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Laura Jane Townsend 1822–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1822

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 12 March 1905

Death Location: Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: James Townsend

Mother: Sarah Robey

Spouse(s): McClure Bickel

Children(s): Susannah Bickel, Rahcel Bickle, William Bickel, Christian Bickle, Naomi Bickle, Delila Bickle, Mary Bickel, Mary Ware

In 1822, Laura Jane Townsend entered the world in Virginia, born to James Solomon Townsend And Sarah Salley Robey. In 1850, Laura Jane Townsend resided in District 4, Braxton, Virginia, USA. In 1854, Laura Jane Townsend established residence. Laura Jane Townsend married Mcclure Bickel, and had children including Christian Bickle, Delila Jane Bickle, Mary Elizabeth Bickel, Mary Elizabeth Ware, Naomi M Bickle, Rahcel Bickle, Susannah A Bickel, William M Bickel. Laura Jane Townsend passed away in 1905 in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Laura Jane Townsend entered the world in Virginia, born to James Solomon Townsend And Sarah Salley Robey.
  • In 1850, Laura Jane Townsend resided in District 4, Braxton, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1854, Laura Jane Townsend established residence.
  • Laura Jane Townsend married Mcclure Bickel, and had children including Christian Bickle, Delila Jane Bickle, Mary Elizabeth Bickel, Mary Elizabeth Ware, Naomi M Bickle, Rahcel Bickle, Susannah A Bickel, William M Bickel.
  • Laura Jane Townsend passed away in 1905 in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Laura Townsend
1822–1905
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
James Solomon Townsend
1767–1870
Romney, Hampshire, Virginia
Sarah (Salley) Robey
1785–1860
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Ezekiel Townsend
1738–1802
Charity (Elizabeth) Dillon
1740–
Pennsylvania, USA
Aquilla Robey
1760–1833
Charles County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Townsend
1689–1755
Sarah Kirk
1695–1782
Pvt. Robey
1710–1793
Elizabeth Robey
1712–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Townsend
1666–1736
Rebecca (Riggin)
1665–1737
John Roby
1692–1774

Laura Townsend's Descendants

1.
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Laura (Jane) Townsend (abt 1822–12 March 1905) m. McClure Bickel (1822–1863)
  1. 1. Susannah (A.) Bickel 1854–1916 m. Mitchel (Asberry) Barlow 1855–1931
    1. 1. Vernon (Eugene) Barlow 1880–1951 m. Bertha ("Bessie" E) Cade 1891–1955 m. Rosa (Ada) Mayes 1897–1936 m. Laura Dillon 1875–1962
      1. 1. Alfred (Leon) Barlow 1909–1976 m. Bernice (Maude) Daff 1917–
        1. 1. Allen (Leonard) Barlow 1948–2025
        2. 2. Margrete Barlow 1937–2008 m. Don (Wilson) Gum 1932–2010
        3. 3. David ("Bud" Leon) Barlow 1944–2015 m. Betty (J) Wronski 1940–2017
        4. 4. Nora (M) Barlow 1935–2012 m. Wilbur (Vincent) Healey 1931–2018
      2. 2. Goldie (Mae) Barlow 1907–1946 m. Tamblyn Brady 1910–1990
        1. 1. Waldon (Vernon) Brady 1926–2002
        2. 2. George (Hullen) Brady 1931–2004
        3. 3. Gordon Brady 1934–2008
        4. 4. Madiline Brady 1929–1932
        5. 5. Noah (William) Brady 1946–1946
        6. 6. Carsie (Franklin) Brady 1940–2023 m. Linda (K) Brady-Stauffer 1941–2021
      3. 3. James (William) Griffin 1912–
    2. 2. Alaways (Dennis "Rocky") Barlow 1889–1962 m. Lela (R) Warner 1898–1969
      1. 1. Loron (Roderick) Barlow 1921–2003 m. Marion (L) Barlow 1924–2010
        1. 1. Lawrence (R) Barlow 1946–2011
      2. 2. Richard (Allen) Barlow 1929–2010 m. Joanne (Ellen) Wagner 1932–1998
    3. 3. Lillie (C) Barlow 1887–1984 m. Ira (C) Anderson 1899–1973
      1. 1. Ruby (Clair) Burge 1915–2000
    4. 4. Summers (Asbury) Barlow 1882–1979 m. Sarah (Ann) Light 1886–1968
      1. 1. Ora (Carl) Barlow 1914–1932
      2. 2. Sylvia (Voughn) Barlow 1916–1992 m. Hobart (Dorr) Williams 1896–1972
    5. 5. Hulda (F) Barlow 1884–1902
  2. 2. Rahcel Bickle 1846–
  3. 3. William (M) Bickel 1848–1913
  4. 4. Christian Bickle 1856–1921
  5. 5. Naomi (M) Bickle 1858–1943 m. Hazel (William) Cowger 1856–1940
    1. 1. Elza (Grover) Cowger 1888–1960
    2. 2. Lloyd (Minter) Cowger 1893–1937
    3. 3. Bertha (E.) Bender 1889–1970
    4. 4. Homer (Clark) Cowger 1885–1949
  6. 6. Delila (Jane) Bickle 1859–
  7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Bickel 1852–1939
  8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth) Ware 1852–1939

Laura Townsend's Timeline

7 Records

1822
abt 1822
Birth of Laura Jane Townsend in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 28
Laura Jane Townsend resided here in District 4, Braxton, Virginia, USA
District 4, Braxton, Virginia, USA
1854
1854
Age 32
Laura Jane Townsend resided here
None
1859
1859
Age 37
Laura Jane Townsend resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 38
Laura Jane Townsend resided here in Braxton, Braxton, Virginia, USA
Braxton, Braxton, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Laura Jane Townsend resided here in Franklin, Holly River, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Franklin, Holly River, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
1905
12 March 1905
Age 83
Death of Laura Jane Townsend in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America
Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1822
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Braxton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1854
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1859
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Braxton, Braxton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Franklin, Holly River, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 March 1905
    Event Place: Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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