In his early manhood he removed to Georgia, where he married and lived for about twenty years. in 1887. In August, 1887, he went to Yoakum as agent of the S. A. A great deal of very desirable and most advantageously located property is to be found on the books of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, who is now not only the popular Mayor of Hallettsville, Texas, but a very successful and reliable real estate dealer. Asa and Rebecca came to the Republic of Texas in 1838. Kalu and his common-law wife had arrived in Canada in June 2019, and both claimed refugee protection, the filing states. B. Townsend was elected mayor and Francis Frede was elected an alderman. Although the last raid on Columbus itself occurred in 1838, the savages continued to molest isolated families for several more years. Possessed of a sound judgment and fine intellect, she was the source of great comfort and assistance to those who sought her advice; ever willing to extend a helping hand to her weaker sisters in their hour of need. Townsend graduated from North Georgia College where he earned a bachelors degree in psychology. George L. Fisher represented a type of vanishing American: the amateur naturalist who makes contributions of lasting value to the science of his avocation [Field and Laboratory 22(1):24, 1942]. He previously commanded the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command from March 2018 until June 2019 and XVIII Airborne Corps from May 2015 until January 2018. Father of Elizabeth Kennard; Hannah Hough; Mary [Skelton] Cary; Stephen Townsend, II; William Townsend and 4 others; Charles Townsend; Sarah Smith; Anne Townsend and Littleton Townsend less Dr. John Townsend, his wife Elizabeth, and her younger brother Moses Schallenberger, were also going west. In 1861 he saw many of his sons and sons-in-law go off to war some never to return. WebStephen Chapman Townesend (1860 May 1914) F.R.C.S. Townesend was educated at St Bartholomew's Hospital and the University of Edinburgh. She is buried beside her husband at the LaGrange City Cemetery. At that time it looked to Ms. Wyatt that the Texas Townsends were descended from Light Townsend, the Revolutionary War soldier. You can also follow the link below to the Townsend Society of America website to learn more about the early family: https://www.townsendsociety.org/cpage.php?pt=8. Wits: Jas White, Christ. The Townsend, Burford, Harvey, and Mann ancestors immigrated to America and settled in Puritan New England or in the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown. Possessed of a sound judgment and fine intellect, she was the source of great comfort and assistance to those who sought her advice; ever willing to extend a helping hand to her weaker sisters in their hour of need. He came to Texas in 1866. Julia lived on until December 14, 1942 when she died at the age of ninety two. Bounty grant for military service in the Texas Revolution 1836 in Colorado and Fayette Counties. The family moved to Washington when his son Ron was an infant. To those now bowed in grief and left in the stricken home, we extend our deepest sympathy. A system of sewerage is now being put in. With the British in pursuit Leonard approached a wide gully. WebStephen Chapman Townesend (1860 May 1914) F.R.C.S. After 7 or 8 years in Florida, Asa moved his family again, this time to Texas. They were staunch members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Townsend is the right man in the right place and as such is looked upon by all. Thomas died in 1828 in Jefferson Co., Florida. The Townsend family had the distinction of sending more men to thebattle of San Jacintothan any other family. From quarters in his garage, he operated the American Botanical Exchange, selling and exchanging plants with individuals and institutions throughout the world, but especially in Europe and in North and South America. Never knew it being a German Company. The 35-year-old shared a video message with fans who have sent love and support to her and her family after her husband Stephen "tWitch" Boss died by suicide at age 40. On June 16, 1863 Jacob Dirr married Mrs. Anna L. Schemacher. From a M.S. Mr. Townsend is now engaged in the real estate business and has several desirable tracts of land in and around town. At the age of eighteen, Mary and her mother visited the Osterhaus family in St. Louis. Stephen is survived by his wife Donna Townsend; his