Is anyone on this list researching the TOWNSEND surname? Jesse Lynch Lynn and myself are descendants of John THOMAS, Rev. Soldier who died in Autauga County, Al in 1840. Jesse and I have been swapping information and in my prior research he found the clue necessary to determine that the Eleanor, wife of Elnathan Stephens listed in John THOMAS's will is the same Eleanor THOMAS who married Thomas TOWNSEND in Hancock County, GA in 1815. Here is the first generation information that we have been able to gather. Descendants of Thomas Townsend Generation No. 1 1. Thomas1 Townsend died Abt. 1830. He married Eleanor Thomas January 21, 1815 in Hancock County, Georgia, daughter of John Thomas and Prudence ?. She was born Abt. 1797 in Virginia. Notes for Thomas Townsend: From the Autauga County Internet Site, Autauga County, Alabama Index to Wills and Estates, compiled by Larry W. Nobles and the Autauga Genealogical Society. TOWNSEND, Thomas Heirs 22 Sep 1832 RB - 2 Beg. Pages 304,305 Thos. Estate 28 Jun 1830 RB - 2 63-4-5-6-7-8, 130, 141 + Thos. Estate 1833 RB - 4 94, 132, 272 Information in e-mail from Jesse Lynch LYNN on July 10, 2003 "This includes very exciting news: First, That James, John, William, Nancy and Sarah were heirs of Thomas TOWNSEND - the first clear statement we have seen of this. Second, where you get detailed copies of the land patent applications. By the way, I am sure that E. N, COE's wife was our Sarah. Jesse [email protected] Return-Path: <[email protected]> From: [email protected] Subject: Re: Two Questions To: [email protected] X-Mailer: Lotus Notes Release 5.0.4a July 24, 2000 Message-ID: <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 12:39:54 -0400 Jesse Lynn, The patent actually reads "James Townsend, John Townsend, William Townsend, Sarah Townsend and Nancy Townsend heirs of Thomas Townsend deceased" If you wish additional information about the patent, you may obtain it by writing to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for a copy of the case file. Some of the information available in the case files are cash receipts, applications, and witness affidavits. Each case file at the National Archives is unique and the information contained within will vary in substance. The address and phone number is: Old Military & Civil Records (NWCTB) National Archives and Records Administration (Room 11E) Washington, D.C. 20408 202-501-5428 e-mail at: [email protected] Thank you for your interest in our records. Jennifer Spencer Bureau of Land Management End of information in e-mail on July 10, 2003 From the book, DEATH, MARRIAGE AND PROBATE NOTICES FROM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA NEWSPAPERS VOLUME I (1821-1865), Compiled by Larry E. Caver, Jr., Page 238, Issue of March 13, 1829 "Autauga County, Regular Orphans' Court, Feb. Term, 1829 This day came Thomas TOWNSEND, Administrator of the estate of William LEWIS, deceased, and filed his accounts with the Judge of said Court for final settlement of said estate... A true copy, J. B. MATHEWS, Clerk." Notes for Eleanor Thomas: They were living in Pike County, Alabama when the will of John Thomas was in probate in September 1846. In Hancock County, Georgia, on Jan. 21, 1815 there is the marriage record of THOMAS TOWNSEND and ELENOR THOMAS. Information from Jesse Lynch Lynn, Jr. , [email protected] on July 8, 2003 Fourth, I have some new thoughts on John THOMAS's children that you may find interesting. John L. THOMAS, Nancy THOMAS, and Sarah THOMAS appear to have been pretty thoroughly researched, either by you or various LINCH/LYNCH researchers. Since these three seem well documented, I have done some work on the other sisters. I think it will prove very difficult to pinpoint those who lived out of Alabama. However, I think I have made some real progress on two others: Eleanor and Mary. The key to Eleanor was your information of a Eleanor THOMAS- Thomas TOWNSEND marriage in Hancock County. I am now confident that this did apply to John THOMAS's daughter. Searching the Autauga County Genealogy webpages, I have found a record of a marriage between Elnathan STEVENS (sic) and Elivia (sic) TOWNSEND on 12 Oct 1839, book 1, p 55. I am sure that this is John THOMAS's daughter and I am sure that "Elivia" is an error in transcription. Also, an Elthan STEVANS appears in the 1840 Autauga Census, p 31A, with one male 30-40 and one female 30-40. There were no other family members, as one would expect if they were married in October 1839. Also, there are an extensive amount of Estate Records for the Estate of a Thomas TOWNSEND in Autauga County, beginning in 1830, suggesting that Thomas TOWNSEND died that year. From the indexes, it appears there were several children. Also, interestingly, there is an 1860 Autauga County deed from Elnathan STEPHENS to Mary TOWNSEND, et. al. I have ordered some of the estate papers, and will let you know what turns up. From the Autauga County Internet site, Autauga County, Alabama Index to Orphans Court Records, compiled by Larry W. Nobles and the Autauga Genealogical Society TOWNSEND, Eleanor Heirs 26 Jan 1841 Book 4, beg. page 430 Eleanor Other 23 Feb 1831 Book 2, " 135 Thomas 21 Dec 1837 Book 4, " 135 Thomas 22 Mar 1830 Book 2, " 85 Thomas 22 Mar 1830 Book 2, " 86 Thomas 25 Jun 1830 Book 2, " 99 Thomas 25 Oct 1830 Book 2, " 116 Thomas 29 Mar 1830 Book 2, " 89 Thomas Estate Dec 1831 Book 3, " 30 Thomas Estate 3 Jan 1840 Book 4, " 316 Thomas Estate 4 Dec 1839 Book 4, " 312 Thomas Estate 4 Dec 1839 Book 4, " 313 Thomas Estate 6 Jun 1842 Book 5, " 6 Thomas Estate 22 Oct 1835 Book 3, " 268 Thomas Estate 24 Jan 1831 Book 2, " 129 Thomas Estate 25 Apr 1831 Book 3, " 6 Thomas Estate 25 Jan 1841 Book 4, " 428 Thomas Estate 26 Apr 1833 Book 3, " 125 Thomas Estate 26 Jan 1841 Book 4, " 429 Thomas Estate 26 Jan 1841 Book 4, " 430 Thomas Estate 27 Feb 1832 Book 3, " 55 Thos. Estate 7 Feb 1840 Book 4, " 337 Thos. Estate 27 Apr 1840 Book 4, " 353 Found this information on FTM's Family Archive CD 255 Patentee Name Townsend, Eleanor Townsend, Thomas Ascession Number AL 0590__,014 AL 1610__.340 State Alabama Alabama Volume 590 1610 Page 14 340 Document Number 22841 24673 Land Office Cahaba Cahaba Aliquot Part Reference NESE W 1/2 SE Section Number 33 9 Township 18 North 19 North Range 16 East 9 East Meridian/Survey Area: St. Stephens Meridian St. Stephens Meridian Act/Treat Authorizing Sale Sale-Cash Entries Sale-Cash Entries Date Signed Apr. 15, 1837 May 15, 1837 Acreage 40.02 79.90 Signed Yes Yes More About Thomas Townsend and Eleanor Thomas: Marriage: January 21, 1815, Hancock County, Georgia Children of Thomas Townsend and Eleanor Thomas are: + 2 i. James2 Townsend, born Abt. 1816 in Georgia; died Bef. January 19, 1854 in Autauga County, Alabama. 3 ii. John Townsend. Notes for John Townsend: Is this the same man?? From the book, DEATH, MARRIAGE AND PROBATE NOTICES FROM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA NEWSPAPERS VOLUME I (1821-1865), Compiled by Larry E. Caver, Jr., Page 261, Issue of June 15, 1860 "Montgomery County, Special Court of Probate, June 4th, 1860 This day came J. L. TOWNSEND, guardian of Nancy A. KILLEN and Caroline KILLEN, minors, and presented his several coounts and vouchers for the annual settlement of his said ward's estates... David CAMPBELL, Judge of Probate." Same book, page 262, Issue of March 7, 1863 "Montgomery County, Special Court of Probate, March 3, 1863 This day came J. L. TOWNSEND and presented to the Court of Probate a paper writing purported to be the last Will of Nancy A. KELLEN, and it is therefore ordered that the 27th day of March 1863 be set for the hearing thereof. And ordered that notice be given to Jane MITCHELL, wife of Daniel MITCHELL, who resided in Louisiana, and William KELLEN, George KELLEN and John KELLEN, who are in the army of Tennessee... David CAMPBELL, Judge of Probate." Next paragraph "This day came J. L. TOWNSEND, Guardian of Caroline A. and Nancy A. KELLEN, minors, and presented his account and vouchers for the annual settlement of said estate... - David CAMPBELL, Judge of Probate." 4 iii. Nancy Townsend. + 5 iv. Sarah Townsend, died Bef. 1850. 6 v. Thomas Townsend. 7 vi. William Townsend. Any help with this family will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Irma J. Roy