Peyton Townes and Muriel Pearce Family History

Private Townes

M, #1, Deceased

Relatonship

Son of Peyton Giles Townes
Son of Muriel Acree Pearce

Father	Peyton Giles Townes (b. 2 May 1921, d. 8 June 1985)
Mother	Muriel Acree Pearce (b. 14 April 1926, d. 14 October 2007)

Tree

Biography

John Townes is testing this.

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Events

Marriage

Acree Line	4th great-grandson of John Acra
Pearce Line	2nd great-grandson of James Washington Pearce
Breeden Line	2nd great-grandson of Robert Oliver Breeden
Townes Line	4th great-grandson of William Townes
Giiles Line	5th great-grandson of John Giles
Branch Line	8th great-grandson of Christopher Branch
Peyton Line	18th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,
Gwynn Line	5th great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn
Moseley Line	8th great-grandson of William Moseley
William the Conqueror	25th great-grandson of Guillaume (William I the Conqueror) de Normandie
Eleanore of Aquitaine	22nd great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine
King Alfred the Great	32nd great-grandson of Ælfred (The Great) Wessex, King of Wessex,
Hugh capet King of the Franks	28th great-grandson of Hugues (Hugh) Capet, King of the Franks,
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Peyton Giles Townes

M, #2, Deceased, b. 2 May 1921, d. 8 June 1985

Also See Pages:	William Jr., Halle,Peyton and Gwynn Townes and Next Generation(s)
Relatonship	Partner of Muriel Acree Pearce

Father	William Armistead Townes (b. 28 July 1870, d. 10 November 1942)
Mother	Louise Rutland (b. 6 February 1891, d. 25 May 1970)

Family: Muriel Acree Pearce (b. 14 April 1926, d. 14 October 2007)

Son	Private Townes
Son	Alan Richardson Townes (b. 6 March 1954, d. 14 March 2015)

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Biography

Peyton Giles Townes was born in Wilmington North Carolina. he attended the University of North Carolina, and then joined the U.S. Navy as a Lt. in World War Two. Following his discharge he joined General Electric, working as a sales engineer negotiating defense contracts with the Navy. He lived in Clearfield and Scranton Pennsylvania, and Schenectady, NY before moving to Pittsfield Mass. where he remained for the rest of his life.

He was known for seriousness and strong sense of integrity, while also having a dry sense of humor and ability to enjoy life. life. In Pittsfield he was active in community life. He was warden of St. Stephens Church, was president to The Stanley Club and was a member of the Country Club of Pittsfield, among other involvements.

He was an enthusiastic sailor, and one of the highlights of his year was sailing trips with his buddies. He had a strong attachment to the Navy. After World War Two, he remained in the Naval Reserves for several years. As a civilian, he became active in the Navy League, a support organization for the U.S. Navy, and held a position as head of the New England council.

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Events

Christening
Citation: 1
Burial
St. John's Chapel Louisa, Virginia, United States
Witness | Activities | Muriel Acree Pearce
Muriel Acree Pearce; Title inscription on gift book of cocktail recipies
Ancestors
Ancestry charts of Peyton Townes
Military
Peyton Townes was a commander on the U.S.S, Weeden in World War Two.
Photos
Young Peyton
Chart
Giles to Townes
1921
Birth
1921 | Wilmington, North Carolina
Peyton Giles Townes was born in 1921 in Wilmington, North Carolina, "North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCMD-Y99 : 8 December 2014), Louise Rutland in entry for Payton Giles Townes, 02 May 1921; from "North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes, 1800-2000," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing vol. 9, p. 355, New Hanover, North Carolina, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
Citation: 2
1921
Birth
2 May 1921 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Citation: 3
1938~17
Student Activities
1938
1938; Yearbooks
194019
Witness | Activities | Elizabeth Frances Townes
26 August 1940
26 August 1940; Elizabeth Frances Townes; Gift from Elizabeth Townes of William Giles Portrait to Amelia Va. (Ricjhmond Tiomes Dispatch); W:Francis Gwynn Townes
194625
Witness | Marriage | Muriel Acree Pearce
21 September 1946 | Noffolk, Va.
Peyton Giles Townes witnessed the marriage of Muriel Acree Pearce on 21 September 1946 in Noffolk, Va., Peyton Townes and Muriel Pearce.
194625
Marriage | Muriel Acree Pearce
21 September 1946 | Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Muriel Acree Pearce
Age 20
Birth 14 April 1926 | Virginia
Death: 14 October 2007 | Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Citation: 4
1950~29
Household Member | Census | Muriel Acree Pearce
1950 | Schnectady, NY
He was enumerated on the census of 1950 with Muriel Acree Pearce in Schnectady, NY.
Membership
Between 1970 and 1985
Between 1970 and 1985; He was active in the Navy League, and served as President of the First District, covering New England. He received citations for national leadership.
1985~64
Burial
1985 | Louisa, Virginia
Burial site of Muriel and Peyton Townes
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1985~64
Obituary
1985

