Esther 'Hessie' Townsend1
F, b. circa 1748
Birth* | circa 1748 | Esther 'Hessie' Townsend was born circa 1748 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Marriage* | 1 October 1778 | She married Whitta Jones on 1 October 1778 at Indian River, Sussex Co, DE.2 |
Married Name | 1 October 1778 | As of 1 October 1778,her married name was Jones. |
Marriage* | before 1788 | Esther 'Hessie' Townsend married Ezekiel Collins before 1788.2 |
Married Name | before 1788 | As of before 1788,her married name was Collins. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 10.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
Elizabeth (-----)1
F, b. circa 1720
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Lemuel Townsend1
M, b. 7 April 1754, d. before 1756
Birth* | 7 April 1754 | Lemuel Townsend was born on 7 April 1754 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Death* | before 1756 | He died before 1756.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
James Townsend1
M, b. 5 November 1751
Birth* | 5 November 1751 | James Townsend was born on 5 November 1751 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Rebecca 'Rebekah' (-----) circa 1775.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 22.
- [S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
Priscilla Townsend1
F, b. 22 September 1749
Birth* | 22 September 1749 | Priscilla Townsend was born on 22 September 1749 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married (-----) Brittingham circa 1770.1 |
Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Brittingham. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
(-----) Brittingham1
M, b. circa 1745
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Mary Townsend1
F, b. circa 1747
Birth* | circa 1747 | Mary Townsend was born circa 1747 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married James Beavans circa 1770.1 |
Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Beavans. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
James Beavans1
M, b. circa 1745
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Solomon Townsend (s/o Solm of Chas)1
M, b. 15 July 1744, d. before 17 June 1808
Birth* | 15 July 1744 | Solomon Townsend (s/o Solm of Chas) was born on 15 July 1744 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | October 1770 | He married Mary Fleming, daughter of John Fleming and Sarah Cox, in October 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.2,3 |
Will* | 28 December 1807 | Solomon made a will on 28 December 1807 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Death* | before 17 June 1808 | He died before 17 June 1808 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 22.
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 269 (John Townsend Family).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 34.
William Townsend1
M, b. 18 September 1742, d. before 1797
Birth* | 18 September 1742 | William Townsend was born on 18 September 1742 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | August 1776 | He married Mary Wonnell in August 1776 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Death* | before 1797 | William Townsend died before 1797 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S3028] Marilyn Krone < and e-mail address>, Levin Thomas Townsed (1837-1921) of Horntown, VA & the Marilyn Reina family tree at Ancestry.com.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 22.
Elias Townsend (s/o Solm)1
M, b. 13 April 1742, d. after 1794
Birth* | 13 April 1742 | Elias Townsend (s/o Solm) was born on 13 April 1742 at Somerset Co, MD.2,3 |
Marriage* | before 5 November 1770 | He married Leah Townsend, daughter of William Townsend and Susanna (of Matthew) Manlove, before 5 November 1770 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Elias Townsend, who married Leah one of the daughters of William Townsend, for division of land.4,5 |
Land sold* | 29 October 1771 | Elias Townsend (s/o Solm) sold land on 29 October 1771 at Little Bolton, Sussex Co, DE. Elias Townsend & his wife Leah sold 70 aces of this tract To Stephen Townsend.6 |
Marriage* | before 1783 | He married Sarah (-----) before 1783 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Death* | after 1794 | Elias Townsend (s/o Solm) died after 1794.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S297] Leslie Powell Dryden, Dryden Family and Descendants Book I, p. 68 (item#127 Sewell Dryden).
- [S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co: Orphan's Court Proceedings: 4: 271.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Wright: Land Records of Sussex Co, 1769-1782, p. 64.
Elisha Townsend1
M, b. circa 1739
Birth* | circa 1739 | Elisha Townsend was born circa 1739 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Zadock Townsend1
M, b. 23 June 1757, d. before 15 October 1822
Birth* | 23 June 1757 | Zadock Townsend was born on 23 June 1757 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Anecdote* | 1776 | Zadock was a Loyalist during the Revolution.2 |
Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1780.2 |
Militia* | 15 July 1780 | Zadock Townsend served in the militia at Worcester Co, MD, on 15 July 1780. He was shown as Zadock Townsend who served as a private in the Worcester Militia, Wicomico Battn, Capt. Phillip Quinton's Co.3 |
Marriage* | 10 June 1799 | He married Mary Townsend on 10 June 1799 at Worcester Co, MD.4 |
Marriage* | 19 May 1807 | Zadock Townsend married Tabitha Willis on 19 May 1807 at Worcester Co, MD.4 |
Death* | before 15 October 1822 | Zadock Townsend died before 15 October 1822.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 22.
