Seventh Generation (Continued)
William Townshend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 5 Dec 1822 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.5 William was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 30 Dec 1822.5 William died bef 1891; he was 68.
On 10 Feb 1850 William married
Eliza Ramge in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.
2 Born abt 1826.
According to the 1871 Canadian federal census, William and Eliza Townshend with their two youngest sons resided in the Lunenburg census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William Townshend was a cooper. He and the children were Anglican. Eliza Townshend was Methodist. (RG31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-F1, Lunenburg, p. 26)
William and Eliza Townshend with their youngest two sons resided in the Lunenburg census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. William Townshend and his sons George and William Townshend were coopers. Eliza Townshend was Methodist. William Townshend and the sons were Anglican. (RG31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-A2, Lunenburg, p. 7)
They had the following children:
Solomon Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 14 Sep 1824 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Solomon was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 19 Oct 1824.2 Solomon died in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 20 Oct 1827; he was 3.2
Solomon Townsend died from smallpox.
Edmund (Edward) Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 27 Mar 1826 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.5 Edmund (Edward) was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 3 Aug 1826.5 Edmund (Edward) died in Jordan Bay, Shelburne Co., Nova Scotia, on 7 Dec 1907; he was 81.
On 7 Aug 1852 Edmund (Edward) married
Sarah Anne Venn, daughter of Nicholas Venn & Anne [Venn], in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.
2 Born on 20 Aug 1825 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia. Sarah Anne died in Shelburne Co., Nova Scotia, bef 1901; she was 75.
Edmund and Sarah Townsend with three children resided at Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. Son Charles Townsend and his wife Georgeana were enumerated as a separate family within the same household. Edmund Townsend was a cooper. Charles Townsend was a fisherman. The two families were Anglican. (RG31-C-A, Nova Scotia, Shelburne Co., ED 13-C, Shelburne, p. 63)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that Edwin Townsend resided at Jordan Bay, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia. He was a widower who resided with his son Albert Townsend. Edwin Townsend was described as a domestic and a cooper. Albert Townsend was a master mariner. They were both Anglican. (RG31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Shelburne & Queens, ED 40-F, Jordan Bay, p. 2)
They had the following children:
Mary Anne Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 13 Sep 1827 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Mary Anne was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 8 Oct 1827.2 Mary Anne died in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 12 Oct 1827; she was <1.2
Sarah Rebecca Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 21 Feb 1829 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.5 Sarah Rebecca was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 9 Aug 1829.5 Sarah Rebecca died on 12 Oct 1910; she was 81.
James Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 29 Apr 1831 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia. James died in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 2 Oct 1831; he was <1.
John Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 1 Feb 1833 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 John was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 12 Oct 1833.2 John died on 12 Jun 1909; he was 76.
Lucy Ann Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 25 Jul 1834 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Lucy Ann was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 12 Sep 1834.2 Lucy Ann died on 17 Feb 1869; she was 34.
Mary Elizabeth Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 30 Jan 1837 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Mary Elizabeth was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 12 Mar 1837.2
Caroline Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 9 Nov 1838 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Caroline was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 26 Dec 1838.2 Caroline died on 25 Dec 1924; she was 86.
Eliza Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 9 Apr 1840 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Eliza was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 4 May 1840.2 Eliza died on 11 Nov 1872; she was 32.
Charles Elias Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 15 Nov 1842 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Charles Elias was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 11 Dec 1842.2 Charles Elias died in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 29 Jan 1843; he was <1.2
Robert H. Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 17 Feb 1844 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Robert H. was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 24 Mar 1844.2 Robert H. died bef 1910; he was 65.
On 17 Nov 1869 Robert H. first married
Hannah J. Smith in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.
22 Born on 8 Aug 1849 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.22 Hannah J. died in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, on 4 May 1870; she was 20.22
Hannah (Annie) J. Townsend died from pneumonia.
On 9 Dec 1873 Robert H. second married
Maria Frances Maunder, daughter of Thomas Maunder & Elizabeth Thomas, in Chelsea, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.
22 Born on 12 Mar 1851 in Arichat, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia.49 Maria Frances was baptized in Arichat, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia, on 16 Sep 1855.49 Maria Frances died in Chelsea, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, on 20 Nov 1875; she was 24.
