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Townsend, William French (1873-1948)
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The History of Upshur County West Virginia
From its Earliest Exploration and Settlement to the Present Time
by W. B. Cutright
Buckhannon, W. Va., July 1, 1907

Pages 589-590

W. F. TOWNSEND, son of W. P. and Sarah E. Townsend. Born November
23, 1873. He was educated in the public schools and normal of
Barbour County.

Began teaching at the age of nineteen, and followed this profession
for eleven years in his native county. Began business life as clerk
with S. H. Simpson, then as partner at Audrey, W. Va., in April,
1903, continuing this partnership for one year, then he located at
Teters Mill, on the Buckhannon River, where he still lives.

Married Louie Sidna Jackson in 1895, the daughter of Camden Jackson,
of Upshur County.

Children: Louie Wynona Blanche, Bessie Grace, Haskel French; Opal
Devere, Otto Lawman.

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Marriage License, Upshur County, WV (Page 263)
W. F. Townson
   son of William P. & Sarah Townson
   age 21 years
   born in Barbour County, WV
   residence is Burnesville, Barbour County, WV
Louie S. Jackson
   daughter of G. D. C. Jackson
   age 18 years
   born in Upshur County, WV
   residence is Hall, Barbour County, WV
were married October 1, 1895 at Pecks Run, Upshur County, WV
by C. B. Meredith, Minister

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From Death Certificate, Barbour County, WV #8681
FULL-NAME: William French Townsen
BIRTH-DATE: November 23, 1873
BIRTH-PLACE: Barbour Co.
DEATH-DATE: July 17, 1948 (at 74 years of age)
DEATH-PLACE: Philippi, Barbour County, WV
USUAL-RESIDENCE: Locust St., Philippi, Barbour County, WV
MARITAL-STATUS: Married (L. Sidna Jackson)
FATHER: Wm. P. Townsen (born in West Va.)
MOTHER: Sarah Swick (born in West Va.)
CAUSE-OF-DEATH: Coronary Thrombosis / coronary sclerosis
INFORMANT: Dr. J. J. Townsen (of Dailey W.Va.)
BURIAL: Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery, Philippi, WV

(wife of William French Townsen)
From Death Certificate, Barbour County, WV #'59-001338
FULL-NAME: Louise Sidna Townsen
BIRTH-DATE: April 7, 1877
BIRTH-PLACE: Upshur County
DEATH-DATE: January 7, 1959 (at 81 years of age)
DEATH-PLACE: Philippi, Barbour County, WV
USUAL-RESIDENCE: Locust Ave., Philippi, Barbour County, WV
MARITAL-STATUS: Widowed
OCCUPATION: Housewife
FATHER: Camden Jackson
MOTHER: Catherine Mowery
CAUSE-OF-DEATH: Carcinoma of stomach
INFORMANT: Mrs. Brooks Lowden, Philippi
BURIAL: Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery

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