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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

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

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

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer

Last Edited

27 Jun 2004

Note*

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

Birth*

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

Marriage*

He married Mary Dyer, daughter of Samuel Dyer and Judith Taylor, on 8 December 1765 in Newport, Rhode Island.^2,1

Family

Mary Dyer b. 7 December 1742, d. 16 December 1766

Citations

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

Thomas Townsend¹

Father

John Townsend¹

Mother

Susannah Hurcurt¹

Charts

Descendants of John Seaman & Martha Moore

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

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

Marriage*

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

Family

Sarah Pearsall b. 5 January 1686

Citations

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

Thomas H. Townsend¹

M, b. 1781, d. 9 January 1841

Father

Capt. John Townsend b. 23 May 1756, d. 15 Aug 1794

Mother

? ?

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

12 Dec 2013

Name Variation

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

Birth*

He was born in 1781 in Park Corner, Queens County, Prince Edward Island.^1,3

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

Marriage*

Thomas H. Townsend married Eunice Read, daughter of Eliphalet Read and Margaret Converse, on 11 December 1817 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.⁴

Occupation*

Thomas H. Townsend was a farmer.²

Death*

He died on 9 January 1841 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick;
Obituary: "At Cumberland, New Brunswick, on the 9th January, Mr. Thomas Townsend, brother of Mr. John Townsend, Travellers Rest, aged 56 years."⁵

Burial*

He was buried in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, 45.93595,-64.23378.
Inscription: Thomas H. / Townsend who depa / rted this life Jan 9th / 1841 Aged 60 years. / This world is vain and / full of pain / With quiet troubled souls / But they are blest who are / at rest / With Christ for ever more.
Footstone: T.H.T.⁶

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

Tombstone, Thomas H. Townsend (1781-1841)

Inscription detail.

Tombstone after cleaning.

Inscription detail

Family

Eunice Read b. circa 1790, d. circa 1871

Children

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

Citations

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

Thomas Humphrey Townsend¹

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

Father

John Townsend² b. c 1821

Mother

Mary Jane Jones²

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

19 Apr 2013

Name-Com

Thomas Humphrey Townsend is commonly known as Thomas.²

Birth*

He was born on 15 October 1849 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.³

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

Marriage*

Thomas Humphrey Townsend married Adalaide Wallace, daughter of George Wallace and Sarah Stapley Cannon, on 12 July 1887 in Mount Whatley, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; there were five children from this marriage.³

Census HeadHousehold

Thomas Humphrey Townsend was head of the household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Thomas (age 51) were his wife Adalaide Wallace (age 33), children Gertrude/Gertie (age 12), annetta/Nettie (age 8), William (age 4), Eva (age 2) and Bruce (age 6 months). There was also his mother, Mary Jane Jones (age 74), his cousin Emma Townshend (age 54, relationship recorded as 'aunt') and his niece Hattie M. Wells.⁴

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

Biographical Note*

Thomas and Ada operated the farm at the east end of the Townshend homestead in Jolicure, eventually selling their farm to Albert Patterson.⁵

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 5 June 1911 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Seymour, aged 15, was living with his father Thomas, while his siblings lived with their mother Ada at the boarding house in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Thomas was a farmer at this time. Both were Methodists.⁶

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

Death*

He died on 28 February 1936 at age 86.³

Family

Adalaide Wallace b. 5 June 1868, d. 17 April 1934

Children

Gertrude Amanda Townsend+^1,7 b. 13 Jan 1889, d. 1979
Devonia Annetta Townsend^8,1 b. 2 May 1892
William Seymour Townsend+^9,1 b. 18 Apr 1896
Eva Gwendolyn Townsend+² b. 5 Jun 1898
Bruce Douglas Townsend Sr.+² b. 6 Oct 1900

Citations

[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988). Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 152. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S2418] Census 1901: Thomas Humphrey Townshend, Thomas H. Townshend #72, 1901, Image file from original census page T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2517] Census 1911: Thomas H. Townshend - Jolicure, NB, Adelaide (Ada) Townshend #25, 1911, Print from Ancestry.ca unknown film, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. District 35, Sub-District 41, Page 3, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S5470] Gertrude Amanda Townshend, Microfilm F18777, Code 1888-T-55 Regn. #802060 (18 October 1949), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5459] Devonia Annetta Townshend, Microfilm F18782, Code 1892-T-33 Regn. #1892-T-33 (1 Oct. 1949), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5461] William Seymour Townshend & Margaret Hazel Bowser marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Number 3292, Ref. B4/1918.

William D. Townsend¹

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

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

24 Mar 2011

Birth*

William D. Townsend was born circa 1864.²

He was the son of John Townsend and Mary Jane Jones.¹

Death*

William D. Townsend died on 9 May 1881.³

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.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

William H. Townsend^1,2

M, b. 1867, d. 1891

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*

William H. Townsend was born in 1867 in Oxford, Nova Scotia.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William H. Townsend was enumerated on the census of March 1871 in the household of Leonard Townsend in River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; included in the household with Leonard (age 28) were his wife Sarah Boss (age 28), and children Julia (age 6), William (age 4) and Susan (age 1 month). Leonard was a carpenter. The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William H. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Sarah Elizabeth Boss in Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; included in the household with widowed Sarah (age 37) were her children Julia (age 16), William (age 14), Susan (age 11) and Ira (age 8). Sarah and Julia were both dressmakers. William was a young miner. The family religion was Methodist.³

Death*

William H. Townsend died in 1891 in Montana.⁴

Burial*

He was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada, 45.656567,-64.033400. Square grey granite obelisk (top ornament fallen, lying next to base).
Inscription: Leonard Townsend / Died / April 15 1876 / Aged 35 Yrs / William / His Son Died / in Montana / Aged 23 Yrs.
Left Side: Blank.
Right Side: Sarah E. / Wife of / Leonard Townsend / Died / Jan. 7th, 1900 / Aged 56 Yrs / Rest Mother Rest / In Quiet Sleep / While Friends in Sorrow / O'er Thee Weep.⁵

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

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Citations

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

William M. Townsend^1,2

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

Father

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

Mother

Eunice Read¹ 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

10 Feb 2012

Note*

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

Birth*

William M. Townsend was born on 5 March 1829 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.^1,2,3

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William M. Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Eunice Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Eunice (age 61), now widowed, were four of her children, William (age 22), James (age 27), Amanda (age 18) and Jane (age 23). There was also a yet identified person, Leonard Townsend (age 9).⁴

Marriage*

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

Census HeadHousehold

William M. Townsend was head of the household in the census of 1861 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; included in the household with William (age 30) were his wife Lydia (age 22), children Guilford (age 4), George (age 3), William's mother Eunice Read (age 71) and William's sister Amanda (age 24). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

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

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with William (age 41) were his wife Lydia Ann Bowser (age 32), children Gilford (age 14), George (age 12), Henry (age 8) & Manford (age 5), and William's widowed mother, Eunice Read (age 80). William was a farmer. Except for Eunice who was a member of the Kirk of Scotland, William and his family were Baptists.⁶

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

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with William (age 52) were his wife Lydia (age 42), children Guilford (age 24), George (age 22), Henry (age 19), Manford (age 14), Fred (age 7) and Ellen (age 1). William and his sons Guilford, George & Henry were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁷

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

Death*

He died on 21 May 1881 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, at age 52.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.93560,-64.23422.
Inscription: William M. Townsend / 5 Mar. 1829 - 21 May 1881 / Lydia Ann His Wife / 1 Feb. 1839 - 17 Apr. 1901.⁸

