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I have just done a little research on my friends line but cannot see a connection.

Hi LadyKira

This is Maria (Helen's daughter) posting on her behalf. Thanks for all your help. We're still trying to digest all this exciting information. My grandmother was Marion Richardson daughter of Louisa Townshend. We didn't think we'd find out anything as interesting as this when we started. If we turn up anything else of interest we will let you know.

I am a little curious because I know someone of that surname in Plumstead and she thought her Townshend's were famous or important in some way.

possible

Marriages Jun 1919 (>99%)
Byford Lillian F Townsend Greenwich 1d 2327
Townsend Percy C D Byford Greenwich 1d 2327

Deaths Jun 1944 (65%)
Townshend Percy 69 Greenwich 1d 710

Deaths Mar 1884 (>99%)
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Townshend Ellen Sarah 4 Greenwich 1d 619

This could be 1901

1901 census - household transcription
Person: RICHARDSON, John
Address: King Street, Brixham

RICHARDSON, Grace Head Widow F 77 1824
Brixham VIEW
RICHARDSON, Annie Grand Daughter Single F 19 1882
Brixham VIEW
RICHARDSON, John Grand Son Married M 30 1871 Fisherman
Brixham VIEW
RICHARDSON, Louisa Grand Daughter Married F 24 1877
London VIEW
RICHARDSON, Reginald Great Gran Son Single M 0 (8 MOS) 1901
Brixham

I am trying to find her 1911 for you. Have you got the children's names?

http://www.islandregister.com/townshend1.html

http://www.islandregister.com/townshend4.html

The Last Will of Hon William Townshend

Born 1760-62(1745) - Died 1816


Chief Customs Collector of Prince Edward Island,
Acting Governor of Prince Edward Island 1812-1813


In the name of God Amen! This is the last will and testament of me, William Townshend of Prince Edward Island, Esquire. I give and devise to beloved wife, Flora Townshend all my estate situate on Lot or township number thirty-seven at Savage Harbour, to hold to her for and during her natural life, and I further give and devise to my said wife all my lands situate on Lot or township number forty-three to hold to her during her natural life. And I further give and devise to my said wife, the premises I now live on at Charlottetown to hold to her and during her natural life, my wish and desire being that she should be able to bring up my children. My further will is that after the devise of my said wife the same premises be disposed of thus - and I do hereby devise the same after her decease between my daughters, Hester and Helen in manor following - That is to to say Lot of township thirty-seven or such a portion on the same as will bring in unto them, my said daughters, the yearly income of one hundred pounds. That is to say, fifty pounds yearly to each of them and their children forever, and in the case of death of either of them not leaving children before they arrive the age of twenty-one years, I give and devise the same lot or township number thirty-seven to my sons, John Dalton, Charles James, and George, all of them minors and unable to make any provision for themselves at present or to such of them as maybe them living. In respect to the remainder of my property and real estate including my lands on Elliot or North River, Lot thirty-two, or where ever else situate, I give and devise the same subject to the payment of my just debts to my said wife, to be held by her during her natural life. And after her devise the same to be divided by my three sons, John Dalton, Charles James, and George. Share and share alike forever, not omitting in this my last will and testament my three sons, Cecil Wray, William, and Peter, from want of affection but because they have arrived at an age to push themselves into lively hood and in situation in which they may shortly be able to provide for themselves they may improve the prospects in life at present before them. And I do hereby constitute and a point my said wife Flora to be the sole Executrix of this my last will and testament. Desiring her to take the most prudent and effectual steps in her power towards satisfying all my just creditors and with as little prejudice as possible to the desires herein before mentioned.

In witness whereof the said William Townshend have here into set my hand and seal at Charlottetown in said Island Prince Edward this thirty first day of May in the year of Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and fourteen. Signed Sealed Published Pronounced and Declared by the said William Townshend as his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereto subscribed our names
Amelia Davies
Theoph Desbrisay
Tho. Desbrisay Jun.[both were sons of Thomas Desbrisay, the Lieutenant Governor, and also William's brother-in-laws].

Be it known to all men by these presents that I, William Townshend have made, and declared my last will and testament in writing the 31st day of May, 1814. I, the said, William Townshend by this present codicil do ratify and confirm my last will and testament, and do further give and bequeath unto my three sons, John Dalton, Charles James, and George what ever may be coming to me as heir of Mrs. Diana White in consequence of a certain will done and executed by her and now in my possesion over and above the thousand pounds herein bequeath to my daughter Hester and my will and meaning is that this codicil be adjudged to be a part and parcel and my last will and testament, and that all things here in mentioned and contained be faithfully and truly preformed, and as fully and amply in every respects, as if the same were declared and set down in my said last will and testament. Witness my hand this 31st day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. Signed in the presence and us __________________ William Townshend.

Compared with the original. Probate granted to Mrs. Flora Townshend the Executrices therein named on the oath of the Reverend Theothilus Desbrisay and Thomas Desbrisay Junior, dated the 22nd May 1817.
Judge of Probate

She married John Richardson from Brixham in Devon. He was part of a shipbuilding/fishing family. Not sure when. He died around 1914 (the family story goes that he fell from a ships mast over board). He left Louisa with about six children to look after and some had to be put in the Brixham Home for boys.

I presume you have also seen this?
It explains Cecil Wray Townshends name and more about Flora.

http://home.worldonline.co.za/~townshend/william.htm

Hon William Townshend (1762 - 1816)
was the son of Richard Townshend of Wexham/Wrexham. Richard Townshend's family connection has not been proved. Click here to read the current research. It is speculated that Richard Townshend was either the younger brother of George, 1st Marquess Townshend or was a brother of Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney.

