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Edward Mortimer Townsend 1928–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Sep 1928

Birth Location: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 22 Jan 1989

Death Location: Patterson, Putnam County, New York, USA

Father: Paul Townsend

Mother: Elizabeth Townsend

Spouse(s): Rose Russotto, Thelma Smalley

Children(s):

In 1928, Edward Mortimer Townsend entered the world in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to Paul Willard Townsend And Elizabeth D Townsend. In 1930, Edward Mortimer Townsend resided in Patterson, Putnam, New York, USA. Edward Mortimer Townsend married Rose Russotto, Thelma Mae Smalley, and had children including Cathy Townsend, Edward Paul Townsend, Elizabeth Townsend, Virginia Mae Townsend. Edward Mortimer Townsend passed away in 1989 in Patterson, Putnam County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Edward Mortimer Townsend entered the world in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to Paul Willard Townsend And Elizabeth D Townsend.
  • In 1930, Edward Mortimer Townsend resided in Patterson, Putnam, New York, USA.
  • Edward Mortimer Townsend married Rose Russotto, Thelma Mae Smalley, and had children including Cathy Townsend, Edward Paul Townsend, Elizabeth Townsend, Virginia Mae Townsend.
  • Edward Mortimer Townsend passed away in 1989 in Patterson, Putnam County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Townsend
1894–1983
Birth Location: Patterson, Putnam, New York, USA
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Elizabeth Townsend
1902–1981
Birth Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rose Russotto
1921–1995
Birth Location: Pawling Dutc, New York
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Thelma Smalley
1928–1967
Birth Location: Pecksville, Dutchess, New York
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Children(s)

Edward Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Edward Townsend
1928–1989
Birth Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Paul Willard Townsend
1894–1983
Patterson, Putnam, New York, USA
Elizabeth (D) Townsend
1902–1981
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Grandparents
Mortimer (Belden) Townsend
1861–1937
Farmers Mills, Kent Twp., Putnam County, New York
Anna (M.) Perry
1859–1939
, New York
Roberts
1867–1914
New York
Emma (R.) Burrows
1873–1930
Pawling, Dutchess, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hamilton Townsend
1832–1891
Mary Rundall
1832–1910
Briggs Perry
1807–1879
Nancy McCoy
1818–1899
Thomas ROBERTS
1820–
Catherine M.
1832–
Thomas Arnold
1845–1892
Annie Arnold
1842–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Townsend
1787–1858
Ada Russell
1792–1872
Edward Perry
1770–1831
Mary Horton
1775–1863
Benjamin Arnold
1806–1874
Emma Slocum
1807–1908

Edward Townsend's Timeline

7 Records

1928
24 Sep 1928
Birth of Edward Mortimer Townsend in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1928
25 Nov 1928
Edward Mortimer Townsend was baptized in Patterson, Putnam County, New York, USA
Patterson, Putnam County, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Edward Mortimer Townsend resided here in Patterson, Putnam, New York, USA
Patterson, Putnam, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Edward Mortimer Townsend resided here in Patterson, Putnam, New York
Patterson, Putnam, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 12
Edward Mortimer Townsend resided here in Patterson, Putnam, New York, United States
Patterson, Putnam, New York, United States
1945
28 Sept 1945
Age 17
Edward Mortimer Townsend - Confirmation in Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NY, NUY
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NY, NUY
1989
22 Jan 1989
Age 61
Death of Edward Mortimer Townsend
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Patterson, Putnam, New York; Roll: 1637; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 388.0.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 120-20-1946; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] New York, Find a Grave Index
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] New York, Episcopal Diocese of New York Church Records, The Episcopal Diocese of New York; New York, New York
    [8] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1989
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 120-20-1946; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] New York, Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Patterson, Putnam County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Patterson, Putnam, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Patterson, Putnam, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1928
    Event Place: Patterson, Putnam County, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Confirmation
    Event Date: 28 Sept 1945
    Event Place: Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NY, NUY

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Patterson, Putnam, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Patterson, Putnam, New York; Roll: 1637; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 388.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1989-01-24
    Event Place: Poughkeepsie, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Poughkeepsie Journal - 1989-01-24 - Page 2B, Obituary for Edward M. Townsend (Aged 60) 1989-01-24

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Pawling,Dutchess,New York,USA
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