Phila Ann Townsend

     Phila Ann was born on Saturday, 1 September 1832 in West Somerset, Niagara County, New York. She was the daughter of Samuel Townsend and Asenath Badgley. Phila Ann married Justin N. Stephens circa 1856 in Unadilla Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Phila's husband, Justin, died before 19 October 1858 in Shiawassee County, Michigan, leaving her a widow. Phila Ann married 2nd John Emmett Mapes, son of Samuel Addison Mapes and Mary Jane King, on 20 March 1860 in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Phila's. The family resided in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. 20 June 1860, Phila and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John E. Mapes [26 New York] & his wife, Phila A. [25 Michigan]. [Sheet 58 line 4]² 28 June 1870, Phila and her husband, John, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were J. E. Mapes [36 New York-farmer], his wife: Phila A. [37 New York], children: Lillie [9 Michigan], Lucy [8 Michigan], Jennie [6 Michigan], J. and E. Morgan [18 Michigan].³ 26 June 1880, Phila and her husband, John, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John E. Mapes [46 New York, NY & NY], his wife: Phila A. [48 New York, NY & NY], their children: Lucy A. [18 Michigan teacher], Jenny A. [16 Michigan teacher], Mary A. [9 Michigan], & mother-in-law, Asnatte Townsend [82 New York, NY & NY].⁴ Phila departed this life on Tuesday, 8 May 1900 in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan.