Esther Wharton1
F, b. circa 1740
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Esther Wharton was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | She married Nehemiah Townsend, son of Danford Townsend and ELizabeth Riggin, circa 1765.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1765 | As of circa 1765,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 236 (will of Daniel Whorton, wife Esther).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17 & p. 30.
Danford Townsend1
M, b. 9 October 1768, d. 1796
| Birth* | 9 October 1768 | Danford Townsend was born on 9 October 1768 at Coventry Parish, Sussex Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | 1796 | He died in 1796 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17 & p. 30.
Hannah Townsend1
F, b. circa 12 October 1770
| Birth* | circa 12 October 1770 | Hannah Townsend was born circa 12 October 1770 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married Ezekiel Butler circa 1790 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Butler. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Ezekiel Butler1
M, b. circa 1765
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
(-----) Otwell1
F, b. circa 1745
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Levin Townsend1
M, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Levin Townsend was born circa 1770 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | He married Anne (-----) circa 1795.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Anne (-----)1
F, b. circa 1775
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Anne (-----) was born circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | She married Levin Townsend, son of Absalom Townsend and (-----) Otwell, circa 1795.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1795 | As of circa 1795,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Absalom Townsend1
M, b. circa 1772
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Absalom Townsend was born circa 1772 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Rachel Cutler1
F, b. circa 1778
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Rachel Cutler was born circa 1778.1 |
| Marriage* | 22 October 1796 | She married Ephraim Townsend, son of Danford Townsend and ELizabeth Riggin, on 22 October 1796 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | 22 October 1796 | As of 22 October 1796,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Charlotte Elizabeth Mary Townsend1
F, b. circa 1799
| Birth* | circa 1799 | Charlotte Elizabeth Mary Townsend was born circa 1799 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Eliza Ann Townsend1
F, b. 1824
| Birth* | 1824 | Eliza Ann Townsend was born in 1824 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Nancy Eshon1
F, b. circa 1800
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Nancy Eshon was born circa 1800 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 17.
Susanna (of Matthew) Manlove1
F, b. circa 1730
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Susanna (of Matthew) Manlove was born circa 1730 at Kent Co, DE. There has been some speculation that she was a Manlove. There is no specific indication of her parents, but she is of the right age and location to have been either Susanna, the daughter of Matthew Manlove or Susanna the daughter of his brother Jonathan Manlove. There is no other indication of what happened to either of these Susanna Manloves, so either of these could be her. Based on the information available at this time, it can neither be proven nor disproven.3,2,4 |
| Will - Father's* | 16 April 1743 | Susanna was named in her father's will on 16 April 1743 at Kent Co, DE. In his will Matthew Manlove named heirs: wife Mary; son George; daus. Mary, Elizabeth, Susanna, Sarah; bro. Jonathan. Extx., wife. Wits., John Brinckle, John Clark, Isaac King.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1748 | She married Joseph (of Joshua) Hickman, son of Joshua (of Joseph) Hickman and Rebecca (-----), circa 1748.5,6 |
| Married Name | circa 1748 | As of circa 1748,her married name was Hickman. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | Susanna (of Matthew) Manlove married William Townsend, son of Stephen Townsend and Elizabeth Watson, circa 1750 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Townsend. |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 11 September 1750 | Susanna (of Matthew) Manlove was named in her husband's estate settlement on 11 September 1750 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that the inventory & accounts on the estate of Joseph Hickman showed the administratrix as Susanna, now wife of William Townsend.5 |
| Land sold* | 12 March 1750/51 | She sold land on 12 March 1750/51 at Sussex Co, DE. William Townsend and his wife Susannah, admx. of Joseph Hickman, dec’d., conveyed to Samuel Davis of Sussex Co., for £80, 170 a. by virtue of an order of the Orphans Court on 11 Sep 1750 to sell all the lands that Joseph Hickman d. possessed of. Joseph Hickman d. intestate. Deed says “all the land that Joseph Hickman the intestate of the sd. Susannah d. possessed.” Fifty a., part of the sd. land was purchased by the above sd. intestate’s grandfather Joseph Hickman and so descended to the intestate’s father Joshua Hickman, 100 a., part thereof sd. Joshua purchased of Thomas Wilson.6 |
| Est Settm't Husb's | 13 March 1753 | She was named in her husband's estate settlement on 13 March 1753 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that the additional accounts on the estate of Joseph Hickman showed the administratrix as Susanna, now wife of William Townsend.7 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married Richard Meloney circa 1760.8 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Meloney. |
| Guardian - named as* | 6 May 1762 | Susanna was named as a guardian on 6 May 1762 at Sussex Co, DE. Richard Meloney & his wife Susanna are appointed guardians of her daughters (under age 14) by William Townsend (dec'd): Leah, Rachel & Susanna.8 |
Citations
- [S2167] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of Delaware, Volume 1, p. 157 (Manlove Family) (citing Arch. A32:44-46. Reg. of Wills, I:53).
