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Pioneer - TOWNSEND, William
Biographical Sketches of
Early Settlers of Wellington County
Information from: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906
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TOWNSEND, William
, b. Derbyshire, Eng., 1849, was a son of Ralph Townsend and Isabella Harrison,
whose uncle was one of the earliest settlers, and built the third house erected
in Guelph Tp., and was a hard working pioneer.
William, the subject of this sketch, succeeded with his brother Ralph, to the homestead of 200 acres, lots 6 and 7, con. 6, which at present they own jointly. Ralph, lives on the third concession, Erin; John, another brother, owns and resides on the west half, lot 10, con. 7, West Garafraxa. William and Ralph, m. sisters, Jessie and Alice Kennedy. William, on the homestead, is a large grain and stock farmer. He is a man of quiet disposition, very industrious and honest, and is much respected. He is a Steward of the Methodist church, and a Liberal in politics. In 1891 he m. Jessie Kennedy. Issue: William J. , Ralph, Alice, Eric, and Elvin. Benjamin Harrison, uncle of Ralph Townsend, the pioneer, was selected Chairman of the Semi-Century Celebration Committee of Guelph. He d. shortly before the Jubilee occurred. From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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