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Hannah (Townsend) Walker 1820 – 1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1820

Birth Location: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 9 Jan 1894

Death Location: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: John Townsend

Mother: Elizabeth Townsend

Spouse(s): James Walker

Children(s): Nancy McGinly), John Walker, Samuel Walker

In 1820, Hannah (Townsend) Walker entered the world in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Townsend and Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Townsend. In 1850, Hannah (Townsend) Walker resided in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Hannah (Townsend) Walker resided in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. Hannah (Townsend) Walker married James Walker, and had children including Nancy Walker (McGinley \ McGinly), John Townsend Walker, Samuel H Walker. Hannah (Townsend) Walker passed away in 1894 in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Hannah (Townsend) Walker entered the world in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Townsend and Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Townsend.
  • In 1850, Hannah (Townsend) Walker resided in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Hannah (Townsend) Walker resided in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Hannah (Townsend) Walker married James Walker, and had children including Nancy Walker (McGinley \ McGinly), John Townsend Walker, Samuel H Walker.
  • Hannah (Townsend) Walker passed away in 1894 in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Townsend
1787 – 1870
Birth Location: Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Elizabeth Townsend
1792 – 1870
Birth Location: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

James Walker
1808 – 1884
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Nancy McGinly)
1839 – 1916
Birth Location: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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John Walker
1849 –
Birth Location: Washington Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA, Pennsylvania, USA
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Samuel Walker
1856 –
Birth Location: Washington Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hannah Walker's Ancestors

Self
Hannah Walker
1820 – 1894
Birth Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Townsend
1787 – 1870
Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth ((Shoemaker)) Townsend
1792 – 1870
Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Ezra Townsend
1760 – 1819
Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Paul
1766 –
Lower Dublin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Johannes ("John" Schumacher \) Shoemaker
1759 – 1815
Lovettsville, Loudoun, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann Baker) (Shoemaker)
1757 – 1844
Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Philipp Shoemaker
1732 – 1776
Philip Baker
1738 – 1786
Juliana Baker
1735 – 1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andreas Shoemaker
1693 – 1767
Elizabeth Schumacher
1695 – 1752
Philip Baker
1710 – 1790
Barbara Baker
1730 – 1783
Andreas Shoemaker
1693 – 1767
Elizabeth Schumacher
1695 – 1752

Hannah Walker's Descendants

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Hannah ((Townsend)) Walker (11 Jun 1820 – 9 Jan 1894) m. James Walker (1808 – 16 January 1884)
  1. 1. Nancy (Walker (McGinley \) McGinly) (1839 – 2 Feb 1916) m. Robert (\ Robbert McGinley \) McGinly (abt 1829 – 4 Nov 1906)
    1. 1. Gertrude (Hannah McGinley) (Biestel) (23 Feb 1871 – 8 Aug 1941) m. Daniel (Newton) Beistel (28 Oct 1866 – 2 Aug 1956)
      1. 1. Clyde (David) Beistel (29 Jul 1894 – 5 Aug 1931)
      2. 2. Ruth (Hannah) Beistel (11 Jun 1896 – 27 Mar 1915)
      3. 3. Daniel (Ruff) Beistel (15 Oct 1903 – 10 Nov 1907)
      4. 4. Esther (Nancy (Beistel)) McKeever (30 Apr 1905 – 14 Aug 1971)
      5. 5. Roy (Albert) Beistel (21 Nov 1909 – 26 Jan 1982) m. Helen (Marie (Swaskey \ Sewaske \ Oslowski) (Beistel)) Ortolf (5 Dec 1913 – 23 Oct 2011)
        1. 1. Jean (Marie (Beistel)) Simmons (12 Jan 1933 – 26 Aug 2019) m. Forrest (Jay) Simmons (30 Jan 1933 – 15 July 1963)
        2. 2. Roy (Albert) Beistel (31 May 1936 – )
        3. 3. Daniel Beistel (Abt. 1940 – )
      6. 6. Earl (William) Beistel (13 Jan 1912 – 16 Dec 1967)
  2. 2. John (Townsend) Walker (21 January 1849 – )
  3. 3. Samuel (H) Walker (1856 – )

Hannah Walker's Timeline

8 Records

1820
11 Jun 1820
Birth of Hannah (Townsend) Walker in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 30
Hannah (Townsend) Walker resided here in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Hannah (Townsend) Walker resided here in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Hannah (Townsend) Walker resided here in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1882
1882
Age 62
Hannah (Townsend) Walker resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1894
9 Jan 1894
Age 74
Death of Hannah (Townsend) Walker in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1894
Abt. 9 Jan 1894
Age 74
Burial of Hannah (Townsend) Walker in Poke Run, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Poke Run, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1894
14 Apr 1894
Age 74
Hannah (Townsend) Walker - Probate in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 070601-074400
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 018481-021750
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 058501-061500
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 407B; Enumeration District: 108
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1466; Page: 754B; Family History Library Film: 552965
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_836; Page: 410B; Image: 278
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_836; Page: 410B; Image: 278

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1466; Page: 754B; Family History Library Film: 552965

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 407B; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1894
    Event Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, Records of Wills, 1850-1924; Author: Chester County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Abt. 9 Jan 1894
    Event Place: Poke Run, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993, Records of Wills, 1850-1924; Author: Chester County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
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