Henry Townsend (abt. 1751 - 1817)

Born about 1751 in Sussex, England [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 27 Feb 1817 at about age 66 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Biography

Henry Townsend was born in about 1751 most likely in Sussex, England. ^{[citation needed]}

Henry married a Mary Unknown in about 1770 again most likely in Sussex, England ^{[citation needed]}

Henry's daughter Mary Townsend was baptised on 28 April 1771 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[1][2]

Henry's son John Townshend was baptised on 14 February 1773 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[3]

Henry's son Henry Townsend was baptised on 13 November 1774 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[4]

Henry's daughter Barbara Townsend was baptised on 20 October 1776 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[5][6]

Henry's son Richard Townshend was baptised on 31 May 1778 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[7]

Henry's son William Townsend was baptised on 12 March 1780 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[8]

Henry's son Thomas Townshend was baptised on 4 August 1782 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[9]

Henry's daughter Fanny Townsend was baptised on 4 July 1784 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[10][11]

Henry's daughter Elizabeth Townsend was baptised on 19 November 1786 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[12][13]

Henry's son Edward Townsend was baptised on 15 November 1789 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[14]

Henry's daughter Sarah Townsend was baptised on 16 January 1791 in Lewes, Sussex, England.^[15][16]

Henry (age 70) was buried on 27 February 1817 at St John the Baptist Church, Lewes, Sussex, England.^[17]

Research Notes

Other trees had Henry born on 13 Sep 1747 in Atherstone on Stour, Warwickshire, which in terms of distance at the time is most likely too far.

Possible candidate for marriage: Henry Townsend married Mary Court on 18 April 1768 in Hollingbourne, All Saints, Kent, England.^[18]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism of daughter Mary Townshend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235, FamilySearch Record: N1YS-54Z (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townshend's daughter Mary Townshend baptism on 28 Apr 1771 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ Baptism of daughter Mary Townshend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 1860; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: J7ZD-QYF (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townshend's daughter Mary Townshend baptism on 28 Apr 1771 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
3. ↑ Baptism of son John Townshend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 2472839, FamilySearch Record: J3GV-BYQ (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townshend's son John Townshend baptism on 14 Feb 1773 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
4. ↑ Baptism of son Henry Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 2472855, FamilySearch Record: J9ZY-V7W (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's son Henry Townsend baptism on 13 Nov 1774 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
5. ↑ Baptism of daughter Barbara Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235, FamilySearch Record: N2MT-9QD (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's daughter Barbara Townsend baptism on 20 Oct 1776 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
6. ↑ Baptism of daughter Barbara Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 1901; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: NRJ2-C2H (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's daughter Barbara Townsend baptism on 20 Oct 1776 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
7. ↑ Baptism of son Richard Townshend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 2472881, FamilySearch Record: J9ZY-V7F (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townshend's son Richard Townshend baptism on 31 May 1778 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
8. ↑ Baptism of son William Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 2472898, FamilySearch Record: NRJ2-36G (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's son William Townsend baptism on 12 Mar 1780 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
9. ↑ Baptism of son Thomas Townshend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 2472921, FamilySearch Record: J9ZY-V7D (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townshend's son Thomas Townshend baptism on 4 Aug 1782 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
10. ↑ Baptism of daughter Fanny Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235, FamilySearch Record: N2MT-MF7 (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's daughter Fanny Townsend baptism on 4 Jul 1784 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
11. ↑ Baptism of daughter Fanny Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 1973; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: J3GK-92S (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's daughter Fanny Townsend baptism on 4 Jul 1784 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
12. ↑ Baptism of daughter Elizabeth Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235, FamilySearch Record: JWMY-1R7 (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's daughter Elizabeth Townsend baptism on 19 Nov 1786 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
13. ↑ Baptism of daughter Elizabeth Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 1997; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: J3GK-928 (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's daughter Elizabeth Townsend baptism on 19 Nov 1786 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
14. ↑ Baptism of son Edward Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 2472989, FamilySearch Record: NBKS-Z5G (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's son Edward Townsend baptism on 15 Nov 1789 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
15. ↑ Baptism of daughter Sarah Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235, FamilySearch Record: JQN9-XZG (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's daughter Sarah Townsend baptism on 16 Jan 1791 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
16. ↑ Baptism of daughter Sarah Townsend: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 004426848; FHL microfilm: 1067235; Record number: 2039; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: J7ZD-7MV (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend's daughter Sarah Townsend baptism on 16 Jan 1791 in Lewes, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
17. ↑ Burial: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910", citing Burial, St John the Baptist Church, Lewes, Sussex, England, 00225, The Keep, East Sussex Record Office; West Sussex County Record Office, Chichester, FamilySearch Record: KFG1-VDW (accessed 7 April 2024), Henry Townsend burial (died age 70) on 27 Feb 1817 at St John the Baptist Church, Lewes, Sussex, England.
18. ↑ Marriage: "Kent Marriages And Banns"
    Archive: Kent History & Library Centre; Reference: P187/1/A/2; Page: 14
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 10 April 2024)
    Henry Townsend marriage to Mary Court on 18 Apr 1768 in Hollingbourne, All Saints, Kent, England.

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: L4LL-9ZY