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     Henry Townsend was born in 1649. He married Deborah Underhill, daughter of Capt. John Underhill and Elizabeth Feake, circa 1676 at Killingworth, Oyster Bay, Queens Co. (now), NY. Henry Townsend died in 1718.

     Hulda Townsend married Walker Burton Terrell on 25 June 1872 at Washington Co., IN.

     Joel Townsend married Abbie (?).¹

     Ora E. Townsend was born circa 1878 at Indiana 1910 census, Bryan Precinct, Garfield Co., NE. She was the daughter of Joel Townsend and Abbie (?)¹ Ora E. Townsend married John W. Price, son of John H. Price and Mary D. Detwiler, on 27 March 1902.¹

     Phoebe Townsend married Samuel Tallman, son of James Tallman and Mary (?).

     Sarah Townsend was born on 10 June 1679. She was the daughter of Capt. Thomas Townsend and Sarah (?) Sarah Townsend married Abraham Underhill, son of John Underhill and Mary Prior, in 1702. Sarah Townsend died in 1732.

     Thomas Townsend was born in 1863 at England. He married Minnie Adams, daughter of William J. Adams and Hannah Lavina Starr, on 25 December 1889. Thomas Townsend died circa 1935 at Colorado.

     Capt. Thomas Townsend married Sarah (?).

     Charles Francis Townsley was also known as "Bud". He was born on 3 July 1925 at Reading, Berks Co., PA, WW II draft card.¹ He was the son of Charles Francis Townsley and Mamie M. (?)¹ Charles Francis Townsley began military service WW II service, U.S. Army
Korean War service, U.S. Army, 1 Lt. He married Mary Charlene Hottle, daughter of Victor Bryan Hottle and Thelma Adaline Walters, on 1 October 1949 at Oklahoma Co., OK, Met in college at Oklahoma A&M (now OSU), Stillwater. Charles Francis Townsley died on 23 May 2012 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 86 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

The Oklahoman, May 29, 2012:

OKLAHOMA CITY--Charles F. "Bud" Townsley was born on March 21, 1926, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Mamie (Springer) Townsley and Charles "Hun" Townsley. He moved to Quakertown in the early 1930s, where he attended school, graduating in 1943. While in high school, he was active in track and was the team Captain.

After high school, Bud registered for the draft with an incorrect birth date and was drafted in August of 1943. He served in WWII in the Philippines and was discharged in 1946.

He then moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to attend Oklahoma A&M (OSU), where he joined the Theta Chi fraternity. He met his future wife, Mary Charlene Hottle, during his college years. Bud graduated in 1950 with a degree in Commerce. Bud and Charlene were married October 1, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Bud was recalled to the Army during the Korean War and served in Ft. Hood, Texas, taking his wife and young daughter Chris with him. Bud received his field commission as a First Lt. at this time. At the end of the Korean War, Bud and Charlene returned to Oklahoma City, where Bud accepted a position with General Electric Credit Corp. A second child, Phillip, was born, completing their family.

Bud retired from General Electric in 1983. He continued to serve his country as a member of the 95th Reserve Division, reaching the rank of Captain and retiring from duty in 1965. Bud was very proud of the military services he provided to his country.

Bud had a passion for history, especially the Civil War. He enjoyed reading, the company of his cats, and spending time with friends. One of his beloved pastimes was drinking a beer while discussing world events with his companions. He maintained ties with his alma mater through the OSU Alumni Association.

He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Charmaine; mother, Mamie "Kitty" Johnson; his father, Hun; and his wife, Charlene. He is survived by his son, Phil; daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Rick; and three grandchildren, Wade, Noel, and Jacqueline. Service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sunnymeade Baptist Church, with burial following at Rose Hill Burial Park.

He was buried in May 2012 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Findagrave #91042145.

     Charles Francis Townsley was born on 27 August 1905 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mamie M. (?) circa 1924.¹ Charles Francis Townsley married Laura S. Jackson before April 1940, no children.² Charles Francis Townsley began military service on 20 July 1943 Enlisted, U.S. Army, discharged 8 SEP 1945. He died on 25 November 1992 at age 87 Dates per SSDI. He was buried in November 1992 at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks Co., PA, Findagrave #59966606.