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

Inscription detail

Family

Lydia Ann Bowser b. 1 February 1839, d. 17 April 1901

Children

Guilford Dudley Townsend¹ b. 18 Jan 1857, d. 24 Dec 1924
George Leighton Townshend+³ b. 30 Jan 1859, d. 2 Jul 1930
Henry Elwood Townsend+¹ b. 14 Jul 1862
William Manford Townsend+¹ b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 10 Jan 1941
Fred C. Townsend¹ b. 16 May 1874, d. 24 Oct 1936
Nellie Edith Alice Townsend+¹ b. 5 Dec 1880, d. b 31 Jul 1944

Citations

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

William Manford Townsend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

Lydia Ann Bowser¹ 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

13 Jan 2010

Name-Com

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

Birth*

He was born on 17 March 1868 in New Brunswick, Canada.^2,1

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

Marriage*

William Manford Townsend married Delia Matthews.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William Manford Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with William (age 41) were his wife Lydia Ann Bowser (age 32), children Gilford (age 14), George (age 12), Henry (age 8) & Manford (age 5), and William's widowed mother, Eunice Read (age 80). William was a farmer. Except for Eunice who was a member of the Kirk of Scotland, William and his family were Baptists.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William Manford Townsend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with William (age 52) were his wife Lydia (age 42), children Guilford (age 24), George (age 22), Henry (age 19), Manford (age 14), Fred (age 7) and Ellen (age 1). William and his sons Guilford, George & Henry were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

Emigration*

William Manford Townsend emigrated in 1911 from Massachusetts, U.S.A..²

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 6 June 1911 in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife Delia, daughter Louise and son William. His occupation was listed as farmer. His religion was listed as Baptist, while the rest of the family was Episcopalian. The census record shows they emigrated in 1911, where their two children were born.²

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

Death*

He died on 10 January 1941 at age 72.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Massachusetts.¹

Family

Delia Matthews

Children

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

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4093] 1911 Canada Census - William Manford Townshend, Household #43, 6 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County (District 35, Subdistrict 41), New Brunswick, , Page 4, Line 39, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5499] 1871 Canada Census - William Townsend, Household #56, 1871, Microfilm Roll C_10392, Page 17, Jolicure, Westmorland District #186, Division 2, Westmorland Subdistrict c, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives 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.

Rev. William McNeill Townsend¹

M, b. 13 November 1864, d. 1940

Father

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

Mother

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

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

3 Feb 2013

Baptism*

Rev. William McNeill Townsend was baptized on 13 November 1864 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.^1,3

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Rev. William McNeill Townsend was enumerated on the census of 25 April 1891 in the household of Thomas Townsend in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Thomas (age 56) were his wife Amy Green (age 50), their children William (age 26), Colin (age 25), Ellen (age 22) and Annie (age 19). Thomas was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Death*

Rev. William McNeill Townsend died in 1940.⁵

Burial*

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S2406] Baptismal Record: William M. Townsend, Record Book 1, Page 27, (1864). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: William M. Townsend.
[S3205] Cemetery Marker Thomas Townsend & Amy Green, Annie M. Townsend Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 17 July 2004.
[S2181] Census 1881: Lot 19 PEI, 1881, Microfilm C-13161, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 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.
[S3203] Cemetery Marker Thomas Townsend & Amy Green, William McNeill Townsend Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 17 July 2004.

William Seymour Townsend¹

M, b. 18 April 1896

Father

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

Mother

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

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

15 Jul 2013

Name-Com

William Seymour Townsend is commonly known as William.³

Note*

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

AltSurname

An alternate surname spelling is Townshend.⁴

Birth*

He was born on 18 April 1896 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.³

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William Seymour Townsend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Thomas Humphrey Townsend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Thomas (age 51) were his wife Adalaide Wallace (age 33), children Gertrude/Gertie (age 12), annetta/Nettie (age 8), William (age 4), Eva (age 2) and Bruce (age 6 months). There was also his mother, Mary Jane Jones (age 74), his cousin Emma Townshend (age 54, relationship recorded as 'aunt') and his niece Hattie M. Wells.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William Seymour Townsend was enumerated on the census of 5 June 1911 in the household of Thomas Humphrey Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Seymour, aged 15, was living with his father Thomas, while his siblings lived with their mother Ada at the boarding house in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Thomas was a farmer at this time. Both were Methodists.⁵

Marriage*

William Seymour Townsend married first Margaret Hazel Bowser, daughter of Arthur William Bowser and Lulu Jones, on 30 October 1918 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license. The officating clergyman was George Orman, Point de Bute, N.B. William was an electrician, bachelor, living in Jolicure, New Brunswick. She was a spinster, living in Upper Point de Bute.^2,6,7

Immigration*

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

Marriage*

He married second Evelyn Marshall on 14 April 1926 in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

Border-Crossing*

William Seymour Townsend and Evelyn Marshall crossed the border at Calais, Washington County, Maine, U.S.A., on 14 August 1926.⁹

Name-Com

William Seymour Townsend is commonly known as Seymour Townsend in 1930.⁸

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 3 April 1930 in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Seymour (age 32) were his wife Evelyn Marshall (age 24), their daughter Geraldine (age 3) and Seymour's brother Bruce Townsend (age 27). Seymour was an electrician in a paper mill, Bruce was a machine operator in a paper mill.⁸

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

Living*

He was living on 1 April 1935 in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; Seymour, his wife Evelyn, children Geraldine, Jean and William were living in the same house.¹⁰

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 3 May 1940 in Pepperell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Seymour (age 43) were his wife Evelyn Marshall (age 34), their children Geraldine (age 13), Jean (age 7), William (age 5) and Marian (age 4). Seymour worked in electrical maintenace at a paper mill.¹⁰

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

Family 1

Margaret Hazel Bowser b. circa 1899, d. 18 April 1922

Family 2

Evelyn Marshall b. 6 May 1905

Citations

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

Zillah Townsend¹

F, b. 1820, d. 1898

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

Last Edited

4 Jan 2011

Birth*

Zillah Townsend was born in 1820.¹

Marriage*

She married James Muirhead.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Zillah Townsend was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of James Muirhead in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were his wife Zillah (Townsend), daughters Janet, Zillah & Alexandria, and sons Colin, John & William. The family religion was Presbyterian. James's occupation was surveyor of shipping. Occupation of Colin was store clerk, John a drugist. William's occupation was entered as "not given".³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Zillah Townsend was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of James Muirhead in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were his wife Zillah (Townsend), daughters Janet & Alexandria, and son John. The only occupation listed was John as a druggist.⁴

Death*

Zillah Townsend died in 1898.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40564,-63.77758.
Inscription: James Muirhead / Born 1817, / Died 1903, / AET. 86. / Also His / Beloved Wife / Zillah Townsend / Born 1820, / Died 1898. / AET. 78. / - / Blessed are the dead / Who die in the Lord. / MUIRHEAD.
Left: J. Colin / 1857-1938 / Alexandra / 1867-1955.
Right: Also Their / Eldest Son / Robert / Died in / Chicago, Ill. / June 6, 1910, / AET. 61. / - / Their Daughter / Janet M. / 1851-1920.
Back: Their Daughter / Zillah / April 19, 1922. / - / Their / Son / John / 1861-1933.¹

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

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

James Muirhead b. 15 November 1817, d. 1903

Children

Ann Muirhead⁵ b. 11 Aug 1848
Robert Muirhead² b. 1849, d. 6 Jun 1910
Janet Margaret Muirhead¹ b. 1851, d. 1920
Eliza Helen Muirhead⁶ b. 2 Jul 1851
Zillah Muirhead¹ b. 23 Oct 1855, d. 19 Apr 1922
Agnes Muirhead⁷ b. 23 Oct 1855
James Colin Muirhead¹ b. 1857, d. 1938
William Muirhead⁸ b. c Oct 1859
John Muirhead¹ b. 1861, d. 1933
Alexandra Muirhead¹ b. 1867, d. 1955

