Person Page - 942

Last Edited

24 Nov 2010

Birth*

Ann Tourgee was born in October 1776 in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.¹

She was the daughter of William Tourgee and Sarah Billington.

Marriage*

Ann Tourgee married John Paine Dyer, son of William H Dyer and Sarah Kenyon, in 1790 in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.

Death*

Ann Tourgee died on 13 September 1843 in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, at age 66.

Burial*

She was buried in Wakefield Baptist Cemetery; Main St. ->50 ft. E of tele. pole # 1136, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, U.S.A..²

Family

John Paine Dyer b. 1765, d. 19 August 1847

Children

Christopher Dyer+ b. 1793, d. 25 Feb 1870
Sarah K. Dyer+ b. 31 Oct 1800, d. 9 Apr 1884
Abby Dyer b. Jun 1803, d. 26 Mar 1898
John Paine Dyer Jr.+ b. 25 Aug 1806, d. 4 Sep 1893

Citations

[S1451] Nancy Tourjee Mauro, Descendants of Piere Tourjee, A French Huguenot Family (n.p.: self published, 1987), 126. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Piere Tourjee.
[S1355] Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries, Transcription Project Index (on-line, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/: Rootsweb, on-going project). Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries.

Benjamin Tourgee

Last Edited

14 Mar 2007

Marriage*

Benjamin Tourgee married Lydia.

Family

Lydia

Child

Harriet M. Tourgee+ b. 13 Oct 1822, d. 9 Sep 1896

Harriet M. Tourgee^1,2

F, b. 13 October 1822, d. 9 September 1896

Father

Benjamin Tourgee

Mother

Lydia

Charts

Last Edited

14 Mar 2007

Birth*

Harriet M. Tourgee was born on 13 October 1822 in Rhode Island.³

She was the daughter of Benjamin Tourgee and Lydia.

Marriage*

Harriet M. Tourgee married Charles Volney Dyer, son of Amasa Dyer and Lydia Essex, on 21 July 1845 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.⁴

Death*

Harriet M. Tourgee died on 9 September 1896 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, at age 73.³

Burial*

She was buried in Dyer Cemetery, North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island. Her remains were removed to Quidnessett.⁵

Family

Charles Volney Dyer b. 8 October 1824, d. 12 May 1863

Children

Charles Amasa Dyer b. 11 Oct 1847, d. 10 Feb 1922
Lydia Amanda Dyer+ b. c 1849, d. 27 Feb 1873
George Warren F. Dyer+ b. 1857, d. 27 Nov 1889

Citations

[S1363] Liela Morse Wilson, 10 Generations from William & Mary Dyer of Newport, R.I. (Putnam, CT: Privately published, 1949), 13. Hereinafter cited as 10 Generations from William & Mary Dyer of Newport, R.I.
[S1451] Nancy Tourjee Mauro, Descendants of Piere Tourjee, A French Huguenot Family (n.p.: self published, 1987), 396. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Piere Tourjee.
[S1412] Alden Gamaliel Beaman, Rhode Island Vital Records, New Series, Volume 3, Washington County (Births, Marriages from Gravestone Inscriptions) (Princeton, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: self published, 1977), 97. Hereinafter cited as Rhode Island Vital Records, New Series, Volume 3.
[S1411] James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths Vol.5, Washington & Bristol Counties (Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Narragansett Hist. Pub. Co., 1894), 19. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850.
[S1462] Inscription, Section 29.

James Tourgee¹

M, b. circa 1804

Charts

Last Edited

17 May 2011

Birth*

James Tourgee was born circa 1804.¹

Marriage*

He married Susan Tenant, daughter of Daniel Tenant and Susannah Corey.¹

Family

Susan Tenant b. 1804

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.

PeterPierre Tourgee^1,2

M, b. 21 March 1688/89, d. before 1756

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Birth*

PeterPierre Tourgee was born on 21 March 1688/89 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.

Marriage*

He married Mary Smith on 5 April 1722 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.^3,2

Death*

PeterPierre Tourgee died before 1756 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.

Family

Mary Smith

Child

Phillip Tourgee+ b. 20 Oct 1724, d. b 7 Feb 1776

Citations

[S1785] James N. Arnold, compiler, Vital Records of North Kingstown, Rhode Island (Providence, Rhode Island: Narraganset Publishing Co., 2005 (Ancestry)), bk 1, pp 17,110. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of North Kingstown, R.I.
[S1451] Nancy Tourjee Mauro, Descendants of Piere Tourjee, A French Huguenot Family (n.p.: self published, 1987), 6. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Piere Tourjee.
[S1785] James N. Arnold, compiler, Vital Records of North Kingstown, Rhode Island (Providence, Rhode Island: Narraganset Publishing Co., 2005 (Ancestry)), bk 1, pp 17, 110. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of North Kingstown, R.I.

Phillip Tourgee¹

M, b. 20 October 1724, d. before 7 February 1776

Father

PeterPierre Tourgee b. 21 Mar 1688/89, d. b 1756

Mother

Mary Smith

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Birth*

Phillip Tourgee was born on 20 October 1724 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.²

He was the son of PeterPierre Tourgee and Mary Smith.

Marriage*

Phillip Tourgee married Patience Thomas, daughter of George Thomas , Jr. and Abigail (Twin) Slocum, circa 1752.

Death*

Phillip Tourgee died before 7 February 1776 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.²

Family

Patience Thomas b. 7 March 1731/32, d. circa 1834

Child

William Tourgee+ b. 3 Oct 1754, d. c 1843

Citations

[S1451] Nancy Tourjee Mauro, Descendants of Piere Tourjee, A French Huguenot Family (n.p.: self published, 1987), 6. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Piere Tourjee.
[S1373] Parts 1 & 2 of the Bates Collection, Index to N. Kingstown Deeds 1686-1821 in Pierce Manuscripts , #563 Book 12A pp.131. Hereinafter cited as Index to N. Kingstown Deeds 1686-1821.

