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Francis E Townsend 1888–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jun 1888

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: 28 Apr 1978

Death Location: Whitesville, Andrew County, Missouri, USA

Father: George Violett

Mother: Nancy violett

Spouse(s): William Jr

Children(s): Mary Townsend, Calvin Townsend, Halleck Townsend, Phyillis Townsend, Verna Townsend, Robert Townsend, Woodson Townsend, Luther Townsend, Mary Jenkins, Arley Townsend

The story of Francis E Townsend began in 1888 in Missouri. In 1900, Francis E Townsend resided in Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Francis E Townsend resided in Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA. Francis E Townsend married William Calvin Townsend Jr, and had children including Arley Grant Townsend, Calvin G Townsend, Halleck Hallie F Townsend, Luther James Townsend, Mary H Jenkins, Mary Helen Townsend, Oliver C Townsend, Phyillis E Townsend, Robert A Townsend, Thomas N Townsend, Verna Alice Townsend, Woodson Curtis Townsend. Francis E Townsend passed away in 1978 in Whitesville, Andrew County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis E Townsend began in 1888 in Missouri.
  • In 1900, Francis E Townsend resided in Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Francis E Townsend resided in Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA.
  • Francis E Townsend married William Calvin Townsend Jr, and had children including Arley Grant Townsend, Calvin G Townsend, Halleck Hallie F Townsend, Luther James Townsend, Mary H Jenkins, Mary Helen Townsend, Oliver C Townsend, Phyillis E Townsend, Robert A Townsend, Thomas N Townsend, Verna Alice Townsend, Woodson Curtis Townsend.
  • Francis E Townsend passed away in 1978 in Whitesville, Andrew County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Violett
1846–1920
Birth Location: Spencer County, Kentucky, USA
GV
Nancy violett
1862–1940
Birth Location: Missouri
Nv

Spouses(s)

William Jr
1887–1964
Birth Location: Andrew County, Missouri, USA
WJ

Children(s)

Mary Townsend
1913–1991
Birth Location: Andrew County, Missouri, USA
MT
Calvin Townsend
1907–1993
Birth Location: Missouri
CT
Halleck Townsend
1909–1976
Birth Location: Missouri
HT
Phyillis Townsend
1911–1973
Birth Location: Missouri
PT
Verna Townsend
1914–2011
Birth Location: Bolckow, Andrew, Missouri
VT
Robert Townsend
1919–2005
Birth Location: Missouri
RT
Woodson Townsend
1919–1978
Birth Location: Missouri
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Luther Townsend
1924–1997
Birth Location: Andrew County, Missouri, USA
LT
Mary Jenkins
1913–1991
Birth Location: –
MJ
Arley Townsend
1922–1924
Birth Location: Andrew County, Missouri, USA
AT

Francis Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Francis Townsend
1888–1978
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
George Harrison Violett
1846–1920
Spencer County, Kentucky, USA
Nancy violett
1862–1940
Missouri
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Townsend's Descendants

1.
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Francis (E) Townsend (2 Jun 1888–28 Apr 1978) m. William (Calvin Townsend) Jr (8 May 1887–02 Feb 1964)
  1. 1. Mary (Helen) Townsend 1913–1991 m. Nathan (Charles) Jenkins 1909–1974
    1. 1. Thomas (Calvin) Jenkins 1941–2014
  2. 2. Calvin (G) Townsend 1907–1993
  3. 3. Halleck ((Hallie) F) Townsend 1909–1976
  4. 4. Phyillis (E) Townsend 1911–1973
  5. 5. Verna (Alice) Townsend 1914–2011
  6. 6. Robert (A) Townsend 1919–2005
  7. 7. Woodson (Curtis) Townsend 1919–1978
  8. 8. Luther (James) Townsend 1924–1997
  9. 9. Mary (H.) Jenkins 1913–1991
  10. 10. Arley (Grant) Townsend 1922–1924

Francis Townsend's Timeline

8 Records

1888
2 Jun 1888
Birth of Francis E Townsend in Missouri
Missouri
1900
1900
Age 12
Francis E Townsend resided here in Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Francis E Townsend resided here in Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Francis E Townsend resided here in Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Francis E Townsend resided here in Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Francis E Townsend resided here in Rural, Andrew, Missouri
Rural, Andrew, Missouri
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Francis E Townsend resided here in White Cloud, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
White Cloud, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
1978
28 Apr 1978
Age 90
Death of Francis E Townsend in Savannah, Andrew, Missouri, United States
Savannah, Andrew, Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1888
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: White Cloud, Nodaway, Missouri; Roll: T627_2134; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 74-40
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 499-54-7917; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: 1965
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 483
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: 1174; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 469.0; FHL microfilm: 2340909
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: 836; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240836
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: T624_766; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1374779
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: 836; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240836

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: T624_766; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1374779

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: T625_902; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 483

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton, Andrew, Missouri; Roll: 1174; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 469.0; FHL microfilm: 2340909

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Andrew, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: White Cloud, Nodaway, Missouri; Roll: T627_2134; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 74-40

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: White Cloud, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: White Cloud, Nodaway, Missouri; Roll: T627_2134; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 74-40

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1978
    Event Place: Savannah, Andrew, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 499-54-7917; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: 1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whitesville, Andrew County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012
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