Citations

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

Albert James Townshend¹

M, b. 1866

Father

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

Mother

Jane F. Read² b. 1841

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

28 Mar 2011

Name-Com

Albert James Townshend is commonly known as Albert Townsend.²

Birth*

He was born in 1866 in New Brunswick.²

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Albert James Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Albert James Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.²

Citations

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

Bessie Townshend^1,2

F, b. May 1906

Father

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

Mother

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

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*

Bessie Townshend was born in May 1906 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Bessie Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 47) were his wife Mary (age 48), son Harry (age 23) and daughter Bessie (age 5). Charles was a shoemaker and a Methodist. His wife and children were Baptists.¹

Marriage*

Bessie Townshend married Daniel Alberton Tower, son of Benjamin Tower and Bessie Wilson Tower, on 25 December 1922 in the home of the clergyman, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, #10990. Daniel was a labourer, Baptist, living in Dorchester Cape, New Brunswick. Bessie was a spinster, Baptist, living in Point de Bute, New Brunswick. Bessie surname was written as 'Townsend' on the marriage notice, but she signed it as 'Townshend'.²

Family

Daniel Alberton Tower b. 26 June 1895

Citations

[S5524] 1911 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend, Family #44, 1911, Microfilm Westmorland District, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[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.

Bruce Leslie Townshend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft

Last Edited

28 Mar 2011

Name-Com

Bruce Leslie Townshend is commonly known as Leslie.²

Birth*

He was born on 6 September 1894 in home, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; he was delivered by a mid-wife. The 1901 census has his birth year recorded as 1893. His funeral card has his birth place incorrectly recorded as Sackville, New Brunswick.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Bruce Leslie Townshend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in this household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Susannah Wallace (age 30), and their children, Daisy (age 10), Ella May (age 9), Bruce Leslie (age 7) and Grace (age 5). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. Frank Townshend's farm was adjacent to that of Johnson Read.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Bruce Leslie Townshend was enumerated on the census of 7 June 1911 in the household of Susannah Wallace in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were Susan's husband, John Galloway, son Leslie, daughters Ella, Grace and Daisy, and Daisy's daughter Eva. The family religion was Methodist, except for John Galloway, who was Presbyterian. John's emigration year from Scotland was entered as 1896. Susan, John and Leslie were entered as farmers. Ella was a milliner, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia.³

Moved to*

Bruce Leslie Townshend moved after 1911 to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.⁴

Marriage*

He married Margaret Wry.⁵

Death*

Bruce Leslie Townshend died on 28 March 1964 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 69; he died of lung cancer.⁶

Funeral*

The funeral was held on 31 March 1964 in Leyden's Funeral Home Chapel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, pallbearers included Ronald Townshend and Clyde Walker. He was cremated. Burial location is not known.⁶

Family

Margaret Wry b. 2 November 1894, d. 2 November 1989

Child

Ralph Townshend+⁵

Citations

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

Charles Burton Townshend^1,2

M, b. 31 December 1864, d. 1945

Father

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

Mother

Jane F. Read³ b. 1841

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

10 Feb 2012

Name-Com

Charles Burton Townshend is commonly known as Charles Townsend.⁴

Birth*

He was born on 31 December 1864.⁵

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Burton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Burton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.⁷

Religion*

Religion: Charles Burton Townshend was (an unknown value).¹

Occupation*

He was farmer's son in 1881.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Jane Smith.³

Census HeadHousehold

Charles Burton Townshend was head of the household in the census of 15 April 1891 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 26) were his wife Mary (age 26) and their son Harry (age 4). Charles was a shoemaker. He was Methodist. Mary and Harry were Baptists.⁸

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

Residence*

He lived in 1896 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.^9,3

Occupation*

He was a shoemaker. in 1896 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.¹⁰

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 4 April 1901 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 36) were his wife Mary (age 36) and son Harry (age 14). Charles was a shoemaker. The family religion was Baptist.¹¹

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

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 47) were his wife Mary (age 48), son Harry (age 23) and daughter Bessie (age 5). Charles was a shoemaker and a Methodist. His wife and children were Baptists.¹²

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

Occupation

He was a shoemaker in 1943 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.²

Death*

He died in 1945 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.³

Burial*

He was buried in the Point de Bute United Church Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.
Inscription: At Rest / Charles B. Townsend / 1865 - 1945 / Mary J. / Wife of / C. B. Townsend / 1863 - 1920 /
Left: Infant / 1905
Back: Harry V. Townsend / 1886 - 1956
Footstones on back, Harry - (blank) - Mother - Father.⁴

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

Left inscription

Back inscription

Family

Mary Jane Smith b. 20 April 1864, d. 1920

Children

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

Citations

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

Charles Hibbard Townshend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

3 Mar 2011

Birth*

Charles Hibbard Townshend was born on 16 August 1870 in Rollo Bay, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

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

Marriage*

Charles Hibbard Townshend married Mary Aletta Webster on 1 October 1891.¹

Death*

Charles Hibbard Townshend died on 3 October 1931 in Wright St., Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 61.¹

Family

Mary Aletta Webster b. circa 1869, d. 4 August 1902

Children

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

Citations

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

Charles Worrell Townshend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

14 Jan 2003

Birth*

Charles Worrell Townshend was born on 22 July 1832 in Bay Fortune, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

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

Marriage*

Charles Worrell Townshend married W. Harriett Elizabeth Keefe, daughter of Richard Keefe and Frances Dingwell, on 24 October 1859 in St. James Church, Georgetown, Kings County, Prince Edward Island.^1,2

Death*

Charles Worrell Townshend died on 29 December 1900 in Rollo Bay West, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 68.¹

Family

W. Harriett Elizabeth Keefe b. 1835, d. 21 March 1911

Children

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

Citations

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

Daisy Alfreda Townshend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Charts

Last Edited

4 Oct 2011

Name-Com

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

Name Variation

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

Note*

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

Birth*

She was born on 17 August 1890 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.944012,-64.216357; the book entitled "Preserving the Wallace Family" entered her birth year as 1890. The 1901 census also shows the year to be 1890. The Index to Late Registration of Births has a birth year of 1893, which would have her married at the age of 15. Being married at 18 is more likely, and so the birth year of 1890 has been used here.^5,2,6

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Daisy Alfreda Townshend was enumerated on the census of 28 April 1891 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Frank (age 30) were his wife Susan (age 21) and daughter Daisy (age 3).⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Daisy Alfreda Townshend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in this household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Susannah Wallace (age 30), and their children, Daisy (age 10), Ella May (age 9), Bruce Leslie (age 7) and Grace (age 5). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. Frank Townshend's farm was adjacent to that of Johnson Read.²

Marriage*

Daisy Alfreda Townshend married Ambrose Wheeler, son of John Wheeler and Elizabeth Ann Wells, on 14 April 1909 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.^8,9

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Daisy Alfreda Townshend was enumerated on the census of 7 June 1911 in the household of Susannah Wallace in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were Susan's husband, John Galloway, son Leslie, daughters Ella, Grace and Daisy, and Daisy's daughter Eva. The family religion was Methodist, except for John Galloway, who was Presbyterian. John's emigration year from Scotland was entered as 1896. Susan, John and Leslie were entered as farmers. Ella was a milliner, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia.¹⁰

Living*

Daisy Alfreda Townshend and Ambrose Wheeler were living in 1940 in 13 Ralph St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.095967,-64.780509; this address was entered on their daughter's (Eva Grace) Official Marriage Notice, as the current address.¹¹

Death*

Daisy Alfreda Townshend died on 25 June 1981 in Moncton Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.104816,-64.806354, at age 90.⁴

Burial*

She was buried on 29 June 1981 in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.108500,-64.775750. Black polished granite stone.
Inscription: Wheeler / 1859 John Wheeler 1945 / His Wife / 1860 Elizabeth Ann Wheeler 1946 / 1886 Ambrose Wheeler 1962 / His Wife / 1890 Daisy A. Wheeler 1981 / Lt. Leslie A. Wheeler Carleton & York Infantry / Born 1917 Killed in England 1940.^4,12

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

Family

Ambrose Wheeler b. 25 June 1886, d. 9 November 1962

Children

Eva Grace Wheeler+¹¹ b. 15 Jan 1910, d. 8 Jan 1998
Jean Irene Wheeler+¹³ b. 3 Apr 1912, d. c 1976
Dorothy Susannah Wheeler+¹ b. 11 Dec 1913, d. 25 Mar 2001
Gerald John Wheeler+ b. 1 Aug 1917, d. 1995
Leslie Ambrose Wheeler b. 10 Mar 1919, d. 16 Aug 1940

Citations

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

Edgar Lloyd Townshend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

29 Sep 2003

Birth*

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

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

Marriage*

Edgar Lloyd Townshend married Virginia Valentine Craig on 4 June 1940.¹

Death*

Edgar Lloyd Townshend died on 25 April 2003 at age 83.¹

Family

Virginia Valentine Craig b. 14 February 1920, d. 29 November 1997

Citations

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

Ella Mae Townshend^1,2

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

Ella May Townshend (1892-1987)

Father

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

Mother

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

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison
Descendants of John Clark & Elizabeth Hannah Braddock
Descendants of John Braddock & Ellen Whywall
Descendants of Nicholas Coffin & Joan Thember
Descendants of John Robins & Mary Hooper
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft

Last Edited

17 Jul 2013

Name Variation

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

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Ella.^7,5

Birth*

She was born on 3 February 1892 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her mother, Susan Galloway, dated 15 April 1929, at Moncton, New Brunswick.^3,5,4,1

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ella Mae Townshend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in this household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Susannah Wallace (age 30), and their children, Daisy (age 10), Ella May (age 9), Bruce Leslie (age 7) and Grace (age 5). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. Frank Townshend's farm was adjacent to that of Johnson Read.⁴

(Witness) Marriage

Ella Mae Townshend witnessed the marriage of John N. Mcl. Galloway and Susannah Wallace on 22 June 1910 in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, by Rev. Thomas Hicks of Point de Bute. John was a stonemason, a bachelor, and Presbyterian. Susan was a widow, Methodist, and resident of Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Witnesses were Ella Townshend of Jolicure, Susan's daughter by her first marriage to Frank Townshend, and David Galloway of Amherst, Nova Scotia (his relationship is unknown at this writing).⁸

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ella Mae Townshend was enumerated on the census of 7 June 1911 in the household of Susannah Wallace in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were Susan's husband, John Galloway, son Leslie, daughters Ella, Grace and Daisy, and Daisy's daughter Eva. The family religion was Methodist, except for John Galloway, who was Presbyterian. John's emigration year from Scotland was entered as 1896. Susan, John and Leslie were entered as farmers. Ella was a milliner, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia.⁹

Religion*

Religion: Ella Mae Townshend was a Methodist.⁵

Living*

She was living in 1912 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁵

Marriage*

She married Arthur Preston Walker, son of George Price Walker and Mary Adelaide Clark, on 26 June 1912 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, by Thomas Hicks of Point de Bute. Arthur was a bachelor, machinist, Methodist, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Ella was a spinster, Methodist, living in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.^5,10,3

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ella Mae Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Arthur Preston Walker in 40 Bromley Ave, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.097143,-64.790409; included in the household with Arthur (age 31) were his wife Ella Townshend (age 29), their sons George (age 8) and Lorne (age 1). Arthur was a machinist with the C.N.R. His year of immigration from America to Canada was incorrectly recorded as 1894. The actual year was 1899. At the time of this census they lived in the left half of the duplex, 40 Bromley Ave., that would later be occupied by their son Lorne and his wife Alice. Arthur and Ella then lived in the right half, 42 Bromley Ave.¹¹

Note*

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

Death*

Ella Mae Townshend died on 5 January 1987 in Spencer Memorial Home, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 94.¹

Burial*

She was buried on 7 January 1987 in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.110500,-64.776150. Black granite stone.
Inscription: WALKER / 1890 Arthur P. Walker 1963 / 1892 Ella M. Townshend 1987.^1,12

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

Family

Arthur Preston Walker b. 12 May 1890, d. 23 May 1963

Children

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

Citations

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

Frederick Earl Townshend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

3 Dec 2001

Birth*

Frederick Earl Townshend was born on 19 July 1894 in Souris East, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

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

Marriage*

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

Death*

Frederick Earl Townshend died on 25 November 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., at age 27.¹

Family

Bessie May Odell b. 28 April 1894, d. 19 January 1971

Child

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

Citations

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

General George Townshend¹

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

General George Townshend (1724-1807)

Last Edited

4 Feb 2009

Birth*

General George Townshend was born on 28 February 1724.²

Death*

He died on 14 September 1807 at age 83.²

Citations

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

George 'Roy' Townshend

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

Father

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

Last Edited

25 Feb 2002

Birth*

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

He was the son of William Henry Townshend.

Death*

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

George Clinton Townshend¹

M, b. February 1871

Father

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

Mother

Jane F. Read² b. 1841

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

28 Mar 2011

Name-Com

George Clinton Townshend is commonly known as George.³

Birth*

He was born in February 1871 in New Brunswick.²

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Clinton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Clinton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.²

Citations

[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5490] 1881 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #183, 1881, Microfilm Roll C-13184, Page 37, Westmorland district No. 33, Westmorland Subdistrict, Division 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5492] 1871 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #77, 1871, Microfilm Roll C-10392, Page 23, Westmorland district No. 186, Westmorland Subdistrict C, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

George Leighton Townshend¹

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

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

Father

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

Mother

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

Charts

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

Last Edited

1 Oct 2012

Name Variation

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

Occupation*

He was the builder of CNR's Aulac station in Aulac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.³

Birth*

He was born on 30 January 1859 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; on his death certificate his age was recorded as 71 years, 6 months, 4 days, which would make his birth date 28 Dec. 1858.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Leighton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; included in the household with William (age 30) were his wife Lydia (age 22), children Guilford (age 4), George (age 3), William's mother Eunice Read (age 71) and William's sister Amanda (age 24). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Leighton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with William (age 41) were his wife Lydia Ann Bowser (age 32), children Gilford (age 14), George (age 12), Henry (age 8) & Manford (age 5), and William's widowed mother, Eunice Read (age 80). William was a farmer. Except for Eunice who was a member of the Kirk of Scotland, William and his family were Baptists.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George Leighton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William M. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with William (age 52) were his wife Lydia (age 42), children Guilford (age 24), George (age 22), Henry (age 19), Manford (age 14), Fred (age 7) and Ellen (age 1). William and his sons Guilford, George & Henry were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁶

Marriage*

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

Census HeadHousehold*

George Leighton Townshend was head of the household in the census of 27 April 1891 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 32) were his wife Mary (age 35), his mother Lydia Ann Bowser (age 50), his brothers Guilford (age 34) and Fred (age 14) and his sister Nellie/Ellen (age 11). George was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁸

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

Immigration*

He and Mary Elizabeth Kay immigrated to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in December 1899.⁹

Residence*

George Leighton Townshend lived between 1900 and 1904 in U.S.A.¹⁰

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 5 June 1900 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with George (age 40) were his wife Mary Eliza Kay (age 34), and sons Robert (age 7), John (age 5) and Kelsey (age 8 months). George was a carpenter, Robert at school.⁹

