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #175 of Thomas Townsend, 25 April 1891, digital image of census page, LAC Roll T-6383, Page 40. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S3203] Cemetery Marker Thomas Townsend & Amy Green. William McNeill Townsend, Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 17 July 2004.

William Seymour Townsend¹

M, #81774, b. 18 April 1896

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Humphrey Townsend^2,1 b. 15 Oct 1849, d. 28 Feb 1936

Mother

Adalaide Wallace^2,1 b. 5 Jun 1868, d. 17 Apr 1934

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

15 Jul 2013

Name-Com

William Seymour Townsend is commonly known as William.³

Note*

He was a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.¹

AltSurname

An alternate surname spelling is Townshend.⁴

Birth*

He was born on 18 April 1896 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

.³

He was the son of Thomas Humphrey Townsend and Adalaide Wallace.^2,1

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

William Townsend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Thomas Humphrey Townsend, as a son, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

. Included in the household with Thomas (age 51) were his wife Adalaide Wallace (age 33), children Gertrude/Gertie (age 12), Annetta/Nettie (age 8), William (age 4), Eva (age 2) and Bruce (age 6 months). There was also his mother, Mary Jane Jones (age 74), his cousin Emma Townshend (age 54, relationship recorded as 'aunt') and his niece Hattie M. Wells.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William Seymour Townsend was enumerated on the census of 5 June 1911 in the household of Thomas Humphrey Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Seymour, aged 15, was living with his father Thomas, while his siblings lived with their mother Ada at the boarding house in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Thomas was a farmer at this time. Both were Methodists.⁵

(First) Marriage*

William Seymour Townsend married first Margaret Hazel Bowser, daughter of Arthur William Bowser and Lulu Jones, on 30 October 1918 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

, they were married by license. The officating clergyman was George Orman, Point de Bute, N.B. William was an electrician, bachelor, living in Jolicure, New Brunswick. She was a spinster, living in Upper Point de Bute.^2,6,7

Immigration*

William Seymour Townsend immigrated in 1923. Shortly after the death of his first wife Seymour left his children in the care of his sister, Devonia, and moved to Massachusetts.⁸

(Second) Marriage*

He married second Evelyn Marshall on 14 April 1926 in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.¹

Border-Crossing*

William Seymour Townsend and Evelyn Marshall crossed the border at Calais, Washington County, Maine, U.S.A.

, on 14 August 1926.⁹

Name-Com

William Seymour Townsend is commonly known as Seymour Townsend, in 1930.⁸

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 3 April 1930 in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

. Included in the household with Seymour (age 32) were his wife Evelyn Marshall (age 24), their daughter Geraldine (age 3) and Seymour's brother Bruce Townsend (age 27). Seymour was an electrician in a paper mill, Bruce was a machine operator in a paper mill.⁸

1930 US Census, Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Household of Seymour Townsend, his wife Evelyn Marshall, their daughter Geraldine and Seymour's brother Bruce.

Living*

He was living in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

, on 1 April 1935. Seymour, his wife Evelyn, children Geraldine, Jean and William were living in the same house.¹⁰

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 3 May 1940 in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

. Included in the household with Seymour (age 43) were his wife Evelyn Marshall (age 34), their children Geraldine (age 13), Jean (age 7), William (age 5) and Marian (age 4). Seymour worked in electrical maintenace at a paper mill.¹⁰

1940 US Census, Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Household of Seymour Townsend, his wife Evelyn Marshall, their children Geraldine, Jean, William and Marian.

Child of William Seymour Townsend and Margaret Hazel Bowser

Dorothy Irene Townsend⁴ b. 15 Aug 1919

Family: William Seymour Townsend and Evelyn Marshall

Citations

[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988). Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S5461] Marriage Registration - William Seymour Townshend, William Seymour Townshend & Margaret Hazel Bowser marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Number 3292, Ref. B4/1918.
[S2418] Census 1901: Thomas Humphrey Townshend, Thomas H. Townshend #72, 1901, Image file from original census page, T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3. Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S2517] Census 1911: Thomas H. Townshend - Jolicure, NB, Adelaide (Ada) Townshend #25, 1911, Print from Ancestry.ca, unknown film. Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. District 35, Sub-District 41, Page 3. David Arthur Walker,.
[S715] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919 (Fredericton, NB: NB Government, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919.
[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 152. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S8259] 1930 US Census, Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of Seymour W. Townsend household #8, 3 April 1930, digital copy of original image, Roll 925, page 2A, Enumeration District 399, Image 1075, FHL microfilm 2340660. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca
[S8260] The National Archives of Canada holds lists of immigrants arriving across the Canada/United States border from April 1908 to 31 December 1935. Prior to April 1908 people could travel freely across the border from the United States to Canada. No records were kept prior to April 1908.
[S8268] 1940 US Census, Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of Seymour W. Townsend household #232, 3 May 1940, digital copy of original image, Enumeration District 9-468, Sheet Number 10B, Line Number 50, NARA Publication Number T627, NARA Roll Number 1616, Digital Folder Number 005460888, Image Number 00662. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca

Zillah Townsend¹

F, #44523, b. 1820, d. 1898

Pedigree

Father

John Townsend² b. 1790, d. 5 Sep 1880

Mother

Nancy Ann Montgomery² b. 11 Apr 1795, d. 11 Apr 1870

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

4 Jan 2011

Birth*

Zillah Townsend was born in 1820.¹

Marriage*

She married James Muirhead.¹

Zillah Townsend was the daughter of John Townsend and Nancy Ann Montgomery.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Zillah Townsend was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of James Muirhead in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Included in the household were his wife Zillah (Townsend), daughters Janet, Zillah & Alexandria, and sons Colin, John & William. The family religion was Presbyterian. James's occupation was surveyor of shipping. Occupation of Colin was store clerk, John a drugist. William's occupation was entered as "not given".³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Zillah Townsend was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of James Muirhead in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Included in the household were his wife Zillah (Townsend), daughters Janet & Alexandria, and son John. The only occupation listed was John as a druggist.⁴

