YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Willard Merle Townsend 1910–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 November 1910

Birth Location: Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Death Date: 24 August 1996

Death Location: Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: William Townsend

Mother: Maude Lawrence

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Willard Merle Townsend was born in 1910 in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America, the child of William Franklin Townsend And Maude E Lawrence. In 1920, Willard Merle Townsend resided in Spencer, Allen, Ohio, USA. In 1930, Willard Merle Townsend resided in Spencerville, Allen, Ohio, USA. Willard Merle Townsend passed away in 1996 in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America.

Find more search results for Willard Townsend
WT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Willard Merle Townsend was born in 1910 in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America, the child of William Franklin Townsend And Maude E Lawrence.
  • In 1920, Willard Merle Townsend resided in Spencer, Allen, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1930, Willard Merle Townsend resided in Spencerville, Allen, Ohio, USA.
  • Willard Merle Townsend passed away in 1996 in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willard Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Willard Townsend
1910–1996
Birth Place: Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Parents
William Franklin Townsend
1871–1957
Mercer County, Ohio, United States of America
Maude (E.) Lawrence
1873–1931
Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Townsend
1842–1872
Mercer County, Ohio, USA
Selah (Jane) Deniston
1846–1934
Mercer, Mercer, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Townsend
1809–1880
Jane Maxwell
1810–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Townsend
1773–1818
Lydia Baker
1777–1837

Willard Townsend's Timeline

4 Records

1910
23 November 1910
Birth of Willard Merle Townsend in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 10
Willard Merle Townsend resided here in Spencer, Allen, Ohio, USA
Spencer, Allen, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Willard Merle Townsend resided here in Spencerville, Allen, Ohio, USA
Spencerville, Allen, Ohio, USA
1996
24 August 1996
Age 86
Death of Willard Merle Townsend in Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 November 1910
    Event Place: Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spencer, Allen, Ohio; Roll: T625_1344; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 59
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spencerville, Allen, Ohio; Roll: 1747; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2341481
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spencer, Allen, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spencer, Allen, Ohio; Roll: T625_1344; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 59

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spencerville, Allen, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spencerville, Allen, Ohio; Roll: 1747; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2341481

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 August 1996
    Event Place: Spencerville, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE