Person Page - 950

Mother

Lydia Dyer b. 26 Mar 1767, d. 1849

Charts

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

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Lucy Townsend was the daughter of Samuel Townsend and Lydia Dyer.

Marriage*

Lucy Townsend married Benjamin Douglas circa 1811.¹

Death*

Lucy Townsend died circa 1840 in Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont.

Family

Benjamin Douglas b. 14 March 1785, d. 1848

Children

Samuel Townsend Douglas , Hon.+ b. 1811
Prof. Silas Hamilton Douglas+ b. 15 Oct 1816, d. 26 Aug 1890
Lydia Dyer Douglas b. 1824, d. a 1877

Citations

[S1570] Charles Henry James Douglas, A Collection of Family Records with Biographical Sketches of Douglas (Providence, Rhode Island: E. L. Freeman, 1879), 94. Hereinafter cited as A Collection of Family Records.

Lydia Ann Townsend¹

F, b. 1903, d. 1903

Father

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

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Kay¹ b. 1864, d. 1913

Charts

Last Edited

2 Apr 2011

Birth*

Lydia Ann Townsend was born in 1903.¹

She was the daughter of George Leighton Townshend and Mary Elizabeth Kay.¹

Burial*

Lydia Ann Townsend was buried in 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

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.

Death*

She died in 1903.¹

Citations

[S5511] Cemetery Marker George Leighton Townsend, George Leighton Townsend Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, August 2004.

Lydia Dyer Townsend¹

Father

Mother

Lydia Dyer b. 26 Mar 1767, d. 1849

Charts

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Lydia Dyer Townsend was the daughter of Samuel Townsend and Lydia Dyer.

Note*

Evidently, Virkus has her born 1822, which would have made her mother 55years old???? (FD).

Marriage*

Lydia Dyer Townsend married John George Allmond in 1851.

Family

John George Allmond

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.

Major W. Townsend¹

M, b. 19 October 1867, d. 1946

Father

John Townsend² b. 21 Mar 1835, d. 23 Mar 1906

Mother

Amy Linkletter² b. 12 Aug 1826, d. 23 Oct 1906

Charts

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

Last Edited

2 Mar 2013

Birth*

Major W. Townsend was born on 19 October 1867 in Prince Edward Island.³

He was the son of John Townsend and Amy Linkletter.²

Marriage*

Major W. Townsend married Margaret Ann Brown, daughter of William Brown Jr. and Elizabeth Clementina Clark.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Major W. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Townsend in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 43) was his wife Amy Linkletter (age 53), their sons Frank (age 15) and Major (age 13). John was a farmer. Both were Presbyterian.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Major W. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of John Townsend in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 52) was his wife Amy Linkletter (age 64), their son Major (age 24). John was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

Census HeadHousehold*

Major W. Townsend was head of the household in the census of 8 April 1901 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.⁶

1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Major Townsend, his wife Maggie Brown, their children Amy and James.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1 June 1911 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

1911 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Major Townsend, his wife Margaret Brown, their children Amy, James, Marion, Frank and Jean.

Death*

He died in 1946.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40472,-63.77631.
Inscription: In memory of / John Townsend / Died / Mar. 23, 1906 / AET. 71 yrs. / Amy Linkletter / his wife / Died / Oct. 23, 1906. / AET. 80 yrs. / (script).
Left.
Right: James Clark Townsend / 1900-1964 / His wife / Amy Linkletter / 1902-1981 / Son James Lawrence / 1934-1965 / Daughter / Evelyn Claire Pearce / 1932-1983.
Back: Major W. Townsend / 1867-1946 / his wife / Margaret Brown / 1874-1947 / Frank W. Townsend / 1905-1985 / his wife / Verna M. Bernard / 1903-1993.¹

Tombstone, John Townsend (1835-1906), his wife Amy Linkletter (1826-1906), their son Major W. Townsend (1867-1946), his wife Margaret Brown (1874-1947), their son James Clark Townsend, (1900-1964), his wife Amy Linkletter (1902-1981), their son James Laurence (1934-1965), their daughter Evelyn Clare Pearce (1932-1983), Frank W. Townsend, son of Major W. Townsend (1905-1985), his wife Verna M. Bernard (1903-1993). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

