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Arthur John Townsend 1888–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1888

Birth Location: Southwick, Wiltshire, England

Death Date: 27 Feb 1964

Death Location: Wiltshire, Wilts, England

Father: Samuel Townsend

Mother: Ann Doel

Spouse(s): Bessie Reed

Children(s): Kathleen Townsend

In 1888, Arthur John Townsend entered the world in Southwick, Wiltshire, England, born to Samuel Townsend And Ann Doel. Arthur John Townsend married Bessie Reed, and had children including Kathleen L Townsend, Leslie P Townsend. Arthur John Townsend passed away in 1964 in Wiltshire, Wilts, England.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Arthur John Townsend entered the world in Southwick, Wiltshire, England, born to Samuel Townsend And Ann Doel.
  • Arthur John Townsend married Bessie Reed, and had children including Kathleen L Townsend, Leslie P Townsend.
  • Arthur John Townsend passed away in 1964 in Wiltshire, Wilts, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Townsend
1854–1931
Birth Location: Westbury, Wiltshire, England
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Ann Doel
1853–1918
Birth Location: North Bradley, Wiltshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Bessie Reed
1889–1969
Birth Location: Bath, Somerset, England
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Children(s)

Kathleen Townsend
1921–
Birth Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
KT

Arthur Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Townsend
1888–1964
Birth Place: Southwick, Wiltshire, England
Parents
Samuel Townsend
1854–1931
Westbury, Wiltshire, England
Ann Doel
1853–1918
North Bradley, Wiltshire, England
Grandparents
Joseph Townsend
1812–
Southwick, Wiltshire, England
Jane Knight
1812–
Southwick, Wiltshire, England
Job Doel
1805–1894
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
Elizabeth Stokes
1807–1891
Telsford, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Doel
1766–1853
Ann Randall
1771–1851
Sarah
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Doel
1740–1795
Dianna Loader
1738–1783
William Randall
1745–1787
Ann Austin
1748–1834

Arthur Townsend's Descendants

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Arthur (John) Townsend (1888–27 Feb 1964) m. Bessie Reed (12 May 1889–Jan 1969)
  1. 1. Kathleen (L) Townsend 1921–

Arthur Townsend's Timeline

8 Records

1845
12 Jul 1845
Arthur John Townsend was baptized in Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Crewkerne, Somerset, England
1887
17 Aug 1887
Birth of Arthur John Townsend in Southwick, Wiltshire, England
Southwick, Wiltshire, England
1888
1888
Birth of Arthur John Townsend in Southwick, Wiltshire, England
Southwick, Wiltshire, England
1891
1891
Age 3
Arthur John Townsend resided here in Southwick, North Bradley, Southwick, Wiltshire, England
Southwick, North Bradley, Southwick, Wiltshire, England
1901
1901
Age 13
Arthur John Townsend resided here in Southwick, Wiltshire, England
Southwick, Wiltshire, England
1939
1939
Age 51
Arthur John Townsend resided here in Wiltshire, England
Wiltshire, England
1964
27 Feb 1964
Age 76
Death of Arthur John Townsend in Wiltshire, Wilts, England
Wiltshire, Wilts, England
1964
8 Apr 1964
Age 76
Arthur John Townsend - Probate in Bristol
Bristol

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1887
    Event Place: Southwick, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 England Census
    [2] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1017172c

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Southwick, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census
    [2] 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1845
    Event Place: Crewkerne, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Reference Number: D\P\crew2110

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Southwick, North Bradley, Southwick, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Southwick, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/7172c

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1964
    Event Place: Wiltshire, Wilts, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1964
    Event Place: Bristol
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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