These houses are across the street from the Menil Gallery. They then removed to Jefferson County, Florida with some of their uncles and cousins by 1824. Townesend was educated at St Bartholomew's Hospital and the University of Edinburgh. All Rights Reserved. She returned with the family to Osnabruck where she later married Francis Joseph Frede, in 1848. Thomass family moved to Texas in the 1830s after he died in Florida. Dad remembers looking up and holding on to the antennae while moving it. In 1842 he purchased lot 172 on the LaGrange town square across from the county courthouse from Rachel Longley for the sum of $250.00. Louise and Francis Frede had one child, Julia Antionette, born at LaGrange on October 8, 1850. He served as mayor of Hallettsville an unexpired and two full terms and during his administration the excellent system of water works and the electric light plant owned by the city were constructed. WebThe StephensTownsendMurphy Party consisted of ten families who migrated from Iowa to California prior to the MexicanAmerican War and the California Gold Rush. The deed books of both counties show Asa, his father Thomas and his brothers as large land owners. George was born on 29 Jan 1791 in Waldulum, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany and died on 28 Aug 1873 in Port Stanley, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. The Karankawas were probably the only real cannibals in North America. Stephen Townsend died in 1769. Fisher became a music teacher by profession, and a botanist by avocation. The Duke of Sussex surprised viewers of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when he turned up for the Colbert Questionert segment of the TV show on Tuesday night (28 February). He has three brothers: Mr. H., H.L. To those who remembered his massive frame and Herculean strength, it was sad to see him as he passed among us under the weight of his four score years, leaning upon his staff and tottering to his tomb. He was buying property and lending money as early as that date. : W.G. In 1827, when Jefferson County was organized, Monticello became the county seat. By 1848, 14 children had been born, 10 sons and 4 daughters. 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. These were Crown grants from King George III signed by William Bull Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of The Province of South Carolina. He has sixty acres near town, part in pasture, and on this he has some blooded Jersey cattle. vandiver.john@stripes.com Twitter: @ john_vandiver Migrated This clearly establishes John Townsend (1740-1786) as joining the Revolution and is one of the documents that caused the Daughters of the American Revolution to declare John Townsend as an American Patriot. The graves are in the southeast corner of the cemetery. On February 22, 1853, a son, Leo, was born. That fake version of Gen. Townsend has a tale of woe: an unfaithful wife who divorced him and an adopted son he plucked from the battlefieldall described in broken English. And lived there until he was three or four years old. His wife, now Mrs. Caspar Fink, still occupies the residence on the same block.. Thomas Townsend was born circa 1765 at probably Orange Co., North Carolina. He was also one of the organizers of the Lavaca Oil Mill Company. A system of sewerage is now being put in. In 1920, Fisher visited Santa Catalina Island and collected a few specimens on the ridge above the School House, Avalon, June 16, 1920. Thomas died in 1828 in Jefferson Co., Florida. Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme. Solon received his education in the local schools in Columbus and later at Texas A&M College. Mom and Dad (Ron and Anne) lived in the garage apartment of the duplex. They removed from Marlboro County, South Carolina to Mcintosh County, Georgia after 1815. WebMoses Townsend, Jr. and his wife Mary Agnes Fink were the first of their families born in Texas. Here they cleared the land and made their home. The two cemeteries, however, are quite distinct from each other. William T. Townsend: Spanish grant 1835 in McLennan and Freestone Counties; Bounty grant for military service in the Texas Revolution 1836 in Coryell County. Location: southwest of FM 1890 about 3.5 miles west of its intersection with State Highway 71, about 100 yards to the South and across a ravine from the much larger Fitzgerald Cemetery. On April 17 at LaGrange he married Louise Eilers Frede, widow of Frances Frede, who had passed away in the previous year. This meant that they could cross state lines during a battle. 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. He also served in the Texas Ranger Company of Capt. The family settled in Mclntosh County where the elder Harper died in 1822. She died in 1879, Moses S. grew up in his native county, received his education there and at A. The families were issued the following land grants in Mexico and the Republic of Texas: Thomas R. Townsend: Spanish Grant 1835 in Houston County. He worked for the railroads in several jobs. M. S. Townsend. In the Surveyors General Dept. Townsend graduated from North Georgia College where he earned a bachelors degree in psychology. The rent to be paid every 25th day of March in every year at the rate of three shillings sterling or four shillings proclamation money for every hundred acres the same to commence at the expiration of two years from the date hereof. Benedictus, and his heirs were further obligated to do yearly, and every year, after the date of these presents, clear and cultivate at the rate of three acres for every hundred acres of land. Broadkill Creek is now called the Broadkill River. vandiver.john@stripes.com Twitter: @ john_vandiver Migrated in 1883 and F.R.C.S. After Boss tragic death, his wife, Allison Holker Boss, said in a statement that he was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. Upon arriving to survey the ground for one of his headgrants (which you could receive by paying a filing fee of $5.00) Leonard found a house had been constructed and someone was living in it. The new territory prospered, and Asa along with it. in 1887. In 1859 Jacob and Elizabeth made a donation of five acres of land to St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church with the stipulation that a church, school, and a cemetery be established there. Half brother of Elizabeth Townsend; John Townsend and Hannah Townsend. WebThe StephensTownsendMurphy Party consisted of ten families who migrated from Iowa to California prior to the MexicanAmerican War and the California Gold Rush. Johann Caspar Fink was born on March 25, 1821 in Gomaringen, Wurtemberg, Germany. The Civil War brought financial loss, but Texas was spared the destruction and severe hardship experienced by the rest of the Confederacy. 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. Moses Solon Townsend was the son of Asa and Rebecca Townsend. Asa and Rebecca came to the Republic of Texas in 1838. It was across the road from the Guadalupe river. From a M.S. vandiver.john@stripes.com Twitter: @ john_vandiver Migrated After Gigi died, Uncle Marvin and his wife lived in the old Townsend homestead. [5], Townesend died in Colney Heath from pneumonia in May 1914.[1][6]. The total estimated value of the estate was $4,466.60. His last service was to be detailed as a tanner under Captain E.C. He graduated from Vergennes High School in 1971. Turn left on FM 2314 (Vsetin Road) and then left again on Cemetery Road. He was survived by his wife and daughter, Orpha Smallwood, and five grandchildren. Caspar Fink owned a General Store on lot 172 on the town square. On August 5, 1863 at Camp Columbus, Texas, Caspar Fink enlisted in Captain Socrates Martins Company A, First Regiment, Texas State Troops. Moses grew up with his fourteen brothers and sisters. See Book A page 18 of Jefferson County Deed Records. However, the location of Millfield is likely within a mile or two south of where present day Delaware Highway 1 crosses the Broadkill River. One of the children, Louisa Maria Clara, was born in Amsterdam on March 25, l824. Annabet remarried in 1879 Edwin Waller of Colorado County. LifeSketch:TOWNSEND, StephenWill Made: 10 Jan 1759Heirs: sons William, Stephen, Littlton, Jesse, Noe and Jehu Townsend; daus. In April of the following year he was re-elected for the full term and again elected in 1893, without opposition. Geni requires JavaScript! Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, from 5-7pm at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. He married Katharina Panter, daughter of Georg Panter and Theres Zink on 22 Feb 1819 in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. Georges father was Lewis Fisher, son of George Fischer and Katharina Panter. Julia and Anton Eilers, lived in Amsterdam until his untimely death in 1836. He qualified M.R.C.S. M. S. Townsend died at his home here this morning after a lingering illness, aged 31 years. Steve was born Apr. He was honorably discharged on February 15, 1864 at Columbus. Their wishes were carried out and the church was in use until 1895 until it was moved to Ellinger where it remains. WebMoses Townsend, Jr. and his wife Mary Agnes Fink were the first of their families born in Texas. But that God whom he had served and trusted sustained and cheered him in his age and infirmity, and gave him a safe and triumphant passage across the dark river. The Cemetery is on private property and is not visible from the road. Brother of James Townsend; Sarah Thomas; Charles Townsend; Joseph Townsend; Elizabeth Foreman and 3 others; Mary Kennard; Jane Humphreys and Rachel Adams less