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

Immigration

He and Mary Elizabeth Kay immigrated to New Brunswick in 1904.¹¹

Name Variation

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

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 5 June 1911 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 51) were his wife Mary (age 45), children Robert (age 18), John (age 16), Kelsie (age 11), George (age 9), Eldon (age 6) and Hilda (age 3). There was also George A. Lloyd, labourer. George, Robert and John were farmers. The family religion was Baptists.¹¹

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

Marriage*

He married second Arethusa Estabrooks there were no children.¹⁰

Death*

George Leighton Townshend died on 2 July 1930 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 71; on 27 June 1930 he fell from a building, was seen by a physician from that day to 1 July 1930, and died 2:30am on 2 July 1930 from pneumonia.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 4 July 1930 in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.93563,-64.23408.
Inscription: TOWNSEND / George L. Townsend / 1858 - 1930 / Mary E. His Wife / 1864 - 1913 / Their Children / Robert W. 1893 - 1913 / Douglas 1898 - 1898 / Lydia A. 1903 - 1903.^1,13

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

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Kay b. 1864, d. 1913

Children

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

Family 2

Arethusa Estabrooks b. 11 September 1863

Citations

[S6570] Death Certificate - George Leighton Townshend, Microfilm Film F18992, Vol. 089, Reg. #89523 (New Brunswick Vital Statistics), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - George Leighton Townshend.
[S5512] Eldon Emmerson Townsend, Microfilm PANB F19720, Code 1904-802520 (17 April 1934), Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[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.
[S5499] 1871 Canada Census - William Townsend, Household #56, 1871, Microfilm Roll C_10392, Page 17, Jolicure, Westmorland District #186, Division 2, Westmorland Subdistrict c, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives 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.
[S715] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919 (Fredericton, NB: NB Government, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919.
[S5472] Census 1891: George Leighton Townshend, #156, 1891, Image file from original census page Roll #T-6307, District Number 24, Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[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.
[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.
[S5471] Census 1911: George Leighton Townshend, #23, 1911, Image file from original census page District Number 35, Subdistrict 41, Jolicure, Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S5511] Cemetery Marker George Leighton Townsend, George Leighton Townsend Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, August 2004.

George 'Borden' Townshend¹

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

Father

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

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Kay¹ 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

Birth*

George 'Borden' Townshend was born on 15 October 1901 in U.S.A.^1,2

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

George 'Borden' Townshend was enumerated on the census of 5 June 1911 in the household of George Leighton Townshend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 51) were his wife Mary (age 45), children Robert (age 18), John (age 16), Kelsie (age 11), George (age 9), Eldon (age 6) and Hilda (age 3). There was also George A. Lloyd, labourer. George, Robert and John were farmers. The family religion was Baptists.²

Death*

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

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (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.

Grace Emelia Townshend^1,2

F, b. 25 May 1895, d. 10 May 1966

Father

Joseph Frank Townshend³ b. 23 Dec 1858, d. 15 Jan 1908

Mother

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

Charts

Last Edited

11 Oct 2012

Name-Com

Grace Emelia Townshend is commonly known as Grace.^4,3

Birth*

She was born on 25 May 1895 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Elmwood Cemetery records show her birth date as 1895, yet the marker has 1897. The 1901 Census record as a birth date of 23 May 1895.^5,3

She was the daughter of Joseph Frank Townshend and Susannah Wallace.³

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is on 24 May 1896 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for her Late Registration of Birth was her mother, "Mrs. Susan (Townshend) Galloway", dated at Moncton 15 April 1929.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Grace Emelia Townshend was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Frank Townshend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in this household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Susannah Wallace (age 30), and their children, Daisy (age 10), Ella May (age 9), Bruce Leslie (age 7) and Grace (age 5). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. Frank Townshend's farm was adjacent to that of Johnson Read.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Grace Emelia Townshend was enumerated on the census of 7 June 1911 in the household of Susannah Wallace in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were Susan's husband, John Galloway, son Leslie, daughters Ella, Grace and Daisy, and Daisy's daughter Eva. The family religion was Methodist, except for John Galloway, who was Presbyterian. John's emigration year from Scotland was entered as 1896. Susan, John and Leslie were entered as farmers. Ella was a milliner, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia.⁷

(Witness) Marriage

Grace Emelia Townshend witnessed the marriage of Arthur Preston Walker and Ella Mae Townshend on 26 June 1912 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, by Thomas Hicks of Point de Bute. Arthur was a bachelor, machinist, Methodist, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Ella was a spinster, Methodist, living in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.^8,9,10

Marriage*

Grace Emelia Townshend married Alfred Green, son of Joseph Green and Alice Winfield, on 26 June 1912.²

Death*

Grace Emelia Townshend died on 10 May 1966 in home, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 70.

Burial*

She was buried on 12 May 1966 in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.109350,-64.775033.
Flat stone. Inscription: Grace E. Townshend / 1897-1966.^11,12

Tombstone, Grace Emelia Townshend (1895-1966). Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Family

Alfred Green b. 28 July 1889, d. 9 January 1961

Citations

[S50] Elmwood Cemetery Office Records (Moncton, New Brunswick: Office Records, 2000), 28 September 2000. Hereinafter cited as Elmwood Cemetery Office Records.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S3025] Frank Townshend #53, 31 March 1901 Image file from original census page (Automated Genealogy) , Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3.
[S89] "Personal Knowledge," (MS; Edwards, Ontario, Canada). Hereinafter cited as "Personal Knowledge."
[S714] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1904 (Fredericton, New Brunswick: http://gov.nb.ca/archives/ols/ols.htm,. Hereinafter cited as Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1904.
[S7471] Grace Emeila Townshend, digital copy of original Reg'n. #25181 (filed 7 May 1929), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S4092] 1911 Canada Census - Susannah Townshend, Household #43, 6 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County (District 35, Subdistrict 41), New Brunswick, , Page 4, Line 39, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S71] Arthur Preston Walker & Ella May Townshend marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S715] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919 (Fredericton, NB: NB Government, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919.
[S2569] Ella May Townshend, Microfilm F18782, Code 1892-T-32 25179 (15 June 1929), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S50] Elmwood Cemetery Office Records (Moncton, New Brunswick: Office Records, 2000). Hereinafter cited as Elmwood Cemetery Office Records.
[S3387] Cemetery Marker - Grace E. Townshend, Grace E. Townshend Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 19 July 2005.

Harry Vaughn Townshend¹

M, b. 29 December 1887, d. 1956

Father

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

Mother

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

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

10 Feb 2012

Name-Com

Harry Vaughn Townshend is commonly known as Harry Townsend.²

Note*

Never married.³

Birth*

He was born on 29 December 1887 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the declarant for his birth registration was his father, 'Charles Burton Townshend, of Point de Bute', dated 28 December 1943, in Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.^1,4

He was the son of Charles Burton Townshend and Mary Jane Smith.^1,2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Harry Vaughn Townshend was enumerated on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 26) were his wife Mary (age 26) and their son Harry (age 4). Charles was a shoemaker. He was Methodist. Mary and Harry were Baptists.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Harry Vaughn Townshend was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1901 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 36) were his wife Mary (age 36) and son Harry (age 14). Charles was a shoemaker. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Harry Vaughn Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 47) were his wife Mary (age 48), son Harry (age 23) and daughter Bessie (age 5). Charles was a shoemaker and a Methodist. His wife and children were Baptists.⁶

Death*

Harry Vaughn Townshend died in 1956.²

Burial*

He was buried in the Point de Bute United Church Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Inscription: At Rest / Charles B. Townsend / 1865 - 1945 / Mary J. / Wife of / C. B. Townsend / 1863 - 1920 /
Left: Infant / 1905
Back: Harry V. Townsend / 1886 - 1956
Footstones on back, Harry - (blank) - Mother - Father.²

Left inscription

Back inscription

Citations

[S5523] Harry Vaughn Townshend, Microfilm PANB F18775, Code 1886-T-53 (1886), Public Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5521] Charles B. Townsend Marker Inscription; David Walker, 2004.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5522] 1901 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend, Family #20, 1901, Microfilm Westmorland District, Page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5527] 1891 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend, Family #81, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6307, Westmorland District #24, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5524] 1911 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend, Family #44, 1911, Microfilm Westmorland District, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Helen Diana Townshend^1,2

F, b. 19 January 1806, d. 3 October 1881

Father

William Townshend¹ b. bt 1745 - 1762, d. 5 Dec 1816

Mother

Flora Stewart¹ b. abt 1765/1766, d. 1 Nov 1843

Charts

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

Last Edited

23 Jul 2012

Birth*

Helen Diana Townshend was born on 19 January 1806 in Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of William Townshend and Flora Stewart.¹

Baptism

Helen Diana Townshend was baptized on 5 June 1806 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952,-63.124992.¹

Marriage*

She married Rev. Doctor Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins, son of Jacob F. Wiggins Esq. and Elizabeth Ruth Slocum, on 2 November 1831 in Prince Edward Island.^1,2

Death*

Helen Diana Townshend died on 3 October 1881 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 75.¹

Burial*

She was buried in St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Inscription: Entered Into rest / Caroline Wiggins / Jan. 1878 / Flora T. Wiggins / On Good Friday 1881 / AE 30. / Helen Diana Wiggins / Mother of the Above Named Caroline / And Flora Entered Into Her Rest / Oct. 3, 1881 Aged 75 Years.³

Tombstone, Helen Diana Townshend (1806-1881), daughters Caroline (1836-1878) and Flora (1851-1881), St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Family

Rev. Doctor Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins b. 13 August 1804, d. 27 May 1865

Children

Rev. Gilbert Charles Wiggins⁴ b. 21 Jul 1832, d. 19 Jan 1859
William George Wiggins⁵ b. 13 Jun 1834, d. 5 Jan 1842
Caroline Maria Wiggins b. 2 Jun 1836, d. 31 Jan 1878
Helen Gertrude Wiggins¹ b. 30 Apr 1838, d. b 1865
Esther Flora Elizabeth Wiggins⁶ b. 23 May 1840
George William Jacob Wiggins+⁷ b. 13 Jan 1842, d. Apr 1919
Rev. Dr. Cecil Frederick Wiggins+⁸ b. 24 Aug 1844, d. 1937
Susana Wiggins+ b. 21 Feb 1847, d. 22 Dec 1925
Flora Townshend Wiggins⁹ b. 26 Mar 1851, d. 15 Apr 1881

Citations

[S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes (Norway), to David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario); Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication."
[S7214] New Brunswick Genealogical Society, First Familes, online http://nbgs.ca/firstfamilies/. Hereinafter cited as NBGS - First Families.
[S5232] Cemetery Marker - Helen Diana Townshend, Helen Diana Townshend Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 13 July 2004.
[S5317] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Gilbert Charles Wiggins, Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Gilbert Charles Wiggins.
[S5131] Baptism Record - William George Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - William George Wiggins.
[S5163] Birth Record - Esther Flora Elizabeth Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Birth Record - Esther Flora Elizabeth Wiggins.
[S5167] Birth Record - George William Jacob Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Page 150, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Birth Record - George William Jacob Wiggins.
[S5210] Baptismal Record - Cecil Frederick Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Page 166, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Cecil Frederick Wiggins.
[S5231] Baptismal Record - Flora Townshend Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 202, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Flora Townshend Wiggins.

Helen Wiggins Townshend¹

F, b. 1 October 1834

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

1 Feb 2011

Birth*

Helen Wiggins Townshend was born on 1 October 1834 in Bay Fortune, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; "Helen Wiggins Townshend, daughter of John Townshend and Agnes Bell his wife, of Bay Fortune, born 1st Oct. 1834, bapt. Oct. 1835."¹

She was the daughter of John Dalton Townshend and Agnes Talford Bell.¹

Baptism

Helen Wiggins Townshend was baptized on 1 October 1835 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Citations

[S5136] Birth Record - Helen Wiggins Townshend, Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Birth Record - Helen Wiggins Townshend.

Hester Wray Townshend¹

F, b. 17 January 1802, d. 29 September 1868

Father

William Townshend¹ b. bt 1745 - 1762, d. 5 Dec 1816

Mother

Flora Stewart¹ b. abt 1765/1766, d. 1 Nov 1843

Last Edited

11 Jun 2004

Birth*

Hester Wray Townshend was born on 17 January 1802 in Summer Hill (Lot 48), Queens County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of William Townshend and Flora Stewart.¹

Christening

Hester Wray Townshend was christened on 24 February 1802 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Marriage*

She married Dr. Joseph Bell M.D. on 12 May 1835 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Death*

Hester Wray Townshend died on 29 September 1868 in Ossekeag (now Hampton), Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 66.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Fernhill Cemetery, Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Family

Dr. Joseph Bell M.D. b. circa 1806, d. 18 February 1868

Children

Emma Bell¹ d. bt 1872 - 1915
Helen Gertrude Bell¹ b. 25 Jul 1836, d. 16 Mar 1915
Mary Bell¹ b. bt 1837 - 1845, d. 19 Nov 1869

Citations

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

Infant Townshend¹

?, b. 1905, d. 1905

Father

Charles Burton Townshend¹ b. 31 Dec 1864, d. 1945

Mother

Mary Jane Smith¹ b. 20 Apr 1864, d. 1920

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

4 Apr 2011

Death*

Infant Townshend died in 1905.¹

Birth*

Infant Townshend was born in 1905.¹

Infant Townshend was the child of Charles Burton Townshend and Mary Jane Smith.¹

Burial*

Infant Townshend was buried in Point de Bute Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Inscription: At Rest / Charles B. Townsend / 1865 - 1945 / Mary J. / Wife of / C. B. Townsend / 1863 - 1920 /
Left: Infant / 1905
Back: Harry V. Townsend / 1886 - 1956
Footstones on back, Harry - (blank) - Mother - Father.¹

Left inscription

Back inscription

Citations

[S5521] Charles B. Townsend Marker Inscription; David Walker, 2004.

J. Ellsworth Townshend¹

M, b. circa December 1888, d. 11 April 1890

Father

Joseph Frank Townshend¹ b. 23 Dec 1858, d. 15 Jan 1908

Mother

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

Charts

Last Edited

31 Mar 2011

Birth*

J. Ellsworth Townshend was born circa December 1888.²

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

Death*

J. Ellsworth Townshend died on 11 April 1890.¹

Burial*

He was buried in the Jolicure Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.93562,-64.23430. Red granite obelisk.
Inscription, Front: Erected / To The Memory / Of / Frank Townshend / Beloved / Husband Of / Susan Townshend / Died / January 15, 1908 / Aged 48 Years / - / TOWNSHEND.
Left: J. Ellsworth / Son Of / Frank & Susan / Townshend. / Died April 11, 1890, / Aged 1 Yr. & 5 Mos. / - /.²

Tombstone, Joseph Frank Townshend (1858-1908), his son J. Ellsworth (1888-1890). Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Front inscription detail

Left inscription detail

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4074] Cemetery Marker - Frank Townshend, Frank Townshend Tombstone inscription; David A Walker, 18 August 2002.