William Tourgee¹

M, b. 3 October 1754, d. circa 1843

Father

Phillip Tourgee b. 20 Oct 1724, d. b 7 Feb 1776

Mother

Patience Thomas b. 7 Mar 1731/32, d. c 1834

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Note*

Born 1 Oct 175- Revolutionary War Ref: Torrey, Marriages, court deposition; Nailer Tom Hazards diary. (e-mail from Earl, 3/28/00 ).

Birth*

William Tourgee was born on 3 October 1754 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.

He was the son of Phillip Tourgee and Patience Thomas.

Marriage*

William Tourgee married Sarah Billington on 8 January 1775 in S. Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.¹

Death*

William Tourgee died circa 1843 in So. Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.

Family

Sarah Billington b. circa 1750, d. 1836

Child

Ann Tourgee+ b. Oct 1776, d. 13 Sep 1843

Citations

[S1451] Nancy Tourjee Mauro, Descendants of Piere Tourjee, A French Huguenot Family (n.p.: self published, 1987), 15. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Piere Tourjee.

Etienne Tourneur¹

M, b. circa 1580

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Birth*

Etienne Tourneur was born circa 1580 in France.¹

Marriage*

He married Marie Berger on 18 July 1605 in Pas-de-Calais, Guinecourt, France.¹

Family

Marie Berger b. circa 1584

Child

Jean Daniel Tourneur+ b. 30 Mar 1625, d. bt 1673 - 1677

Citations

[S1039] Melinda McCoy, "Melinda McCoy, compiled records" (Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Melinda McCoy, compiled records."

Jean Daniel Tourneur¹

M, b. 30 March 1625, d. between 1673 and 1677

Father

Etienne Tourneur b. c 1580

Mother

Marie Berger b. c 1584

Last Edited

15 Mar 2007

Biographical Note*

Jean Daniel Tourneur was driven from his home in France by Catholic persecution and invading German armies during the 30 Years War in 1648. He sought refuge in Leyden, Holland where he met and married Jacqueline DeParisis. Two years later, in 1652, he sailed with his wife and infant son, Daniel, Jr. for New Netherlands (New York) . He was made a Corpora lof a military company formed for protection against marauders and Indians on 07 Apr 1654. In August, 1660, he was appointed Magistrate for Harlem, serving several terms. He was a delegate to the General Assembly in 1664, and was also one of the Nicols (Harlem) Patentees. Parents of Jean Daniel Tourneur: Etienne Touneur - b. Abt. 1580 France m. Marie Berger b. Abt. 1584 on 18Jul. 1605 in Pas-de-Calais, Guinecourt, France.

Birth*

Jean Daniel Tourneur was born on 30 March 1625 in Amiens, Picardy, France.¹

He was the son of Etienne Tourneur and Marie Berger.

Marriage*

Jean Daniel Tourneur married Jacqueline Deparisis on 25 September 1650 in Leyden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.¹

Death*

Jean Daniel Tourneur died between 1673 and 1677 in Harlem, New York County, New York, U.S.A..¹

Family

Jacqueline Deparisis b. 1620, d. 1700

Child

Magdaleentje Tourneurs+ b. bt 1655 - 1658, d. 1689

Citations

[S1039] Melinda McCoy, "Melinda McCoy, compiled records" (Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Melinda McCoy, compiled records."

Magdaleentje Tourneurs¹

F, b. between 1655 and 1658, d. 1689

Father

Jean Daniel Tourneur b. 30 Mar 1625, d. bt 1673 - 1677

Mother

Jacqueline Deparisis b. 1620, d. 1700

Last Edited

6 Feb 2012

Birth*

Magdaleentje Tourneurs was born between 1655 and 1658 in Midwout, New York, U.S.A..²

She was the daughter of Jean Daniel Tourneur and Jacqueline Deparisis.

Marriage*

Magdaleentje Tourneurs married Jan Dyckman on 15 June 1673 in New York City, New York County, New York.¹

Death*

Magdaleentje Tourneurs died in 1689 in Harlem, New York County, New York, U.S.A..²

Family

Jan Dyckman b. circa 1647, d. 1715

Child

Gerritt Dyckman+ b. c 6 Feb 1676/77, d. c 1729

Citations

[S184] , online www.ancestry.com, (), New York City Reformed Dutch Marriage Records, 1639-95. "15 dicto. Jan Dyckman, j.m. Van Benthem, en Magdaleentje Tourners, j.d. Van Midwout."
[S1039] Melinda McCoy, "Melinda McCoy, compiled records" (Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Melinda McCoy, compiled records."

Ethan Allen Tourtellot¹

M, b. 28 January 1831, d. 24 March 1920

Charts

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Ethan Allen Tourtellot was born on 28 January 1831.¹

Marriage*

He married Ann Cory, daughter of Thomas Cory and Mary Ann Cook, on 9 October 1854 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.¹

Death*

Ethan Allen Tourtellot died on 24 March 1920 at age 89.¹

Family

Ann Cory b. 19 January 1836, d. 7 March 1908

Child

Ida Cory Tourtellot¹ b. 3 Jul 1856, d. 5 Dec 1933

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.

Ida Cory Tourtellot¹

F, b. 3 July 1856, d. 5 December 1933

Father

Ethan Allen Tourtellot¹ b. 28 Jan 1831, d. 24 Mar 1920

Mother

Ann Cory¹ b. 19 Jan 1836, d. 7 Mar 1908

Charts

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Ida Cory Tourtellot was born on 3 July 1856 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.¹

She was the daughter of Ethan Allen Tourtellot and Ann Cory.¹

Marriage*

Ida Cory Tourtellot married Welcome Mortimer on 27 January 1883.¹

Death*

Ida Cory Tourtellot died on 5 December 1933 at age 77.¹

Family

Welcome Mortimer b. September 1855

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.

