YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Townsend 1836–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: November 14, 1836

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: January 14, 1918

Death Location: Hastings City, Barry County, MI

Father: Jesse Townsend

Mother: Elizabeth\ Youngs

Spouse(s): Mary A

Children(s):

James Townsend was born in 1836 in New York, the child of Jesse T Townsend And Elizabeth Betsey Youngs. In 1850, James Townsend resided in Woodland, Barry, Michigan. In 1863, James Townsend resided in Hastings, Michigan, United States. James Townsend married Mary A. James Townsend passed away in 1918 in Hastings City, Barry County, MI.

Find more search results for James Townsend
JT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • James Townsend was born in 1836 in New York, the child of Jesse T Townsend And Elizabeth Betsey Youngs.
  • In 1850, James Townsend resided in Woodland, Barry, Michigan.
  • In 1863, James Townsend resided in Hastings, Michigan, United States.
  • James Townsend married Mary A.
  • James Townsend passed away in 1918 in Hastings City, Barry County, MI.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Townsend
1806–1884
Birth Location: Canada
JT
Elizabeth\ Youngs
1816–1893
Birth Location: New York
EY

Spouses(s)

Mary A
1836–
Birth Location: New York
MA

Children(s)

James Townsend's Ancestors

Self
James Townsend
1836–1918
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Jesse T Townsend
1806–1884
Canada
Elizabeth\ (Betsey) Youngs
1816–1893
New York
Grandparents
Richard Youngs
1783–1868
New Jersey/ Pennsylvania
Elizabeth\ (Betsey Damon\Demond\) Dimond
1794–1880
Georgia, Franklin County, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
John Youngs
1755–
Reuben Dimond
1764–1855
Elizabeth Sweasy\Swazy
1759–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Dimond
1735–
Abigail Gould
1736–1826

James Townsend's Timeline

8 Records

1836
November 14, 1836
Birth of James Townsend in New York
New York
1850
1850
Age 14
James Townsend resided here in Woodland, Barry, Michigan
Woodland, Barry, Michigan
1863
July 1, 1863
Age 27
James Townsend resided here in Hastings, Michigan, United States
Hastings, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 34
James Townsend resided here in Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 44
James Townsend resided here in Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 64
James Townsend resided here in Hastings city, Barry, Michigan
Hastings city, Barry, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 74
James Townsend resided here in Hastings Ward 2, Barry, Michigan
Hastings Ward 2, Barry, Michigan
1918
January 14, 1918
Age 82
Death of James Townsend in Hastings City, Barry County, MI
Hastings City, Barry County, MI

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: November 14, 1836
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
    [3] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan; Roll: 570; Family History Film: 1254570; Page: 107A; Enumeration District: 039; Image: 0595.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan; Roll: T623_700; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 39.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hastings Ward 2, Barry, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Woodland, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M432_346; Page: 117A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Woodland, Barry, Michigan
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Woodland, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M432_346; Page: 117A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: July 1, 1863
    Event Place: Hastings, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan; Roll: 570; Family History Film: 1254570; Page: 107A; Enumeration District: 039; Image: 0595.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hastings city, Barry, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan; Roll: T623_700; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 39.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hastings Ward 2, Barry, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hastings Ward 2, Barry, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 14, 1918
    Event Place: Hastings City, Barry County, MI
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
Find more search results for James Townsend

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE