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Helen M. TOWNSEND 1855–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1855

Birth Location: New Brighton, Beaver Co., PA

Death Date: 21 Feb 1933

Death Location: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: William I*

Mother: Sarah *

Spouse(s): Joseph Jr.

Children(s): Arthur MAYER, Walter MAYER, Margaret MAYER, James MAYER, Jessie MAYER

The story of Helen M. TOWNSEND began in 1855 in New Brighton, Beaver Co., PA. In 1870, Helen M. TOWNSEND resided in New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Helen M. TOWNSEND resided in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States. Helen M. TOWNSEND married Joseph Mayer Jr, and had children including Arthur Ellis Mayer, James Mayer, Jessie Angela Mayer, Margaret Mayer, Walter Stanley Mayer. Helen M. TOWNSEND passed away in 1933 in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Helen M. TOWNSEND began in 1855 in New Brighton, Beaver Co., PA.
  • In 1870, Helen M. TOWNSEND resided in New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Helen M. TOWNSEND resided in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Helen M. TOWNSEND married Joseph Mayer Jr, and had children including Arthur Ellis Mayer, James Mayer, Jessie Angela Mayer, Margaret Mayer, Walter Stanley Mayer.
  • Helen M. TOWNSEND passed away in 1933 in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William I*
1817–1894
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania
WI
Sarah *
1819–1911
Birth Location: Elbridge, Onondaga Co., New York
S*

Spouses(s)

Joseph Jr.
1849–
Birth Location: Burslem, Staffordshire, England
JJ

Children(s)

Arthur MAYER
1884–1970
Birth Location: New Brighton, Pennsylvania
AM
Walter MAYER
1889–1968
Birth Location: New Brighton (790 River Road), Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
WM
Margaret MAYER
1908–1995
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MM
James MAYER
1910–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JM
Jessie MAYER
1885–1895
Birth Location: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
JM

Helen TOWNSEND's Ancestors

Self
Helen TOWNSEND
1855–1933
Birth Place: New Brighton, Beaver Co., PA
Parents
William Penn TOWNSEND I*
1817–1894
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania
Sarah (Angeline "Linny" CHAMPLIN) *
1819–1911
Elbridge, Onondaga Co., New York
Grandparents
Robert (Booth Townsend) *
1790–1867
West Land, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Deborah (COLEMAN) *
1795–1881
Norwich, Norfolk, , England
Matthew (Folger CHAMPLIN) *
1794–1875
Elbridge, Onondaga, New York, USA
Sarah (Angeline GRAVES \ GREAVES) *
1794–1880
Lee, Berkshire Co., MA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin *
1742–1814
Jemima *
1760–1803
Thomas *
1770–
Elizabeth *
1771–1824
Joshua III*
1767–1843
Hannah *
1769–1841
Phineas II*
1760–1804
Sarah *
1763–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jr.*
1715–1749
Lydia *
1716–1775
Robert III*
1726–1796
Elizabeth *
1724–1751
William *
1744–1820
Ann *
1751–1820
Joshua Jr.
1731–1790
Elizabeth *
1730–1790
Phineas I*
1735–1785
Unknown *
1733–1761
Henry Sgt.*
1735–1813
Sarah *
1735–1773

Helen TOWNSEND's Descendants

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Helen (M.) TOWNSEND (30 May 1855–21 Feb 1933) m. Joseph (MAYER) Jr. (19 Nov 1849–14 Oct)
  1. 1. Arthur (Ellis) MAYER 1884–1970 m. Ruth FRY 1890–1976
  2. 2. Walter (Stanley) MAYER 1889–1968 m. Dorothy DEMAREST 1904–1971
    1. 1. Robert (Townsend) MAYER 1932–2017
  3. 3. Margaret MAYER 1908–1995
  4. 4. James MAYER 1910–
  5. 5. Jessie (Angela) MAYER 1885–1895

Helen TOWNSEND's Timeline

8 Records

1855
30 May 1855
Birth of Helen M. TOWNSEND in New Brighton, Beaver Co., PA
New Brighton, Beaver Co., PA
1870
1870
Age 15
Helen M. TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Helen M. TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 45
Helen M. TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Helen M. TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Helen M. TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Helen M. TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1933
21 Feb 1933
Age 78
Death of Helen M. TOWNSEND in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1855
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 014001-017000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1532; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 53
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1997; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0075; Image: 347.0; FHL microfilm: 2341731
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1097; Family History Film: 1255097; Page: 309B; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 0627
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1303; Page: 271A; Family History Library Film: 552802
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1375; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241375
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1311; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375324

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 3, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1303; Page: 271A; Family History Library Film: 552802

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1097; Family History Film: 1255097; Page: 309B; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 0627

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 12A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241375

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 1B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375324

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1532; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 53

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1997; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0075; Image: 347.0; FHL microfilm: 2341731

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1933
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 014001-017000
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