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     Temperance was born circa 1855 at Madison, Florida, United States. She was the daughter of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend. She married G. W. Sessions, on 8 July 1885 at Madison, Florida, United States.²

     Israel was born on 28 July 1859 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend. He married Johnnie A. Burnett, on 28 December 1882 at Madison, Florida, United States.² Israel died on 28 June 1937 at Madison, Florida, United States, at age 77.³ His body was buried in June 1937 at Hickory Grove Church, Madison, Florida, United States.

     Rhoda was born on 11 February 1858 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend. She married William Jackson Geer, on 23 February 1882 at Madison, Florida, United States.² Rhoda died on 19 November 1929 at Madison, Florida, United States, at age 71. Her body was buried in November 1929 at Hickory Grove Church, Madison, Florida, United States.³

     He married Temperance Ann Townsend, daughter of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend, on 8 July 1885 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹

     William was born on 6 March 1864. He married Rhoda Ann Townsend, daughter of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend, on 23 February 1882 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ William died on 8 August 1936 at Madison, Florida, United States, at age 72. His body was buried in August 1936 at Hickory Grove Church, Madison, Florida, United States.²

     Catherine was born in 1856. She married Christopher Columbus Townsend, son of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend, on 11 January 1882 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ Catherine died in 1922.² Her body was buried in 1922 at Hickory Grove Church, Madison, Florida, United States.

     Johnnie was born on 24 March 1862. She married Israel Townsend, son of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend, on 28 December 1882 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ Johnnie died on 1 September 1921 at age 59.² Her body was buried in September 1921 at Hickory Grove Church, Madison, Florida, United States.

     Esther was born in 1892. She was the daughter of Christopher Columbus Townsend and Catherine Elizabeth Buckhanan. Esther died in 1959.² Her body was buried in 1959 at Hickory Grove Church, Madison, Florida, United States.

     Marquerite was born on 8 May 1832 at South Carolina, United States. She married Thomas J. Townsend, son of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend, on 29 November 1871 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ Marquerite died on 1 September 1912 at Florida, United States, at age 80.² Her body was buried in September 1912 at Hickory Grove Church, Madison, Florida, United States.

     John was born on 25 March 1849 at Georgia, United States.¹ He married Sarah Elizabeth Townsend, daughter of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend, on 13 March 1872 at Madison, Florida, United States.² John died on 3 February 1903 at age 53. His body was buried in February 1903 at Hickory Grove Church, Madison, Florida, United States.³

     Mary was born circa 1843 at Madison, Florida, United States.² She was the daughter of Anthony Thomas Avant and Sarah Townsend.

     William was born circa 1845 at Madison, Florida, United States.² He was the son of Anthony Thomas Avant and Sarah Townsend.

     Mariah was born circa 1847 at Madison, Florida, United States.² She was the daughter of Anthony Thomas Avant and Sarah Townsend.

     He married Louisa Lucy Townsend, daughter of Israel Townsend and Julia Ann Townsend, on 21 July 1880 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹

     Sarah was born in 1855 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Townsend and Martha M. E. Rykard. She married Thomas J. Clyatt, on 15 February 1877 at Madison, Florida, United States.² Sarah died in 1935 at Madison, Florida, United States. Her body was buried in 1935 at Cherry Lake Church, Madison, Florida, United States.³

     David was born on 8 October 1858 at Madison, Florida, United States. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Townsend and Martha M. E. Rykard. He married Roxana Calhoun, on 29 February 1888 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ David died on 22 June 1935 at age 76.² His body was buried in June 1935 at Pine Grove Church Cemetery, Madison, Florida, United States.

     Mary was born circa 1861 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Townsend and Martha M. E. Rykard. Mary died before 1910.

     Theresa was born circa 1866 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Townsend and Martha M. E. Rykard. Theresa died before 1910.

     Allen was born on 9 September 1870 at Madison, Florida, United States. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Townsend and Martha M. E. Rykard. Allen died on 28 March 1950 at age 79.¹ His body was buried in March 1950 at Cherry Lake Church, Madison, Florida, United States.
     Biography of Allen T. Townsend:
Allen married at an old age and had no children. (Letter to Mrs. Jack C. Smith, 23 Aug 1968 from Pauline Townsend.)

     Roxana was born on 18 August 1858. She married David A. Townsend, son of Benjamin Franklin Townsend and Martha M. E. Rykard, on 29 February 1888 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ Roxana died on 28 September 1926 at age 68.² Her body was buried in September 1926 at Pine Grove Church Cemetery, Madison, Florida, United States.

     Marie was born on 6 July 1893 at Columbia, Florida, United States. She was the daughter of Joseph Allen Townsend and Mary Perry. She married Charles Jolly Schenck, on 6 July 1915 at Columbia, Florida, United States.¹

     Ethel was born on 26 October 1896 at Columbia, Florida, United States. She was the daughter of Joseph Allen Townsend and Mary Perry. She married Samuel Herlong Edwards, in 1916 at Columbia, Florida, United States.¹ She died on 17 June 1984 at Columbia, Florida, United States, at age 87. She was buried at Fort White Cemetery, Columbia, Florida, United States.²

     Wilbur was born on 30 November 1897 at Columbia, Florida, United States. He was the son of Joseph Allen Townsend and Mary Perry. Wilbur died on 11 June 1965 at Columbia, Florida, United States, at age 67. His body was buried in June 1965 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, United States.