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 269 (John Townsend Family).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 23.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 35.
Lemuel Townsend1
M, b. 18 July 1758, d. 1813
Birth* | 18 July 1758 | Lemuel Townsend was born on 18 July 1758 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Death* | 1813 | He died in 1813 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Denwood Townsend1
M, b. 24 June 1759, d. 1807
Birth* | 24 June 1759 | Denwood Townsend was born on 24 June 1759 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | circa 1785 | He married Jemima (-----) circa 1785 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Census head* | 1800 | Denwood was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Bogerternorten Hundred, Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Death* | 1807 | He died in 1807 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 23.
Sarah Cordrey1
F, b. circa 1730
Birth* | circa 1730 | Sarah Cordrey was born circa 1730.1 |
Marriage* | 9 December 1748 | She married William Townsend, son of Charles Townsend I and Mary Donahoe, on 9 December 1748 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 9 December 1748 | As of 9 December 1748,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Hannah Townsend1
F, b. 30 July 1749
Birth* | 30 July 1749 | Hannah Townsend was born on 30 July 1749 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Robert Townsend1
M, b. 30 October 1749
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 22.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 23.
Charles Townsend1
M, b. 29 March 1752, d. before 15 May 1821
Birth* | 29 March 1752 | Charles Townsend was born on 29 March 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | circa 1785 | He married Betsy Tilghman circa 1785 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
Census head* | 1790 | Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of 1790 at Atkinsons District, Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 16 September 1817 | He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Baker on 16 September 1817 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
Will* | 6 August 1820 | Charles made a will on 6 August 1820 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
Death* | before 15 May 1821 | He died before 15 May 1821 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.3 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 23.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 24.
Joseph Townsend1
M, b. 11 November 1753
Birth* | 11 November 1753 | Joseph Townsend was born on 11 November 1753 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Benjamin Townsend1
M, b. 11 November 1753
Birth* | 11 November 1753 | Benjamin Townsend was born on 11 November 1753 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Lucy Light circa 1775 at Delaware.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 24.
Elizabeth Townsend1
F, b. 17 July 1758
Birth* | 17 July 1758 | Elizabeth Townsend was born on 17 July 1758 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Rebeccah Townsend1
F, b. circa 1759
Birth* | circa 1759 | Rebeccah Townsend was born circa 1759 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Mary Townsend1
F, b. circa 1761
Birth* | circa 1761 | Mary Townsend was born circa 1761 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Henry Townsend1
M, b. circa 1762, d. 12 August 1827
Birth* | circa 1762 | Henry Townsend was born circa 1762 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Census head* | 1800 | Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Bogerternorten Hundred, Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 2 January 1801 | He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Smullen, daughter of Nathaniel Smullen and Sarah Phillips, on 2 January 1801 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Census head* | 1810 | Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at Dividing Creek Hundred, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Death* | 12 August 1827 | He died on 12 August 1827 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 24.
Sally Townsend1
F, b. circa 1764
Birth* | circa 1764 | Sally Townsend was born circa 1764 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Nancy Townsend1
F, b. circa 1766
Birth* | circa 1766 | Nancy Townsend was born circa 1766 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Sarah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1728
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Luke Townsend Mariner1
M, b. December 1741, d. before 14 April 1783
Birth* | December 1741 | Luke Townsend Mariner was born in December 1741 at New York, NY.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1777 | He married Experience (-----) circa 1777.3 |
Will* | 10 June 1779 | Luke made a will on 10 June 1779 at New York City, NY. He gave to wife Experience 1/2 of his estate. To daughter Elenanor 1/2 estate. Experience and brother William Townsend, mariner, Extrs.1 |
Death* | before 14 April 1783 | He died before 14 April 1783 at New York City, NY. It was on this date that his will was probated.1 |
Est settm't* | 7 April 1789 | His estate was settled on 7 April 1789 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that administrations bonds on the estate of Luke Townsend was filed by Isaac Cottingham, Experience Cottingham, Francis Randall and James Duer. Inventory of Luke late of New York City, give next of kin as Eleanor Stevens and Eli Townsend.4 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 24.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 25.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
William Townsend Mariner1
M, b. circa 1746
Birth* | circa 1746 | William Townsend Mariner was born circa 1746 at New York, NY.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
Levin Townsend1
M, b. circa 1748, d. before 25 November 1800
Birth* | circa 1748 | Levin Townsend was born circa 1748 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 6 September 1799 | He married Ann Dorman on 6 September 1799 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Will* | 24 September 1800 | Levin made a will on 24 September 1800 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Death* | before 25 November 1800 | He died before 25 November 1800 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 11.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 25.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 38.
