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Elizabeth TOWNSEND 1847–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1847

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 07 Feb 1915

Death Location: Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: William I*

Mother: Sarah *

Spouse(s): William ANDERSON

Children(s): Florence ANDERSON, Raymond ANDERSON, Mervin ANDERSON, Ida ANDERSON

Elizabeth TOWNSEND was born in 1847 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of William Penn Townsend I And Sarah Angeline Linny Champlin. In 1850, Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided in Pittsburgh Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States. Elizabeth TOWNSEND married William Livingston Anderson, and had children including Florence Anderson, Ida M Anderson, Mervin E Anderson, Raymond P Anderson. Elizabeth TOWNSEND passed away in 1915 in Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Elizabeth TOWNSEND was born in 1847 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of William Penn Townsend I And Sarah Angeline Linny Champlin.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided in Pittsburgh Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Elizabeth TOWNSEND married William Livingston Anderson, and had children including Florence Anderson, Ida M Anderson, Mervin E Anderson, Raymond P Anderson.
  • Elizabeth TOWNSEND passed away in 1915 in Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William I*
1817–1894
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania
WI
Sarah *
1819–1911
Birth Location: Elbridge, Onondaga Co., New York
S*

Spouses(s)

William ANDERSON
1845–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
WA

Children(s)

Florence ANDERSON
1872–1952
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FA
Raymond ANDERSON
1873–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
RA
Mervin ANDERSON
1876–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MA
Ida ANDERSON
1870–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IA

Elizabeth TOWNSEND's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth TOWNSEND
1847–1915
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
William Penn TOWNSEND I*
1817–1894
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania
Sarah (Angeline "Linny" CHAMPLIN) *
1819–1911
Elbridge, Onondaga Co., New York
Grandparents
Robert (Booth Townsend) *
1790–1867
West Land, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Deborah (COLEMAN) *
1795–1881
Norwich, Norfolk, , England
Matthew (Folger CHAMPLIN) *
1794–1875
Elbridge, Onondaga, New York, USA
Sarah (Angeline GRAVES \ GREAVES) *
1794–1880
Lee, Berkshire Co., MA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin *
1742–1814
Jemima *
1760–1803
Thomas *
1770–
Elizabeth *
1771–1824
Joshua III*
1767–1843
Hannah *
1769–1841
Phineas II*
1760–1804
Sarah *
1763–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.*
1715–1749
Lydia *
1716–1775
Robert III*
1726–1796
Elizabeth *
1724–1751
William *
1744–1820
Ann *
1751–1820
Joshua Jr.
1731–1790
Elizabeth *
1730–1790
Phineas I*
1735–1785
Unknown *
1733–1761
Henry Sgt.*
1735–1813
Sarah *
1735–1773

Elizabeth TOWNSEND's Descendants

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Elizabeth TOWNSEND (Oct 1847–07 Feb 1915) m. William (Livingston) ANDERSON (Apr 1845–)
  1. 1. Florence ANDERSON 1872–1952
  2. 2. Raymond (P) ANDERSON 1873–
  3. 3. Mervin (E) ANDERSON 1876–
  4. 4. Ida (M.) ANDERSON 1870–

Elizabeth TOWNSEND's Timeline

11 Records

1847
Oct 1847
Birth of Elizabeth TOWNSEND in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 3
Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 13
Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 23
Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided here in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided here in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided here in Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1915
07 Feb 1915
Age 68
Death of Elizabeth TOWNSEND in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1915
7 February 1915
Age 68
Death of Elizabeth TOWNSEND in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1915
07 Feb 1915
Age 68
Death of Elizabeth TOWNSEND in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 73
Elizabeth TOWNSEND resided here in Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1847
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1557; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 26
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1122; Page: 115D; Enumeration District: 069
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1303; Page: 271A; Family History Library Film: 552802
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241401
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1071; Page: 463; Image: 469; Family History Library Film: 805071
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1335; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1375348
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_745; Page: 26A; Image: 57
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 1, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_745; Page: 26A; Image: 57

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1071; Page: 463; Image: 469; Family History Library Film: 805071

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1303; Page: 271A; Family History Library Film: 552802

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1122; Page: 115D; Enumeration District: 069

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mechanicsburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241401

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1335; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1375348

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mechanicsburg Ward 5, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1557; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 26

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1915
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 077301-080000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 February 1915
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1915
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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