He is from Germany. Bounty grant for military service in the Texas Revolution 1836 in Colorado and Fayette Counties. He was one of the first organizers and one of the first board of directors of the Arctic Ice Company, of Hallettsville. [1] Townesend was a stage actor under the name Will Dennis and assisted the Amateur Dramatic Society of St Bartholomew's Hospital. She died on 04 Dec 1916 in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca Clack Burford Townsend Grace died, at her residence in Colorado County on the 3rd of September, 1878, Mrs. Rebecca C. Grace, of inflammation of the bowels, aged about 58 years. Marys parents were born in Germany and Holland and moved to Texas to seek their fortunes in the new Republic. Townsend Obituary: Weimar Mercury, February 8, 1896, pg 2, Hallettsville, Texas, February 2.Hon. When our subject was three years old his father died; the mother married again in 1874. An incident, uncommon and beautiful, occurred a day or two before his death. His name, with Mustang Prairie as his stated place of residence, appears on the list of petitioners asking the Texas Congress to establish Houston County in 1837. He was the son of Johannes and Anna Maria (Luz) Fink, her parents were Anna Maria (Pfeiffer) and Darran Luz. He is not found in the 1820 Census of Marlboro County. His children here increased. in 1887. August Emmett Townsend, son of Moses Solon Townsend Jr. and Mary Agnes Fink was born 11 Jan 1891 in Hallettsville, Texas. Sadly, Theres died of Cholera on their voyage to Canada in 1832 in Buffalo, New York. 1772 Grant from King George III to John Townshend for 200 acres on northeast side of Big Reedy Creek in Craven County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Jacobe Cummins Palmer (1847-1912) and Alice Olympus Tetram (1845-1873). The cemetery at Ross Prairie remains fairly intact although there have been no burials there in years. It was known as Alexanders German Company. His estate consisted of property in LaGrange, town lots in Bastrop, 320 acre headrights in Victoria and Washington Counties, plus two promissory notes over $300.00. She was living at 708 Euclid Avenue in Houston with husband George Lewis Fisher (50) and daughter Orpha Irene (18). Stephen Chapman Townesend[a] (1860 May 1914) F.R.C.S. In April 1889 she married Moses Solon Townsend, Jr. Solon was born in Colorado County on April 29th, 1864. We were unable to document where he resided during the period from 1751 to his appearance in South Carolina in 1764. In 1826 two of the brothers, Thomas Roderick and Spencer Burton, made the long trip to Texas to investigate these land offers. 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. The deceased was an old citizen, an exemplary lady with many virtues to endear her to her large list of acquaintances. Georges Mother was Almira Mann, daughter of Elijah Mann and Lois Graves was born on 24 Aug 1832 in Southwold, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He graduated from Vergennes High School in 1971. 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. The second grant for 50 acres implies one other person was with him or possibly decided to join him shortly after he moved to SC based on the dates of the petitions. Both books have family stories and images of land grants and other interesting documents. Stephen Townsend: Spanish land grant in Robertson County. This prominent citizen was also one of the original stockholders in the Citizens Building and Loan Association. Asa spent his childhood in the part of South Carolina his grandfather had settled two generations before. First-hand information as remembered by Bryan Patterson,Monday, November 10, 2014.. They lived at Gramps (Red Earley) ranch until their house was built. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, from 5-7pm at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. By the 1800s John Townsend (1740-1786)s children began moving south into Georgia and by the 1830s all, with the exception of his son, John Townsend (1760-1843) and daughter Rhoda Townsend (1765- ) had moved their families into Georgia and Florida. 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. He was a good and a worthy man. He is active in all things necessary for the good of the town, is popular with the people, and well deserves the success that has rewarded his efforts. When he was a young child Moses and his family left Florida and in 1838 settled in Colorado County near Borden between Columbus and LaGrange on their original 640 acre land grant. For comfort we can hope they will look to One who alone can give it. Nutter, Jemima Townsend. They imported tea and spices from Java. The other relatives still living in Germany waived their rights. [Interment in Borden Cemetery]. 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