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

Children

Amy Elizabeth Townsend+⁸ b. 14 Jan 1898, d. 8 Sep 1986
James Clark Townsend+⁹ b. 12 Sep 1900, d. 1964
Marion Eva Townsend+¹⁰ b. 10 Jul 1904, d. 22 Sep 1998
Frank Wilson Townsend+¹⁰ b. 9 Jan 1905, d. 15 Sep 1985
Jean Mildred Townsend+² b. 13 Oct 1906
Margaret B. Townsend+² b. 3 Aug 1916, d. 23 Nov 2009

Citations

[S3366] Cemetery marker - John Townsend (1835-1906), John Townsend Tombstone inscription; David A Walker.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2166] Census return, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Library & Archives Canada.
[S7853] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Townsend household #25, 4 April 1881, digital image of census page LAC Roll C_13162, Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7854] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Townsend household #17, 9 April 1891, digital image of census page LAC Roll T-6383, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[S4913] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - James Clark Townsend, Book #1, Page 150-151, Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - James Clark Townsend.
[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.

Margaret Townsend¹

F, b. circa 1819, d. circa 1893

Father

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

Mother

Eunice Read¹ b. c 1790, d. c 1871

Charts

Last Edited

24 Mar 2011

Birth*

Margaret Townsend was born circa 1819.¹

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

Occupation*

Margaret Townsend was a servant for William Jones, blacksmith, as shown in the 1851 Census. Margaret and her daughter Amy are listed in the census as living in the home of William Jones. in 1851.²

Occupation

She was Margaret, age 40, was a servant in the household of Charles Dobson. in 1861 in Parish of Westmorland, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.³

Marriage*

She married Silas Ogden circa 1863; Married in presence of Emma Townsend and Ivor Sprague.^4,1

Death*

Margaret Townsend died circa 1893.¹

Family

Silas Ogden

Child

Emma Townsend¹ b. 9 Sep 1846

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2119] Census 1851: Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, 1851, Microfilm Roll C-998, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4616] 1861 Canada Census - Margaret Townsend 98415, Household of Charles Dobson,, Transcribed from microfilm Roll C-1006, Page 6, Parish of Westmorland, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Ancestry.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.
[S784] Marriage record #4653 [1863], p. 185 Westmoreland, . Hereinafter cited as Marriage record #4653 [1863], p. 185 Westmoreland.

Margaret B. Townsend¹

F, b. 3 August 1916, d. 23 November 2009

Margaret B. (Townsend) Crozier (1916-2009).

Father

Major W. Townsend² b. 19 Oct 1867, d. 1946

Mother

Margaret Ann Brown² b. 23 May 1874, d. 1947

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

28 Dec 2010

Birth*

Margaret B. Townsend was born on 3 August 1916 in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,3

She was the daughter of Major W. Townsend and Margaret Ann Brown.²

Marriage*

Margaret B. Townsend married R. Wendell Crozier, son of George Easter Crozier and Mary Lockhart.^1,3

Death*

Margaret B. Townsend died on 23 November 2009 in Charlottetown Hospital, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 93.^1,3

Funeral*

The funeral was held on 25 November 2009 in Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Burial

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52997,-63.68646.
Inscription: CROZIER / R. Wendell Crozier / June 2, 1919 - May 9, 1994 / His Wife / Margaret B. Townsend / Aug. 3, 1916 - Nov. 23, 2009 / To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die
Back: CROZIER.^1,3

Tombstone, R. Wendell Crozier (1919-1994), his wife Margaret Townsend (1916-2009). The Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

R. Wendell Crozier b. 2 June 1919, d. 9 May 1994

Citations

[S4009] Obituary - Margaret B. Crozier, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince Edward Island.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4865] Cemetery Marker - R. Wendell Crozier, R. Wendell Crozier Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 11 August 2010.

Margaret Baker Townsend¹

F, d. June 1936

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Marriage*

Margaret Baker Townsend married Lewis Sipe, son of Soloman Sipe and Caroline, in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsyvania, U.S.A..¹

Note*

At this time Margaret's parentage is not known 1997.