Hannah Tourtelotte¹

F, b. 11 October 1769, d. 7 August 1815

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Titus & Jane Newdyke

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Note*

Died in 45th yr.

Birth*

Hannah Tourtelotte was born on 11 October 1769.

Marriage*

She married Olney Dyer, son of Charles Dyer and Phebe Pearce, on 18 July 1792.¹

Death*

Hannah Tourtelotte died on 7 August 1815 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 45.²

Family

Olney Dyer b. 24 April 1771, d. 28 March 1840

Children

John Dyer b. 10 Oct 1794, d. 14 Oct 1794
Davis Dyer+ b. 1 Nov 1795, d. 4 Dec 1831
Cyrus Dyer+ b. 3 Nov 1797, d. 22 Mar 1864
Paris Dyer+ b. 21 Feb 1798, d. 17 Dec 1870
Almira Dyer b. 20 Sep 1799, d. 23 Apr 1824
Eliza Dyer b. 15 Apr 1804, d. 27 Oct 1805
Hannah Dyer+ b. 15 Apr 1806, d. 26 Dec 1827
Olney Dyer b. 3 Aug 1807, d. 10 Sep 1807
Harriet Dyer b. 26 Sep 1810, d. 9 Aug 1811

Citations

[S1348] William Allan Dyer, By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record, 1940), ND245. Hereinafter cited as By the Name of Dyer.
[S1505] James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850, Births, Marriages & Deaths, Vol.21 (Naragansett, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Narragansett Historical Publishing Co., 1912), 135. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850.

Margaret Louise Tovey¹

F, d. 11 October 1977

Charts

Last Edited

10 Mar 2011

Birth*

Margaret Louise Tovey was born in England.¹

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Peggy Tovey.²

Marriage*

She married Robert Laird Borden Coy, son of Franklin George Coy and Georgianna Brooks, in Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Death*

Margaret Louise Tovey died on 11 October 1977 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Family

Robert Laird Borden Coy b. 21 September 1911, d. 23 November 2003

Citations

[S1006] Ella Coy, online E-Mail: ellac@@nbnet.ca. (Upper Coytown Road, Upoper Gagetown, NEw Brunswick).
[S2067] Unknown article title, Obituary - Telegraph Journal, unknown location. Hereinafter cited as Obituary - Telegraph Journal.

Mr. Tower¹

M, d. before 1903

Last Edited

14 Feb 2012

Death*

Mr. Tower died before 1903; a stroke appeared on the marriage registration of his daughter where the father's name would normally be written.¹

Family

Child

Lucinda May Tower+¹ b. c 1879

Citations

[S6607] Alpheus Read & Lucy M. Tower marriage, 16 July 1903, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F15908, Ref. B4/1903, Number 2907.

Ada Tower¹

Last Edited

2 Nov 2011

Marriage*

Ada Tower married Bedford Cole.¹

Family

Bedford Cole

Child

Bessie Zora Cole¹ b. 20 Sep 1881, d. 1959

Citations

[S5984] Amos P. Richardson & Zora Cole marriage, 5 June 1907, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F15928, Ref. B4/1907, Number 2986.

Benjamin Tower¹

Last Edited

5 Apr 2011

Birth*

Benjamin Tower was born in Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Marriage*

He married Bessie Wilson Tower.¹

Family

Bessie Wilson Tower

Child

Daniel Alberton Tower¹ b. 26 Jun 1895

Citations

[S5525] Daniel Tower & Bessie Townshend marriage, 1922, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Roll F19682, Reference B4/1922, Number 3160.

Bessie Wilson Tower¹

Last Edited

5 Apr 2011

Marriage*

Bessie Wilson Tower married Benjamin Tower.¹

Family

Benjamin Tower

Child

Daniel Alberton Tower¹ b. 26 Jun 1895

Citations

[S5525] Daniel Tower & Bessie Townshend marriage, 1922, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Roll F19682, Reference B4/1922, Number 3160.

Daniel Alberton Tower¹

M, b. 26 June 1895

Father

Benjamin Tower¹

Mother

Bessie Wilson Tower¹

Charts

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

Last Edited

5 Apr 2011

Birth*

Daniel Alberton Tower was born on 26 June 1895 in Dorchester Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of Benjamin Tower and Bessie Wilson Tower.¹

Marriage

Daniel Alberton Tower married Bessie Townshend, daughter of Charles Burton Townshend and Mary Jane Smith, 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'.¹

Citations

[S5525] Daniel Tower & Bessie Townshend marriage, 1922, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Roll F19682, Reference B4/1922, Number 3160.
[S5526] Daniel A. Tower, Microfilm PANB F18787, Code 1895-T-62 (1895), Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Esther Tower¹

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Note*

Dau. of Ibrook and Patience (??) Tower.

Marriage*

Esther Tower married Morris Tucker on 2 April 1741.

Family

Morris Tucker

Child

Barbery Tucker+ b. 1754, d. 18 Feb 1832

Citations

[S1404] George Burton Thayer, Thayer and Burton Ancestry (Hartford Connecticut, U.S.A.: Press of the Plimpton Mfg. Co., 1894). Hereinafter cited as Thayer and Burton Ancestry.