John Townsend V1
M, b. circa 1745, d. before 5 November 1824
Birth* | circa 1745 | John Townsend V was born circa 1745 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
Marriage* | 5 August 1764 | He married Nancy Ann Carey, daughter of Timothy Carey and (-----) Justice (Justice?), on 5 August 1764 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.3,4 |
Will - Father's* | 16 July 1769 | John was named in his father's will on 16 July 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son John (under 26) in the will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha. He was given tract Townsends Choice of 160 acres.1 |
Est Settm't Father's* | 18 May 1772 | He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 18 May 1772 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that distribution of the estate of John Townsend was made by Mrs. Tabitha Townsend. Legatees: John Townsend, Levin Townsend, Nelly Smith.5 |
Est Settm't Mother's* | 2 September 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his mother's estate on 2 September 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that the estate of Tabitha Townsend was submitted by John Townsend. The dec'd was Extr of John Townsend. Distribution ot 8 children: Sophia Atkinson, Mary Selby, Rachel Cutler, Ann Bell, Eleanor Smith, John Townsend, Leah and Levin Townsend.5 |
Will* | 20 April 1813 | John made a will on 20 April 1813 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
Death* | before 5 November 1824 | He died before 5 November 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.3 |
Citations
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 1 (will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 25.
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 59 (Timothy Carey Family) & p. 274 (John Townsend Family).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 274 (John Townsend Family).
Eleanor 'Nelly' Townsend1
F, b. circa 1746
Birth* | circa 1746 | Eleanor 'Nelly' Townsend was born circa 1746 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1768 | She married James Smith circa 1768 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Married Name | circa 1768 | As of circa 1768,her married name was Smith. |
Will - Father's* | 16 July 1769 | Eleanor was named in her father's will on 16 July 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Nelly Smith wife of James in the will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha.2 |
Est Settm't Father's* | 18 May 1772 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 18 May 1772 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that distribution of the estate of John Townsend was made by Mrs. Tabitha Townsend. Legatees: John Townsend, Levin Townsend, Nelly Smith.3 |
Est Settm't Mother's* | 2 September 1773 | She was named in the settlement of her mother's estate on 2 September 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that the estate of Tabitha Townsend was submitted by John Townsend. The dec'd was Extr of John Townsend. Distribution ot 8 children: Sophia Atkinson, Mary Selby, Rachel Cutler, Ann Bell, Eleanor Smith, John Townsend, Leah and Levin Townsend.3 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 1 (will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 274 (John Townsend Family).
James Smith1
M, b. circa 1745
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 1 (will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha).
Nancy Townsend1
F, b. circa 1752
Birth* | circa 1752 | Nancy Townsend was born circa 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Will - Father's* | 16 July 1769 | Nancy was named in her father's will on 16 July 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Nanny in the will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 1 (will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha).
Levin Townsend1
M, b. circa 1754
Birth* | circa 1754 | Levin Townsend was born circa 1754 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Will - Father's* | 16 July 1769 | Levin was named in his father's will on 16 July 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as son Levin in the will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha.2 |
Est Settm't Father's* | 18 May 1772 | He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 18 May 1772 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that distribution of the estate of John Townsend was made by Mrs. Tabitha Townsend. Legatees: John Townsend, Levin Townsend, Nelly Smith.3 |
Est Settm't Mother's* | 2 September 1773 | He was named in the settlement of his mother's estate on 2 September 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that the estate of Tabitha Townsend was submitted by John Townsend. The dec'd was Extr of John Townsend. Distribution ot 8 children: Sophia Atkinson, Mary Selby, Rachel Cutler, Ann Bell, Eleanor Smith, John Townsend, Leah and Levin Townsend.3 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 1 (will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 274 (John Townsend Family).
Leah Townsend1
F, b. circa 1755
Birth* | circa 1755 | Leah Townsend was born circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Will - Father's* | 16 July 1769 | Leah was named in her father's will on 16 July 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Leah in the will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha.2 |
Est Settm't Mother's* | 2 September 1773 | She was named in the settlement of her mother's estate on 2 September 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that the estate of Tabitha Townsend was submitted by John Townsend. The dec'd was Extr of John Townsend. Distribution ot 8 children: Sophia Atkinson, Mary Selby, Rachel Cutler, Ann Bell, Eleanor Smith, John Townsend, Leah and Levin Townsend.3 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 1 (will of John Townsend, wife Tabitha).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 274 (John Townsend Family).
(-----) (-----)1
F, b. circa 1720
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
Solomon Townsend (s/o Marshall)1
M, b. circa 1742
Birth* | circa 1742 | Solomon Townsend (s/o Marshall) was born circa 1742 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Land sold* | 10 August 1789 | He sold land on 10 August 1789 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Solomon Townsend, son of Marshall Townsend, age 50, was appointed to sell the land of Jonah Dickerson.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
Levin Townsend1
M, b. circa 1744
Birth* | circa 1744 | Levin Townsend was born circa 1744 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
Capt. George McClester1
M, b. circa 1720
Birth* | circa 1720 | Capt. George McClester was born circa 1720.1 |
Marriage* | 18 February 1753 | He married Mary Townsend, daughter of Samuel Townsend and Mary Dashiell, on 18 February 1753 at Stepney Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 12.
Sarah 'Sally' White1
F, b. after 6 October 1718
Birth* | after 6 October 1718 | Sarah 'Sally' White was born after 6 October 1718 at Somerset Co, MD. She was not named in the will of Stevens White, wife Katharine.1,2 |
Marriage* | circa 1735 | She married Jeremiah Townsend III, son of Jeremiah Townsend II and Comfort Barkley, circa 1735 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | circa 1735 | As of circa 1735,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 13.
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 16 (will of Stevens White, wife Katharine).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
Barkley Townsend1
M, b. circa 1735
Birth* | circa 1735 | Barkley Townsend was born circa 1735 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 13.
Major Townsend1
M, b. circa 1737
Birth* | circa 1737 | Major Townsend was born circa 1737 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 13.
Nehemiah Townsend1
M, b. circa 1738
Birth* | circa 1738 | Nehemiah Townsend was born circa 1738 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 13.
Rhoda Townsend1
F, b. circa 1740
Birth* | circa 1740 | Rhoda Townsend was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | 11 January 1790 | She married John Ball on 11 January 1790 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 11 January 1790 | As of 11 January 1790,her married name was Ball. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 13.
John Ball1
M, b. circa 1740
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 13.
Joshua Townsend1
M, b. circa 1744
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 254 (Jeremiah Townsend Family).
Jemima Selby1
F, b. circa 1725, d. before 22 February 1791
Birth* | circa 1725 | Jemima Selby was born circa 1725.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1745 | She married William Barkley Townsend, son of Jeremiah Townsend II and Comfort Barkley, circa 1745 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | circa 1745 | As of circa 1745,her married name was Townsend. |
Will* | 15 March 1789 | Jemima made a will on 15 March 1789 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Death* | before 22 February 1791 | She died before 22 February 1791 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that her will was probated.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 27.
Bartley Townsend1
M, b. 6 January 1745/46
Birth* | 6 January 1745/46 | Bartley Townsend was born on 6 January 1745/46 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 27.
Comfort Townsend1
F, b. circa 1747, d. after 1789
Birth* | circa 1747 | Comfort Townsend was born circa 1747 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Isaac Cooper circa 1775.1 |
Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Cooper. |
Death* | after 1789 | Comfort Townsend died after 1789 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
Isaac Cooper1
M, b. circa 1745
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
Luke Townsend1
M, b. 26 January 1747/48, d. before 1810
Birth* | 26 January 1747/48 | Luke Townsend was born on 26 January 1747/48 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | before 1775 | He married Margaret George before 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Anecdote* | 1777 | Luke was a Tory that went to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia with his brother Thomas. He returned to Snow Hill by 1797. He had a settlement in 1785 as to the boundaries of Cow Quarter with James Miller and William Rickards. In 1787 Luke Townsend of Worcester Co, MD with wife Margaret mortgaged to Smith Fassett of Kent Co, DE, tract Calf Pasture and Cow Quarter 1/2 miles south of the inlet creek by Assawoman Bay.2 |
Census head* | 1790 | Luke was listed as a head of household in the census of 1790 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Death* | before 1810 | He died before 1810 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 28.