Death*

Margaret Baker Townsend died in June 1936 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, U.S.A..¹

Family

Lewis Sipe

Children

Lucille 'Peggy' Sipe+
Chester Sipe d. 9 Apr 1968
Margaret Sipe d. 29 May 1964
Dewey Sipe+ b. 11 Jan 1899, d. 26 Mar 1997

Citations

[S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Marion Eva Townsend¹

F, b. 10 July 1904, d. 22 September 1998

Father

Major W. Townsend² b. 19 Oct 1867, d. 1946

Mother

Margaret Ann Brown² b. 23 May 1874, d. 1947

Charts

Last Edited

4 Feb 2013

Name-Com

Marion Eva Townsend is commonly known as Marion Townsend.³

Birth

She was born on 6 September 1903 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,3

Baptism*

She was baptized on 10 July 1904 in the Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Major W. Townsend and Margaret Ann Brown.²

Marriage*

Marion Eva Townsend married Rev. Melville Clive Fisher, son of Mr. Fisher.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marion Eva 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.³

Death*

Marion Eva Townsend died on 22 September 1998 in Cannington, Ontario, Canada, at age 94.⁵

Family

Rev. Melville Clive Fisher d. 29 December 2000

Citations

[S4914] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Marion Eva 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 - Marion Eva Townsend.
[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.
[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.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S3119] Correspondence with Marie (Fisher) Plummer (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), by David Arthur Walker. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Mary Townsend

F, b. 1828

Father

James T. Townsend b. 7 Feb 1847

Mother

Nancy Adams b. 1 Jun 1847, d. 21 Sep 1915

Last Edited

23 Jan 2001

Birth*

Mary Townsend was born in 1828.

She was the daughter of James T. Townsend and Nancy Adams.

Mary Townsend¹

F, b. 6 November 1760, d. 13 December 1766

Father

James Townsend¹ b. 1739, d. 20 Dec 1806

Mother

Elizabeth Davis¹ b. 1726, d. 17 Apr 1795

Charts

Last Edited

26 Jun 2012

Birth

Mary Townsend was born circa 1760 in Longcot Parish, Berkshire, England.¹

Baptism*

She was baptized on 6 November 1760.¹

She was the daughter of James Townsend and Elizabeth Davis.¹

Death*

Mary Townsend died on 13 December 1766 in England at age 6.¹

Citations

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

Mary Townsend¹

F, b. circa 1824, d. October 1839

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

Birth*

Mary Townsend was born circa 1824.¹

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

Death*

Mary Townsend died in October 1839.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36185,-63.72579.
Left side inscription on tombstone for John Townsend and Nancy Ann Montgomery. Their Children / Mary, / Died / Oct. 1839, AET. 15. / Hellen, Died / Mar. 27, 1845 / AET. 16. / - /.¹

Left side inscription on tombstone for John Townsend and Nancy Ann Montgomery.

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).

Mary Townsend¹

F, b. 14 March 1768, d. 17 August 1850

Father

James Townsend b. 1739, d. 20 Dec 1806

Mother

Elizabeth Davis b. 1726, d. 17 Apr 1795

Charts

Last Edited

2 Dec 2012

Birth

Mary Townsend was born in 1768 in Berkshire, England.²

Baptism*

She was baptized on 14 March 1768 in Longcot Parish, Berkshire, England.¹

She was the daughter of James Townsend and Elizabeth Davis.

(Witness) Emigration

Mary Townsend emigrated with James Townsend on 17 August 1775 in London, England; the Elizabeth 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 schooner 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.^3,4

Marriage*

Mary Townsend married John Cousins on 23 October 1786.^1,2

Death*

Mary Townsend died on 17 August 1850 at age 82.²

Burial*

She was buried in Yankee Hill Cemetery, Lot 21, Stone 14, French River, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.51163,-63.48971.
Inscription: To the Memory of / JOHN COUSINS / who departed this life / the 26th January 1840, / Aged 81 Years. / ---- / Also MARY TOWNSEND / Relict of the above / who departed this life / the 17th August 1850 / Aged 82 Years.²

Tombstone, John Cousins (1759-1840) & Mary Townsend (1768-1850), Yankee Hill Cemetery, French River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