- [S2167] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of Delaware, Volume 1, p. 157 (Manlove Family).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co Orphan's Court Proceedings: 2: 76b.
- [S971] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 4, p. 93 (William Hickman Family).
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co Orphan's Court Proceedings: 3: 31.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co: Orphan's Court Proceedings: 4: 41.
- [S971] F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of Delaware, Vol. 4, p. 94 (William Hickman Family).
Leah Townsend1
F, b. circa 1752
| Birth* | circa 1752 | Leah Townsend was born circa 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 10 January 1759 | Leah was named in her grandfather's will on 10 January 1759 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as granddaughter Leah Townsend, daughter of son William, in the will of Stephen Townsend.2 |
| Guardian - named* | 6 May 1762 | Leah had a guardian named on 6 May 1762 at Sussex Co, DE. Richard Meloney & his wife Susanna are appointed guardians of her daughters (under age 14) by William Townsend (dec'd): Leah, Rachel & Susanna.3 |
| Marriage | before 5 November 1770 | She married Elias Townsend (s/o Solm), son of Solomon Townsend (s/o Chas I) and Elizabeth (-----), 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 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 70 (will of Stephen Townsend).
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co: Orphan's Court Proceedings: 4: 41.
- [S2271] Townsends & Johnsons, Townsend Family Bible.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co: Orphan's Court Proceedings: 4: 271.
Rachel Townsend1
F, b. circa 1754
| Birth* | circa 1754 | Rachel Townsend was born circa 1754 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Guardian - named* | 6 May 1762 | Rachel had a guardian named on 6 May 1762 at Sussex Co, DE. Richard Meloney & his wife Susanna are appointed guardians of her daughters (under age 14) by William Townsend (dec'd): Leah, Rachel & Susanna.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Alexander Draper circa 1775 at Sussex Co, DE.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Draper. |
| Land sold* | 30 January 1775 | Rachel Townsend sold land on 30 January 1775 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Alexander Draper & his wife Rachel sold her portion of land of her father William Townsend to Stephen Townsen.3 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, DPA: Sussex Co: Orphan's Court Proceedings: 4: 41.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Sussex Co, DE: Deeds: L: 457.
Alexander Draper1
M, b. circa 1755
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
- [S2226] Vern Skinner, Genealogy Research, Sussex Co, DE: Deeds: L: 457.
(-----) (-----)1
F, b. circa 1740
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Littleton (of Costen) Townsend1
M, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Littleton (of Costen) Townsend was born circa 1762 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Stephen Townsend1
M, b. circa 1766
| Birth* | circa 1766 | Stephen Townsend was born circa 1766 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Elizabeth Townsend1
F, b. circa 1764
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Elizabeth Townsend was born circa 1764 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | She married William Walton circa 1785.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1785 | As of circa 1785,her married name was Walton. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
William Walton1
M, b. circa 1755
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Stephen Cobb1
M, b. circa 1730, d. before 1759
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Elijah Cobb1
M, b. circa 1754
| Birth* | circa 1754 | Elijah Cobb was born circa 1754 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Grfath's* | 10 January 1759 | Elijah was named in his grandfather's will on 10 January 1759 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Stephen Townsend named grandsons Stephen, Oliver & Elijah Cobb, sons of daughter Sarah, instead of her.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 70 (will of Stephen Townsend).
Oliver Cobb1
M, b. circa 1756
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Oliver Cobb was born circa 1756 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 10 January 1759 | Oliver was named in his grandfather's will on 10 January 1759 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Stephen Townsend named grandsons Stephen, Oliver & Elijah Cobb, sons of daughter Sarah, instead of her.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 70 (will of Stephen Townsend).
Stephen Cobb1
M, b. circa 1758
| Birth* | circa 1758 | Stephen Cobb was born circa 1758 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Grfath's* | 10 January 1759 | Stephen was named in his grandfather's will on 10 January 1759 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Stephen Townsend named grandsons Stephen, Oliver & Elijah Cobb, sons of daughter Sarah, instead of her.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 70 (will of Stephen Townsend).
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Young1
F, b. circa 1750
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Elizabeth 'Betsy' Young was born circa 1750 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Stephen Townsend, son of Stephen Townsend and Elizabeth Watson, circa 1770.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Townsend. |
| Marriage* | circa 1788 | Elizabeth 'Betsy' Young married John Hayes circa 1788.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1788 | As of circa 1788,her married name was Hayes. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
John Young1
M, b. circa 1725
| Birth* | circa 1725 | John Young was born circa 1725.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Mary (-----) circa 1750.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Mary (-----)1
F, b. circa 1725, d. 1790
| Birth* | circa 1725 | Mary (-----) was born circa 1725.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | She married John Young circa 1750.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Young. |
| Death* | 1790 | Mary (-----) died in 1790 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
John Hayes1
M, b. circa 1750
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Stephen Townsend1
M, b. circa 1775
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Stephen Townsend was born circa 1775 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Census head* | 1790 | Stephen was listed as a head of household in the census of 1790 at Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1801 | He married Mary Rogers McCulloch circa 1801 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Mary Rogers McCulloch1
F, b. circa 1780
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 18.
Mary Townsend1
F, b. circa 1777
| Birth* | circa 1777 | Mary Townsend was born circa 1777 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | 10 January 1797 | She married John Stevens on 10 January 1797 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | 10 January 1797 | As of 10 January 1797,her married name was Stevens. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
John Stevens1
M, b. circa 1770
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Townsend1
F, b. circa 1778
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Elizabeth 'Betty' Townsend was born circa 1778 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | 31 October 1797 | She married John Clarke on 31 October 1797 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | 31 October 1797 | As of 31 October 1797,her married name was Clarke. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
John Clarke1
M, b. circa 1775
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
John Young Townsend1
M, b. circa 1785
| Birth* | circa 1785 | John Young Townsend was born circa 1785 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Diligence Wharton1
F, b. circa 1735
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Diligence Wharton was born circa 1735 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married Littleton (of Stephen) Townsend, son of Stephen Townsend and Elizabeth Watson, circa 1755.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Townsend. |
| Will - Father's* | 22 June 1785 | Diligence was named in her father's will on 22 June 1785 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Diligence Townsend in the will of Daniel Whorton, wife Esther.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 236 (will of Daniel Whorton, wife Esther).
Eleazer Spencer1
M, b. circa 1735, d. 1772
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 70 (will of Stephen Townsend).
Esther (-----)1
F, b. circa 1715
| Birth* | circa 1715 | Esther (-----) was born circa 1715.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | She married Daniel Wharton II, son of Daniel Wharton I and Catherine Hinman (Hinman?), circa 1735 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1735 | As of circa 1735,her married name was Wharton. |
| Will - Husb's* | 22 June 1785 | Esther was named in her husband's will on 22 June 1785 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as wife Esther Whorton in the will of Daniel Whorton.1 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 236 (will of Daniel Whorton, wife Esther).
Elizabeth Townsend1
F, b. circa 1756
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Elizabeth Townsend was born circa 1756 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Barkley Townsend1
M, b. circa 1758
| Birth* | circa 1758 | Barkley Townsend was born circa 1758 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
William Townsend1
M, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | William Townsend was born circa 1760 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Littleton (of Litt) Townsend1
M, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Littleton (of Litt) Townsend was born circa 1762 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Sarah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1735, d. before 23 June 1818
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Sarah (-----) was born circa 1735.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married Jesse Townsend, son of Stephen Townsend and Elizabeth Watson, circa 1755.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Townsend. |
| Will - Husb's* | 21 September 1786 | Sarah was named in her husband's will on 21 September 1786 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as wife Sarah Townsend in the will of Jesse Townsend.1 |
| Will* | 15 March 1813 | Sarah made a will on 15 March 1813 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Death* | before 23 June 1818 | She died before 23 June 1818 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that her will was probated.2 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 190 (will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
William Townsend1
M, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | William Townsend was born circa 1760 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 September 1786 | William was named in his father's will on 21 September 1786 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son William Townsend in the will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah.1 |
| Marriage* | 30 August 1792 | He married Mary Hodges on 30 August 1792 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 190 (will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Mary Hodges1
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Mary Hodges was born circa 1770.1 |
| Marriage* | 30 August 1792 | She married William Townsend, son of Jesse Townsend and Sarah (-----), on 30 August 1792 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | 30 August 1792 | As of 30 August 1792,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Jesse Townsend1
M, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Jesse Townsend was born circa 1762 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 September 1786 | Jesse was named in his father's will on 21 September 1786 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Jesse Townsend in the will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah.1 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 190 (will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah).
