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William James Townley 1863–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Apr 1863

Birth Location: Rapides, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 1 Oct 1925

Death Location: Louisiana

Father: Reuben Townley

Mother: Nancy MCGAUGH

Spouse(s): Rena Townley

Children(s): Marvin Townley, Charlie Townley

In 1863, William James Townley entered the world in Rapides, Louisiana, USA, born to Reuben Martin Townley And Nancy Ann Mcgaugh. In 1870, William James Townley resided in Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana, United States. In 1900, William James Townley resided in Ward 5 Hinston, Rapides, Louisiana. William James Townley married Rena H Townley, and had children including Charlie Townley, Marvin Townley. William James Townley passed away in 1925 in Louisiana.

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Biography

  • In 1863, William James Townley entered the world in Rapides, Louisiana, USA, born to Reuben Martin Townley And Nancy Ann Mcgaugh.
  • In 1870, William James Townley resided in Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1900, William James Townley resided in Ward 5 Hinston, Rapides, Louisiana.
  • William James Townley married Rena H Townley, and had children including Charlie Townley, Marvin Townley.
  • William James Townley passed away in 1925 in Louisiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Townley's Ancestors

Self
William Townley
1863–1925
Birth Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Reuben Martin Townley
1827–1864
Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Nancy (Ann) MCGAUGH
1835–1883
Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
John (Luther) Townley
1786–1829
Pendleton, Anderson, SC, USA
Malinda (Jane) Garrison
1795–1829
Elyton, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
John (Hill) McGaugh
1808–1884
Williams, Bedford, Tennessee, United States,
Jane Ragsdale
1810–1850
Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Townley
1757–1818
Lavina Gant
1758–1836
Stephen Garrison
1757–1841
Elizabeth Farley
1761–1820
Mathew McGaugh
1774–1858
Elizabeth Hill
1788–1822
Creed Ragsdale
1796–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Townley
1731–1777
Margaret McCullough
1735–1807
William Gant
1732–1809
Anna Wood
1734–1809
David Garrison
1710–1773
Rebecca Farley
1720–1793
William McGaugh
1727–1789
Susannah Hill
1725–1790
John Hill
1767–1829
Obedience Collum
1768–1850
Cornelius Ragsdale
1765–1840
Frances Mealer
1772–

William Townley's Descendants

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William (James) Townley (6 Apr 1863–1 Oct 1925) m. Rena (H) Townley (Oct 1868–)
  1. 1. Marvin Townley 1893–
  2. 2. Charlie Townley 1887–

William Townley's Timeline

5 Records

1863
6 Apr 1863
Birth of William James Townley in Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
William James Townley resided here in Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana, United States
Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 37
William James Townley resided here in Ward 5 Hinston, Rapides, Louisiana
Ward 5 Hinston, Rapides, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 47
William James Townley resided here in Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana
Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana
1925
1 Oct 1925
Age 62
Death of William James Townley in Louisiana
Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1863
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011
    [2] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T623_578; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 130.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ward 5 Hinston, Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T623_578; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 130.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hineston, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1925
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2011
    [2] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949

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