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Gilbert Townsend 1815–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1815

Birth Location: Steuben County, New York, United States

Death Date: 1890

Death Location: Licking, Blackford, Indiana, USA

Father: Gilbert Sr.

Mother: Mary Saxon

Spouse(s): Rachel Townsend

Children(s): Calvin Townsend, David Townsend, Catherine Townsend

In 1815, Gilbert Townsend entered the world in Steuben County, New York, United States, born to Gilbert M Townsend Sr And Mary Elizabeth Polly Saxon. In 1860, Gilbert Townsend established residence. In 1870, Gilbert Townsend was recorded in the census in Indiana, USA. Gilbert Townsend married Rachel Townsend, and had children including Calvin Townsend, Catherine Townsend, David Townsend. Gilbert Townsend passed away in 1890 in Licking, Blackford, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Gilbert Townsend entered the world in Steuben County, New York, United States, born to Gilbert M Townsend Sr And Mary Elizabeth Polly Saxon.
  • In 1860, Gilbert Townsend established residence.
  • In 1870, Gilbert Townsend was recorded in the census in Indiana, USA.
  • Gilbert Townsend married Rachel Townsend, and had children including Calvin Townsend, Catherine Townsend, David Townsend.
  • Gilbert Townsend passed away in 1890 in Licking, Blackford, Indiana, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gilbert Townsend's Ancestors

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Gilbert Townsend
1815–1890
Birth Place: Steuben County, New York, United States
Parents
Gilbert M Townsend, Sr.
1760–1861
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Mary (Elizabeth Polly) Saxon
1787–1872
Westchester County, New York, United States
Grandparents
Eber Townsend
1760–1822
Long Island, Dutchess Co., New York, United States
Elizabeth (Sarah (Lizzie)) Drew
1763–1841
Peekskill, Dutchess County, New York, United States
John (Lucas) Saxon
1761–1862
New York City, New York, United States
Elizabeth (Mary) Evans
1770–1852
New Jersey, Dutchess, New York, British Colonial America
Great-Grandparents
Charles Townsend
1730–1805
Phoebe Dickinson
1722–1777
Gilbert Drew
1732–1812
Sarah Hunt
1732–1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elihu Townsend
1704–1805
William Drew
1694–1762
Sarah Bartlett
1710–1775

Gilbert Townsend's Descendants

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Gilbert Townsend (1815–1890) m. Rachel Townsend (22 JUL 1823–1865)
  1. 1. Calvin Townsend 1844–1902
  2. 2. David Townsend 1859–1934
  3. 3. Catherine Townsend 1855–

Gilbert Townsend's Timeline

5 Records

1815
1815
Birth of Gilbert Townsend in Steuben County, New York, United States
Steuben County, New York, United States
1860
1860
Age 45
Gilbert Townsend resided here
None
1870
1 JUN 1870
Age 55
Gilbert Townsend appeared in census in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
Gilbert Townsend resided here
None
1890
1890
Age 75
Death of Gilbert Townsend in Licking, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Licking, Blackford, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Steuben County, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Licking, Blackford, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1870
    Event Place: Indiana, USA

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