On 10 Feb 1850 William married Eliza Hamge, daughter of Johann Jacob Hamge & Anna Barbara Bachman, in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.8 Born abt 10 Nov 1826 in Lunenburg Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Eliza died in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 29 Apr 1899; she was 72.

According to the 1871 Canadian federal census, William and Eliza Townshend with their two youngest sons resided in the Lunenburg census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William Townshend was a cooper. He and the children were Anglican. Eliza Townshend was Methodist. (RG31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-F1, Lunenburg, p. 26)

William and Eliza Townshend with their youngest two sons resided in the Lunenburg census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. William Townshend and his sons George and William Townshend were coopers. Eliza Townshend was Methodist. William Townshend and the sons were Anglican. (RG31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-A2, Lunenburg, p. 7)

Eliza Townsend died from cirrhosis of the liver.

On 7 Aug 1852 Edmund (Edward) married Sarah Anne Venn, daughter of Nicholas Venn & Anne [Venn], in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.8 Born on 20 Aug 1825 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Sarah Anne died in Shelburne Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, bef 1901; she was 75.

Edmund and Sarah Townsend with three children resided at Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. Son Charles Townsend and his wife Georgeana were enumerated as a separate family within the same household. Edmund Townsend was a cooper. Charles Townsend was a fisherman. The two families were Anglican. (RG31-C-A, Nova Scotia, Shelburne Co., ED 13-C, Shelburne, p. 63)

The 1901 Canadian federal census states that Edwin Townsend resided at Jordan Bay, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia. He was a widower who resided with his son Albert Townsend. Edwin Townsend was described as a domestic and a cooper. Albert Townsend was a master mariner. They were both Anglican. (RG31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Shelburne & Queens, ED 40-F, Jordan Bay, p. 2)

On 24 Feb 1856 Sarah Rebecca married Elijah (Elisha) Lee in Thompsons Flats, Butte Co., California, U.S.A. Born abt 1820 in Virginia, U.S.A. Elijah (Elisha) died bef 1910; he was 90.

In 1864 Caroline married Richard Peverill, son of John Peverill & Margaret Hilchie, in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Born on 10 Jun 1835. Richard died bef 1911; he was 75. Occupation: Farmer.

Richard and Caroline Peverill with three children resided in the Windsor Road census district, Halifax County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. Twelve-year-old Emma Carson lived in the household. Richard Peverill was a farmer. The fsamily were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Halifax Co. East, ED 197-B, Wingsor Road, pp. 20-21)

The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Richard and Caroline Peverill with seven children resided in the Sackville census district, Halifax County, Nova Scotia. Richard Peverill was a farmer and lumber miller. Gus Peverill was a farm labourer. Norman Peverill was a clerk in store. William Peverill was a teamster. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Halifax Co., ED 34-K, Sackville, p. 5)

Richard and Caroline Peverill resided in the Thirteen Mile House census district, Halifax County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Richard and Harry Peverill were farmers. Clifford Peverill was an upholsterer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Halifax Co., ED 33-S, Thirteen Mile House, p. 3)

The 1911 Canadian federal census states that the widow Caroline Perevill resided at Sackville, Halifax County, Nova Scotia. She lived in the household of her son Harry Perevill. She was an Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Halifax Co., ED 45-28, Sackville, p. 5)

On 17 Nov 1869 Robert H. first married Hannah J. Smith in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.16 Born on 8 Aug 1849 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.16 Hannah J. died in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 4 May 1870; she was 20.16

Hannah (Annie) J. Townsend died from pneumonia.

On 9 Dec 1873 Robert H. second married Maria Frances Maunder, daughter of Thomas Maunder & Elizabeth Thomas, in Chelsea, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.16 Born on 12 Mar 1851 in Arichat, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.34 Maria Frances was baptized in Arichat, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 16 Sep 1855.34 Maria Frances died in Chelsea, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A., on 20 Nov 1875; she was 24.

Maria Townsend died of consumption.

On 21 Jan 1878 Robert H. third married Susan Amelia Freeman in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.16 Born abt 1859 in Nova Scotia, British North America.

R.H. and Susie A. Townsend with their infant daughter resided at 26 Tremont Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts according to the 1880 United States federal census. R.H. Townsend was an upholsterer. They employed an Irish servant named Bridget Dolan. R.H. and Susie Townsend were born in Nova Scotia. Their daughter was born in Massachusetts. (T9-543, Massachusetts: Cambridge, ED 434, p. 11)

The 1900 United States federal census states that Susie Townsend, her two children, and her step-daughter Frances Townsend resided at 30 Wendell Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Susie Townsend immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1863. She was not naturalized. No occupation is stated for Susie Townsend. Frances Townsend was a proof reader. Ethel Townsend was a normal student [student a teacher’s college]. Robert Townsend was a bank messenger. (T623-656, Massachusetts: Cambridge, ED 679, pp. 8A-9A)

According to the 1910 Untited States federal census, Susie Townsend and her daughter Ethelyn A. Townsend resided at 30 Wendell Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. They resided in her sister and brother-in-law Ellen and Parker Banks’ household. No occupation is stated for Susie Townsend. Ethelyn Townsend was a public school teacher. Susie Townsend and her sister Ellen Banks immigrated to the United States from Nova Scotia in 1861. Susie Townsend had given birth to two children, both of whom were still living in 1910. (T624-596, Massachusetts: Cambridge Ward 9, ED 777, pp. 9A-9B)

Susie and Ethel Townsend are not found in the 1920 United States federal census.

On 14 Nov 1881 Augustus married Sophia E. Martin in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, U.S.A.16 Born in Oct 1853 in St. Margaret’s Bay, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Sophia E. died bef 1930; she was 76.

At the time of the birth of Helen Sophia Townsend, the Townsend family resided at 33 Wyatt Street, Somerville, Massachusetts. The births of the middle four children do not appear to have been recorded.

Augustus and Sophia Townsend with their six children resided at 33 South Wyatt Street, Somerville, Massachusetts according to the 1900 United States federal census. Augustus Townsend was a boiler maker. Anthony Townsend was a bicycle salesman. Augustus and Sophia Townsend immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1870. They were not naturalized. The children were born in Massachusetts. Daughter Augusta Townsend was recorded as being an invalid. (T623-665, Massachusetts: Somerville, ED 930, p. 9)

The 1910 United States federal census states that Augustus and Sophia Townsend with their youngest four children resided at 33 Dimick Street, Somerville, Massachusetts. Augustus Townsend appears to have been retired as no occupation was stated. Gladys Townsend was employed in something regarding pianos. William Townsend was a iron structural worker. The census states that Augustus and Sophia Townsend immigrated to the United from Canada in 1882 and were not naturalized. Sophia Townsend indicated that she had given birth to eleven children of whom six were living. (T624-604, Massachusetts: Somerville, ED 994, p. 10B)

Sophia Townsend with three daughters resided in a triple decker at 22 Dimock Street, Somerville, Massachusetts according to the 1920 United States federal census. Sophia Townsend was a widow with no stated occupation. There was no stated occupation for Gladys Townsend. Harriet Townsend was a saleswoman in a jewelry store. Helen Townsend was a stenographer at a sheet metal company. Sophia Townsend owned the triple decker in which the family resided. The building was mortgaged with tenants in the other town units. Sophia Townsend immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1870 and was naturalized in 1888. The three daughters were born in Massachusetts. (T625, Massachusetts: Somerville Ward 2, ED 412, p. 17B)