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Charles Dekay Townsend 1720–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: Long Island, Queens, New York

Death Date: 1808

Death Location: Long Island, Queens, New York

Father: Daniel Townsend

Mother: MARY Dickinson

Spouse(s): Phoebe DICKINSON, Anne Gedney, Phoebe Dickinson

Children(s): Eber Townsend, Gen. Townsend, Levi Townsend, Elizabeth Townsend, Margaret Townsend, Freelove Townsend, Zepaniah Townsend, James Townsend, Charles Townsend, Absalom Townsend, Elijah Townsend, Mary Townsend

Charles Dekay Townsend was born in 1720 in Long Island, Queens, New York, the child of Daniel Townsend And Mary Freelove Dickinson. Charles Dekay Townsend married Anne Gedney, Phoebe Dickinson, Sarah Brewster, and had children including Absalom Townsend, Charles Townsend, Eber Townsend, Elijah Townsend, Elizabeth Betsy Townsend, Freelove Townsend, Gen James Townsend, James Townsend, Levi Townsend, Margaret Townsend, Mary Townsend, Zepaniah Townsend. Charles Dekay Townsend passed away in 1808 in Long Island, Queens, New York.

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Biography

  • Charles Dekay Townsend was born in 1720 in Long Island, Queens, New York, the child of Daniel Townsend And Mary Freelove Dickinson.
  • Charles Dekay Townsend married Anne Gedney, Phoebe Dickinson, Sarah Brewster, and had children including Absalom Townsend, Charles Townsend, Eber Townsend, Elijah Townsend, Elizabeth Betsy Townsend, Freelove Townsend, Gen James Townsend, James Townsend, Levi Townsend, Margaret Townsend, Mary Townsend, Zepaniah Townsend.
  • Charles Dekay Townsend passed away in 1808 in Long Island, Queens, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Charles Townsend
1720–1808
Birth Place: Long Island, Queens, New York
Parents
Daniel Townsend
1685–1724
Cedar Swamp, Dutchess, New York, United States
MARY (Freelove) Dickinson
1680–1726
Queens Co, LI, New York, United States
Grandparents
Henry Townsend
1649–1703
Oyster Bay, Nassau, NY
Deborah Underhill
1659–1698
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Captain (John Samuel) Dickinson
1665–1728
Oyster Bay, Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Lydia
1669–1733
Great-Grandparents
Henry Townsend
1626–1695
ANN Coles
1635–1695
2nd-Great-Grandparents
THOMAS TOWNSEND
1594–1677
Mary Newgate
1604–1692
Robert Sr
1598–1654
Mary Hawxhurst*
1602–1684

Charles Townsend's Descendants

1.
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Charles (Dekay) Townsend (1720–1808) m. Phoebe DICKINSON (1725–1777) m. Anne Gedney (27 Apr 1714–13 Mar 1765) m. Phoebe Dickinson (1728–1777)
  1. 1. Eber Townsend 1760–1822 m. Elizabeth (Sarah) Drew 1763–1841
    1. 1. Gilbert (Townsend) Sr 1777–1861 m. Mary ("Polly") Saxon 1787–1870
      1. 1. Alvah Townsend 1825–1907 m. Elzarah Shields 1825–1912
        1. 1. Wilson (W) Townsend 1868–1946 m. Rosa (Anna Reatha) Bush 1873–1942
        2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Townsend 1854–1929
        3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Townsend 1857–1931
        4. 4. Elijah Townsend 1850–1921
        5. 5. Elmira Townsend 1852–1940
        6. 6. Nellie Townsend 1873–1955
        7. 7. Minerva (V) Townsend 1864–1953
        8. 8. George (Washington) Townsend 1857–1922
        9. 9. Samuel (J) Townsend 1862–1946
        10. 10. Martha (L) Townsend 1858–1934
        11. 11. Armeda Townsend 1861–1902
        12. 12. Adaline Townsend 1843–1924
  2. 2. Gen. (James) Townsend 1756–1832
  3. 3. Levi Townsend 1750–1834
  4. 4. Elizabeth ('Betsy') Townsend 1755–1837
  5. 5. Margaret Townsend 1745–1821
  6. 6. Freelove Townsend 1740–1822
  7. 7. Zepaniah Townsend 1755–1824
  8. 8. James Townsend 1756–1832
  9. 9. Charles Townsend 1766–1839
  10. 10. Absalom Townsend 1758–1824
  11. 11. Elijah Townsend 1751–1824
  12. 12. Mary Townsend 1774–1840

Charles Townsend's Timeline

6 Records

1720
1720
Birth of Charles Dekay Townsend in Long Island, Queens, New York
Long Island, Queens, New York
1739
1739
Age 19
Charles Dekay Townsend was married in East Chester, Westchester, New York, United States
East Chester, Westchester, New York, United States
1757
1757
Age 37
Charles Dekay Townsend was married in Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County, New York
1782
07 Apr 1782
Age 62
Charles Dekay Townsend was married in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
1799
1799
Age 79
Charles Dekay Townsend resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1808
1808
Age 88
Death of Charles Dekay Townsend in Long Island, Queens, New York
Long Island, Queens, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Long Island, Queens, New York

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1739
    Event Place: East Chester, Westchester, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Dutchess County, New York

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 07 Apr 1782
    Event Place: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Long Island, Queens, New York

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