children, Sarah McGuire, Tiffany Townsend, Devan Norsworthy, Clint Townsend; his grandchildren, Mikayla, Stephanie, Morgan, Wyatt, and Sunny; and his brother, Brian (Shari) Townsend. Annie Harveys mother, Rebecca Burford, is descended from some of the earliest colonial Virginia planters. William G. Stewart has written a 100 page, illustrated book entitled George Lewis Fisher (1868-1953): director of music and botanist extraordinaire of St. Thomas, Ontario [published St. Thomas, Ont. He was very small since he was born early. Thomas Townsend (1765-1828)(ancestor) and Light Townsend (1770-1851) also moved into Georgia in the early 1800s and subsequently Florida by the 1820s when public land began to be available in Florida. By 1836 seven of the Townsend brothers were in Texas. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, from 5-7pm at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. was an English surgeon, stage actor, anti-vivisectionist and writer. Wharton AQM at Houston. See Greene, David L. Townsend Ancestry of Richard of the Welcome, John of Philadelphia, Joseph of Chester County, and Joan of Chester County, in Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine. in 1883 and F.R.C.S. The reader is encouraged to seek Ms. Wyatts book that contains information on several additional generations of this family in Texas. He died 15 Jul 1954 in Houston, Texas. On January 30, 1862 Maria Elizabeth passed away, survived by a large family. Johannes parents were Johannes Robleswirt and Anna Maria Epp. His specimens are located in herbariums located all over the United States. And lived there until he was three or four years old. On 9 October 1775, Light Townsen and John Townsen signed a petition in St. Davids Parish, Craven County to the Council of Safety of South Carolina for the issue of officer commissions for Robert Lide, Thomas Poe and William Watkins to head a company of Volunteers in opposition to the British. Early in 1890 Mr. Townsend erected his residence in the West End, and has one of the pleasantest homes in the city. His last service was to be detailed as a tanner under Captain E.C. August Emmett Townsend, son of Moses Solon Townsend Jr. and Mary Agnes Fink was born 11 Jan 1891 in Hallettsville, Texas. She returned with the family to Osnabruck where she later married Francis Joseph Frede, in 1848. This record places Benedictus in Sussex County in 1736. Colonel Moore built a house on Main Street that was known as the Gottlieb Snyder house having been bought by an early settler of that name. Stephen Townsend: Spanish land grant in Robertson County. The earliest record we are aware of concerning Benedictus Townsend is a Sussex County, Delaware deed dated 4 August 1736 wherein Benedictus Townsend and Lucilla, his wife, and Mary Light all of Sussex County deed a 300 acre plantation situated on the East and West side of a Branch called The Beaver dam branch to John Light. He was killed near Mier, Mexico in September of 1847. The claim was paid. He married Moye Elizabeth (Beth) Earley, daughter of Moye Green (Red) Earley and Pearl Elizabeth Price on 25 Sep 1939 in Jennings, Louisiana. Townsend served with the 82nd Airborne Division , the 7th Infantry Division , the 75th Ranger Regiment , the 78th Infantry Division , and the 10th Mountain Division . Thomas and his brother Spencer came to Texas in 1826 to investigate land offered to settlers by the Mexican government. When Dad finished 8th grade the family moved to Stevens Street (on the corner) in Kerrville. [Interment in theGrace Cemetery], Colorado County Citizen, Sept 5, 1878OBITUARY, It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of our dear friend, Mrs. R. C. Grace. Uncle Asa was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge, at Columbus, respected and believed by his brethren; and they with the assistance of the Lodges at Weimar and Osage, with the beautiful and impressive ceremony of that order, laid him away, in the presence of a large assemblage of friends and acquaintances, with his former wife, with trust in God and faith in immortality. was an English surgeon, stage actor, anti-vivisectionist and writer. The deceased was an old citizen, an exemplary lady with many virtues to endear her to her large list of acquaintances. That same year the brothers started the long move to Texas as they sold their lands in Florida. The Creek Indians made a raid on Leonards plantation in