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Lafayette Townsend 1847–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1847

Birth Location: Parma Monroe Co, New York

Death Date: 11 Feb 1909

Death Location: Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Martha Carter

Children(s): Charles Townsend, Lula Townsend, Chas Townsend, Charles Townsend

In 1847, Lafayette Townsend entered the world in Parma Monroe Co, New York, born to Charles Townsend And Laura Townsend. In 1850, Lafayette Townsend resided in Wilna, Jefferson, New York, USA. In 1860, Lafayette Townsend resided in Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA. Lafayette Townsend married Martha B Carter, Martha Townsend, and had children including Charles Nathan Townsend, Chas Townsend, Lula Townsend. Lafayette Townsend passed away in 1909 in Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Lafayette Townsend entered the world in Parma Monroe Co, New York, born to Charles Townsend And Laura Townsend.
  • In 1850, Lafayette Townsend resided in Wilna, Jefferson, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Lafayette Townsend resided in Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA.
  • Lafayette Townsend married Martha B Carter, Martha Townsend, and had children including Charles Nathan Townsend, Chas Townsend, Lula Townsend.
  • Lafayette Townsend passed away in 1909 in Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Martha Carter
1862–1942
Birth Location: Darke County, Ohio, United States of America
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Children(s)

Charles Townsend
1888–
Birth Location: Orange
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Lula Townsend
1880–1950
Birth Location: Michigan
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Chas Townsend
1890–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Charles Townsend
1890–
Birth Location: Ionia CO Ora, Michigan
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Lafayette Townsend's Ancestors

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Lafayette Townsend
1847–1909
Birth Place: Parma Monroe Co, New York
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Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
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Lafayette Townsend's Descendants

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Lafayette Townsend (abt 1847–11 Feb 1909) m. Martha (B.) Carter (11 Oct 1862–27 Apr 1942)
  1. 1. Charles (Nathan) Townsend 1888–
  2. 2. Lula Townsend 1880–1950
  3. 3. Chas Townsend 1890–
  4. 4. Charles (Nathan) Townsend 1890–

Lafayette Townsend's Timeline

7 Records

1847
abt 1847
Birth of Lafayette Townsend in Parma Monroe Co, New York
Parma Monroe Co, New York
1850
1850
Age 3
Lafayette Townsend resided here in Wilna, Jefferson, New York, USA
Wilna, Jefferson, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Lafayette Townsend resided here in Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 16
Lafayette Townsend resided here in Orange, Michigan, United States
Orange, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 23
Lafayette Townsend resided here in Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Lafayette Townsend resided here in Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1909
11 Feb 1909
Age 62
Death of Lafayette Townsend in Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1847
    Event Place: Parma Monroe Co, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 16; Film Description: 1878 Hillsdale - 1878 Van Buren
    [2] 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
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wilna, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_516; Page: 417B; Image: 349
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0023
    [5] Michigan, Death Records, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532503; Roll Number: 130; Certificate Number: 2
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 881; Family History Library Film: 803546
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 579A; Family History Library Film: 552175
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mendon, Monroe, New York; Roll: M432_529; Page: 251B; Image: 507

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wilna, Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wilna, Jefferson, New York; Roll: M432_516; Page: 417B; Image: 349
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mendon, Monroe, New York; Roll: M432_529; Page: 251B; Image: 507

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M653_546; Page: 881; Family History Library Film: 803546

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Orange, Michigan, 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: Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 579A; Family History Library Film: 552175

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0023

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orange Ionia Co, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 16; Film Description: 1878 Hillsdale - 1878 Van Buren

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1909
    Event Place: Orange, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532503; Roll Number: 130; Certificate Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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