John Dalton Townshend¹

M, b. 4 March 1800, d. 1873

Father

William Townshend¹ b. bt 1745 - 1762, d. 5 Dec 1816

Mother

Flora Stewart¹ b. abt 1765/1766, d. 1 Nov 1843

Last Edited

1 Feb 2011

Birth*

John Dalton Townshend was born on 4 March 1800 in Sherwood, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of William Townshend and Flora Stewart.¹

Marriage*

John Dalton Townshend married Agnes Talford Bell, daughter of John Bell and Mary Johnson, circa 1820.¹

Death*

John Dalton Townshend died in 1873 in Rollo Bay West, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Burial*

He was buried in 1873 in Bay Fortune United Church Cemetery, Bay Fortune, Kings County, Prince Edward Island.

Family

Agnes Talford Bell b. 20 May 1800, d. 20 March 1889

Children

Charles Worrell Townshend+¹ b. 22 Jul 1832, d. 29 Dec 1900
Helen Wiggins Townshend² b. 1 Oct 1834

Citations

[S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes (Norway), to David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario); Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication."
[S5136] Birth Record - Helen Wiggins Townshend, Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Birth Record - Helen Wiggins Townshend.

John Leighton Townshend¹

M, b. 29 March 1895, d. 13 January 1961

John Leighton Townshend (1895-1961). Photo courtesy of Ron & Barbara Townshend.

Father

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

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Kay¹ b. 1864, d. 1913

Charts

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

Last Edited

4 Apr 2011

Birth*

John Leighton Townshend was born on 29 March 1895 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Leighton Townshend 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.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Leighton Townshend was enumerated on the census of 5 June 1911 in the household of George Leighton Townshend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with George (age 51) were his wife Mary (age 45), children Robert (age 18), John (age 16), Kelsie (age 11), George (age 9), Eldon (age 6) and Hilda (age 3). There was also George A. Lloyd, labourer. George, Robert and John were farmers. The family religion was Baptists.³

Marriage*

John Leighton Townshend married Violet Evelyn Smith, daughter of Charles Arthur Smith and Louise Mary Emma Bradley, on 11 May 1918 in London, England.¹

Death*

John Leighton Townshend died on 13 January 1961 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 65.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.⁴

Family

Violet Evelyn Smith b. 13 December 1898, d. 19 March 1998

Children

Robert John Townshend+¹ b. 16 Mar 1919, d. 1 Jun 1998
Ronald Leighton Townshend+¹ b. 6 Feb 1922, d. 22 Feb 2014

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[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.
[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.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Joseph Frank Townshend^1,2

M, b. 23 December 1858, d. 15 January 1908

Father

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

Mother

Jane F. Read³ b. 1841

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of William Read
Descendants of John Richardson & Mary Flintoft

Last Edited

13 Oct 2011

Birth*

Joseph Frank Townshend was born on 23 December 1858 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.^4,1

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

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is in 1860 in Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; Elmwood Cemetery office records have 1860 as a birth year, and is assumed to be incorrect.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Joseph Frank Townshend was enumerated on the census of 14 January 1861 in the household of James E. Townsend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; included in the household were his wife Jane (Read), son Joseph F. and daughter Sarah Jane.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Joseph Frank Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁶

Name Variation

As of 1881, Joseph Frank Townshend is also known as Frank Townsend; this spelling of his surname was recorded in the 1881 census.⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.³

Marriage*

Joseph Frank Townshend married Susannah Wallace, daughter of George Wallace and Sarah Stapley Cannon, on 27 December 1887 in Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; she is shown as Susannah in the marriage record to Frank Townshend, at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.^8,9,1

Name Variation

As of 1891, Joseph Frank Townshend is also known as Frank Townsend.¹⁰

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 28 April 1891 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Frank (age 30) were his wife Susan (age 21) and daughter Daisy (age 3).¹⁰

1891 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Frank Townsend, his wife Susan Wallace, their daughter Daisy.

Name Variation

As of 1901, Joseph Frank Townshend is also known as Frank Townshend.¹

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in this household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Susannah Wallace (age 30), and their children, Daisy (age 10), Ella May (age 9), Bruce Leslie (age 7) and Grace (age 5). Frank was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. Frank Townshend's farm was adjacent to that of Johnson Read.¹

1901 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Frank Townshend, his wife Susannah Wallace, their children Daisy, Ella May, Leslie and Grace.

Death*

He died on 15 January 1908 at age 49.¹¹

Burial*

Tombstone, Joseph Frank Townshend (1858-1908), his son J. Ellsworth (1888-1890). Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Front inscription detail

Left inscription detail

Family

Susannah Wallace b. 20 September 1870, d. 29 March 1958

Children

J. Ellsworth Townshend¹³ b. c Dec 1888, d. 11 Apr 1890
Daisy Alfreda Townshend+¹ b. 17 Aug 1890, d. 25 Jun 1981
Ella Mae Townshend+^4,1,14 b. 3 Feb 1892, d. 5 Jan 1987
Bruce Leslie Townshend+^15,1 b. 6 Sep 1894, d. 28 Mar 1964
Grace Emelia Townshend¹ b. 25 May 1895, d. 10 May 1966

Citations

[S3025] Frank Townshend #53, 31 March 1901 Image file from original census page (Automated Genealogy) , Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3.
[S50] Elmwood Cemetery Office Records (Moncton, New Brunswick: Office Records, 2000), 28 September 2000. Hereinafter cited as Elmwood Cemetery Office Records.
[S5490] 1881 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #183, 1881, Microfilm Roll C-13184, Page 37, Westmorland district No. 33, Westmorland Subdistrict, Division 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S2569] Ella May Townshend, Microfilm F18782, Code 1892-T-32 25179 (15 June 1929), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S4077] 1861 Canada Census - James Townsend (1824-1887), Household #41, 14 January 1861, Microfilm Microfilm C-1006, Parish of Westmorland, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5492] 1871 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #77, 1871, Microfilm Roll C-10392, Page 23, Westmorland district No. 186, Westmorland Subdistrict C, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S1335] Volunteers, Census 1881: Canada (Salt Lake City: 1881 Canadian Census, CDs, 2001), LDS CD. Hereinafter cited as Census 1881: Canada.
[S715] Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919 (Fredericton, NB: NB Government, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1887-1919.
[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988). Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S5491] 1891 Canada Census - Frank Townsend, Household #175, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6307, Westmorland District No. 24, Westmorland Subdistrict, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4074] Cemetery Marker - Frank Townshend, Frank Townshend Tombstone inscription; David A Walker, 18 August 2002.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S71] Arthur Preston Walker & Ella May Townshend marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S5357] Bruce Leslie Townshend, Microfilm F18785, Code 1894-T-66 25176 (15 April 1929), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Louise E. Townshend¹

F, b. May 1900

Father

William Manford Townsend² b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 10 Jan 1941

Mother

Delia Matthews²

Charts

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

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Residence*

Louise E. Townshend lived in Hopedale, Massachusetts.²

Residence

She lived in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.²

Birth*

She was born in May 1900 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

She was the daughter of William Manford Townsend and Delia Matthews.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Louise E. Townshend was enumerated on the census of 6 June 1911 in the household of William Manford Townsend in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife Delia, daughter Louise and son William. His occupation was listed as farmer. His religion was listed as Baptist, while the rest of the family was Episcopalian. The census record shows they emigrated in 1911, where their two children were born.¹

Burial*

Louise E. Townshend was buried in Massachusetts.²

Citations

[S4093] 1911 Canada Census - William Manford Townshend, Household #43, 6 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County (District 35, Subdistrict 41), New Brunswick, , Page 4, Line 39, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Ralph Townshend¹

