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Charles Edward Townsend 1908–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 August 1908

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 14 Apr 1981

Death Location: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: George Townsend

Mother: Lottie Kittle

Spouse(s): Verna Schimmelpenny

Children(s): Betty Skewis, Charles Junior, Evelyn Tepsa

In 1908, Charles Edward Townsend entered the world in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America, born to George Edward Townsend And Lottie C Kittle. In 1910, Charles Edward Townsend resided in Exeter, Monroe, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Charles Edward Townsend resided in Romulus, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Charles Edward Townsend married Verna Mildred Schimmelpenny, and had children including Betty Marie Skewis, Charles William Townsend Junior, Donald Townsend, Evelyn Jeanette Tepsa, Geraldine Miller, Gloria Kolehmainen. Charles Edward Townsend passed away in 1981 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Charles Edward Townsend entered the world in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America, born to George Edward Townsend And Lottie C Kittle.
  • In 1910, Charles Edward Townsend resided in Exeter, Monroe, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Charles Edward Townsend resided in Romulus, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Charles Edward Townsend married Verna Mildred Schimmelpenny, and had children including Betty Marie Skewis, Charles William Townsend Junior, Donald Townsend, Evelyn Jeanette Tepsa, Geraldine Miller, Gloria Kolehmainen.
  • Charles Edward Townsend passed away in 1981 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Charles Townsend
1908–1981
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Parents
George Edward Townsend
1884–1930
Oswego, Oswego, New York, United States
Lottie (C) Kittle
1889–1979
New Boston, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles Townsend's Descendants

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Charles (Edward) Townsend (2 August 1908–14 Apr 1981) m. Verna (Mildred) Schimmelpenny (abt 1912–18 Feb 2004)
  1. 1. Betty (Marie) Skewis 1937–1990
  2. 2. Charles (William Townsend) Junior 1930–1982
  3. 3. Evelyn (Jeanette) Tepsa 1934–2009

Charles Townsend's Timeline

9 Records

1908
2 August 1908
Birth of Charles Edward Townsend in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 2
Charles Edward Townsend resided here in Exeter, Monroe, Michigan, USA
Exeter, Monroe, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Charles Edward Townsend resided here in Romulus, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Romulus, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Charles Edward Townsend resided here in Brevort, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
Brevort, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Charles Edward Townsend resided here
None
1937
1937
Age 29
Charles Edward Townsend resided here in Pontiac, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 32
Charles Edward Townsend resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1957
1957
Age 49
Charles Edward Townsend resided here in Marquette;Ishpeming;Negaune, Michigan, USA
Marquette;Ishpeming;Negaune, Michigan, USA
1981
14 Apr 1981
Age 73
Death of Charles Edward Townsend in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 August 1908
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1213
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01800; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-67
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 367-14-5968; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Romulus, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_821; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 781
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brevort, Mackinac, Michigan; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0002
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Exeter, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: T624_664; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374677
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 223; Film Description: Washtenaw (1927 - 1933)
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Exeter, Monroe, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Exeter, Monroe, Michigan; Roll: T624_664; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1374677

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Romulus, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Romulus, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_821; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 781

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brevort, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brevort, Mackinac, Michigan; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0002

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01800; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-67

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Pontiac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01800; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 63-67

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Marquette;Ishpeming;Negaune, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Milan, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 223; Film Description: Washtenaw (1927 - 1933)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pontiac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1213

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1981
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 367-14-5968; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Wisconsin, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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