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Ellen Townsend 1838–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1838

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 15 Jul 1928

Death Location: New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Evan Townsend

Mother: Elizabeth Bedison

Spouse(s): Robert Edgar

Children(s): Jean Edgar, Elizabeth Edgar, Edith Edgar, Clara Edgar, Charles Edgar, Margaret Edgar

The story of Ellen Townsend began in 1838 in Pennsylvania. In 1880, Ellen Townsend resided in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Ellen Townsend resided in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. Ellen Townsend married Robert Edgar, and had children including Charles Edgar, Clara B Edgar, Edith Edgar, Elizabeth Edgar, Jean Edgar, Margaret Edgar. Ellen Townsend passed away in 1928 in New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ellen Townsend began in 1838 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, Ellen Townsend resided in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Ellen Townsend resided in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ellen Townsend married Robert Edgar, and had children including Charles Edgar, Clara B Edgar, Edith Edgar, Elizabeth Edgar, Jean Edgar, Margaret Edgar.
  • Ellen Townsend passed away in 1928 in New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Evan Townsend
1805–1870
Birth Location: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
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Elizabeth Bedison
1807–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EB

Spouses(s)

Robert Edgar
1830–1908
Birth Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
RE

Children(s)

Jean Edgar
1872–1965
Birth Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
JE
Elizabeth Edgar
1864–1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EE
Edith Edgar
1871–1917
Birth Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
EE
Clara Edgar
1882–1973
Birth Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
CE
Charles Edgar
1867–1867
Birth Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
CE
Margaret Edgar
1874–1874
Birth Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
ME

Ellen Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Townsend
1838–1928
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Evan Pugh Townsend
1805–1870
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Bedison
1807–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Benjamin (Jacob) Townsend
1773–1818
Concord, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Lydia (Esther) Baker
1777–1837
Fishport Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Baker
1757–1804
Elizabeth Baker
1760–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nehemiah Baker
1717–1778
Lydia Regester
1717–1804
Aaron Baker
1726–1788
Mary Regester
1735–1811

Ellen Townsend's Descendants

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Ellen Townsend (1 Mar 1838–15 Jul 1928) m. Robert Edgar (21 Jun 1830–22 Nov 1908)
  1. 1. Jean Edgar 1872–1965 m. Charles (Herbert) Vaughan 1871–1941
  2. 2. Elizabeth Edgar 1864–1890
  3. 3. Edith Edgar 1871–1917
  4. 4. Clara (B) Edgar 1882–1973
  5. 5. Charles Edgar 1867–1867
  6. 6. Margaret Edgar 1874–1874

Ellen Townsend's Timeline

5 Records

1838
1 Mar 1838
Birth of Ellen Townsend in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 42
Ellen Townsend resided here in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Ellen Townsend resided here in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
Ellen Townsend resided here in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
15 Jul 1928
Age 90
Death of Ellen Townsend in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1838
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 071501-074500
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 127791-131130
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1097; Family History Film: 1255097; Page: 308C; Enumeration District: 196
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1375; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241375
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1311; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375324
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1097; Family History Film: 1255097; Page: 308C; Enumeration District: 196

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1375; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241375

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1311; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375324

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1928
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 071501-074500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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