Death*

Zillah Townsend died in 1898.¹

Burial*

She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40564,-63.77758

.
Inscription: James Muirhead / Born 1817, / Died 1903, / AET. 86. / Also His / Beloved Wife / Zillah Townsend / Born 1820, / Died 1898. / AET. 78. / - / Blessed are the dead / Who die in the Lord. / MUIRHEAD.
Left: J. Colin / 1857-1938 / Alexandra / 1867-1955.
Right: Also Their / Eldest Son / Robert / Died in / Chicago, Ill. / June 6, 1910, / AET. 61. / - / Their Daughter / Janet M. / 1851-1920.
Back: Their Daughter / Zillah / April 19, 1922. / - / Their / Son / John / 1861-1933.¹

Tombstone, James Muirhead (1817-1903), Zillah Townsend (1820-1898) and children, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Children of Zillah Townsend and James Muirhead

Ann Muirhead+⁵ b. 11 Aug 1848, d. 1922
Robert Muirhead² b. 1849, d. 6 Jun 1910
Janet Margaret Muirhead¹ b. 1851, d. 1920
Eliza Helen Muirhead⁶ b. 2 Jul 1851
Agnes Muirhead⁷ b. 17 Apr 1854, d. 1 Mar 1928
Zillah Muirhead¹ b. 23 Oct 1855, d. 19 Apr 1922
James Colin Muirhead¹ b. 1857, d. 1938
William Muirhead⁸ b. c Oct 1859
John Muirhead¹ b. 1861, d. 1933
Alexandra Muirhead¹ b. 1867, d. 1955

Citations

[S3840] Cemetery Marker - James Muirhead (1817-1903) and Zillah Townsend (1820-1898). James Muirhead (1817-1903) and Zillah Townsend (1820-1898), Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 22 August 2009.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S3957] 1881 Canada Census - James Muirhead, Household #173, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, C-13162, page 40. Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict a-2. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S3958] 1891 Canada Census - James Muirhead, Household #27, 6 April 1891, Microfilm, T-6382, page 6, line 20. Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S3848] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ann Muirhead, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 13.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ann Muirhead.
[S3849] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Eliza Helen Muirhead, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 15.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Eliza Helen Muirhead.
[S3847] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Agnes Muirhead, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 19.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Agnes Muirhead.
[S3846] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Muirhead, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Muirhead.

Zillah Townsend¹

F, #42228, b. circa 1856

Pedigree

Father

John Townsend² b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones² b. c 1829

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

10 Sep 2020

Name Variation

Zillah Townsend is also known as Azilla Townsend.³

Birth*

She was born circa 1856 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of John Townsend and Mary Jane Jones.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Azilla Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of John Townsend, as a daughter, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 40) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 33), their children, Thomas (age 12), Sarah Ann (age 10), Ruth (age 8), Azilla (age 6), Eunice (age 4) and William (age 2). John was a farmer proprietor. The family religion was Baptist.³

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Zillah Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Townsend, as a daughter, in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 51) are his wife, Mary Jones (age 42), their children, Thomas (age 21), Eliza (age 17), Zillah (age 15), Eunice (age 11), William (age 7), Amanda (age 5) and Clara (age 1). John and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

Citations

[S2160] 1871 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, 1871, digital copy of original document Roll C10392; Page 4, household #15, of John Townsend, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S15871] 1861 Census of Canada, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household of John Townsend, digital copy of original document, Microfilm C_1006. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Albert James Townshend¹

M, #42607, b. 1866

Pedigree

Father

James E. Townsend² b. 1824, d. 12 Jun 1887

Mother

Jane F. Read² b. 1841

Relationship

Great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

28 Mar 2011

Name-Com

Albert James Townshend is commonly known as Albert Townsend.²

Birth*

He was born in 1866 in New Brunswick

.²

He was the son of James E. Townsend and Jane F. Read.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Albert James Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Albert James Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.²

Citations

[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S5490] 1881 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #183, 1881, Microfilm, Roll C-13184, Page 37. Westmorland district No. 33, Westmorland Subdistrict, Division 2. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5492] 1871 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #77, 1871, Microfilm, Roll C-10392, Page 23. Westmorland district No. 186, Westmorland Subdistrict C. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Bessie Townshend^1,2

F, #99492, b. May 1906

Pedigree

Father

Charles Burton Townshend^1,2 b. 31 Dec 1864, d. 1945

Mother

Mary Jane Smith^1,2 b. 20 Apr 1864, d. 1920

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

5 Apr 2011

Birth*

Bessie Townshend was born in May 1906 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Burton Townshend and Mary Jane Smith.^1,2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Bessie Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with Charles (age 47) were his wife Mary (age 48), son Harry (age 23) and daughter Bessie (age 5). Charles was a shoemaker and a Methodist. His wife and children were Baptists.¹

Marriage*

Bessie Townshend married Daniel Alberton Tower, son of Benjamin Tower and Bessie Wilson Tower, on 25 December 1922, in the home of the clergyman, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. They were married by license, #10990. Daniel was a labourer, Baptist, living in Dorchester Cape, New Brunswick. Bessie was a spinster, Baptist, living in Point de Bute, New Brunswick. Bessie surname was written as 'Townsend' on the marriage notice, but she signed it as 'Townshend'.²

Family: Bessie Townshend and Daniel Alberton Tower

Citations

[S5524] 1911 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend, Family #44, 1911, Microfilm, Westmorland District, Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5525] Marriage Notice - Daniel Tower & Bessie Townshend, Daniel Tower & Bessie Townshend marriage, 1922, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Roll F19682, Reference B4/1922, Number 3160.

Bruce Leslie Townshend¹

M, #9226, b. 6 September 1894, d. 28 March 1964

Pedigree

Father

Joseph Frank Townshend^1,2 b. 23 Dec 1858, d. 15 Jan 1908

Mother

Susannah Wallace¹ b. 20 Sep 1870, d. 29 Mar 1958

Relationship

Granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

28 Mar 2011

Name-Com

Bruce Leslie Townshend is commonly known as Leslie.²

Birth*

He was born on 6 September 1894 in home, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

; he was delivered by a mid-wife. The 1901 census has his birth year recorded as 1893. His funeral card has his birth place incorrectly recorded as Sackville, New Brunswick.¹

He was the son of Joseph Frank Townshend and Susannah Wallace.^1,2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Bruce Leslie Townshend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in this household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Susannah Wallace (age 30), and their children, Daisy (age 10), Ella May (age 9), Bruce Leslie (age 7) and Grace (age 5). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. Frank Townshend's farm was adjacent to that of Johnson Read.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Bruce Leslie Townshend was enumerated on the census of 7 June 1911 in the household of Susannah Wallace in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with Susan (age 40) were her second husband, John Galloway (age 33), children from her marriage to Frank Townshend, son Leslie (age 17), daughters Ella (age 19), Grace (age 16) & Daisy (age 20), and Daisy's daughter Eva (age 1). The family religion was Methodist, except for John Galloway, who was Presbyterian. John's emigration year from Scotland was entered as 1896. Susan, John and Leslie were entered as farmers. Ella was a milliner, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia.³

Moved to*

Bruce Leslie Townshend moved after 1911 to Calgary, Alberta, Canada

.⁴

Marriage*

He married Margaret Wry.⁵

Death*

Bruce Leslie Townshend died on 28 March 1964, at age 69, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

; he died of lung cancer.⁶

Funeral*

The funeral was held on 31 March 1964 in Leyden's Funeral Home Chapel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

, pallbearers included Ronald Townshend and Clyde Walker. He was cremated. Burial location is not known.⁶

Child of Bruce Leslie Townshend and Margaret Wry

Ralph Townshend+⁵

Citations

[S5357] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Bruce Leslie Townshend, Bruce Leslie Townshend, Microfilm F18785, Code 1894-T-66 25176 (15 April 1929), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S3025] Household #53 of Frank Townshend, 31 March 1901 Image file from original census page (Automated Genealogy) , LAC microfilm T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3.
[S4092] 1911 Canada Census, Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household #43 of Susan Galloway, 6 June 1911, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada Rolls T-20326 to T-20460, Page 4, Line 39. District 35, Subdistrict 41. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker), notes from his wife Barbara.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S5375] Funeral Card - Bruce Leslie Townshend, Funeral Card - Bruce Leslie Townshend, Leyden's Funeral Home, Calgary.

Charles Burton Townshend^1,2

M, #42595, b. 31 December 1864, d. 1945

Pedigree

Father

James E. Townsend³ b. 1824, d. 12 Jun 1887

Mother

Jane F. Read³ b. 1841

Relationship

Great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

14 Jan 2017

Name-Com

Charles Burton Townshend is commonly known as Charles Townsend.⁴

Birth*

He was born on 31 December 1864.⁵

He was the son of James E. Townsend and Jane F. Read.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Burton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Burton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.⁷

Religion*

Religion: Charles Burton Townshend was Baptist.¹

Occupation*

He was farmer's son in 1881.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Jane Smith.³

Census HeadHousehold

Charles Burton Townshend was head of the household in the census of 15 April 1891 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with Charles (age 26) were his wife Mary (age 26) and their son Harry (age 4). Charles was a shoemaker. He was Methodist. Mary and Harry were Baptists.⁸

1891 Canada Census, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, and their son Harry.

Residence*

He lived in 1896 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.^9,3

Occupation*

He was a shoemaker. in 1896 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.¹⁰

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 4 April 1901 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with Charles (age 36) were his wife Mary (age 36) and son Harry (age 14). Charles was a shoemaker. The family religion was Baptist.¹¹

1901 Canada Census, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, and their son Harry.

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with Charles (age 47) were his wife Mary (age 48), son Harry (age 23) and daughter Bessie (age 5). Charles was a shoemaker and a Methodist. His wife and children were Baptists.¹²

1911 Canada Census, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, their children Harry and Bessie.

Occupation

He was a shoemaker in 1943 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

.²

Death*

He died in 1945, in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.³

Burial*

He was buried in the Point de Bute United Church Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.
Inscription: At Rest / Charles B. Townsend / 1865 - 1945 / Mary J. / Wife of / C. B. Townsend / 1863 - 1920 /
Left: Infant / 1905
Back: Harry V. Townsend / 1886 - 1956
Footstones on back, Harry - (blank) - Mother - Father.⁴

Tombstone, Charles B. Townsend (1864-1945), his wife Mary J. Smith (1863-1920), their children Infant (1905-1905), Harry (1886-1956). Point de Bute Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Left inscription

Back inscription

Children of Charles Burton Townshend and Mary Jane Smith

Harry Vaughn Townshend^2,4 b. 29 Dec 1887, d. 1956
Infant Townshend⁴ b. 1905, d. 1905
Bessie Townshend^12,13 b. May 1906

Citations

[S1335] Volunteers, Census 1881: Canada (Salt Lake City: 1881 Canadian Census, CDs, 2001), LDS CD. Hereinafter cited as Census 1881: Canada.
[S5523] Late Registration of Births - Harry Vaughn Townshend, Harry Vaughn Townshend, Microfilm PANB F18775, Code 1886-T-53 (1886), Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S5521] Charles B. Townsend Marker Inscription; David Walker, 2004.
[S2118] Canada Census: Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, 1901, census return Roll T-6445, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository.
[S5492] 1871 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #77, 1871, Microfilm, Roll C-10392, Page 23. Westmorland district No. 186, Westmorland Subdistrict C. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5490] 1881 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #183, 1881, Microfilm, Roll C-13184, Page 37. Westmorland district No. 33, Westmorland Subdistrict, Division 2. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5527] 1891 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend, Family #81, 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6307, Westmorland District #24. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S650] October 25, 1996 Brøderbund Family Archive, Ed. 1 CD #118, unknown repository address, unknown repository, Internal Ref. #1.118.1.83593.10.
[S2467] McAlpine, McAlpine's New Brunswick Directory (Saint John, New BRunswick: McAlpine Publishing, 1896). Hereinafter cited as McAlpine's New Brunswick Directory.
[S5522] 1901 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend, Family #20, 1901, Microfilm, Westmorland District, Page 2. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5524] 1911 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend, Family #44, 1911, Microfilm, Westmorland District, Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5525] Marriage Notice - Daniel Tower & Bessie Townshend, Daniel Tower & Bessie Townshend marriage, 1922, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Roll F19682, Reference B4/1922, Number 3160.

Charles Hibbard Townshend¹

M, #9258, b. 16 August 1870, d. 3 October 1931

Pedigree

Father

Charles Worrell Townshend¹ b. 22 Jul 1832, d. 29 Dec 1900

Mother

W. Harriett Elizabeth Keefe¹ b. 1835, d. 21 Mar 1911

Last Edited

3 Mar 2011

Birth*

Charles Hibbard Townshend was born on 16 August 1870 in Rollo Bay, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Charles Worrell Townshend and W. Harriett Elizabeth Keefe.¹

Marriage*

Charles Hibbard Townshend married Mary Aletta Webster on 1 October 1891.¹

Death*

Charles Hibbard Townshend died on 3 October 1931, at age 61, in Wright St., Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

Children of Charles Hibbard Townshend and Mary Aletta Webster

Frederick Earl Townshend+¹ b. 19 Jul 1894, d. 25 Nov 1921
Sydney Hibbard Townshend¹ b. 23 May 1900, d. 20 Dec 1930

Citations

[S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes, to David Arthur Walker; Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication."

Charles Worrell Townshend¹

M, #9256, b. 22 July 1832, d. 29 December 1900

Pedigree

Father

John Dalton Townshend¹ b. 4 Mar 1800, d. 1873

Mother

Agnes Talford Bell¹ b. 20 May 1800, d. 20 Mar 1889

Last Edited

14 Jan 2003

Birth*

Charles Worrell Townshend was born on 22 July 1832 in Bay Fortune, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of John Dalton Townshend and Agnes Talford Bell.¹

Marriage*

Charles Worrell Townshend married W. Harriett Elizabeth Keefe, daughter of Richard Keefe and Frances Dingwell, on 24 October 1859, in St. James Church, Georgetown, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.^1,2

Death*

Charles Worrell Townshend died on 29 December 1900, at age 68, in Rollo Bay West, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Children of Charles Worrell Townshend and W. Harriett Elizabeth Keefe

William Henry Townshend+ b. 1866, d. 16 Dec 1945
Charles Hibbard Townshend+¹ b. 16 Aug 1870, d. 3 Oct 1931

Citations

[S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes, to David Arthur Walker; Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication."
[S1845] Joanne Reid, online http://www.isn.net/~dhunter/index.html. (The Island Register).

Daisy Alfreda Townshend¹

F, #281, b. 17 August 1890, d. 25 June 1981

Pedigree

Father

Joseph Frank Townshend² b. 23 Dec 1858, d. 15 Jan 1908

Mother

Susannah Wallace b. 20 Sep 1870, d. 29 Mar 1958

Relationship

Grandaunt of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

11 Feb 2018

Name-Com

Daisy Alfreda Townshend is commonly known as Daisy.^3,2

Name Variation

Daisy Alfreda Townshend is also known as Daisy Alfretta Townshend.⁴

Note*

Was a member of St. George's Anglican Church. She was a Charter Member and Past Matron of the Frank H. Tingley Order of Eastern Star #5. She was Past Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter O.E.S. of N.B. Also a member of the Y.M.C.A. and S.P.C.A. and J.J. Alexander Church Group and a Silver Cross Mother.

Birth*

She was born on 17 August 1890 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.944012,-64.216357

; the book entitled "Preserving the Wallace Family" entered her birth year as 1890. The 1901 census also shows the year to be 1890. The Index to Late Registration of Births has a birth year of 1893, which would have her married at the age of 15. Being married at 18 is more likely, and so the birth year of 1890 has been used here.^5,2,6

She was the daughter of Joseph Frank Townshend and Susannah Wallace.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Daisy Alfreda Townshend was enumerated on the census of 28 April 1891 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with Frank (age 30) were his wife Susan (age 21) and daughter Daisy (age 3). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The house was described as wooden, 1 story and 5 rooms.⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Daisy Alfreda Townshend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in this household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Susannah Wallace (age 30), and their children, Daisy (age 10), Ella May (age 9), Bruce Leslie (age 7) and Grace (age 5). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. Frank Townshend's farm was adjacent to that of Johnson Read.²

Marriage*

Daisy Alfreda Townshend married Ambrose Wheeler, son of John Wheeler and Elizabeth Ann Wells, on 14 April 1909, in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