Maria Townsend died of consumption.
On 21 Jan 1878 Robert H. third married
Susan Amelia Freeman in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.
22 Born abt 1859 in Nova Scotia.
R.H. and Susie A. Townsend with their infant daughter resided at 26 Tremont Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts according to the 1880 United States federal census. R.H. Townsend was an upholsterer. They employed an Irish servant named Bridget Dolan. R.H. and Susie Townsend were born in Nova Scotia. Their daughter was born in Massachusetts. (T9-543, Massachusetts: Cambridge, ED 434, p. 11)
The 1900 United States federal census states that Susie Townsend, her two children, and her step-daughter Frances Townsend resided at 30 Wendell Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Susie Townsend immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1863. She was not naturalized. No occupation is stated for Susie Townsend. Frances Townsend was a proof reader. Ethel Townsend was a normal student [student a teacher’s college]. Robert Townsend was a bank messenger. (T623-656, Massachusetts: Cambridge, ED 679, pp. 8A-9A)
According to the 1910 Untited States federal census, Susie Townsend and her daughter Ethelyn A. Townsend resided at 30 Wendell Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. They resided in her sister and brother-in-law Ellen and Parker Banks’ household. No occupation is stated for Susie Townsend. Ethelyn Townsend was a public school teacher. Susie Townsend and her sister Ellen Banks immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1861. Susie Townsend had given birth to two children, both of whom were still living in 1910. (T624-596, Massachusetts: Cambridge Ward 9, ED 777, pp. 9A-9B)
Susie and Ethel Townsend are not found in the 1920 United States federal census.
They had the following children:
Augustus Townsend (Hanna Barbara Heyson6, Rebecca Magdalena Hiltz5, Johann Heinrich4, Rebecca Magdalena Lantz3, Johann Heinrich2, Michael1).
Born on 23 Aug 1846 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia.2 Augustus was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, on 20 Sep 1846.2 Augustus died in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, on 17 Aug 1912; he was 65.
Augustus Townsend resided at 81 Washington Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts according to the 1880 United Stated federal census. Augustus Townsend was a boiler maker. His mother Barbara Townsend resided with him. She was keeping house. (T9-543, Massachusetts, Middlesex Co. ED 431, Cambridge, p. 11)
On 14 Nov 1881 Augustus married
Sophia E. Martin in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.
22 Born in Oct 1853 in St. Margaret’s Bay, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia. Sophia E. died bef 1930; she was 76.
As of the birth of Helen Sophia Townsend, the Townsend family resided at 33 Wyatt Street, Somerville, Massachusetts. The births of the middle four children do not appear to have recorded.
Augustus and Sophia Townsend with their six children resided at 33 South Wyatt Street, Somerville, Massachusetts according to the 1900 United States federal census. Augustus Townsend was a boiler maker. Anthony Townsend was a bicycle salesman. Augustus and Sophia Townsend immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1870. They were not naturalized. The children were born in Massachusetts. Daughter Augusta Townsend was recorded as being an invalid. (T623-665, Massachusetts: Somerville, ED 930, p. 9)
The 1910 United States faderal census states that Augustus and Sophia Townsend with their youngest four children resided at 33 Dimick Street, Somerville, Massachusetts. Augustus Townsend appears to have been retired as no occupation was stated. Gladys Townsend was employed in something regarding pianos. William Townsend was a iron structural worker. The census states that Augustus and Sophia Townsend immigrated to the United from Canada in 1882 and were not naturalized. Sophia Townsend indicated that she had given birth to eleven children of whom six were living. (T624-604, Massachusetts: Somerville, ED 994, p. 10B)
Sophia Townsend with three daughters resided in a triple decker at 22 Dimock Street, Somerville, Massachusetts according to the 1920 United States federal census. Sophia Townsend was a widow with no stated occupation. There was no stated occupation for Gladys Townsend. Harriet Townsend was a saleswoman in a jewelry store. Helen Townsend was a stenographer at a sheet metal company. Sophia Townsend owned the triple decker in which the family resided. The building was mortgaged with tenants in the other town units. Sophia Townsend immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1870 and was naturalized in 1888. The three daughters were born in Massachusetts. (T625, Massachusetts: Somerville Ward 2, ED 412, p. 17B)
They had the following children: