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Laura Townsend 1887–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 1887

Birth Location: Ovenden, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 1977

Death Location: Oldcastle, Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Arthur Townsend

Mother: Annis Moore

Spouse(s): William Braithwaite

Children(s): Arthur Braithwaite, Marjorie Braithwaite, John Braithwaite, Robert Braithwaite

The story of Laura Townsend began in 1887 in Ovenden, Yorkshire, England. In 1890, Laura Townsend resided in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. In 1891, Laura Townsend resided in St Georges, Ovenden, Yorkshire, England. Laura Townsend married William Brown Clement Braithwaite, and had children including Arthur Fredrick Braithwaite, John W Braithwaite, Marjorie Braithwaite, Mary K Braithwaite, Robert William Braithwaite. Laura Townsend passed away in 1977 in Oldcastle, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Laura Townsend began in 1887 in Ovenden, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1890, Laura Townsend resided in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1891, Laura Townsend resided in St Georges, Ovenden, Yorkshire, England.
  • Laura Townsend married William Brown Clement Braithwaite, and had children including Arthur Fredrick Braithwaite, John W Braithwaite, Marjorie Braithwaite, Mary K Braithwaite, Robert William Braithwaite.
  • Laura Townsend passed away in 1977 in Oldcastle, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Laura Townsend
1887–1977
Birth Place: Ovenden, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Arthur Townsend
1852–1910
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Annis Moore
1852–1918
Ovenden, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Townsend's Descendants

1.
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Laura Townsend (July 1887–1977) m. William (Brown Clement) Braithwaite (5 May 1887–18 Apr 1949)
  1. 1. Arthur (Fredrick) Braithwaite 1913–2006 m. Ida (Frances) Agar 1915–2007
    1. 1. Fredrick (W) Braithwaite 1940–2002
  2. 2. Marjorie Braithwaite 1916–2011 m. Milton McLaughlin 1919–
  3. 3. John (W) Braithwaite 1921–1969 m. Anna (Carolynn) Broad 1921–2003
  4. 4. Robert (William) Braithwaite 1924–1984

Laura Townsend's Timeline

9 Records

1887
July 1887
Birth of Laura Townsend in Ovenden, Yorkshire, England
Ovenden, Yorkshire, England
1890
12 Apr 1890
Age 3
Laura Townsend resided here in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
1891
1891
Age 4
Laura Townsend resided here in St Georges, Ovenden, Yorkshire, England
St Georges, Ovenden, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 14
Laura Townsend resided here in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 24
Laura Townsend resided here in Halifax, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
Halifax, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 34
Laura Townsend resided here in 33 McEwan Av, Windsor, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
33 McEwan Av, Windsor, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
1931
1931
Age 44
Laura Townsend resided here in Sandwich, Ontario, Canada
Sandwich, Ontario, Canada
1958
1958
Age 71
Laura Townsend resided here in Essex, Ontario, Canada
Essex, Ontario, Canada
1977
1977
Age 90
Death of Laura Townsend
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 1887
    Event Place: Ovenden, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3603; Folio: 98; Page: 45; GSU roll: 6098713
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4136; Folio: 140; Page: 32
    [4] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1942, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 209
    [5] Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: 4319742; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Recor
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [7] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 56; Census Place: Windsor, Essex North, Ontario; Page Number: 20
    [8] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [9] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27263; Census Place: Essex West, Ontario, Canada; Page Number: 17

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1890
    Event Place: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: England, Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, 1800's to Current, The Leeds Mercury; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1890; Publication Place: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: St Georges, Ovenden, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3603; Folio: 98; Page: 45; GSU roll: 6098713

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Halifax, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4136; Folio: 140; Page: 32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Halifax, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1912
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: 4319742; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Recor
    [2] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 56; Census Place: Windsor, Essex North, Ontario; Page Number: 20

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 33 McEwan Av, Windsor, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 56; Census Place: Windsor, Essex North, Ontario; Page Number: 20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Sandwich, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27263; Census Place: Essex West, Ontario, Canada; Page Number: 17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Essex, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: 4319742; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Recor

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Boston, Massachusetts, 1891-1943; NAI Number: 4319742; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Recor

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1977
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oldcastle, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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