.^8,9

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Daisy Alfreda Townshend was enumerated on the census of 7 June 1911 in the household of Susannah Wallace in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with Susan (age 40) were her second husband, John Galloway (age 33), children from her marriage to Frank Townshend, son Leslie (age 17), daughters Ella (age 19), Grace (age 16) & Daisy (age 20), and Daisy's daughter Eva (age 1). The family religion was Methodist, except for John Galloway, who was Presbyterian. John's emigration year from Scotland was entered as 1896. Susan, John and Leslie were entered as farmers. Ella was a milliner, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia.¹⁰

Living*

Daisy Alfreda Townshend and Ambrose Wheeler were living in 13 Ralph St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.095967,-64.780509

, in 1940. This address was entered on their daughter's (Eva Grace) Official Marriage Notice, as the current address.¹¹

Living

Daisy Alfreda Townshend and Ambrose Wheeler were living in 13 Ralph St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

, in 1945.¹²

Death*

Daisy Alfreda Townshend died on 25 June 1981, at age 90, in Moncton Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.104816,-64.806354

.⁴

Burial*

She was buried on 29 June 1981 in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.108500,-64.775750

. Black polished granite stone.
Inscription: Wheeler / 1859 John Wheeler 1945 / His Wife / 1860 Elizabeth Ann Wheeler 1946 / 1886 Ambrose Wheeler 1962 / His Wife / 1890 Daisy A. Wheeler 1981 / Lt. Leslie A. Wheeler Carleton & York Infantry / Born 1917 Killed in England 1940.^4,13

Tombstone, John Wheeler (1858-1945), his wife Elizabeth Ann Wells (1860-1946), their son Ambrose (1886-1962), his wife Daisy Townshend (1890-1981), their son Leslie Wheeler 1917-1940). Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Leslie is buried in England.

Children of Daisy Alfreda Townshend and Ambrose Wheeler

Eva Grace Wheeler+¹¹ b. 15 Jan 1910, d. 8 Jan 1998
Jean Irene Wheeler+¹⁴ b. 3 Apr 1912, d. c 1976
Dorothy Susannah Wheeler+¹ b. 11 Dec 1913, d. 25 Mar 2001
Gerald John Wheeler+ b. 1 Aug 1917, d. 1995
Leslie Ambrose Wheeler b. 10 Mar 1919, d. 16 Aug 1940

Citations

[S4095] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Index to New Brunswick Marriages RS141B7: Dorothy Susannah Wheeler and Carl Raymond Trask, Vital Statistics from Government Records (RS141), Microfilm F19766, Ref. B4/1934, Number 13032 (Fredericton, New Brunswick: Provincial Archives of New Brunswick). Hereinafter cited as Index to New Brunswick Marriages: Dorothy Susannah Wheeler and Carl Raymond Trask.
[S3025] Household #53 of Frank Townshend, 31 March 1901 Image file from original census page (Automated Genealogy) , LAC microfilm T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3.
[S89] "Personal Knowledge," (MS; Edwards, Ontario, Canada). Hereinafter cited as "Personal Knowledge."
[S50] Elmwood Cemetery Office Records (Moncton, New Brunswick: Office Records, 2000), 28 September 2000. Hereinafter cited as Elmwood Cemetery Office Records.
[S50] Elmwood Cemetery Office Records (Moncton, New Brunswick: Office Records, 2000). Hereinafter cited as Elmwood Cemetery Office Records.
[S4080] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1904 (n.p.: http://gov.nb.ca/archives/ols/ols.htm, unknown publish date).
[S5491] 1891 Canada Census - Frank Townsend, Household #175, 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6307. Westmorland District No. 24, Westmorland Subdistrict. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S715] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919 (Fredericton, NB: NB Government, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919.
[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 154. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S4092] 1911 Canada Census, Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household #43 of Susan Galloway, 6 June 1911, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada Rolls T-20326 to T-20460, Page 4, Line 39. District 35, Subdistrict 41. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5842] Official Notice of Marriage - Duncan Scott MacKenzie & Eva Grace Wheeler, Duncan Scott MacKenzie & Eva Grace Wheeler marriage, 21 November, 1940, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Registration Number 22090.
[S12751] Certificate of Registration of Death, New Brunswick, Canada, digital copy of original document PANB Microfilm F19399, Vol. 170, Registration 55034 (filed 29 November, 1945), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Registration.
[S5841] Cemetery Marker - John Wheeler. John Wheeler & family, tombstone; David A. Walker, 19 July 2005.
[S5844] Official Notice of Marriage - Robert Azor Goudey & Jean Irene Wheeler, Duncan Scott MacKenzie & Eva Grace Wheeler marriage, 4 August, 1934, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Registration Number 12463.

Edgar Lloyd Townshend¹

M, #9262, b. 1 February 1920, d. 25 April 2003

Pedigree

Father

Frederick Earl Townshend¹ b. 19 Jul 1894, d. 25 Nov 1921

Mother

Bessie May Odell¹ b. 28 Apr 1894, d. 19 Jan 1971

Last Edited

29 Sep 2003

Birth*

Edgar Lloyd Townshend was born on 1 February 1920 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Frederick Earl Townshend and Bessie May Odell.¹

Marriage*

Edgar Lloyd Townshend married Virginia Valentine Craig on 4 June 1940.¹

Death*

Edgar Lloyd Townshend died on 25 April 2003, at age 83.¹

Family: Edgar Lloyd Townshend and Virginia Valentine Craig

Citations

[S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes, to David Arthur Walker; Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication."

