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Jacob Townsend 1692–1742 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1692

Birth Location: Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York, United States

Death Date: 30 Dec 1742

Death Location: Jericho, Long Island, New York, United States

Father: James Townsend

Mother: Audrey Alma

Spouse(s): Phebe None

Children(s): Samuel Townsend, Jacob Townsend, Benjamin Townsend

The story of Jacob Townsend began in 1692 in Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York, United States. In 1739, Jacob Townsend resided in Queens County, Nassau Island, New York, United Sta. Jacob Townsend married Phebe, and had children including Benjamin Townsend, Jacob Townsend, Samuel Townsend. Jacob Townsend passed away in 1742 in Jericho, Long Island, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Townsend began in 1692 in Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York, United States.
  • In 1739, Jacob Townsend resided in Queens County, Nassau Island, New York, United Sta.
  • Jacob Townsend married Phebe, and had children including Benjamin Townsend, Jacob Townsend, Samuel Townsend.
  • Jacob Townsend passed away in 1742 in Jericho, Long Island, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Townsend
1692–1742
Birth Place: Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York, United States
Parents
James Townsend
1671–1729
Jericho (Lusum), Nassau County, New York Colony, United States
Audrey Alma
1669–1769
Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
John (Townsend - English) Immigrant
1666–1747
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Townsend's Descendants

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Jacob Townsend (1692–30 Dec 1742) m. Phebe (1699–14 Apr 1774)
  1. 1. Samuel Townsend 1717–1790 m. Sarah Stoddard 1724–1800
    1. 1. Robert Townsend 1753–1838
    2. 2. Solomon Townsend 1746–1811
  2. 2. Jacob Townsend 1729–1790
  3. 3. Benjamin Townsend 1723–1789

Jacob Townsend's Timeline

4 Records

1692
1692
Birth of Jacob Townsend in Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York, United States
Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York, United States
1739
abt 1739
Age 47
Jacob Townsend resided here in Queens County, Nassau Island, New York, United States
Queens County, Nassau Island, New York, United States
1742
30 Dec 1742
Age 50
Death of Jacob Townsend in Jericho, Long Island, New York, United States
Jericho, Long Island, New York, United States
1751
9 Sep 1751
Age 59
Jacob Townsend - Probate in New York, New York, United States
New York, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1692
    Event Place: Oyster Bay, Queens County, New York, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1739
    Event Place: Queens County, Nassau Island, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Wills and Administrations (New York County, New York), 1680-1804; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (New York County); Probate Place: New York, New York

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1742
    Event Place: Jericho, Long Island, New York, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1751
    Event Place: New York, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Wills and Administrations (New York County, New York), 1680-1804; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (New York County); Probate Place: New York, New York

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