Helen Amanda Tower^1,2

F, b. 13 July 1865, d. 5 November 1947

Charts

Descendants of William White & Susanna
Descendants of William Dyer
Descendants of Hugh Hull & Elinor
Descendants of John Drake & Christiana Billet
Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

14 Feb 2012

Name-Com

Helen Amanda Tower is commonly known as Helen.^3,4

Birth*

She was born on 13 July 1865 in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick.^2,4

Marriage*

She married Abraham Wood Wiggins, son of Abraham Richard Wiggins and Martha Ann Wiggins.^2,3

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Amanda Tower was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Abraham Wood Wiggins in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were Abram's wife Helen, and children Harry (age 23), George (age 21), Charles (age 18), Charlotte (age 16), Walter (age 14), Katie (age 11), Lawrence (age 8) and Helen (age 7). Abram was a farmer. Sons Harry, George and Charles were labourers. The family religion was Episcopal.³

Death*

Helen Amanda Tower died on 5 November 1947 in Young's Cove Road, Queens County, New Brunswick, at age 82.⁵

Burial*

She was buried in St. Luke's Anglican Church Cemetery, Young's Cove, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁶

Family

Abraham Wood Wiggins b. 26 March 1862, d. 24 November 1946

Children

Mabel Wiggins² b. 24 Apr 1885
Alice Martha Wiggins² b. 24 Sep 1886
Harry Wiggins² b. 10 Feb 1888
George A. Wiggins² b. 21 Sep 1889, d. Dec 1962
Eliza M. Wiggins² b. 29 Apr 1891
Charles Ottie Wiggins+² b. 25 May 1893, d. 4 Nov 1977
Charlotte Anne Wiggins² b. 27 Nov 1894
Walter Medley Wiggins² b. 5 Feb 1897, d. 1974
Kathleen Earle Wiggins² b. 9 Dec 1899
Lawrence Winniford Wiggins+^3,7 b. c 1902
Helen Geraldine Wiggins^8,4,9 b. 10 Dec 1903
Marguerite B. Wiggins¹⁰ b. 20 Oct 1908

Citations

[S5187] Index to Provincial Registration of Births - Helen Geraldine Wiggins. birth record of Helen Geraldine Wiggins,. PANB, n.p.. PANB F19002, Code A5-1903, Number 6542.
[S2128] Census 1901: Parish of Waterborough, New Brunswick, 1901, Microfilm, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5182] 1911 Canada Census - Abraham W. Wiggins, Household #3, 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Waterborough, Sunbury & Queens, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6587] Helen Geraldine Wiggins, Microfilm F18758, Code 1860-R-4 Register #26595 (filed 14 February 1926), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S2180] Correspondence with Ralph "Buzz" Buzzell (U.S.A.). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S3322] St. Luke's Anglican Church Cemetery, Young's Cove, Queens County, New Brunswick, Abraham Wood Wiggins Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 6 July 2004.
[S5184] Lawrence W. Wiggins & Milly Northrop marriage, 15 May 1923, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada. PANB F19690, Ref. B4/1926, Number 2842.
[S5181] Index to County Birth Registers - Helen Geraldine Wiggins. birth record of Helen Geraldine Wiggins,. PANB, n.p.. PANB F18906, Code 1903-802417.
[S6602] Norris Randall Jenkins & Helen Geraldine Wiggins marriage, 30 April 1926, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB Microfilm F19690, Ref. B4/1926, Registration Number 3213.
[S5188] Index to Provincial Registration of Births - Marguerite B. Wiggins. birth record of Marguerite B. Wiggins,. PANB, n.p.. PANB F19016, Code A5-1908, Number 6144.

Lucinda May Tower^1,2

F, b. circa 1879

Father

Mr. Tower³ d. b 1903

Last Edited

15 Feb 2012

Name-Com

Lucinda May Tower is commonly known as Lucy Tower.³

Birth*

She was born circa 1879 in Johnson's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.³

She was the daughter of Mr. Tower.³

Marriage*

Lucinda May Tower married Alpheus Palmer Read, son of John Gideon Read and Mary Jane Tower, on 16 July 1903 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, by Rev. Wm. Harrison of Dorchester, New Brunswick. Alpheus was 36 years old, a widower, living in Johnson's Mills, a seaman and Methodist. Lucy was 24 years old, a spinster, living in Johnson's Mills and Baptist. Witnesses were Amelia Quigley and Carrie Harrison. There were three children from this marriage.^3,2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lucinda May Tower was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁴

Moved*

Lucinda May Tower and Alpheus Palmer Read moved to Dorchester Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, circa 1929.¹

Living*

Lucinda May Tower was living in 1937 in Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Family

Alpheus Palmer Read b. 24 February 1867, d. 22 October 1937

Children

Robert Read⁴ b. Aug 1904
John Ainsworth Read² b. 11 Oct 1905
Kenneth Read⁴ b. Jan 1906
Orpha Read⁴ b. Jun 1909
George Read⁴ b. Jan 1910

Citations

[S6609] Certificate of Registration of Death - Alpheus P. Read, death certificate (PANB microfilm F19340, Vol. 111, Regn. #13983, filed 30 October 1937), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Alpheus P. Read.
[S6611] John Ainsworth Read, Microfilm F20738, Code 1905-802199 (filed 12 Sept. 1927), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S6607] Alpheus Read & Lucy M. Tower marriage, 16 July 1903, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F15908, Ref. B4/1903, Number 2907.
[S6612] 1911 Canada Census - Alpheus Read, Household #120, 1911, Microfilm Page 12, Line 19, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Mary Belle Tower¹

Last Edited

15 May 2011

Note*

Second wife much younger than Amos
Moved with family to MA after Amos' death about 1906.¹

Marriage*

Mary Belle Tower married Amos Thomas Patterson, son of Silas Patterson and Ann Tingley.¹

Family

Amos Thomas Patterson b. 1838, d. 6 June 1906

Child

Charles Douglas Patterson+¹

Citations

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

Mary Jane Tower¹

F, d. 1912

Last Edited

26 Feb 2012

Birth*

Mary Jane Tower was born in Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.²

Marriage*

She married John Gideon Read, son of Caleb Read and Martha Cole.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Jane Tower was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of John Gideon Read in Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.⁴