Ella Mae Townshend^1,2

F, #115, b. 3 February 1892, d. 5 January 1987

Pedigree

Ella May Townshend (1892-1987)

Father

Joseph Frank Townshend^3,4,5 b. 23 Dec 1858, d. 15 Jan 1908

Mother

Susannah Wallace^3,5 b. 20 Sep 1870, d. 29 Mar 1958

Relationship

Grandmother of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of John Braddock & Ellen Whywall
Descendants of Thomas Cairns & Agnes Wilson
Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of John Clark & Elizabeth Hannah Braddock
Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Richard Whewall & Elena Cook
Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of William Whieldon & Elizabeth

Last Edited

3 Mar 2021

Name Variation

Ella Mae Townshend is also known as Ella May Townshend.^3,6

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Ella.^7,5

Birth*

She was born on 3 February 1892 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. The informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her mother, Susan Galloway, dated 15 April 1929, at Moncton, New Brunswick.^3,5,4,1

She was the daughter of Joseph Frank Townshend and Susannah Wallace.^3,4,5

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ella Mae Townshend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in this household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Susannah Wallace (age 30), and their children, Daisy (age 10), Ella May (age 9), Bruce Leslie (age 7) and Grace (age 5). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. Frank Townshend's farm was adjacent to that of Johnson Read.⁴

(Witness) Marriage

Ella Mae Townshend witnessed the marriage of John Nicoll Mcl. Galloway and Susannah Wallace on 22 June 1910 in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

; they were married by license, by Rev. Thomas Hicks of Point de Bute. John was a stonemason, a bachelor, and Presbyterian. Susan was a widow, Methodist, and resident of Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Witnesses were Ella Townshend of Jolicure, Susan's daughter by her first marriage to Frank Townshend, and David Galloway of Amherst, Nova Scotia (his relationship is unknown at this writing).⁸

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ella Mae Townshend was enumerated on the census of 7 June 1911 in the household of Susannah Wallace in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Enumerated in the household with Susan (age 40) were her second husband, John Galloway (age 33), children from her marriage to Frank Townshend, son Leslie (age 17), daughters Ella (age 19), Grace (age 16) & Daisy (age 20), and Daisy's daughter Eva (age 1). The family religion was Methodist, except for John Galloway, who was Presbyterian. John's emigration year from Scotland was entered as 1896. Susan, John and Leslie were entered as farmers. Ella was a milliner, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia.⁹

Religion*

Ella Mae Townshend was a Methodist.⁵

Living*

She was living in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

, in 1912.⁵

Marriage*

She married Arthur Preston Walker, son of George Price Walker and Mary Adelaide Clark, on 26 June 1912, in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. They were married by license, by Thomas Hicks of Point de Bute. Arthur was a bachelor, machinist, Methodist, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Ella was a spinster, Methodist, living in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.^5,10,3

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Ella Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Arthur Preston Walker, as his wife, in 40 Bromley Ave, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.097143,-64.790409

. Enumerated in the household with Arthur (age 31) were his wife Ella Townshend (age 29), their sons George (age 8) and Lorne (age 1). Arthur was a machinist with the C.N.R. His year of immigration from America to Canada was incorrectly recorded as 1894. The actual year was 1899. At the time of this census they lived in the left half of the duplex, 40 Bromley Ave., that would later be occupied by their son Lorne and his wife Alice. Arthur and Ella then lived in the right half, 42 Bromley Ave.¹¹

Note*

Was a member of Central United Church in Moncton, and a former member of the Moncton Hospital Ladies Auxillary.

Residence*

Ella Mae Townshend and Arthur Preston Walker lived in 42 Bromley Ave., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.097143,-64.790409

. Their son Lorne and his wife Alice (McKinley) lived in the left half of the duplex at 40 Bomley Ave.⁷

The last residence of Lorne & Alice (McKinley) Walker, 40 Bromley Ave. (left side) and Arthur & Ella May (Townshend) Walker, 42 Bromley Ave. (right side), Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Death*

Ella Mae Townshend died on 5 January 1987, at age 94, in Spencer Memorial Home, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

Burial*

She was buried on 7 January 1987 in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.110500,-64.776150

. Black granite stone.
Inscription: WALKER / 1890 Arthur P. Walker 1963 / 1892 Ella M. Townshend 1987.^1,12

Tombstone, Arthur Preston Walker (1890-1963), his wife Ella May Townshend (1892-1987). Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Children of Ella Mae Townshend and Arthur Preston Walker

George Leslie Walker+⁶ b. 23 Dec 1912, d. 1 Feb 1981
Lorne Preston Walker b. 11 Feb 1920, d. 19 Jun 1992
Clyde Arthur Walker+ b. a 1921

Citations

[S50] Elmwood Cemetery Office Records (Moncton, New Brunswick: Office Records, 2000), 28 September 2000. Hereinafter cited as Elmwood Cemetery Office Records.
[S8475] Province of New Brunswick - Registration of Death, digital copy of original certificate PANB film F20886, Volume 258, Registration 2950 (filed 27 May 1963), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Registration.
[S2569] Certificate of Registration of Birth, Ella May Townshend, digital copy of original document Microfilm F18782, Code 1892-T-32, #25179 (15 June 1929), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S3025] Household #53 of Frank Townshend, 31 March 1901 Image file from original census page (Automated Genealogy) , LAC microfilm T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3.
[S71] Arthur Preston Walker & Ella May Townshend marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S2568] Marriage Certificate, George Leslie Walker and Frieda Ruth Palmer marriage, 30 September 1933, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB Microfilm F19766, #13083, Ref. B4/1933.
[S89] "Personal Knowledge," (MS; Edwards, Ontario, Canada). Hereinafter cited as "Personal Knowledge."
[S418] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Marriage Registration - John Galloway & Susan Wallace, from Vital Statistics from Government Records (RS141), Microfilm F15938, Reference B4/1910, Number 1794 (Fredericton, New Brunswick: Provincial Archives of New Brunswick). Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration - John Galloway & Susan Wallace.
[S4092] 1911 Canada Census, Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household #43 of Susan Galloway, 6 June 1911, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada Rolls T-20326 to T-20460, Page 4, Line 39. District 35, Subdistrict 41. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S715] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919 (Fredericton, NB: NB Government, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919.
[S8610] 1921 Canada Census, City of Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, household #359 of Arthur P. Walker, digital copy of original image, LAC Reference RG 31, folder #38, Page 40. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5840] Cemetery Marker, Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Arthur Preston Walker & Ella May Townshend, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 19 July 2005.

