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Richard M TOWNSEND 1901–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1901

Birth Location: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 14 May 1954

Death Location: Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William II

Mother: Eleanor COLEMAN

Spouse(s): Jean WISHART

Children(s): Dorothy TOWNSEND

In 1901, Richard M TOWNSEND entered the world in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Penn Townsend Ii And Eleanor S Coleman. In 1910, Richard M TOWNSEND resided in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Richard M TOWNSEND resided in Beaver Falls Ward 2, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. Richard M TOWNSEND married Jean S Wishart, and had children including Dorothy Jane Townsend, Gertrude M Townsend. Richard M TOWNSEND passed away in 1954 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Richard M TOWNSEND entered the world in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Penn Townsend Ii And Eleanor S Coleman.
  • In 1910, Richard M TOWNSEND resided in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Richard M TOWNSEND resided in Beaver Falls Ward 2, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Richard M TOWNSEND married Jean S Wishart, and had children including Dorothy Jane Townsend, Gertrude M Townsend.
  • Richard M TOWNSEND passed away in 1954 in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William II
1870–1917
Birth Location: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
WI
Eleanor COLEMAN
1869–1952
Birth Location: West Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
EC

Spouses(s)

Jean WISHART
1902–1981
Birth Location: Scotland
JW

Children(s)

Dorothy TOWNSEND
1923–1989
Birth Location: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
DT

Richard TOWNSEND's Ancestors

Self
Richard TOWNSEND
1901–1954
Birth Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Penn TOWNSEND II
1870–1917
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Eleanor (S) COLEMAN
1869–1952
West Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Charles (Champlin TOWNSEND) Sr.
1841–1910
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Juliet (Sophia) BRADFORD
1844–1900
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
William I*
1817–1894
Sarah *
1819–1911
Benjamin BRADFORD
1813–1884
Margaret CAMPBELL
1817–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert *
1790–1867
Deborah *
1795–1881
Matthew *
1794–1875
Sarah *
1794–1880
Thomas (Dr)
1781–1851
Elizabeth LOOKERMAN
1779–1842

Richard TOWNSEND's Descendants

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Richard (M) TOWNSEND (28 Aug 1901–14 May 1954) m. Jean (S.) WISHART (4 March 1902–September 1981)
  1. 1. Dorothy (Jane) TOWNSEND 1923–1989

Richard TOWNSEND's Timeline

7 Records

1901
28 Aug 1901
Birth of Richard M TOWNSEND in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
Richard M TOWNSEND resided here in New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Richard M TOWNSEND resided here in Beaver Falls Ward 2, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Beaver Falls Ward 2, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
Richard M TOWNSEND resided here in Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania
Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 39
Richard M TOWNSEND resided here in , Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
, Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
Richard M TOWNSEND resided here in Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1954
14 May 1954
Age 53
Death of Richard M TOWNSEND in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1901
    Event Place: New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beaver Falls Ward 2, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1531; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 15
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1311; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375324
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Brighton Ward 1, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1311; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375324

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beaver Falls Ward 2, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beaver Falls Ward 2, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1531; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Beaver Falls, Beaver

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1954
    Event Place: Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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