Liberty Co., in 1788. While living in Kerrville, Donald owned and operated The Sport Shop, a sporting goods store at 20 Water St. in downtown Kerrville. Most of the Townsends rode with the tide and became successful in the cattle business. Anna died on March 20, 1907 and is buried at LaGrange. About 1816 Asa and his parents moved to Bullock County, Georgia, and then to McIntosh County. Francis Joseph Frede, was born at Coblenz, Hanover on February 13, 1808. We were unable to document where he resided during the period from 1751 to his appearance in South Carolina in 1764. Quoting from page 187 of Ms. Wyatts book: Hearing of land offers in Texas some of the Townsends decided to come to Texas. [1][2], In 1900, he married Frances Hodgson Burnett in Genoa. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Fifty-eight years of faithful service was accorded her before the great I AM released her from all suffering and toil, saying Tis enough, come up higher. She was a faithful friend, a loving and self-sacrificing mother, a devoted Christian, whose fight in every walk of life, shone with a brilliancy surpassed by few. The requirement for receiving the land was an occupancy of three years. Dad (Ron) played football for the Tivy Antlers and played golf in his spare time.. Townesend was educated at St Bartholomew's Hospital and the University of Edinburgh. So, how much is Stephen J. Townsend worth at the age of 55 years old? 9 Generations Bruce Wamhoff in 2014 by his 6th great grandparents Asa and Rebecca Townsends Graves in the Borden Cemetery, Leonard Harper Sr. (1735-1822) is the progenitor of the large Harper Family of Irwin and Coffee Counties, Georgia. She again visited them at the time of the St. Louis Worlds Fair. He arrived in Texas in 1911 with his wife, Alice Melinda Palmer (1873-1956) and two daughters, Velma Blanche (1897-1952) and Orpha Irene, where he remained for the rest of his life. was an English surgeon, stage actor, anti-vivisectionist and writer. To those now bowed in grief and left in the stricken home, we extend our deepest sympathy. However, the location of Millfield is likely within a mile or two south of where present day Delaware Highway 1 crosses the Broadkill River. The Cemetery is on private property and is not visible from the road. , and E.L. Townsend, and a half sister, Rebecca Grace Waller., M.S. Donald completed one year at Texas A&M when World War two broke out. But it is written dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return, and we are traveling on. As the head of the household he received 640 acres. Sarah); gdau: Leah Townsend (dau of son William); Samuel Coston Townsend. John Townsend (1740-1786) (ancestor) likely married his wife, Cortney, in Orange County, North Carolina about 1760 and began raising his family there. Leonard about 1822, moved to Florida, but within three or four years moved back to Georgia and settled in the county of Irwin. He was buried in Grace Farm about 4 miles north of Columbus on FM 1890 near Shaws Bend. He was secretary of the Lodge in 1848. Marys parents were born in Germany and Holland and moved to Texas to seek their fortunes in the new Republic. He left the service at the rank of Sergeant. Funeral Services are 1pm Thursday October 8, 2020 at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. in Atlanta, GA, there are four headgrants issued to Leonard Harper and perhaps his son, Leonard Harper Jr. He qualified M.R.C.S. These houses are across the street from the Menil Gallery. Caspar Fink enlisted July 1, 1861 in Captain Sam Alexanders Company at LaGrange for 90 days for reserve state service. He was born on 23 October 1830 in Jefferson County Florida, about the time that the Townsends started their move to Texas, and died on 8 Sep 1867 in Columbus Colorado Co., TX. The Townsends capitalized on the post-war cattle boom, and Asa lived to see the beginning of a political dynasty in Colorado County, forged by his, sons and grandsons, that would last into the Twentieth century. WebSon of John Townsend and Elizabeth Townsend Husband of Elizabeth Townsend Father of Elizabeth Kennard; Hannah Hough; Mary [Skelton] Cary; Stephen Townsend, II; William Townsend and 3 others; ; Brother of James Townsend; Charles Townsend; Joseph Townsend; Elizabeth Foreman; Sarah Thomas and 3 others; ; Half brother of Elizabeth Steve was born Apr. They married 18 Feb 1853 in Regular Baptist Church, Yarmouth, Ontario, Canada. Three of the four Benedictus sons removed to what was to become Marlboro County, South Carolina in the 1760s. Leonard Harper Jr. filed a claim with the Indian Claims Bureau on behalf of himself, and his siblings, as a result of this raid. A teacher of instrumental music by profession, Mr. Fisher maintained an enthusiastic interest in botany from his early years, though he never formally trained in the science. Kaulbach was born in Liverpool, England on September 2, 1838, but was: raised in Nova Scotia. She was born July 19, 1820, died Sept 4, 1878. They were seldom brave enough to attack armed men but women and children were sometime kidnapped and a horrible fate would follow. Here he met and married Rebecca Harper about 1823. William Light, who died intestate, and was the father of Lucilla, Mary and John Light had owned this plantation. For comfort we can hope they will look to One who alone can give it. That is the basis we have used for his date and place of death. The above suggests that Benedictus Townsend who does not appear on the quit rent scrolls, either removed from South Carolina or died there before 1769 as no further records on him have been found. The man residing there invited Leonard in, gave him a meal and a bed for the night. Stewart, 1983]. It was across the road from the Guadalupe river. He and Don attended and graduated from Tivy High School. By the time the War Between the States broke out, his total assets amounted to more than $60,000, including a dozen slaves or more. The unexpected Civil War closure of the Southern coast prevented her from returning. He married Mee Mee (Beth) in Jennings, Louisiana. It required three wagons and teams to convey it to the place of destination.. He will be buried tomorrow by the Knights of Pythias, in which order he was a deputy grand chancellor. In 1826 two of the brothers, Thomas Roderick and Spencer Burton, made the long trip to Texas to investigate these land offers. Moses father was born in Florida before the Townsends removed to The Republic of Texas. WebThe StephensTownsendMurphy Party consisted of ten families who migrated from Iowa to California prior to the MexicanAmerican War and the California Gold Rush. WebStephen J. Townsend is a United States Army officer who commanded the XVIII Airborne Corps from May 2015 until January 2018. Thomass family moved to Texas in the 1830s after he died in Florida. Townesend was educated at St Bartholomew's Hospital and the University of Edinburgh. Leonard later found the tools and other items buried in his field when he was plowing. Jacob received a land grant in Bexar County (third class headright having arrived in Texas prior to January 1, 1840 but after October 1, 1837). The granting of 200 acres also suggests that John had at least three people (one hundred acres for John and fifty acres for two others) in his household. They have been moved to Dallas, but are as yet unsorted and un-mounted. Asa was granted a headright of land (640 acres) by the Republic of Texas, about 10 miles west of town, near what is-now the-Borden Community. By 1848, 14 children had been born, 10 sons and 4 daughters. The Grave Stone reads as follows: Sacred to the memory of Rebecca L., wife of Asa Townsend, Born in lrwin Co. Georgia October 17, 1805. Steve was born Apr. Twelve of whom, 8 boys and 4 girls, lived to be settled with families of their own. Asa and his sons rebuilt, and the family continued to grow. Having the desire to expand and own more land, they heard of the land offers in the Mexican State of Texas. WebStephen J. Townsend is a United States Army officer who commanded the XVIII Airborne Corps from May 2015 until January 2018. The Indians made away with his horses and hogs and, according to family lore, the house was burned and all of Leonards tools along with miscellaneous items were taken. The 1850 census shows him in the confectionary business with his brother in law, Joh G. Miller, sister, Catherine, and nephew, Gustav Schneider. They were joined there by their Uncles Light and John along with many cousins from Marlboro District, SC. Before and after school, Dad would set traps and hunt small animals such as squirrels, selling the fur to the store down the street from them for pocket money. He married Velma Blanche Fisher, daughter of George Lewis Fisher and Alice Melinda Palmer on 05 Jun 1917 in Houston. & A. P. R. 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