Name-Com

Mary Jane Tower is commonly known as Mary Tower.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Jane Tower was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Jane Tower was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Jane Tower was enumerated on the census of between 12 April 1901 and 15 April 1901 in the household of Alton G. Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁸

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Jane Tower was enumerated on the census of between 3 June 1911 and 6 June 1911 in the household of Alton G. Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁹

Name-Comalso

Mary Jane Tower is also commonly known as Jane Tower.²

Death*

She died in 1912.¹⁰

Burial*

She was buried in Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹⁰

Family

John Gideon Read b. 27 February 1826, d. 1907

Children

Rufus Read⁴ b. c 1850
Joseph Read⁶ b. c 1856
Mary Read⁶ b. c 1859
Caleb Read⁶ b. c 1860
John Read+⁶ b. c 1864, d. 1950
Alpheus Palmer Read+³ b. 24 Feb 1867, d. 22 Oct 1937
Alton G. Read+⁶ b. 31 Aug 1869, d. 1930

Citations

[S6607] Alpheus Read & Lucy M. Tower marriage, 16 July 1903, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F15908, Ref. B4/1903, Number 2907.
[S6609] Certificate of Registration of Death - Alpheus P. Read, death certificate (PANB microfilm F19340, Vol. 111, Regn. #13983, filed 30 October 1937), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Alpheus P. Read.
[S6604] Alpheus P. Read, Microfilm F18759, Code 1867-R-4 (1867), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S6614] 1861 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household of John G. Read, 1861, Microfilm LAC Roll C-1006, Page 35, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6619] 1871 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #151, 1871, Microfilm LAC Roll C-10392, Page 44, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6613] 1881 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #324, 1881, Microfilm LAC Roll C_13183, Page 69, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6620] 1891 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #283, 1891, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6306, Page 60, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6616] 1901 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #114, 12-15 April 1901, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6445, Page 12, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6618] 1911 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #36, 3 - 7 June 1911, Microfilm Page 3, Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6671] John Read On-line database, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; , 1907.

Perley Towle¹

M, b. circa 1870, d. 20 August 1892

Charts

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Perley Towle was born circa 1870.¹

Death*

He died on 20 August 1892.¹

Marriage*

He married Rena Adell Corey, daughter of Charles A Corey and Adelia D Corey, on 20 August 1892.¹

Family

Rena Adell Corey b. 17 October 1874, d. 10 August 1925

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.

Dorothy Darling Towne

F, b. 29 January 1905, d. 4 October 1976

Charts

Descendants of William White & Susanna
Descendants of William Dyer
Descendants of John Drake & Christiana Billet
Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

24 Nov 2010

Birth*

Dorothy Darling Towne was born on 29 January 1905.

Marriage*

She married William Cleveland Dyer, son of William Osmond Dyer and Mary Angell Arnold, in 1929.

Death*

Dorothy Darling Towne died on 4 October 1976 at age 71.

Burial*

She was buried in Quidnessett Cemetery, North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island.¹

Family

William Cleveland Dyer b. 8 March 1904, d. January 1991

Citations

[S1462] Inscription.

Lucius Towne¹

Charts

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Marriage*

Lucius Towne married Nettie J Gleason, daughter of Miner Tuttle Gleason and Frances Ellen Corey, on 10 August 1882 in Greenville, Outgamie County, Wisconsin.¹

Family

Nettie J Gleason b. 3 August 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.

Lola Dale Towns¹

F, b. 7 April 1893, d. 23 December 1981

Last Edited

26 Mar 2011

Note*

Lola Dale (Towns) Dykeman was part of the same graduating class fromLincoln High School in Seattle, WA. in 1912. She married Roe Dykeman 28May 1917 in Victoria, Canada. Roe and Lola lived in Seward, Alaska for afew years in the twenties. Lola taught school out at Long Beach, WA for awhile and she always talked about how much she loved it out there.Students rode their horses up the beach to get to school. Lola died Dec.23, 1981 in Seattle and was cremated in Seattle and her ashes were spreadat Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington after she died in 1981. Herhusband Roe is buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery 500 W. Raye Street,Seattle, King County, Washington on Queen Anne hill next to his motherand father.

Birth*

Lola Dale Towns was born on 7 April 1893 in Michigan, U.S.A..¹

Marriage*

She married Capt. Andrew Roe Dykeman, son of Richard Travis Dykeman and Mary Addie Lockwood, on 28 May 1917 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.¹

Death*

Lola Dale Towns died on 23 December 1981 in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A., at age 88.¹

Burial*

She was buried her cremated ashes were spread at Long Beach, Pacific County, Washington.¹

Family

Capt. Andrew Roe Dykeman b. 15 April 1892, d. 22 January 1970

Citations

[S1039] Melinda McCoy, "Melinda McCoy, compiled records" (Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Melinda McCoy, compiled records."

Adeline Townsend¹

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Marriage*

Adeline Townsend married Longley Randall.

Family

Longley Randall

Child

Inez Randall+ b. 20 Jun 1887, d. 1979

Citations

[S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.

Albenia Ellen Townsend¹

F, b. 8 September 1867, d. 1959

Father

Thomas Townsend^1,2 b. 21 Oct 1832, d. Jul 1910

Mother

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

Charts

Last Edited

4 Feb 2013

Baptism*

Albenia Ellen Townsend was baptized on 8 September 1867 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410; the 1901 census has a recorded birth date of 17 July 1873.³

She was the daughter of Thomas Townsend and Amy Green.^1,2

Name-Com

Albenia Ellen Townsend is commonly known as Ellen Townsend in 1891.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She 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

Name-Com

Albenia Ellen Townsend is commonly known as Albenia Townsend in 1901.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 25 April 1901 in the household of Thomas Townsend 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.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Albenia Ellen Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Rev. Colin Guilford Townsend in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Colin (age 48) were his sisters Albenia (age 41) and Annie (age 38) and Robert Marchbank (age 43), a boarder. Colin and Robert were farmers. The household religion was Presbyterian.⁶

Death*

Albenia Ellen Townsend died in 1959 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island.⁷

Burial*

She was buried in 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. / 1865-1913.²

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

[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.
[S3201] Cemetery Marker Thomas Townsend & Amy Green, Thomas Townsend Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 17 July 2004.
[S2405] Marriages, Death & Funerals Baptisms, Page 29, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
[S7849] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Thomas Townsend household #175, 25 April 1891, digital image of census page LAC Roll T-6383, Page 40, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7848] 25 April 1901 digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Roll T-6428 to T-6556, Page 12, Family #106, of Thomas Townsend Library & Archives Canada.
[S8275] 1911 Census of Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Colin Townsend household #66, 1911, digital copy of original image LAC Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460., Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S2563] Marker Inscription for Albenia E. Townsend, Albenia E. Townsend Marker Inscription for Albenia E. Townsend; David A. Walker, August 2004.

Alfred Montague Townsend¹

M, b. December 1878

Father

Archibald Townsend² b. 1840, d. 20 Apr 1888

Mother

Elizabeth H. Clark² b. Feb 1838

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Name-Com

Alfred Montague Townsend is commonly known as Alfred Townsend; his given name was recorded as Albert in the 1900 US Census.^3,4

Baptism

He was baptized on 29 May 1878 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410; Alfred and siblings May Gardiner and Henry Clark were batptised on the same day.¹

Birth*

He was born in December 1878 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.^5,3

He was the son of Archibald Townsend and Elizabeth H. Clark.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Alfred Montague Townsend was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Archibald Townsend in Lot 19, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Archibald's wife Eliza, sons James L., Henry & Alfred, and daughters Ida, Bertha and Mary. An infant, 4 months old, was entered simply as "L.W.", who would be Lewis. Archibald's occupation was entered as Book Keeper. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

(Witness) Immigration

Alfred Montague Townsend immigrated with Elizabeth H. Clark to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1889; when widowed Eliza moved to the US with her children.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Alfred Montague Townsend was enumerated on the census of 22 June 1900 in the household of Elizabeth H. Clark in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with widowed Eliza (age 62) were her children, James (age 35), Elizabeth (age 33), Mary (age 22), Albert (age 21) and Lewis (age 19). James was a commercial traveller, Elizabeth a dress cutter, Mary a clerk in a candy store, Albert a book keeper and Lewis was in school.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Alfred Montague Townsend was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1910 in the household of James Leslie Townsend in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with James (age 45) were his wife Susie (age 34), their son Edward/Everett (age 5), his widowed mother Eliza (Clark) Townsend (age 74), his brothers Alfred (age 32) and Louis/Lewis (age 29). James and Louis/Lewis were travelling salesmen in wholesale coffee, Alfred a wholesale grocery merchant.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Alfred Montague Townsend was enumerated on the census of 7 January 1920 in the household of James Leslie Townsend in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with James (age 55) were his wife Susie (age 44), their son Edward (age 15), his brother Alfred (age 42), their widowed mother Eliza (Clark) Townsend (age 83). James was a commercial trader for a tea & coffee firm, Edward was a helper in a dry goods store, Alfred was the owner of a tea & coffee store.⁴

Citations

[S2407] Baptismal Record: Alfred Montague Townsend, Record Book 1, Page 38, (1878). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Alfred Montague Townsend.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S7825] 1900 US Census, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of Eliza Townsend household #355, 22 June 1900, digital image of census page NARA Roll 651, Family History Library microfilm 1240651, Page 17A, National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., yU.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
[S7824] 1920 US Census, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of James L. Townsend household #123, 7 January 1920, digital image of census page Roll T-625 to T-703, Page 10, National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., yU.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
[S4001] 1881 Canada Census - Archibald Townsend, Archibald Townsend, head Household #42, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 11, Line 13, District Prince, Subdistrict Lot 19, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7826] 1910 US Census, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, of James L. Townsend household #28, 18 April 1910, digital image of census page NARA Roll T-624_593, Page 2A, Family History Library microfilm 1374606, National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., yU.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.

Amanda Townsend¹

F, b. circa 1866

Father

John Townsend¹ b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones¹

Charts

Last Edited

11 Oct 2004

Birth*

Amanda Townsend was born circa 1866.²

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

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2160] Census 1871: Westmorland Parish, 1871, census return C10392, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Amanda M. E. Townsend¹

F, b. 1837

Father

Thomas H. Townsend^1,2 b. 1781, d. 9 Jan 1841

Mother

Eunice Read^1,2 b. c 1790, d. c 1871

Charts

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

Last Edited

11 Apr 2011

Name Variation

Amanda M. E. Townsend is also known as Amanda Townshend.²

Birth*

She was born in 1837 in New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas H. Townsend and Eunice Read.^1,2

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is in 1835.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Amanda M. E. 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).³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Amanda M. E. Townsend 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.¹

Census*

Amanda M. E. Townsend appeared on the census of 1871 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick; Amanda was living in the household of Ellen Chapman, and her occupation was dressmaker.⁴

Marriage*

She married James McKenzie, son of Donald McKenzie and Christina, on 12 February 1872 in Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; they were married by license. James was a bachelor, shoemaker, living in Sackville, New Brunswick. Amanda was a spinster, living in Point de Bute, New Brunswick. James was 42, Amanda 37. The officiating clergyman was Rev. George Miles.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Amanda M. E. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James McKenzie in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 48) were his wife Amanda Townsend (age 45) and their daughter Agnes (age 4). There was also Melburn Easterbrooks (age 22), occupation 'not given', unknown identity.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Amanda M. E. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of James McKenzie in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; living in the household with James (age 62) was his wife Amanda Townsend (age 56). James was a shoemaker. They were both Baptists. Their daughter Agnes, who would have been 14 at this census, was not enumerated, and is possibly deceased.⁶

Family

James McKenzie b. circa 1829

Child

Agnes McKenzie⁵ b. 1877

Citations

[S5476] Census 1861: William Townsend, , 1861, Image file from original census page Roll #C-1006, Page 6, Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, , Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S5535] Unknown spouses' names, (1872), Marriage Record - James McKenzie & Amanda Townsend, Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, Registration Book 1872, Page 73, Number 51 , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record - James McKenzie & Amanda Townsend.
[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.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S5496] 1871 Canada Census - Amanda Townsend, Household #22, 1871, Microfilm Roll C_10392, Page 7, Westmorland County, Westmorland Subdistrict, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5498] 1881 Canada Census - James McKenzie & Amanda Townsend, Household #287, 1881, Microfilm Roll C_13184, Page 61, Moncton, Westmorland County, Westmorland Subdistrict, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5497] 1891 Canada Census - James McKenzie & Amanda Townsend, Household #321, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6306, Moncton, Westmorland County, Westmorland Subdistrict, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Amasa Townsend¹

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Family

Phebe Ingham

Child

Samuel Townsend+

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.

Amy Elizabeth Townsend^1,2

F, b. 14 January 1898, d. 8 September 1986

Father

Major W. Townsend³ b. 19 Oct 1867, d. 1946

Mother

Margaret Ann Brown³ b. 23 May 1874, d. 1947

Charts

Last Edited

4 Feb 2013

Name-Com

Amy Elizabeth Townsend is commonly known as Amy Townsend.⁴

Name Variation

Amy Elizabeth Townsend is also known as Amy.²

Birth*

She was born on 14 January 1898 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.^3,2,5

She was the daughter of Major W. Townsend and Margaret Ann Brown.³

Baptism

Amy Elizabeth Townsend was baptized on 31 July 1898 in the Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was E.M. Dill.³

Marriage*

She married R. Erle MacMurdo, son of Thomas MacMurdo and Janet Cairns.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Amy Elizabeth Townsend was enumerated on the census of 8 April 1901 in the household of Major W. Townsend in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Major (age 33) were his wife Maggie Brown (age 26), their children Amy (age 3) and James (age 7 months). Major was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. They lived on the property adjacent to Major's parents.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Amy Elizabeth Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Major W. Townsend in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Major (age 43) were his wife Margaret Brown (age 37), their children Amy (age 13) and James (age 10), Marion (age 7), Frank (age 6) and Jean (age 4). Major was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁷

Death*

Amy Elizabeth Townsend died on 8 September 1986 at age 88.⁵

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36203,-63.72544.
Inscription on back of Thomas MacMurdo tombstone: In Loving Memory Of / R. Erle MacMurdo / Born July 2, 1890 / Died January 20, 1977 / His Wife / Amy E. Townsend / Born January 14, 1898 / Died September 8, 1986. / MACMURDO.⁸

Back inscription of Thomas MacMurdo tombstone.

Family

R. Erle MacMurdo b. 2 July 1896, d. 20 January 1977

Child

Janet Mildred MacMurdo⁹ d. 2 Jan 2003

Citations

[S4915] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Frank Wilson Townsend, Book #1, Page 156-157, Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Frank Wilson Townsend.
[S2166] Census return, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Library & Archives Canada.
[S4916] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Amy Elizabeth Townsend, Book #1, Page 148-149, Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Amy Elizabeth Townsend.
[S7851] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Major Townsend household #68, 8 April 1901, digital image of census page LAC Roll T-6428 to T-6556, Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6552] Family names on dedication window Memorial stained glass window; North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Left panel: To the Glory of God / R. Erle MacMurdo. 1896 - 1977. / & Amy E. Townsend, His Wife. 1898 - 1986.
Right panel: And in Memory of / Norman MacMurdo. 1895 - 1991. / & Elizabeth Green, His Wife. 1894 - 1992.
[S6552] Family names on dedication window Memorial stained glass window; North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Left panel: To the Glory of God / R. Erle MacMurdo. 1896 - 1977. / & Amy E. Townsend, His Wife. 1898 - 1986.
Right panel: And in Memory of / Norman MacMurdo. 1895 - 1991. / & Elizabeth Green, His Wife. 1894 - 1992.
[S7852] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Major Townsend household #52, 1 June 1911, digital image of census page LAC Roll T-20326 to T-20460, Pages 5 & 6, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3706] Cemetery Marker - Thomas MacMurdo (1844-1918) & Janet Cairns (1856-1947), Thomas MacMurdo (1844-1918) Cemetery Marker; David Arthur Walker, 31 July 2009.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Ann Townsend¹

F, b. 1820, d. 11 April 1887

Father

John Townsend² b. 1790, d. 5 Sep 1880

Mother

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

Charts

Last Edited

17 Oct 2009

Note*

Never married.²

Birth*

Ann Townsend was born in 1820.¹

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

Death*

Ann Townsend died on 11 April 1887.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36185,-63.72579.
Right side partial inscription on tombstone for John Townsend and Nancy Ann Montgomery. Ann / Townsend / Died / April 11, 1887, / AEt. 67. / ......¹

Right side inscription on tombstone for John Townsend and Nancy Ann Montgomery, their children Ann and Monty.