Father

Bruce Leslie Townshend¹ b. 6 Sep 1894, d. 28 Mar 1964

Mother

Margaret Wry¹ b. 2 Nov 1894, d. 2 Nov 1989

Charts

Last Edited

20 May 2010

Ralph Townshend was the son of Bruce Leslie Townshend and Margaret Wry.¹

Citations

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

Robert John Townshend¹

M, b. 16 March 1919, d. 1 June 1998

Father

John Leighton Townshend¹ b. 29 Mar 1895, d. 13 Jan 1961

Mother

Violet Evelyn Smith¹ b. 13 Dec 1898, d. 19 Mar 1998

Charts

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

Last Edited

2 Nov 2010

Name-Com

Robert John Townshend is commonly known as Robert.¹

Birth*

He was born on 16 March 1919 in London, England.¹

He was the son of John Leighton Townshend and Violet Evelyn Smith.¹

Death*

Robert John Townshend died on 1 June 1998 in Hamilton, Ontario, at age 79.¹

Citations

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

Ronald Leighton Townshend¹

M, b. 6 February 1922, d. 22 February 2014

Ronald Leighton Townshend (1922- )

Father

John Leighton Townshend¹ b. 29 Mar 1895, d. 13 Jan 1961

Mother

Violet Evelyn Smith¹ b. 13 Dec 1898, d. 19 Mar 1998

Charts

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

Last Edited

22 Feb 2014

Name-Com

Ronald Leighton Townshend is commonly known as Ron.²

Birth*

He was born on 6 February 1922 in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

He was the son of John Leighton Townshend and Violet Evelyn Smith.¹

(Witness) Funeral

Ronald Leighton Townshend witnessed the funeral of Bruce Leslie Townshend on 31 March 1964 in Leyden's Funeral Home Chapel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; pallbearers included Ronald Townshend and Clyde Walker. He was cremated. Burial location is not known.³

Death*

Ronald Leighton Townshend died on 22 February 2014 in Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 92.¹

Citations

[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).
[S5375] Funeral Card - Bruce Leslie Townshend, Funeral Card - Bruce Leslie Townshend, Leyden's Funeral Home, Calgary.

Sarah Alcorah Townshend¹

F, b. 27 May 1862, d. 9 October 1917

Father

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

Mother

Jane F. Read² b. 1841

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

28 Mar 2011

Birth*

Sarah Alcorah Townshend was born on 27 May 1862 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of James E. Townsend and Jane F. Read.²

Marriage*

Sarah Alcorah Townshend married Bedford Cole.^3,1

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Sarah Alcorah Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Sarah Alcorah Townshend was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.⁵

Name-Com

Sarah Alcorah Townshend is commonly known as Alcora Townshend in 1881; this choice of given name was recorded in the 1881 census.⁵

Death*

She died on 9 October 1917 at age 55.¹

Family

Bedford Cole b. 1864, d. 1943

Citations

[S2046] Tom Leighton, "Tom Leighton, Personal Communication," e-mail message from (Toronto, Ontario) to David Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Tom Leighton, Personal Communication."
[S1335] Volunteers, Census 1881: Canada (Salt Lake City: 1881 Canadian Census, CDs, 2001), LDS CD. Hereinafter cited as Census 1881: Canada.
[S377] Correspondence with Ron Townshend (Fredericton, New Brunswick). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5492] 1871 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #77, 1871, Microfilm Roll C-10392, Page 23, Westmorland district No. 186, Westmorland Subdistrict C, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5490] 1881 Canada Census - James Townsend, Household #183, 1881, Microfilm Roll C-13184, Page 37, Westmorland district No. 33, Westmorland Subdistrict, Division 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Sarah Jane Townshend¹

F, b. circa October 1860, d. before 27 May 1862

Father

James E. Townsend¹ b. 1824, d. 12 Jun 1887

Mother

Jane F. Read¹ b. 1841

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

10 Dec 2009

Birth*

Sarah Jane Townshend was born circa October 1860 in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.²

1861 Canada Census, household of James Townsend (1824-1887). Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

She was the daughter of James E. Townsend and Jane F. Read.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Sarah Jane Townshend was enumerated on the census of 14 January 1861 in the household of James E. Townsend in Westmorland Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; included in the household were his wife Jane (Read), son Joseph F. and daughter Sarah Jane.²

Death*

Sarah Jane Townshend died before 27 May 1862; she is not listed in the 1871 Census; there is a Sarah E., born 1861, who would have been the next born and named after her younger sister.

Citations

[S2161] Census 1861: Westmorland Parish, 1861, Microfilm C-1006, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4077] 1861 Canada Census - James Townsend (1824-1887), Household #41, 14 January 1861, Microfilm Microfilm C-1006, Parish of Westmorland, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Sydney Hibbard Townshend¹

M, b. 23 May 1900, d. 20 December 1930

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

3 Mar 2011

Birth*

Sydney Hibbard Townshend was born on 23 May 1900 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

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

Marriage*

Sydney Hibbard Townshend married Florence Josephine Finley, daughter of Joseph Finley and Florence Anetta Rutherford, on 6 June 1921 in home, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; there were no children from this marriage.¹

Death*

Sydney Hibbard Townshend died on 20 December 1930 in 141 Wright St., Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 30; cause of death was Pulminary Tuberculosis.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 22 December 1930 in Fernhill Cemetery, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Family

Florence Josephine Finley b. 7 April 1903, d. 18 March 1982

Citations

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

William Townshend¹

M, b. between 1745 and 1762, d. 5 December 1816

Hon. William Townshend (c1745-1816)

Last Edited

25 Apr 2007

Birth*

William Townshend was born between 1745 and 1762 in England.¹

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is circa 1745 in Wrexham, Wales.²

Marriage*

He married Flora Stewart, daughter of Peter Stewart and Helen MacKinnon, circa 1791.¹

Death*

William Townshend died on 5 December 1816.¹

Family

Flora Stewart b. abt 1765/1766, d. 1 November 1843

Children

John Dalton Townshend+¹ b. 4 Mar 1800, d. 1873
Hester Wray Townshend+¹ b. 17 Jan 1802, d. 29 Sep 1868
Helen Diana Townshend+¹ b. 19 Jan 1806, d. 3 Oct 1881

Citations

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

William A. Townshend¹

M, b. September 1903, d. 15 January 1943

Father

William Manford Townsend² b. 17 Mar 1868, d. 10 Jan 1941

Mother

Delia Matthews²

Charts

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

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Birth*

William A. Townshend was born in September 1903 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

He was the son of William Manford Townsend and Delia Matthews.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

William A. Townshend was enumerated on the census of 6 June 1911 in the household of William Manford Townsend in Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household were his wife Delia, daughter Louise and son William. His occupation was listed as farmer. His religion was listed as Baptist, while the rest of the family was Episcopalian. The census record shows they emigrated in 1911, where their two children were born.¹

Death*

William A. Townshend died on 15 January 1943 at age 39; he was an auto mechanic and was working under a car on a hoist when the hoist collapsed and crushed him.³

Burial*

He was buried in Massachusetts.²

Citations

[S4093] 1911 Canada Census - William Manford Townshend, Household #43, 6 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County (District 35, Subdistrict 41), New Brunswick, , Page 4, Line 39, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives 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).

William Henry Townshend

M, b. 1866, d. 16 December 1945

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

25 Feb 2002

Birth*

William Henry Townshend was born in 1866 in Rollo Bay West, Kings County, Prince Edward Island.

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

Death*

William Henry Townshend died on 16 December 1945 in Rollo Bay West, Kings County, Prince Edward Island.

Family

Child

George 'Roy' Townshend+ b. 28 Jul 1912, d. 1 Dec 1982

Robert Townson

M, b. 1874

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Robert Townson was born in 1874 in Burnley, England.

Family

Elizabeth Ann Hall b. 1872

Child

Robert Bowkes Townson+ b. 15 Jul 1907

Robert Bowkes Townson

M, b. 15 July 1907

Father

Robert Townson b. 1874

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Hall b. 1872

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Robert Bowkes Townson was born on 15 July 1907 in Lonsdale, Rhode Island, U.S.A..

He was the son of Robert Townson and Elizabeth Ann Hall.