Levin Townsend1
M, b. 14 February 1770
| Birth* | 14 February 1770 | Levin Townsend was born on 14 February 1770 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Baptism | 19 April 1778 | He was baptized on 19 April 1778 at St. Georges PE Church, Indian River, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 September 1786 | Levin was named in his father's will on 21 September 1786 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Levin Townsend in the will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 190 (will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah).
Sarah Townsend1
F, b. circa 1771
| Birth* | circa 1771 | Sarah Townsend was born circa 1771 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 21 September 1786 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 21 September 1786 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Sarah Townsend in the will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married Noah Spencer circa 1790.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Spencer. |
| Marriage* | before 1813 | Sarah Townsend married John Pool before 1813 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Married Name | before 1813 | As of before 1813,her married name was Pool. |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 190 (will of Jesse Townsend, wife Sarah).
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Noah Spencer1
M, b. circa 1765
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
John Pool1
M, b. circa 1770
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
Elizabeth (-----)1
F, b. circa 1740
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Elizabeth (-----) was born circa 1740.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Nathaniel Stockley circa 1770.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Stockley. |
| Marriage* | circa April 1793 | Elizabeth (-----) married Noah 'Noe' 'Job' Townsend, son of Stephen Townsend and Elizabeth Watson, circa April 1793 at Sussex Co, DE.2 |
| Married Name | circa April 1793 | As of circa April 1793,her married name was Townsend. |
| Administrator* | 9 May 1793 | Elizabeth was named as administrator of an estate on 9 May 1793 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Nathaniel Stockley was granted to Job Townsend and wife Elizabeth, late Elizabeth Stockley.2 |
| Administrator | 29 April 1795 | Elizabeth was named as administrator of an estate on 29 April 1795 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Job Townsend was granted to Richard Coverdill and wife Elizabeth, late Elizabeth Townsend.3 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 19.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 241 (adm of Nathaniel Stockley to Job Townsend).
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 260 (adm of Job Townsend to Richard Coverdill).
Nathaniel Stockley1
M, b. circa 1740, d. before 9 May 1793
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Nathaniel Stockley was born circa 1740.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1770.1 |
| Death* | before 9 May 1793 | Nathaniel Stockley died before 9 May 1793 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Nathaniel Stockley was granted to Job Townsend and wife Elizabeth, late Elizabeth Stockley.1 |
Citations
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 241 (adm of Nathaniel Stockley to Job Townsend).
(-----) (-----)1
F, b. circa 1740
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Nancy Townsend1
F, b. circa 1775
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Nancy Townsend was born circa 1775 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1793 | She married Oratis Collins circa 1793.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1793 | As of circa 1793,her married name was Collins. |
| Land inherited* | 10 January 1794 | Nancy Townsend inherited land on 10 January 1794 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Oratis Collins, wife Nancy of one part and Joshua Townsend and wife Betsy heir of Job Townsend, Nancy's share of her fathers land per Orphan's court of 31 Mary 1786.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Oratis Collins1
M, b. circa 1760
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Joshua Townsend1
M, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Joshua Townsend was born circa 1770 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Betsy (-----) circa 1790.1 |
| Land inherited* | 10 January 1794 | Joshua Townsend inherited land on 10 January 1794 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Oratis Collins, wife Nancy of one part and Joshua Townsend and wife Betsy heir of Job Townsend, Nancy's share of her fathers land per Orphan's court of 31 Mary 1786.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Betsy (-----)1
F, b. circa 1770
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Sarah Lofland1
F, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Sarah Lofland was born circa 1760 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 14 September 1770 | Sarah was named in her father's will on 14 September 1770 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Sarah Loughland in the will of John Loughland Sr., wife Rachel.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1774 | She married Jacob Townsend, son of Solomon Townsend (s/o Wm) and Abigail (12) Granger, circa 1774.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1774 | As of circa 1774,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
- [S2321] Robbie Snowden, M.K. Miles, Letter dated 9 Feb 1857 from Job Townsend to his cousin Mrs. Zadock Postles.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 93 (will of John Lofland (Loughland) Sr., wife Rachel).