John Cousins b. 1759, d. 26 January 1840

Children

David Cousins²
Alexander Cousins+²
James Cousins+ b. 1 Apr 1789, d. 10 Aug 1858
Sarah Cousins b. 22 Apr 1791
Eliza Cousins+ b. 4 Oct 1793, d. a 1861
John James Cousins+² b. 28 Aug 1795, d. 12 Jun 1870
William Cousins+⁵ b. 9 Sep 1799, d. 8 Feb 1878

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2123] Cemetery Marker: John Cousins, John Cousins & Mary Townsend Digital image of marker & plaque; David A. Walker, 15 August 2003.
[S2469] Gerald Fothergill, compiler, Emigrants From England 1773-1776 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1992). Hereinafter cited as Emigrants From England 1773-1776.
[S7156] Peter Coldham, compiler, Emigrants from England to the American Colonies 1773-1776 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Emigrants from England to the American Colonies.
[S4423] Marker - William Cousins, William Cousins sign beside tombstone; David A. Walker, 7 August 2010.

Mary Townsend¹

Father

Mother

Lydia Dyer b. 26 Mar 1767, d. 1849

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Mary Townsend was the daughter of Samuel Townsend and Lydia Dyer.

Family

Jonathan Thrall

Child

Chauncey T. Thrall+

Citations

[S1398] , vol.41:267, Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books, 152 vols., online Ancestry.com. Previously published in hard copy (Provo, Utah, U.S.A.: The Generations Network, Inc.). Hereinafter cited as "Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books."

Mary Ellen Townsend^1,2,3

F, b. 4 May 1856

Father

James Townsend b. c Oct 1831, d. 5 Oct 1866

Mother

Elizabeth Helen Walker b. 4 Nov 1832, d. 29 Oct 1913

Charts

Last Edited

26 Mar 2007

Baptism*

Mary Ellen Townsend was baptized on 4 May 1856 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.⁴

She was the daughter of James Townsend and Elizabeth Helen Walker.

Citations

[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files. Date of Import: 24 Aug 2000.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2560] Baptismal Record: Mary Ellen Townsend, Record Book 1, Page 19, (1856). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record:Mary Ellen Townsend.

Mary Hilda Townsend^1,2

F, b. 19 September 1907, d. 1967

Father

George Leighton Townshend³ b. 30 Jan 1859, d. 2 Jul 1930

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Kay³ b. 1864, d. 1913

Charts

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

Last Edited

31 Mar 2011

Name-Com

Mary Hilda Townsend is commonly known as Hilda.²

Birth*

She was born on 19 September 1907 in New Brunswick, U.S.A..^3,4

She was the daughter of George Leighton Townshend and Mary Elizabeth Kay.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Hilda 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.⁴

Marriage*

Mary Hilda Townsend married Charles Edward Watters, son of Daniel Doherty Watters and Alice Talbert Lord, on 16 August 1958 in RR#1, Midgic Station, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Edward was a grain elevator operator, divorced, Anglican, living in St. John, New Brunswick, Mary Hilda was a spinster, United Baptist, living at home in Midgic.²

Death*

Mary Hilda Townsend died in 1967.³

Family

Charles Edward Watters b. 5 November 1903

Citations

Her full name was written this way on her marriage certificate, however she signed the certificate as Hilda M. Townsend.
[S5513] Charles Edward Watters & Hilda Mary Townsend marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F23902, Ref. B4/1958, Number 3404.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[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, Library & Archives Canada.

May Gardiner Townsend¹

F, b. July 1877

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 Variation

May Gardiner Townsend is also known as Mary G. Townsend.^3,4

Birth*

She was born in July 1877 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.⁴

She was the daughter of Archibald Townsend and Elizabeth H. Clark.²

Baptism

May Gardiner Townsend was baptized on 29 May 1878 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She 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.³

(Witness) Immigration

May Gardiner Townsend immigrated with Elizabeth H. Clark to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1889; when widowed Eliza moved to the US with her children.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

May Gardiner 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.⁴

Marriage*

May Gardiner Townsend married Fred Lockhart.²

Family

Fred Lockhart

Citations

[S2408] Baptismal Record: May Gardiner Townsend, Record Book 1, Page 38, (1878). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: May Gardiner Townsend.
[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.
[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.