Thomas Townsend (b/o Luke)1
M, b. 13 July 1750
Birth* | 13 July 1750 | Thomas Townsend (b/o Luke) was born on 13 July 1750 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Anecdote* | 1777 | Luke Townsend was a Tory that went to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia with his brother Thomas.2 |
Militia* | 25 July 1780 | He served in the militia at Worcester Co, MD, on 25 July 1780. He was shown as Thomas Townsend, a private in the Worcester Militia, Sinepuxent Battn, Capt. Matthew Purnell's Co.3 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 28.
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 268 (John Townsend Family).
Eleanor Townsend1
F, b. circa 1751
Birth* | circa 1751 | Eleanor Townsend was born circa 1751 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
William Townsend1
M, b. circa 1752
Birth* | circa 1752 | William Townsend was born circa 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
Levi Townsend1
M, b. 6 February 1753, d. before 7 March 1814
Birth* | 6 February 1753 | Levi Townsend was born on 6 February 1753 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Will* | 7 March 1807 | Levi made a will on 7 March 1807 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Death* | before 7 March 1814 | He died before 7 March 1814 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
Levin Townsend1
M, b. 2 August 1755
Birth* | 2 August 1755 | Levin Townsend was born on 2 August 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Militia* | 15 July 1780 | He served in the militia at Worcester Co, MD, on 15 July 1780. He was shown as Levin Townsend who served as a private in the Worcester Militia, Wicomico Battn, Capt. Benjamin Dennis's Co.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 268 (John Townsend Family).
Hannah Slingo1
F, b. circa 1730
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Comfort Townsend1
F, b. circa 1752
Birth* | circa 1752 | Comfort Townsend was born circa 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Abraham Newton circa 1775.1 |
Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Newton. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
Mary Townsend1
F, b. circa 1754
Birth* | circa 1754 | Mary Townsend was born circa 1754 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Ann Townsend1
F, b. circa 1756
Birth* | circa 1756 | Ann Townsend was born circa 1756 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Kendal Simpson circa 1775.1 |
Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Simpson. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Kendal Simpson1
M, b. circa 1750
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Abraham Newton1
M, b. circa 1750
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 14.
Nelly Jones1
F, b. circa 1730, d. before 21 September 1802
Birth* | circa 1730 | Nelly Jones was born circa 1730.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Samuel Townsend, son of Benjamin Townsend and Mary Dashiell, circa 1775.1 |
Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Townsend. |
Will* | 28 March 1800 | Nelly made a will on 28 March 1800 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Death* | before 21 September 1802 | She died before 21 September 1802 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Mary Dashiell1
F, b. circa 1775
Marriage* | circa 1750 | Mary Dashiell married Samuel Townsend, son of Benjamin Townsend and Mary Dashiell, circa 1750.1 |
Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Townsend. |
Birth* | circa 1775 | Mary Dashiell was born circa 1775.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Jane Townsend1
F, b. circa 1755
Birth* | circa 1755 | Jane Townsend was born circa 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
John Townsend1
M, b. circa 1760
Birth* | circa 1760 | John Townsend was born circa 1760 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Elizabeth Campbell1
F, b. circa 1745
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Brickus Townsend1
M, b. circa 1763
Birth* | circa 1763 | Brickus Townsend was born circa 1763 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Ebenezer Townsend1
M, b. 17 November 1765
Birth* | 17 November 1765 | Ebenezer Townsend was born on 17 November 1765 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
William Townsend1
M, b. 29 March 1767
Birth* | 29 March 1767 | William Townsend was born on 29 March 1767 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Eli Townsend1
M, b. 26 April 1770
Birth* | 26 April 1770 | Eli Townsend was born on 26 April 1770 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Samuel Townsend1
M, b. 19 December 1772
Birth* | 19 December 1772 | Samuel Townsend was born on 19 December 1772 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Sarah Townsend1
F, b. 3 November 1774
Birth* | 3 November 1774 | Sarah Townsend was born on 3 November 1774 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Ann Townsend1
F, b. 16 September 1776
Birth* | 16 September 1776 | Ann Townsend was born on 16 September 1776 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Catherine Townsend1
