Israel Townsend Jr. (1791 - 1855)

Born 9 Apr 1791 in North Castle, Westchester County, New York

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Died 16 Oct 1855 at age 64 in Armonk, North Castle, Westchester, NY

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Biography

Israel Townsend (born 1791) was a founding member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.* He was commissioned the second Postmaster of Armonk on July 20, 1853, following Job Sands who was the first Postmaster of Armonk with offices at Sands Mills.** lsrael Townsend served as a Town Justice of the Peace in 1823, 1827 and from 1829 until December 31, 1834 when he resigned. At various times he served as a Road Commissioner, Overseer of the Poor, and Elections Inspector. In 1844 he was elected Supervisor of the Town of North Castle.

Israel and Phebe Sands Townsend are buried in the Townsend Family Burial Ground in Armonk, North Castle, New York.

Reference

• North Castle History, Volume 19, page 6.
  • North Castle History, Volume 7, page 16

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