Mildred Eleanor Townsend¹

F, b. 28 February 1925, d. April 2010

Father

Kelsie Earl Townsend² b. 11 Sep 1899

Mother

Hazel² b. c 1900

Charts

Last Edited

24 Sep 2010

Name-Com

Mildred Eleanor Townsend is commonly known as Mildred.¹

Birth*

She was born on 28 February 1925 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

She was the daughter of Kelsie Earl Townsend and Hazel.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mildred Eleanor Townsend was enumerated on the census of 23 April 1930 in the household of Kelsie Earl Townsend in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Kelsie (age 30) were his wife Hazel (age 30), and children Mildred (age 5) and Kelsie (age 2 years, 1 month). Kelsie was a machinist.³

Death*

Mildred Eleanor Townsend died in April 2010 at age 85.¹

Citations

[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5474] 1930 US Census - Kelsie Townsend, Household 162, 24 April 1930, digital image from microfilm Roll 964, Page 19B, Enumeration District 232, Image 221.0, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.

Milly Townsend

F, b. 1848

Father

James T. Townsend b. 7 Feb 1847

Mother

Nancy Adams b. 1 Jun 1847, d. 21 Sep 1915

Last Edited

23 Jan 2001

Birth*

Milly Townsend was born in 1848.

She was the daughter of James T. Townsend and Nancy Adams.

Montgomery Townsend¹

M, b. 1841, d. 6 January 1904

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 Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

17 Oct 2009

Name-Com

Montgomery Townsend is commonly known as Monty.¹

Note*

He never married.²

Birth*

He was born in 1841.¹

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

Death*

Montgomery Townsend died on 6 January 1904.¹

Burial*

He 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. ..... / Monty Townsend / Died / Jan. 6, 1904. / AEt. 63.¹

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).

Nathaniel Townsend

M, b. 1827

Last Edited

18 Mar 2007

Birth*

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

Marriage*

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

Family

Mary Caroline Marchbanks b. 1829, d. September 1886

Child

James T. Townsend+ b. 7 Feb 1847

Nathaniel Church Townsend¹

M, b. circa 1790, d. circa 1826

Charts

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

Family

Lydia Monro b. circa 1772, d. circa 1835

Child

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, b. 5 December 1880, d. before 31 July 1944

Father

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

Mother

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Mar 2011

Name-Com

Nellie Edith Alice Townsend is commonly known as Nellie.⁴

Birth*

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

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 before 31 July 1944.¹

Family

Byron Atkinson b. April 1866, d. before 31 July 1944

Children

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] Fred Townsend Atkinson, Microfilm F24535, Code 1914-800111 800111 (8 August 1944), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5456] 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 (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5457] 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, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, 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, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S5453] 1911 Canada Census - Byron Atkinson, Household #15, 1911, Microfilm Page 2, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S5452] 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, b. 14 March 1762, d. circa 1809

Father

James Townsend b. 1739, d. 20 Dec 1806

Mother

Elizabeth Davis b. 1726, d. 17 Apr 1795

Charts

Last Edited

26 Jun 2012

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 John 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.^2,1

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.²

Marriage*

Rachel Townsend married James Waugh on 26 July 1784 in Prince Edward Island.³

Death*

Rachel Townsend died circa 1809.²

Family

James Waugh d. circa 1821

Children

William Waugh² b. b 1788
Margaret Waugh+² b. c 1788, d. 1875
Elizabeth Waugh+² b. c 1790
John Waugh² b. c 1794
Samuel Waugh² b. c 1797
Rachel Waugh² b. c 1800
Mary Waugh+² b. c 1802, d. 1 May 1885
Alexander Waugh+² b. a 1802
Archibald Waugh+² b. c 1806

Citations

[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S436] Correspondence with Dave Hunter (Prince Edward Island). Www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html (www.islandregister.com, Prince Edward Island, Canada).

Richard Townsend

M, b. before 1775

Father

James Townsend b. 1739, d. 20 Dec 1806

Mother

Elizabeth Davis b. 1726, d. 17 Apr 1795

Charts

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

Last Edited

27 Jan 2004

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 before 1775.

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 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 schooner 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.^2,3

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2469] Gerald Fothergill, compiler, Emigrants From England 1773-1776 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1992). Hereinafter cited as Emigrants From England 1773-1776.
[S7156] Peter Coldham, compiler, Emigrants from England to the American Colonies 1773-1776 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Emigrants from England to the American Colonies.