David Townsend1
M, b. circa 1774
| Birth* | circa 1774 | David Townsend was born circa 1774 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
John Townsend1
M, b. circa 1776
| Birth* | circa 1776 | John Townsend was born circa 1776 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Jacob Townsend1
M, b. circa 1780, d. before 1830
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Jacob Townsend was born circa 1780 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | before 1830 | He died before 1830 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Job Townsend1
M, b. circa 1778
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Job Townsend was born circa 1778 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Minnie Townsend1
F, b. circa 1783
| Birth* | circa 1783 | Minnie Townsend was born circa 1783 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Selby Townsend1
M, b. circa 1784
| Birth* | circa 1784 | Selby Townsend was born circa 1784 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Eliza Townsend1
F, b. circa 1786
| Birth* | circa 1786 | Eliza Townsend was born circa 1786 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Mary Lofland1,2
F, b. circa 1750
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Mary Lofland was born circa 1750 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 14 September 1770 | Mary was named in her father's will on 14 September 1770 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Mary Loughland in the will of John Loughland Sr., wife Rachel.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1771 | She married William Townsend, son of Solomon Townsend (s/o Wm) and Abigail (12) Granger, circa 1771 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1771 | As of circa 1771,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
- [S2321] Robbie Snowden, M.K. Miles, Letter dated 9 Feb 1857 from Job Townsend to his cousin Mrs. Zadock Postles.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 93 (will of John Lofland (Loughland) Sr., wife Rachel).
Solomon Townsend (s/o Wm of Solm)1
M, b. circa 1771
| Birth* | circa 1771 | Solomon Townsend (s/o Wm of Solm) was born circa 1771 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 2 March 1773 | Solomon was named in his uncle's will on 2 March 1773. He was shown as my nephew Solomon Townsend, son of brother William, in the will of Solomon Townsend Jr., wife Elizabeth. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Major Townsend1
M, b. circa 1772
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Major Townsend was born circa 1772 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
James Townsend1
M, b. circa 1774
| Birth* | circa 1774 | James Townsend was born circa 1774 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Zadock Townsend1
M, b. circa 1778
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Zadock Townsend was born circa 1778 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Job Townsend1
M, b. circa 1778, d. before 1794
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Job Townsend was born circa 1778 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Death* | before 1794 | He died before 1794 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Abigail Townsend1
F, b. circa 1779
| Birth* | circa 1779 | Abigail Townsend was born circa 1779 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | She married Richard Coverdale circa 1800.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1800 | As of circa 1800,her married name was Coverdale. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Richard Coverdale1
M, b. circa 1775
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Comfort Townsend1
F, b. circa 1780
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Comfort Townsend was born circa 1780 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | 22 January 1807 | She married Thomas York on 22 January 1807 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Married Name | 22 January 1807 | As of 22 January 1807,her married name was York. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Thomas York1
M, b. circa 1775
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Sally Townsend1
F, b. circa 1785
| Birth* | circa 1785 | Sally Townsend was born circa 1785 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Rachel Lofland1
F, b. circa 1756
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Rachel Lofland was born circa 1756 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 14 September 1770 | Rachel was named in her father's will on 14 September 1770 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Rachel Loughland in the will of John Loughland Sr., wife Rachel.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1771 | She married Luke Townsend, son of Solomon Townsend (s/o Wm) and Abigail (12) Granger, circa 1771.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1771 | As of circa 1771,her married name was Townsend. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
- [S2321] Robbie Snowden, M.K. Miles, Letter dated 9 Feb 1857 from Job Townsend to his cousin Mrs. Zadock Postles.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 93 (will of John Lofland (Loughland) Sr., wife Rachel).
Luke Townsend1
M, b. circa 1774
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Luke Townsend was born circa 1774 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Job Townsend1
M, b. circa 1776
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Job Townsend was born circa 1776 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Jeremiah Townsend1
M, b. circa 1778
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Jeremiah Townsend was born circa 1778 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
John Townsend1
M, b. circa 1771
| Birth* | circa 1771 | John Townsend was born circa 1771 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 2 March 1773 | John was named in his uncle's will on 2 March 1773. He was shown as my nephew John Townsend, son of brother Luke, in the will of Solomon Townsend Jr., wife Elizabeth. |
| Will - Grfath's* | 23 March 1773 | John was named in his grandfather's will on 23 March 1773 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as grandson John Townsend (son of Luke) in the codicil to the will of Solomon Townsend Sr.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 241 (will of Solomon Townsend Sr.).
