James Townsend1

M, b. circa 1672, d. before April 1731
FatherJames Townsend b. c 1648, d. b 2 May 1698
MotherElizabeth Wright b. 1653, d. b Oct 1677
     James was born circa 1672 at the Town of Oyster Bay, Queens County, Long Island, New York. James married Hannah Wright, daughter of Gideon Wright and Elizabeth Townsend, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Queens County, Long Island, New York. James & Hannah went to Chester County, Pennsylvania. James settled in Birmingham Township. w Had issue. Hannah's name is also noted as Halstead. James made his will on 8 January 1731 at Birmingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Here he wrote his will 1-8-1731, proved in April, 1732. James departed this life in Birmingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. His will was probated in April 1732.

Family

Hannah Wright b. c 1678

Citations

  1. [S451] Townsend Society Newslwtter: A Correction to the Townsend Memorial: [Winter 1999-2000] - James Townsend3 (James2, John1) does fit into the codicil of Richard Harcourt's will as the husband of Hannah (Halstead). It was James' wife who was to receive the coverlet mentioned in Richard Harcourt's codicil. James and Hannah also went to Chester Co., PA. James settled in Birmingham Twp. where he wrote his will 1-8-1731, proved in April, 1732. Had issue. There is also a probated will on file in Chester Co., PA for James' widow, Hannah (Halstead) Townsend.