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James Porter Townsend 1824–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Sept 1824

Birth Location: Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana

Death Date: 30 May 1895

Death Location: Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Joseph Townsend

Mother: Lucy Barnett

Spouse(s): Rosey Wells, Elizabeth Russell

Children(s): John Townsend, Geroge Townsend, Ella Townsend

The story of James Porter Townsend began in 1824 in Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana. In 1850, James Porter Townsend resided in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA. In 1860, James Porter Townsend resided in Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana, USA. James Porter Townsend married Elizabeth Jane Russell, Rosey Jane Wells, and had children including Ella Mae Townsend, Geroge Townsend, John Townsend. James Porter Townsend passed away in 1895 in Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Porter Townsend began in 1824 in Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana.
  • In 1850, James Porter Townsend resided in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, James Porter Townsend resided in Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana, USA.
  • James Porter Townsend married Elizabeth Jane Russell, Rosey Jane Wells, and had children including Ella Mae Townsend, Geroge Townsend, John Townsend.
  • James Porter Townsend passed away in 1895 in Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Townsend
1792–1825
Birth Location: Worcester County, Maryland, United States of America
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Lucy Barnett
1796–1840
Birth Location: Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Rosey Wells
1829–1851
Birth Location: Washington County, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Russell
1832–1890
Birth Location: Indiana
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Children(s)

John Townsend
1846–1852
Birth Location: Johnson County, Indiana
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Geroge Townsend
1849–1922
Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America
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Ella Townsend
1870–1916
Birth Location: Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
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James Townsend's Ancestors

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James Townsend
1824–1895
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana
Parents
Joseph Merrill Townsend
1792–1825
Worcester County, Maryland, United States of America
Lucy (Self) Barnett
1796–1840
Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Perry) Barnett
1764–1829
Orange, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (L.) Self
1766–1840
Orange, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Barnett
1694–1788
Mary Grundy
1720–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Barnett
1670–

James Townsend's Descendants

1.
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James (Porter) Townsend (27 Sept 1824–30 May 1895) m. Rosey (Jane) Wells (1829–3 August 1851) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Russell (1832–26 February 1890)
  1. 1. John Townsend 1846–1852
  2. 2. Geroge Townsend 1849–1922 m. Florence (Belle) Lutzen 1851–1942
    1. 1. Susan (J.) Townsend 1869–1870
    2. 2. William (James) Townsend 1871–1939 m. Alberta (Virginia “Birdie”) Mohney 1882–1963
      1. 1. William (Charles) Townsend 1918–1995 m. Dorothy (E.) Faustich 1917–1970
  3. 3. Ella (Mae) Townsend 1870–1916

James Townsend's Timeline

7 Records

1824
27 Sept 1824
Birth of James Porter Townsend in Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana
Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana
1850
1850
Age 26
James Porter Townsend resided here in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
James Porter Townsend resided here in Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 39
James Porter Townsend resided here in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, United States
Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 46
James Porter Townsend resided here in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
James Porter Townsend resided here in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1895
30 May 1895
Age 71
Death of James Porter Townsend in Johnson County, Indiana, USA
Johnson County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Sept 1824
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 289; Page: 201B; Enumeration District: 158
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: M593_330; Page: 238B
    [4] 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: Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: M653_271; Page: 604; Family History Library Fi
    [5] 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 155; Page: 109b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 155; Page: 109b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana, 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: Edinburgh, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: M653_271; Page: 604; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: M593_330; Page: 238B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 289; Page: 201B; Enumeration District: 158

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1895
    Event Place: Johnson County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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