Frederick Earl Townshend¹

M, #9260, b. 19 July 1894, d. 25 November 1921

Pedigree

Father

Charles Hibbard Townshend¹ b. 16 Aug 1870, d. 3 Oct 1931

Mother

Mary Aletta Webster¹ b. c 1869, d. 4 Aug 1902

Last Edited

3 Dec 2001

Birth*

Frederick Earl Townshend was born on 19 July 1894 in Souris East, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Charles Hibbard Townshend and Mary Aletta Webster.¹

Marriage*

Frederick Earl Townshend married Bessie May Odell, daughter of James Henry Odell and Eliza Anne Huston, on 21 July 1914.¹

Death*

Frederick Earl Townshend died on 25 November 1921, at age 27, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.¹

Child of Frederick Earl Townshend and Bessie May Odell

Edgar Lloyd Townshend+¹ b. 1 Feb 1920, d. 25 Apr 2003

Citations

[S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes, to David Arthur Walker; Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication."

General George Townshend¹

M, #73674, b. 28 February 1724, d. 14 September 1807

Pedigree

General George Townshend (1724-1807)

Last Edited

4 Feb 2009

Birth*

General George Townshend was born on 28 February 1724.²

Death*

He died on 14 September 1807, at age 83.²

Citations

[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S3377] Wikipedia - General George Townshend, online http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Townshend,_1st_Marquess_Townshend. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia - General George Townshend.

George 'Roy' Townshend

M, #66323, b. 28 July 1912, d. 1 December 1982

Pedigree

Father

William Henry Townshend b. 1866, d. 16 Dec 1945

Last Edited

25 Feb 2002

Birth*

George 'Roy' Townshend was born on 28 July 1912 in Rollo Bay West, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.

He was the son of William Henry Townshend.

Death*

George 'Roy' Townshend died on 1 December 1982, at age 70.

George Leighton Townshend¹

M, #9240, b. 30 January 1859, d. 2 July 1930

Pedigree

George Leighton Townshend (1858-1930). Photo courtesy of Ron & Barbara Townshend.

Father

William M. Townsend¹ b. 5 Mar 1829, d. 21 May 1881

Mother

Lydia Ann Bowser¹ b. 1 Feb 1839, d. 17 Apr 1901

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage (#1)
Descendants of John de Heneage (#2)
Descendants of William de Honywood (#1)
Descendants of William de Honywood (#2)
Descendants of William Read (#1)
Descendants of William Read (#2)
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

1 Oct 2012

Name Variation

George Leighton Townshend is also known as George Laton Townsend; this spelling of his name was entered in the Late Registration of Births for his son Eldon.²

Occupation*

He was the builder of CNR's Aulac station in Aulac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

.³

Birth*

He was born on 30 January 1859 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

; on his death certificate his age was recorded as 71 years, 6 months, 4 days, which would make his birth date 28 Dec. 1858.¹

He was the son of William M. Townsend and Lydia Ann Bowser.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Leighton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

. Included in the household with William (age 30) were his wife Lydia (age 22), children Guilford (age 4), George (age 3), William's mother Eunice Read (age 71) and William's sister Amanda (age 24). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Leighton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with William (age 41) were his wife Lydia Ann Bowser (age 32), children Gilford (age 14), George (age 12), Henry (age 8) & Manford (age 5), and William's widowed mother, Eunice Read (age 80). William was a farmer. Except for Eunice who was a member of the Kirk of Scotland, William and his family were Baptists.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Leighton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with William (age 52) were his wife Lydia (age 42), children Guilford (age 24), George (age 22), Henry (age 19), Manford (age 14), Fred (age 7) and Ellen (age 1). William and his sons Guilford, George & Henry were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁶

(First) Marriage*

George Leighton Townshend married first Mary Elizabeth Kay, daughter of Robert Kay and Amanda W. Wheaton, on 21 October 1890 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

,
"This is to certify that Mr. George L. Townsend of Jolicure, Westmorland County N.B. and Miss Mary Kay of Upper Sackville, N.B. were lawfully united in marriage on Tuesday the 21st October 1890 by License with consent of parents by me.
David C. Lawson,
Minister of the Gospel.
(signed)George L. Townshend
Mary Kay
Witnesses
S. Fowler
A. Sutherland
Oct. 21 /90."⁷

Census HeadHousehold*

George Leighton Townshend was head of the household in the census of 27 April 1891 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with George (age 32) were his wife Mary (age 35), his mother Lydia Ann Bowser (age 50), his brothers Guilford (age 34) and Fred (age 14) and his sister Nellie/Ellen (age 11). George was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁸

1891 Canada Census, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of George Leighton Townsend, his wife Mary, his mother Lydia Ann Bowser, his brothers Guilford and Fred, and sister Nellie/Ellen.

(Immigrant) Immigration*

He immigrated with George Leighton Townshend and Mary Elizabeth Kay to Massachusetts, U.S.A.

