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George J Townsend 1831–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Apr 1831

Birth Location: Cass County, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 14 Feb 1923

Death Location: Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: John Townsend

Mother: Martha Jones

Spouse(s): Mary Lambert, Elizabeth Donnell

Children(s): Elmer Collins, Helen Flynn, John Flynn, Clyde Townsend, Frank Townsend

George J Townsend was born in 1831 in Cass County, Michigan, USA, the child of John Townsend And Martha Jones. In 1850, George J Townsend resided in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA. George J Townsend married Elizabeth Donnell, Mary Ellen Lambert, and had children including Clyde Wilbert Townsend, Elmer Jay Collins, Frank J Townsend, Helen Irene Flynn, John Edward Jack Flynn. George J Townsend passed away in 1923 in Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • George J Townsend was born in 1831 in Cass County, Michigan, USA, the child of John Townsend And Martha Jones.
  • In 1850, George J Townsend resided in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA.
  • George J Townsend married Elizabeth Donnell, Mary Ellen Lambert, and had children including Clyde Wilbert Townsend, Elmer Jay Collins, Frank J Townsend, Helen Irene Flynn, John Edward Jack Flynn.
  • George J Townsend passed away in 1923 in Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Townsend
1804–1835
Birth Location: Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA
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Martha Jones
1808–1851
Birth Location: Elk, Preble, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Lambert
1865–1933
Birth Location: Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
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Elizabeth Donnell
1833–1907
Birth Location: Michigan
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Children(s)

Elmer Collins
1882–1946
Birth Location: Sanilac County, Michigan
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Helen Flynn
1898–1964
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
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John Flynn
1901–1958
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
JF
Clyde Townsend
1873–1937
Birth Location: Vandalia, Mich
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Frank Townsend
1864–1887
Birth Location: Michigan
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George Townsend's Ancestors

Self
George Townsend
1831–1923
Birth Place: Cass County, Michigan, USA
Parents
John Townsend
1804–1835
Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Martha Jones
1808–1851
Elk, Preble, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Townsend's Descendants

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George (J) Townsend (18 Apr 1831–14 Feb 1923) m. Mary (Ellen) Lambert (5 Mar 1865–10 Dec 1933) m. Elizabeth Donnell (Mar 1833–7 Feb 1907)
  1. 1. Elmer (Jay) Collins 1882–1946 m. Ella (May) Hotrum 1892–1974 m. Rebecca ("Ruby" Carpenter) Collins 1885–1911
    1. 1. Hildred (Mary) Collins 1919–2001 m. Woodrow (Wilson) Schweitzer 1915–
    2. 2. Elmer (Addison) Collins 1920–1920
    3. 3. Burton (Wayne) Collins 1924–1982
    4. 4. Francis (Peter Carpenter) Collins 1905–1979 m. Margaret (F Kennelly) Carpenter 1905–1982
      1. 1. Lillian (Margaret) Carpenter 1928–2005
      2. 2. Marilyn (F) Carpenter 1932–2023 m. Daniel (James Campion) jr 1930–1964 m. Thomas (R.) Maher 1934–2006
  2. 2. Helen (Irene) Flynn 1898–1964 m. Dr. (Burton Wayne) Bivins 1876–1944 m. Charles (Stanley) O'Rourke 1898–
    1. 1. Betty (Eleanor) Orourke 1919–1993
  3. 3. John (Edward "Jack") Flynn 1901–1958 m. Margaret (Irene "Peg") Huber 1909–1998
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Flynn 1932–2023 m. Matthew (John) DeBeikes 1932–2009 m. Melvin (Earl) Schlup 1930–1995
    2. 2. Charles (Wayne "Chuck") Flynn 1942–2008 m. Brenda (Marie) Kuaile 1940–1981
  4. 4. Clyde (Wilbert) Townsend 1873–1937
  5. 5. Frank (J) Townsend 1864–1887

George Townsend's Timeline

11 Records

1831
18 Apr 1831
Birth of George J Townsend in Cass County, Michigan, USA
Cass County, Michigan, USA
1850
1850
Age 19
George J Townsend resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1854
17 Aug 1854
Age 23
George J Townsend was married
None
1860
1860
Age 29
George J Townsend resided here in Penn, Vandalia, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Vandalia, Cass, Michigan, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 32
George J Townsend resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 39
George J Townsend resided here in Penn, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 49
George J Townsend resided here in Lake City, Calhoun, Iowa, USA
Lake City, Calhoun, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 69
George J Townsend resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 79
George J Townsend resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 89
George J Townsend resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1923
14 Feb 1923
Age 92
Death of George J Townsend in Vandalia, Cass, Michigan, USA
Vandalia, Cass, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1831
    Event Place: Cass County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T625_756; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 135
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lake City, Calhoun, Iowa; Roll: 330; Page: 306c; Enumeration District: 027
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: M593_668; Page: 153A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: 706; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0098
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: M653_541; Page: 263; Family History Library Film: 803
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T624_640; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1374653
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: 349; Page: 348b
    [9] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 98; Film Description: 1909 Berrien-1909 Ingham
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [12] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 22 Feb 1923; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.0273115,0.54081416,0.31556222&xid=3355
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1854
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 22 Feb 1923; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.0273115,0.54081416,0.31556222&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: 349; Page: 348b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Penn, Vandalia, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: M653_541; Page: 263; Family History Library Film: 803

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Penn, Dowagiac, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: M593_668; Page: 153A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lake City, Calhoun, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lake City, Calhoun, Iowa; Roll: 330; Page: 306c; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: 706; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0098

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T624_640; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1374653

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T625_756; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1923
    Event Place: Cassopolis, Michigan
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Cassopolis Vigilant - 22 Feb 1923 - 3, Obituary 22 Feb 1923

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dowagiac
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 22 Feb 1923; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.0273115,0.54081416,0.31556222&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vandalia, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 98; Film Description: 1909 Berrien-1909 Ingham

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1923
    Event Place: Vandalia, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 22 Feb 1923; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.0273115,0.54081416,0.31556222&xid=3355
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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