Richard D. Townsend

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, b. 11 July 1831, d. 24 July 1901

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

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

Marriage*

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

Death*

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

Family

Charity Ann Lefurgey b. 23 November 1831, d. 31 October 1911

Children

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, b. May 1893, d. 1913

Father

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

Mother

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

Charts

Last Edited

31 Mar 2011

Birth*

Robert W. Townsend was born in May 1893 in New Brunswick, Canada.¹

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.
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

Citations

[S5473] 1900 US Census - George Leighton Townshend, Household 162, 5 June 1900, Microfilm Roll T623-693, Page 7B, Enumeration District 1653, http://www.ancestry.com, 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, Library & Archives Canada.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Ruphard G. Townsend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

17 Jan 2009

Birth*

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

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.¹

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

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, b. 1 October 1890

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

George Jacob Purdy b. 4 December 1895

Ruth Eliza Townsend¹

F, b. circa 1854

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

4 Apr 2011

Birth*

Ruth Eliza Townsend was born circa 1854.¹

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

Marriage*

Ruth Eliza Townsend married Otto Burhoff.¹

Marriage*

Ruth Eliza Townsend married H. Trott.¹

Family 1

H. Trott

Family 2

Otto Burhoff

Citations

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

Samuel Townsend

Father

Amasa Townsend

Mother

Phebe Ingham

Charts

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

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

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

Family

Lydia Dyer b. 26 March 1767, d. 1849

Children

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, b. circa 1817, d. circa 1862

Father

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

Mother

Lydia Monro¹ b. c 1772, d. c 1835

Charts

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

Family

Maria Bartlett Manchester b. circa 1820, d. circa 1858

Child

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, b. circa 1844, d. circa 1921

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Family

Marion Wallace Pierce b. circa 1844, d. circa 1915

Child

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, b. circa 1876, d. circa 1937

Father

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

Mother

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

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

Family

Ellen Eliza Tuell b. circa 1873, d. circa 1961

Child

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 Townsend

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

Father

John Townsend b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones

Charts

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

Last Edited

24 Mar 2011

Birth*

Sarah Ann Townsend was born on 8 September 1851.¹

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

Marriage*

Sarah Ann Townsend married Gilbert Patterson, son of Silas Patterson and Ann Tingley, in February 1871.¹

Marriage*

Sarah Ann Townsend married Benjamin A. Wells.²

Death*

Sarah Ann Townsend died on 12 January 1880 at age 28.¹

Family 1

Gilbert Patterson b. 21 January 1842, d. 27 May 1872

Child

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

Family 2

Benjamin A. Wells

Children

May Wells¹
Robert Wells¹
Annabell Wells+² b. 4 Sep 1875
Hattie M. Wells¹ b. 10 Nov 1878

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5463] 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.

Sella Townsend¹

F, b. 1870, d. 1 April 1870

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.¹

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, b. 15 July 1899, d. 31 August 1980

Father

Henry Elwood Townsend¹ b. 14 Jul 1862

Mother

Grace Elizabeth Morse¹

Charts

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

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 (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Susan B. Townsend¹

F, b. 1794, d. 1880

Father

Mother

Lydia Dyer b. 26 Mar 1767, d. 1849

Charts

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.

Family

Charles Button b. 9 December 1793, d. 7 February 1867

Children

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, b. 25 February 1871, d. 1945

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

26 Mar 2011

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

Death*

Susan Jane Townsend died in 1945.¹

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.co.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, Library & Archives Canada.
[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.co.uk, Ancestry.co.uk.

Susannah Townsend¹

Last Edited

14 Jan 2008

Marriage*

Susannah Townsend married Jacob Van Buskirk.¹

Family

Jacob Van Buskirk b. 30 June 1749

Child

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, b. 21 October 1832, d. July 1910

Father

John Townsend² b. 1790, d. 5 Sep 1880

Mother

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

Charts

Last Edited

4 Feb 2013

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 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.

Family

Amy Green b. 23 November 1842, d. May 1905

Children

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 (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2166] Census return, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Library & Archives Canada.
[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, 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.
[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, d. 1956

Last Edited

4 Jul 2006

Death*

Thomas Townsend died in 1956.²

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[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, b. 30 January 1742/43

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