Marcena Badgley

     Marcena was born on Sunday, 23 August 1818 in New York. Marcena married Luther Townsend, son of Christopher Townsend and Bathia Rider, circa 1843 in New York. Luther & Marcena had children: Eugene N.[1844-1921], Sylcena A. [1847], Flora Evans, Emma [1850] & Marcia M. [1856]. 12 July 1850, Marcena and her husband, Luther, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Somerset Town, Niagara County, New York. Enumerated in this household were Luther Townsend [31 New York], his wife: Marcina [31 New York], children: Eugene N. [6 New York] & Sylvemath [3 New York].¹ 24 July 1860, Marcena and her husband Luther were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Somerset Town. Enumerated in this household were Luther Townsend [41 New York], his wife: Marcena [41 New York], children: Eugene [16 New York], Synnia A. [13 New York], Emma [9 New York], & Marcia M. [4 New York].² 20 September 1870, Marcena and her husband, Luther, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Somerset Town. Enumerated in this household were Luther Townsend [51 New York], Marcna [51 New York] & Marshah [14 New York]. The have Real estate valued at $2,500 and Personal estate valued at $2,000.³ 2 June 1880, Marcena listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Somerset Town, Niagara County, New York. Enumerated in this household were Luther Townsend [61 New York] & Marcna [61 New York]. He is a farmer.⁴ Marcena's husband, Luther, died on 22 June 1885 in West Somerset leaving her a widow. Marcena departed this life on Tuesday, 9 January 1894 in West Somerset at age 75 years, 4 months and 17 days. She was buried there in the Baptist Churchyard.⁵