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Alvin Lorain Townsend 1914–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1914

Birth Location: Iola, Kansas

Death Date: 23 Feb 1990

Death Location: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Orie Townsend

Mother: Wilma Stuteville

Spouse(s): Jane Buchheim

Children(s):

The story of Alvin Lorain Townsend began in 1914 in Iola, Kansas. In 1930, Alvin Lorain Townsend resided in Iola, Allen, Kansas, USA. In 1935, Alvin Lorain Townsend resided in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas. Alvin Lorain Townsend married Jane Louise Buchheim, and had children including Karen Lee Townsend, Ronald Dee Townsend. Alvin Lorain Townsend passed away in 1990 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alvin Lorain Townsend began in 1914 in Iola, Kansas.
  • In 1930, Alvin Lorain Townsend resided in Iola, Allen, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1935, Alvin Lorain Townsend resided in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas.
  • Alvin Lorain Townsend married Jane Louise Buchheim, and had children including Karen Lee Townsend, Ronald Dee Townsend.
  • Alvin Lorain Townsend passed away in 1990 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orie Townsend
1890–1960
Birth Location: Vernon County, Missouri, USA
OT
Wilma Stuteville
1892–1973
Birth Location: Lone Elm, Anderson, Kansas, USA
WS

Spouses(s)

Jane Buchheim
1915–1995
Birth Location: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
JB

Children(s)

Alvin Townsend's Ancestors

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Alvin Townsend
1914–1990
Birth Place: Iola, Kansas
Parents
Orie Alvin Townsend
1890–1960
Vernon County, Missouri, USA
Wilma (Ellen) Stuteville
1892–1973
Lone Elm, Anderson, Kansas, USA
Grandparents
Charles (Franklin) Stuteville
1860–1923
Lineville, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Mary (Ann) Baker
1858–1939
East Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Baker
1822–1886
Mary Richards
1821–1906
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Baker
1794–1836
Orpha Chamberlain
1796–1865

Alvin Townsend's Timeline

7 Records

1914
14 May 1914
Birth of Alvin Lorain Townsend in Iola, Kansas
Iola, Kansas
1930
1930
Age 16
Alvin Lorain Townsend resided here in Iola, Allen, Kansas, USA
Iola, Allen, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Alvin Lorain Townsend resided here in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 26
Alvin Lorain Townsend resided here in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
1954
14 Dec 1954
Age 40
Alvin Lorain Townsend was married in Potter, Texas
Potter, Texas
1973
10 Aug 1973
Age 59
Alvin Lorain Townsend was married in Potter County, Texas, USA
Potter County, Texas, USA
1990
23 Feb 1990
Age 76
Death of Alvin Lorain Townsend in Jefferson County, Texas, USA
Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1914
    Event Place: Iola, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_259; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19-810
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Iola, Allen, Kansas; Roll: 692; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340427
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1954
    Event Place: Potter, Texas

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1973
    Event Place: Potter County, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Iola, Allen, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Iola, Allen, Kansas; Roll: 692; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340427

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_259; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19-810

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_259; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19-810

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1990
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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