William Townsends Family
History Web Site |
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Web Site is dedicated to the memory of
William Townsend
who was born in 1858 in the Derry Hill /
Bremhill area in the County of
Wiltshire,UK, and to his wife Sarah Holtom.
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This Web Site has been
constructed by Peter Townsend, grandson of William Townsend.
The aim of the site is to keep family members up to
date on changes to their ancestral tree and to provide historical
background information on the Townsend family as it becomes
available.
Our branch of the Townsend family
were known to have lived in the Derry Hill/ Bremhill area in the
County of Wiltshire from at least 1750 to
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The above photo of Alf and
Tilly's wedding day in 1912 turned up during my visit to the UK last
summer [2002]. It is the oldest family group photo discovered so
far.
My father Ernie Townsend [age 12] is second from the
left in the top row, to his right are brothers Fred and then
George. We think that brother John is somewhere in the top row
but not sure where!!! It is hard to believe that three short years
after this photo was taken he and brother Fred were in the army
fighting in Gallipoli.
To the left of Alf are Florence and
Mable, above Alf are William and Sarah with possibly Emily or Lilly
to their left.
If any family members can provide any more
identifiction it would be greatly appreciated.
PeterT. |
Newsletter
This website is being
updated.................Sept. 2005
See page 17 for the amazing DNA match between the Townsend and Wiltshire
families.
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We had
managed to trace our ancestors back to either a John and
Elizabeth Townsend who were married around the end of the 1700's...
Or... to Ann Townsend who had a baseborn son George Townsend
baptised in Calne in 1796, who according to the Vicar of the day was
fathered by a Richard Wiltshire.
We now know that Richard
Wiltshire was indeed the father of our George Townsend because of
the amazing DNA test described in detail on Page 17.
I have joined a Wiltshire Mailing list at
ENG-WILTSHIRE-1-request@rootsweb.com and " Genes Reunited" , this
has put me in touch with many others seeking information on their
Townsend/Wiltshire family Heritage.
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Genetic Genealogy..This is a relatively new
science that looks very promising. A Townsend surname group has been
formed and is inviting Townsend family members to have their DNA
checked against other Townsend family members. This approach has
helped some family members when the trail goes dead, in particular
in the late 1700's! which is where we had been stumped for the last
few years.
I had my DNA checked
early in 2005 by FamilyTreeDNA to see if I could get some clue
as to what Townsend clan we came from, and for other
Townsend's in the future who may be interested in a comparison
check.. See Page 17 which contains information on my DNA test
results. Also explained is the DNA comparison test between Martin
Wiltshire and myself which has resulted in a major breakthrough and
expansion of our family tree.
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Say Hello to
the new Kid on the block!!
Meet Joseph Townsend
son of Matthew and Jess Townsend, Grandson of John and Marian
Townsend.
He was the first Townsend born in our branch
of the family for 39 years, he was born on the 6th of
June 2003, the same day as Andrew Townsend
who was born in 1964 |
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| SCROLL DOWN FOR INDEX TO OTHER
PAGES |
| Christ Church in Derry Hill
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Historical backgroung on
Bremhill, Studley and Derry Hill,
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| The Queens
Park Estate Era.
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| Remembering
Stan Townsend | |
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If you would like to
see
Old Townsend Family photo's
click on above
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Remember! after
looking
at photo's , click on ' Back
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at the top left of
browser
to return to this page
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| I have also produced an
'autostart' CD with over 100 old Townsend family photo's, Just
send me an e mail with your name and address and I will send you
one....PeterT. |
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