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Ruth Eliza Townsend 1853–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1853

Birth Location: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Death Date: 1941

Death Location: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: John (Townshend)

Mother: Mary Jones

Spouse(s): Otto Burhoff, Winfield Trott

Children(s): Mabel Trott

The story of Ruth Eliza Townsend began in 1853 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1861, Ruth Eliza Townsend resided in Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1871, Ruth Eliza Townsend resided in Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Ruth Eliza Townsend married Otto Diedrich Burhoff, Winfield C Trott, and had children including Mabel Zillah Trott. Ruth Eliza Townsend passed away in 1941 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Eliza Townsend began in 1853 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In 1861, Ruth Eliza Townsend resided in Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In 1871, Ruth Eliza Townsend resided in Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Ruth Eliza Townsend married Otto Diedrich Burhoff, Winfield C Trott, and had children including Mabel Zillah Trott.
  • Ruth Eliza Townsend passed away in 1941 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John (Townshend)
1821–1895
Birth Location: Jolicure, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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Mary Jones
1826–1913
Birth Location: Jolicure, Wesmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
MJ

Spouses(s)

Otto Burhoff
1855–1943
Birth Location: Bremen, Federal Republic of Germany
OB
Winfield Trott
1853–1870
Birth Location: Eastport, Washington, Maine, USA
WT

Children(s)

Mabel Trott
1878–1895
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
MT

Ruth Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Townsend
1853–1941
Birth Place: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Parents
John Townsend (Townshend)
1821–1895
Jolicure, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Mary (Jane) Jones
1826–1913
Jolicure, Wesmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Grandparents
Thomas (H Townsend) (Townshend)
1781–1841
Park Corner, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Eunice (Reed) (Read)
1795–1871
Jolicure, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
John Jones
1797–1871
Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Barbara (Trites) (Treitz)
1805–1851
Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Capt.
1756–1794
Elizabeth Kaye
1757–1855
Eliphalet Jr.
1758–1819
Margaret Converse
1768–1850
John (Schantz)
1753–1809
Demaris Daniels
1760–1836
Christian (Trites)
1759–1836
Catherina Schantz
1765–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James (Townsend)
1734–1806
Elizabeth Davis
1726–1795
Joseph Kaye
1736–1821
Susannah Roberts
1742–1801
Eliphalet Sr.
1730–1804
Sally Bucklin
1737–1811
Jesse (Convers)
1741–1822
Elizabeth (Native)
1745–
Carl (Jones)
1721–1776
Catherine Lintz
1737–1797
William Daniel
1733–1791
Martha Joy
1741–1790
Johann (Treyz\Trites)
1726–1792
Christina Gmehlin
1716–1786
Carl (Jones)
1721–1776
Catherine Lintz
1737–1797

Ruth Townsend's Descendants

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Ruth (Eliza) Townsend (Abt. 1853–1941) m. Otto (Diedrich) Burhoff (18 Apr 1855–19 Jan 1943) m. Winfield (C) Trott (abt 1853–Aft. 1870)
  1. 1. Mabel (Zillah) Trott 1878–1895 m. George (Walter) White 1874–1941
    1. 1. Mabel (Marie) White 1895–1970

Ruth Townsend's Timeline

14 Records

1853
Abt. 1853
Birth of Ruth Eliza Townsend in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
1861
1861
Age 8
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
1871
1871
Age 18
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
1881
1881
Age 28
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
1890
1890
Age 37
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Cambridge Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1921
1921
Age 68
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 77
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 82
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1940
Age 87
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1941
1941
Age 88
Ruth Eliza Townsend resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1941
1941
Age 88
Death of Ruth Eliza Townsend in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1853
    Event Place: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1006
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Roll: C_13184; Page: 32; Family No: 157
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10392; Page: 4; Family No: 15
    [4] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01684; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 16-71
    [6] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [7] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2340651
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 1137
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_612; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1230; FHL microfilm: 1374625
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1006

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10392; Page: 4; Family No: 15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1873
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2340651

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 1137

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Westmorland, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Roll: C_13184; Page: 32; Family No: 157

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1886
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cambridge Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_708; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 62

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 1137

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Norwell, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_612; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1230; FHL microfilm: 1374625

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cambridge Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cambridge Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_708; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 62

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2340651

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01684; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 16-71

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01684; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 16-71

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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