F, b. 10 September 1781
Birth* | 10 September 1781 | Catherine Townsend was born on 10 September 1781 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
William Townsend1
M, b. 3 March 1785
Birth* | 3 March 1785 | William Townsend was born on 3 March 1785 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
Esther (-----)1
F, b. circa 1735
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 15.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Saul Townsend1
M, b. circa 1756, d. 1806
Birth* | circa 1756 | Saul Townsend was born circa 1756 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Death* | 1806 | He died in 1806 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Elizabeth Townsend1
F, b. circa 1758
Birth* | circa 1758 | Elizabeth Townsend was born circa 1758 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Israel Townsend1
M, b. circa 1760
Birth* | circa 1760 | Israel Townsend was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Belitha Townsend1
F, b. circa 1762
Birth* | circa 1762 | Belitha Townsend was born circa 1762 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Esther Townsend1
F, b. circa 1764
Birth* | circa 1764 | Esther Townsend was born circa 1764 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Sarah Townsend1
F, b. circa 1766, d. before 1 December 1806
Birth* | circa 1766 | Sarah Townsend was born circa 1766 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Will* | 9 October 1806 | Sarah made a will on 9 October 1806 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Death* | before 1 December 1806 | She died before 1 December 1806 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that her will was probated.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Major Townsend1
M, b. circa 1756
Birth* | circa 1756 | Major Townsend was born circa 1756 at Worcester Co, MD. This Major Townsend was an illegitimate son of Major Townsend by Leah Whorton, whom he recognized.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Leah Wharton1
F, b. circa 1730
Birth* | circa 1730 | Leah Wharton was born circa 1730.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
James Townsend1
M, b. circa 1758
Birth* | circa 1758 | James Townsend was born circa 1758 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Solomon Townsend (s/o Major)1
M, b. circa 1760
Birth* | circa 1760 | Solomon Townsend (s/o Major) was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Sarah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1720
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Thorogood Townsend1
M, b. circa 1746
Birth* | circa 1746 | Thorogood Townsend was born circa 1746 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
William Townsend1
M, b. circa 1748
Birth* | circa 1748 | William Townsend was born circa 1748 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Euphamy 'Ufan' Henry1
F, b. circa 1750
Birth* | circa 1750 | Euphamy 'Ufan' Henry was born circa 1750 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Daniel Townsend, son of Daniel Townsend and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Zadock Henry Townsend1
M, b. 4 January 1773
Birth* | 4 January 1773 | Zadock Henry Townsend was born on 4 January 1773 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
Sinah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1740, d. before 12 January 1827
Birth* | circa 1740 | Sinah (-----) was born circa 1740.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married John Townsend, son of Daniel Townsend and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Townsend. |
Will* | 9 November 1826 | Sinah made a will on 9 November 1826 at Worcester Co, MD. She gave to her granddaughters Meriah Watson, daughter of John; Hester Townsend, daughter of Elizabeth; Henny Townsend, daughter of Elizabeth; Hester Townsend, daughter of Euphama Townsend. To daughters Elizabeth and Euphama Townsend and to grandsons William Watson and Littleton Townsend which indicates they also had a son who had a child Littleton or Euphama married a Townsend, possibly Daniel Townsend.1 |
Death* | before 12 January 1827 | She died before 12 January 1827 at Pitts Creek Hundred, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that her will was probated.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 16.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Elizabeth Townsend1
F, b. circa 1760
Birth* | circa 1760 | Elizabeth Townsend was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Euphama Townsend1
F, b. circa 1761
Birth* | circa 1761 | Euphama Townsend was born circa 1761 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Ebenezer Townsend1
M, b. circa 1763
Birth* | circa 1763 | Ebenezer Townsend was born circa 1763 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
(d/o John & Sinah) Townsend1
F, b. circa 1765
Birth* | circa 1765 | (d/o John & Sinah) Townsend was born circa 1765 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Ephraim Townsend1
M, b. circa 1767
Birth* | circa 1767 | Ephraim Townsend was born circa 1767 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.