     Doris Elizabeth Toy was born on 15 November 1923 at Warren Co., KY. She was the daughter of Norris Toy and Laura Terry. Doris Elizabeth Toy married Roy Lee Robertson, son of Jerome Edgar Robertson and Martha May Hammon, on 20 April 1950 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

     Etha Marie Toy married Wilbur Oscar Sternagel.

     Mabel Toy was born on 24 September 1868. She married William Hardy Hendren Sr. Mabel Toy died on 23 March 1906 at age 37. She was buried in March 1906 at Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, VA, Findagrave #60431952.

     Norris Toy married Laura Terry.

     Alice Traber was born in May 1864 at Ohio.¹ She married Lynne W. Gilliland.

     Lucy Virginia Trabue was born on 20 July 1858 at Macoupin Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Trabue and Mary J. Boyd. Lucy Virginia Trabue married Charles Milton Kitzmiller, son of Rev. Martin V. Kitzmiller and Mary Nancy Crouch, on 11 June 1891 at Macoupin Co., IL. Lucy Virginia Trabue died on 2 April 1898 at age 39. She was buried in April 1898 at Girard Twp. Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL.

     Stephen Trabue was born on 2 July 1822 at Kentucky date calculated from headstone inscription "44Y, 8M, 14D".¹ He married Mary J. Boyd. Stephen Trabue died on 16 March 1867 at age 44. He was buried in March 1867 at Hacke Cemetery, Macoupin Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 24588045.

     Frank Trace married Katie Odair.¹

     Jane Odair Trace was born on 3 October 1916.¹ She was the daughter of John C. Trace and Mary Della Sutton.¹

     John C. Trace was the son of Frank Trace and Katie Odair.¹ John C. Trace married Mary Della Sutton, daughter of Charles Sutton and Laura Winebrenner, on 30 December 1915, Ceremony by Rev. C. F. Boggs.¹ John C. Trace lived in 1926 at 200 Tritle Avenue, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.¹

     Martha Sutton Trace was born on 8 December 1919.¹ She was the daughter of John C. Trace and Mary Della Sutton.¹

     Cassandra Tracey was born circa 1824 at Kentucky.¹ She married John Clendenning on 23 April 1847 at Miami Co., IN. Cassandra Tracey died on 6 August 1875 at Wyandotte Co., KS.

     Elizabeth Tracey was born circa 1848 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Tracey and Harriet Hagey.¹

     Jefferson Vernon Tracey was born on 26 June 1881 at Warren, Baltimore Co., MD.¹ He married Lola E. Lampitt, daughter of Herbert Arthur Lampitt and Emma McCown, on 19 December 1917 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, no children. Jefferson Vernon Tracey and Lola E. Lampitt were divorced on 25 May 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Jefferson Vernon Tracey died on 13 November 1957 at age 76. He was buried in November 1957 at Whitehouse Cemetery, Whitehouse, Lucas Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 128310471.

     John Hohmann Tracey was born on 24 November 1918 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He married Lione A. Harrison, daughter of Ernest Benjamin Harrison and Pauline Anna Basner, in 1940. John Hohmann Tracey died on 25 April 1990 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 71.

     Marie Ann Tracey was born on 8 August 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Benjamin Andrew Woodrow Harrison, son of Ernest Benjamin Harrison and Pauline Anna Basner, on 7 December 1940 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

     Mary Tracey was born circa December 1859 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Tracey and Harriet Hagey.¹

     Michael Tracey lived at 1615 Green Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ He was born circa 1815 at Ireland.² He married Harriet Hagey, daughter of John Hagey and Elizabeth Nice, in 1847.¹ Occupation: Clothier in 1860 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.²

     Merle Clayton Trachsel was born on 1 August 1920 at Windsor, Henry and Pettis Co., MO. He was the son of Normal Royce Trachsel and Velma Ora Park.¹ Merle Clayton Trachsel married Ruth Delight Krehbiel, daughter of August Robert Krehbiel and Dena Hope Ellis, on 11 September 1948 at Jackson Co., MO, License date. Merle Clayton Trachsel died on 11 February 2006 at Clay Co., MO, at age 85 Dates per SSDI, last residence Kansas City. He was buried in February 2006 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, Clay Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 74387133.

     Normal Royce Trachsel was born on 15 September 1897 at Missouri.¹ He married Velma Ora Park.¹ Normal Royce Trachsel died on 9 May 1959 at Windsor, Henry Co., MO, at age 61. He was buried in May 1959 at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, Henry Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 74410808.