He married Flora Stewart during or before 1790. She was the daughter of Chief Justice Peter Stewart and Hellon McKinnon. William and Flora had 8 children
(Hon) Cecil Wray Townshend (1791 - 1870)
Lt. (Capt) William James Townshend (1796 - aft.1833)
Peter Stewart Townshend (1798 - ????)
John Dalton Townshend (1800 - abt.1873)
Ester Wray Townshend (1800 - ????)
Charles Townshend (1800 - ????)
Helen Diana Townshend (1800 - ????)
Canon Rev. George Townshend (1810 - ????)

I was beginning to have suspicions that he was something like that.

When did Louisa marry?

Many thanks to everyone for all their work. It seems that we now know who Louisa Townshend parents were. This means that we are indeed related to William Townshend of Prince Edward Island as Ladykira has discovered. We suspected this but we weren't sure. William Townshend was the Colonial Governor of the island. He has his own Wikipedia page which is helpful. He was thought to be related to Viscount George Townshend the 1st Marquess Townshend but not sure how.
Many thanks again!

If these records sre accurate then these are children for William and Flora


1. CECIL WRAY TOWNSHEND - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 15 JUN 1791 St Paul'S Church, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island

2. WILLIAM JAMES TOWNSHEND - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 27 MAR 1796 St Paul'S Church, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island

3. PETER TOWNSHEND - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 29 APR 1798 St Paul'S Church, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island

4. HESTHER TOWNSHEND - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 24 FEB 1802 Summer Hill, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island

5. JOHN DALTON TOWNSHEND - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 08 APR 1800 St Paul'S Church, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island

6. GEORGE TOWNSHEND - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 19 JUL 1810 St Paul'S Church, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island

7. CHARLES JAMES TOWNSHEND - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 25 JUL 1804 St Paul'S Church, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island


One of Louisa's siblings had the name of Flora.
This would tie up with the older Cecil I found in Birkenhead.

This may be connected

Deaths Dec 1870 (>99%)
Townshend Cecil Wray 79 Birkenhead 8a 305

And maybe this is tied in.

Births Jun 1869 (>99%)
Townshend Cecil Wray Birkenhead 8a 437

1851 census - household transcription
Person: TOWNSEND, William
Address: 7, Well Street, Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets
TOWNSEND, William Head Married M 55 1796 Cab Merchant And Manufacturer Eleven Journeyman
Prince Edward Island VIEW
TOWNSEND, Marianne Wife Married F 36 1815
Madeira VIEW
TOWNSEND, Marianne Daughter F 12 1839 Scholar At Home
Oporto VIEW
TOWNSEND, Esther Daughter F 9 1842 Scholar At Home
London VIEW
TOWNSEND, William Son M 7 1844 Scholar At Home
London VIEW
TOWNSEND, Eliza Daughter F 5 1846 Scholar At Home
London VIEW
TOWNSEND, Flora Daughter F 1 1850
London VIEW
SLADE, Sarah Servant Unmarried F 26 1825
London VIEW
HOLLAND, Sarah Servant Unmarried F 16 1835
London

This is a submitted record so treat with caution


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PETER TOWNSHEND Pedigree
Male
Event(s):
Birth: 29 JAN 1798

Christening: 29 APR 1798 St Paul'S Church, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island

Parents:
Father: WILLIAM TOWNSHEND Family
Mother: FLORA STEWART
Messages:
Form submitted by a member of the LDS Church. The form lists the submitter's name and address and may include source information. The address may be outdated. Details vary. To find the form, you must know the batch and sheet number.
Source Information:
Batch Number: 7913704
Sheet: 51
Source Call No.: 1260540

You will notice another example of writing what you here in the 1861 I just posted.

Where born: Brence Edward British Subject, Ireland
should read Prince Edward Island

London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921
about Peter Townshend
Name: Peter Townshend
Spouse Name: Eliza Augusta Ward
Record Type: Banns
Event Date: 6 Oct 1828
Parish: St Laurence, New Brentford
County: Middlesex
Borough: Hounslow

They were married with consent of parents and one of the witnesses was Adelaide Ward.

1861
Name: Peter Townshend
Age: 62
Estimated birth year: abt 1799
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Eliza A
Gender: Male
Where born: Brence Edward British Subject, Ireland

Civil parish: Lambeth
Ecclesiastical parish: St John
County/Island: Surrey
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View image

Registration district: Lambeth
Sub-registration district: Waterloo Road Second
ED, institution, or vessel: 7
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 144
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Townshend 62
Eliza A Townshend 53
Elizabeth Ward 74
James Daish

This one is interesting

1861 census - household transcription
Person: TOWNSHEND, Cecil W
Address: 30, Pilgrim Street, Birkenhead
TOWNSHEND, Cecil W Head Married M 69 1792 Stationer & Printer
Prince Edward Island VIEW
TOWNSHEND, Catherine Wife Married F 61 1800
Liverpool
Lancashire VIEW
TOWNSHEND, Catherine D Daughter Unmarried F 30 1831
Ireland VIEW
TOWNSHEND, Samuel R Son Unmarried M 19 1842 Insurance Clerk
Liverpool
Lancashire VIEW
TOWNSHEND, Charles Son Unmarried M 24 1837 Commercial Traveller
Liverpool
Lancashire VIEW
BAILY, Lucy Servant Unmarried F 37 1824 House Servant
Chester VIEW
BAILY, Letitia Servant Unmarried F 36 1825 House Servant
Chester VIEW
SALY, Phoebe L Visitor Married F 56 1805
Manchester
Lancashire