Obituary in 1985:
Wilmington (NC) Star Newspaper.
198564
Death
8 June 1985 | Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States

Citations

[S40] Peyton Townes Draft Card
[S139] Peyton Townes Birth
[S73] North Carolina Board of Health, Peyton Townes Birth
[S41] Townes & Perce Marriage License

Townes Line	3rd great-grandson of William Townes
Giiles Line	4th great-grandson of John Giles
Branch Line	7th great-grandson of Christopher Branch
Peyton Line	17th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,
Gwynn Line	4th great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn
Moseley Line	7th great-grandson of William Moseley
William the Conqueror	24th great-grandson of Guillaume (William I the Conqueror) de Normandie
Eleanore of Aquitaine	21st great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine
King Alfred the Great	31st great-grandson of Ælfred (The Great) Wessex, King of Wessex,
Hugh capet King of the Franks	27th great-grandson of Hugues (Hugh) Capet, King of the Franks,
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Muriel Acree Pearce

F, #3, Deceased, b. 14 April 1926, d. 14 October 2007

Relatonship

Partner of Peyton Giles Townes

WithBill Pearce and Alan Townes

Father	John Edmund Pearce (b. 15 March 1895, d. 25 April 1975)
Mother	Nellie Louise Acree (b. 4 December 1897, d. 8 April 1985)

Family: Peyton Giles Townes (b. 2 May 1921, d. 8 June 1985)

Son	Private Townes
Son	Alan Richardson Townes (b. 6 March 1954, d. 14 March 2015)

Tree

Biography

Muriel Pearce grew up in Norfolk, Virginia. She moved to the north and spent most of her adulthood in Pittsfield, Mass.She had a very large circle of loyal lifelong friends and family that extended from Pittsfield to Virginia, North Carolina and beyond. She also had close ties with younger people. She had a lively sense of humor and . While a warm and caring person, she had strong opinions and could also be feisty. Her childhood nickname was "mule".

In addition to raising four boys, she pursued many interests and community activities. She was an active gardener and flower arranger and was a member of the Berkshire Garden Club. She was also a member of the Junior League, the Bluestocking Club, St. Stephens Church and Trinity Church, the Pittsfield Country Club and other organizations. She was an avid reader, and also had a creative streak as a writer. She loved cooking. She followed politics passionatly as a Democrat. (Watching the news with her was always an unpredictable experience.)

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Events

Burial
Louisa Green Spring, Louisa County, Virginia, United States
Activities
Title inscription on gift book of cocktail recipies; W:Peyton Giles Townes
Photos
Note from John Pearce
1926
Birth
14 April 1926 | Virginia
1930~4
Household Member | Census | John Edmund Pearce
1930 | Norfolk, Va.
Muriel Acree Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1930 with John Edmund Pearce in Norfolk, Va.
1940~14
Household Member | Census | John Edmund Pearce
1940
She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with John Edmund Pearce.
1943~17
Graduation
1943 | Norfolk Va.
She graduated from Norfolk Va. in 1943 Maury High School Graduate with Honors.
1945~19
Photos
About 1945
About 1945; Muriel Pearce Townes and Halle Townes; W:Halle Rutland Townes
Halle (left) and Muriel (right)
194620
Marriage
21 September 1946 | Noffolk, Va.
Muriel Acree Pearce was married on 21 September 1946 in Noffolk, Va., Peyton Townes and Muriel Pearce.
194620
Marriage | Peyton Giles Townes
21 September 1946 | Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Peyton Giles Townes
Age 25
Birth 2 May 1921 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Death: 8 June 1985 | Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Citation: 1
1950~24
Census
1950 | Schnectady, NY
She was enumerated on the census of 1950 in Schnectady, NY, with Peyton Giles Townes.
1985~59
Witness | Burial | Peyton Giles Townes
1985 | Louisa, Virginia
Peyton and Muriel Townes burial site.
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200781
Obituary
October 2007

Obituary in October 2007:
Berkshiire Eagle.
200781
Death
14 October 2007 | Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States