Citations

[S3676] Cemetery Marker John Townsend & Ann Montgomery, John Townsend & Ann Montgomery Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 31 July 2009.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Annie M. Townsend¹

F, b. 25 November 1876, d. 1960

Father

Thomas Townsend^2,1 b. 21 Oct 1832, d. Jul 1910

Mother

Amy Green¹ b. 23 Nov 1842, d. May 1905

Charts

Last Edited

3 Feb 2013

Birth*

Annie M. Townsend was born on 25 November 1876; her tombstone has a birth year of 1871.²

She was the daughter of Thomas Townsend and Amy Green.^2,1

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Annie M. 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.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Annie M. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 25 April 1901 in the household of Thomas Townsend 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.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Annie M. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Rev. Colin Guilford Townsend in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Colin (age 48) were his sisters Albenia (age 41) and Annie (age 38) and Robert Marchbank (age 43), a boarder. Colin and Robert were farmers. The household religion was Presbyterian.⁵

Death*

Annie M. Townsend died in 1960.¹

Burial*

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S3205] Cemetery Marker Thomas Townsend & Amy Green, Annie M. Townsend Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 17 July 2004.
[S2166] Census return, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Library & Archives Canada.
[S7849] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Thomas Townsend household #175, 25 April 1891, digital image of census page LAC Roll T-6383, Page 40, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7848] 25 April 1901 digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Roll T-6428 to T-6556, Page 12, Family #106, of Thomas Townsend Library & Archives Canada.
[S8275] 1911 Census of Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Colin Townsend household #66, 1911, digital copy of original image LAC Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460., Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Archibald Townsend¹

M, b. 1840, d. 20 April 1888

Father

John Townsend² b. 1790, d. 5 Sep 1880

Mother

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Birth*

Archibald Townsend was born in 1840 in Prince Edward Island.³

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

Marriage*

Archibald Townsend married Elizabeth H. Clark on 5 February 1862 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "Marriage: At Bedeque on the 5th inst. by the Rev. Robert S. Patterson, Mr. Archibald Townsend of Lot 19, to Miss Eliza H. Clark, of Lot 25." ]The Islander Feb. 21, 1862, page 3]. Witnesses were John Townsend and Richard Clark. They were married by license, by Rev. Robert Patterson, recorded 31 March 1862.^4,5

Marriage Registration, Archibald Townsend and Eliza H. Clark.

City Directory

Archibald Townsend appeared in the City Directory in 1864 in Lot 19, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Archibald Townsend was listed in the 1864 Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory as owner of a general store.⁶

City Directory*

He appeared in the City Directory in 1871 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Event: Living
Year: 1871
Place: Travellers' Rest, St. David's, Twp 19
Province of record source: Prince Edward Island
Comments: Trader.
Source: Prince Edward Island Directory for 1871, The Genealogical Research Library, Toronto, 1984.
Volume/Page(s): 56
Please note: The province and county are associated with the location of the record source and in some cases may not be the same as the place where the event occurred.²

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 4 April 1881 in Lot 19, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Archibald's wife Eliza, sons James L., Henry & Alfred, and daughters Ida, Bertha and Mary. An infant, 4 months old, was entered simply as "L.W.", who would be Lewis. Archibald's occupation was entered as Book Keeper. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

1881 Canada Census, Archibald Townsend head of household. Included in the household were Archibald's wife Eliza, sons James L., Henry & Alfred, and daughters Ida, Bertha and Mary. An infant, 4 months old, was entered simply as "L.W.".

Death*

He died on 20 April 1888; When widowed, Eliza moved to the US with her children.²

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36185,-63.72576.
Inscription: Archibald Townsend / Died / April 20, 1888 / AEt. 49 yr's.¹

Tombstone, Archibald Townsend (1840-1888). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Front inscription detail.

Family

Elizabeth H. Clark b. February 1838

Children

James Leslie Townsend+^7,3 b. 19 Apr 1863
Ida E. Townsend³ b. c 1867
Elizabeth I. Townsend² b. Feb 1867
Bertha Townsend+² b. c 1869
Henry Clark Townsend+² b. c 1871
May Gardiner Townsend+² b. Jul 1877
Alfred Montague Townsend² b. Dec 1878
Lewis W. Townsend+² b. Dec 1880

Citations

[S4871] Cemetery Marker - Archibald Townsend (1840-1888), Archibald Townsend (1840-1888) Tombstone inscription; read by David Walker, 11 August 2010.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4001] 1881 Canada Census - Archibald Townsend, Archibald Townsend, head Household #42, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 11, Line 13, District Prince, Subdistrict Lot 19, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S2325] "Marriages Book #7, PEI, 1856-1863, p.564" ( PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1861-1863), Page 564, Image 22.. Hereinafter cited as "Marriages Book #7, PEI, 1856-1863, p.564."
[S3985] Marriage: Archibald Townsend and Eliza H. Clark, The Islander, Charlottetown, Feb. 21, 1862, Page 3. Hereinafter cited as The Islander.
[S3986] Hutchinson, Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864, (Charlottetown: Hutchinson, 1864). Hereinafter cited as Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864.
[S7823] Baptism transcription - James Leslie Townsend, PARO Baptismal Index, Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 3, (8 May 1868). Hereinafter cited as Baptism transcription.

Azella Townsend¹

F, b. circa 1856

Father

John Townsend¹ b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones¹

Charts

Last Edited

11 Oct 2004

Birth*

Azella Townsend was born circa 1856.²

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

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2160] Census 1871: Westmorland Parish, 1871, census return C10392, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Benjamin F. Townsend

M, b. 6 February 1876

Father

Richard M. Townsend b. 11 Jul 1831, d. 24 Jul 1901

Mother

Charity Ann Lefurgey b. 23 Nov 1831, d. 31 Oct 1911

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Benjamin F. Townsend was born on 6 February 1876 in Kansas, U.S.A..

He was the son of Richard M. Townsend and Charity Ann Lefurgey.

Bertha Townsend¹

F, b. circa 1869

Father

Archibald Townsend¹ b. 1840, d. 20 Apr 1888

Mother

Elizabeth H. Clark¹ b. Feb 1838

Charts