, in December 1899.⁹

Residence*

George Leighton Townshend lived between 1900 and 1904 in U.S.A.

¹⁰

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 5 June 1900 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

. Included in the household with George (age 40) were his wife Mary Eliza Kay (age 34), and sons Robert (age 7), John (age 5) and Kelsey (age 8 months). George was a carpenter, Robert at school.⁹

1900 US Census, Milford Town, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Household of George Leighton Townshend, his wife Mary Eliza Kay, and sons Robert, John and Kelsey .

(Immigrant) Immigration

He immigrated with George Leighton Townshend and Mary Elizabeth Kay to New Brunswick

in 1904.¹¹

Name Variation

As of 1911, George Leighton Townshend is also known as George L. Townshend; the 'h' was added to Townsend by the time of the 1911 census. He also signed his name as George L. Townshend on his marriage certificate to Mary Kay.¹²

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 5 June 1911 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with George (age 51) were his wife Mary (age 45), children Robert (age 18), John (age 16), Kelsie (age 11), George (age 9), Eldon (age 6) and Hilda (age 3). There was also George A. Lloyd, labourer. George, Robert and John were farmers. The family religion was Baptists.¹¹

1911 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Household of George L. Townshend, his wife Mary Elizabeth Kay, their children Robert, John, Kelsie, George, Eldon and Hilda.

(Second) Marriage*

He married second Arethusa Estabrooks there were no children.¹⁰

Death*

George Leighton Townshend died on 2 July 1930, at age 71, in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

; on 27 June 1930 he fell from a building, was seen by a physician from that day to 1 July 1930, and died 2:30am on 2 July 1930 from pneumonia.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 4 July 1930 in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.93563,-64.23408

.
Inscription: TOWNSEND / George L. Townsend / 1858 - 1930 / Mary E. His Wife / 1864 - 1913 / Their Children / Robert W. 1893 - 1913 / Douglas 1898 - 1898 / Lydia A. 1903 - 1903.^1,13

Tombstone, George Leighton Townsend (1858-1930), his wife Mary Eliza Kay (1864-1913), their children Robert (1893-1913), Douglas (1898-1898) Lydia Ann (1903-1903). Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Children of George Leighton Townshend and Mary Elizabeth Kay

Robert W. Townsend^9,13 b. May 1893, d. 1913
John Leighton Townshend+¹⁰ b. 29 Mar 1895, d. 13 Jan 1961
Douglas Townsend¹³ b. 1898, d. 1898
Kelsie Earl Townsend+⁹ b. 11 Sep 1899
George 'Borden' Townshend+¹⁰ b. 15 Oct 1901, d. Dec 1948
Lydia Ann Townsend¹³ b. 1903, d. 1903
Eldon Emmerson Townsend+² b. 13 Dec 1904, d. 26 Jan 1978
Mary Hilda Townsend¹⁰ b. 19 Sep 1907, d. 1967

Family: George Leighton Townshend and Arethusa Estabrooks

Citations

[S6570] Death Certificate - George Leighton Townshend, Microfilm Film F18992, Vol. 089, Reg. #89523 (New Brunswick Vital Statistics), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - George Leighton Townshend.
[S5512] Late Registration of Births - Eldon Emmerson Townsend, Eldon Emmerson Townsend, Microfilm PANB F19720, Code 1904-802520 (17 April 1934), Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S5476] Census 1861: William Townsend, , 1861, Image file from original census page Roll #C-1006, Page 6, Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, , unknown repository address, David Arthur Walker.
[S5499] 1871 Canada Census - William Townsend, Household #56, 1871, Microfilm, Roll C_10392, Page 17. Jolicure, Westmorland District #186, Division 2, Westmorland Subdistrict c. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5475] Census 1881: William Townsend, #158, 1881, Image file from original census page, Roll #C_13184, Page 32, District Number C , Division 2. Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
[S715] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919 (Fredericton, NB: NB Government, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919.
[S5472] Census 1891: George Leighton Townshend, #156, 1891, Image file from original census page, Roll #T-6307, District Number 24. Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
[S5473] 1900 US Census - George Leighton Townshend, Household 162, 5 June 1900, Microfilm, Roll T623-693, Page 7B. Enumeration District 1653. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S5514] 1911 Canada Census - George L. Townshend, Household #23, 1911, Microfilm, Page 2. Jolicure, Westmorland County, District #35, Subdistrict #41. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S5471] Census 1911: George Leighton Townshend, #23, 1911, Image file from original census page, District Number 35, Subdistrict 41. Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
[S5511] Cemetery Marker George Leighton Townsend. George Leighton Townsend, Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, August 2004.

George 'Borden' Townshend¹

M, #43124, b. 15 October 1901, d. December 1948

Pedigree

Father

George Leighton Townshend¹ b. 30 Jan 1859, d. 2 Jul 1930

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Kay¹ b. 1864, d. 1913

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

31 Mar 2011

Birth*

George 'Borden' Townshend was born on 15 October 1901 in U.S.A.

^1,2

He was the son of George Leighton Townshend and Mary Elizabeth Kay.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George 'Borden' Townshend was enumerated on the census of 5 June 1911 in the household of George Leighton Townshend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

. Included in the household with George (age 51) were his wife Mary (age 45), children Robert (age 18), John (age 16), Kelsie (age 11), George (age 9), Eldon (age 6) and Hilda (age 3). There was also George A. Lloyd, labourer. George, Robert and John were farmers. The family religion was Baptists.²

Death*

George 'Borden' Townshend died in December 1948, at age 47.¹

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
[S5514] 1911 Canada Census - George L. Townshend, Household #23, 1911, Microfilm, Page 2. Jolicure, Westmorland County, District #35, Subdistrict #41. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.