William Townsend1
M, b. circa 1782
| Birth* | circa 1782 | William Townsend was born circa 1782 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Stephen Townsend1
M, b. circa 1784
| Birth* | circa 1784 | Stephen Townsend was born circa 1784 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Charles Townsend1
M, b. circa 1786
| Birth* | circa 1786 | Charles Townsend was born circa 1786 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Nancy Townsend1
F, b. circa 1772
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Nancy Townsend was born circa 1772 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 2 March 1773 | Nancy was named in her uncle's will on 2 March 1773. She was shown as my niece Nancy Townsend, daughter of my brother Luke, in the will of Solomon Townsend Jr., wife Elizabeth.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | She married Benjamin Wilson circa 1800.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1800 | As of circa 1800,her married name was Wilson. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 94 (will of Solomon Townsend Jr., wife Elizabeth).
Benjamin Wilson1
M, b. circa 1770
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 20.
Edith 'Edy' Collins1
F, b. circa 1750
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Edith 'Edy' Collins was born circa 1750 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Elias Townsend (s/o Chas h/o Edy Collins), son of Charles Townsend III and Mary Clendaniel, circa 1775.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Townsend. |
| Will - Father's* | 25 June 1775 | Edith was named in her father's will on 25 June 1775 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Edy Townsend, wife of Elias, in the will of John Collins, wife Edy.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S2194] State Archivist Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, p. 112 (will of John Collins, wife Edy).
Edith 'Edy' Townsend1,2
F, b. circa 1776
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Edith 'Edy' Townsend was born circa 1776 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | She married Henry Davis circa 1800.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1800 | As of circa 1800,her married name was Davis. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 January 1821 | Edith was named in her father's will on 4 January 1821 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Edy, now the wife of Henry Davis, in the will of Elias Townsend.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).
Purnal Townsend1
M, b. circa 1780, d. 19 November 1850
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Purnal Townsend was born circa 1780 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1810 | He married Mary 'Polly' Bennett circa 1810.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 4 January 1821 | Purnal was named in his father's will on 4 January 1821 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Purnal Townsend in the will of Elias Townsend.2 |
| Death* | 19 November 1850 | He died on 19 November 1850 at Milford, Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).
Mary 'Polly' Bennett1
F, b. circa 1790
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
Selah Townsend1
F, b. circa 1790
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Selah Townsend was born circa 1790 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1810 | She married Nathan Young circa 1810.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1810 | As of circa 1810,her married name was Young. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 January 1821 | Selah was named in her father's will on 4 January 1821 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Selah Young in the will of Elias Townsend.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1830 | She married Nathan King circa 1830.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1830 | As of circa 1830,her married name was King. |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).
Nathan Young1
M, b. circa 1780
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
Nathan King1
M, b. circa 1780
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
Noah Townsend1
M, b. circa 1792
| Birth* | circa 1792 | Noah Townsend was born circa 1792 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 4 January 1821 | Noah was named in his father's will on 4 January 1821 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Noah Townsend in the will of Elias Townsend.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).
Milby Townsend1
F, b. circa 1795
| Birth* | circa 1795 | Milby Townsend was born circa 1795 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
Hessy Townsend1
F, b. circa 1798
| Birth* | circa 1798 | Hessy Townsend was born circa 1798 at Sussex Co, DE.1 |
| Marriage* | 1 January 1821 | She married John Bennett, son of Joshua Bennett and Elizabeth Clendaniel, on 1 January 1821 at Sussex Co, DE.1,2 |
| Married Name | 1 January 1821 | As of 1 January 1821,her married name was Bennett. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 January 1821 | Hessy was named in her father's will on 4 January 1821 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Hessy Bennett, now the wife of John Bennett, in the will of Elias Townsend.2 |
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).
John Bennett1
M, b. circa 1795
Citations
- [S2223] Ruth T. Dryden, The Townsend Family of Maryland, p. 21.
- [S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 6 (Bennett Family).
- [S2221] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 11, p. 7 (Bennett Family).