Citations

[S41] Townes & Perce Marriage License

Acree Line	3rd great-granddaughter of John Acra
Pearce Line	Great-granddaughter of James Washington Pearce
Breeden Line	Great-granddaughter of Robert Oliver Breeden
Townes Line	Partner of Peyton Giles Townes (3rd great-grandson of William Townes)
Giiles Line	Partner of Peyton Giles Townes (4th great-grandson of John Giles)
Branch Line	Partner of Peyton Giles Townes (7th great-grandson of Christopher Branch)
Peyton Line	Partner of Peyton Giles Townes (17th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,)
Gwynn Line	Partner of Peyton Giles Townes (4th great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn)
Moseley Line	Partner of Peyton Giles Townes (7th great-grandson of William Moseley)
Eleanore of Aquitaine	Partner of Peyton Giles Townes (21st great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine)
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Alan Richardson Townes

M, #4, Deceased, b. 6 March 1954, d. 14 March 2015

Relatonship

Son of Peyton Giles Townes
Son of Muriel Acree Pearce

Father	Peyton Giles Townes (b. 2 May 1921, d. 8 June 1985)
Mother	Muriel Acree Pearce (b. 14 April 1926, d. 14 October 2007)

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Biography

Alan Townes passed away following an accident and surgery. He was known by his family and many friends as a lively companaion, with a mischevious sense of humor. He grew up in Pittsfield, Mass. and graduated from the University of Massachusetts. He moved to Seattle Washington in 1979, and lived there for the rest of his life. He married and raised two daughters. He also thought of his pets as his children. He was an avid reader with a partticular interest in history and enjoyed traveling He worked primarily in the printing industry and was a specialist in color correction processes.

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Events

1954
Birth
6 March 1954 | Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, United States
2015~61
Obituary
2015 | Seattle, King, Washington, United States
201561
Death
14 March 2015 | Seattle, King, Washington, United States

Acree Line	4th great-grandson of John Acra
Pearce Line	2nd great-grandson of James Washington Pearce
Breeden Line	2nd great-grandson of Robert Oliver Breeden
Townes Line	4th great-grandson of William Townes
Giiles Line	5th great-grandson of John Giles
Branch Line	8th great-grandson of Christopher Branch
Peyton Line	18th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,
Gwynn Line	5th great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn
Moseley Line	8th great-grandson of William Moseley
William the Conqueror	25th great-grandson of Guillaume (William I the Conqueror) de Normandie
Eleanore of Aquitaine	22nd great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine
King Alfred the Great	32nd great-grandson of Ælfred (The Great) Wessex, King of Wessex,
Hugh capet King of the Franks	28th great-grandson of Hugues (Hugh) Capet, King of the Franks,
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John Edmund Pearce

M, #9, Deceased, b. 15 March 1895, d. 25 April 1975

Relatonship

Father of Muriel Acree Pearce

John Pearce

John and Nell Pearce

Father	William Edward Pearce (b. 1859, d. 1 March 1915)
Mother	Margaret Wallace (b. 1860, d. 26 March 1940)

Family: Nellie Louise Acree (b. 4 December 1897, d. 8 April 1985)

Daughter	Muriel Acree Pearce+ (b. 14 April 1926, d. 14 October 2007)
Daughter	Marilyn Louise Pearce (b. 1928)

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Biography

John Pearce grew up in Norfolk, Va. and served in Europe in World War One. After returning to civilian life he worked as a Railroad Station Clerk (1930 census) and joined the Virginian Railway, and advanced to a position as its Treasurer. He and his wife Nell moved to the New York City area before returning to Norfolk when he retired.

He and Nell loved to travel. When he was with the railroad, they often attended industry conventions and other gatherings. After retirement they frequently visited their daughter Muriel's family in Massachusetts. In addition to his family, his loves included his automobiles and baseball. He would avidly tune into New York Yankees games, and when asked who he was rooting for would gleefully reply "Anyone playing against those damn New York Yankees."

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Events

Employment
Richmond Tomes Dospatch May 2 1959
Richmond Tiimes Dispatch May 11, 1955
1895
Birth
1895
John Edmund Pearce was born in 1895 "North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCMJ-LXN : 8 December 2014), John Edmund Pearce, 1895; from "North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes, 1800-2000," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing vol. 5, p. 86, Craven, North Carolina, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
1895
Birth
15 March 1895 | Newbern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
1900~5
Household Member | Census | William Edward Pearce
1900 | Suffolk, VA
John Edmund Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1900 with William Edward Pearce in Suffolk, VA.
1910~15
Household Member | Census | William Edward Pearce
1910 | Norfolk County, Virginia
John Edmund Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1910 with William Edward Pearce in Norfolk County, Virginia.
1918~23
Military
1918
Service Card for Army.
1920~25
Marriage | Nellie Louise Acree
1920 | Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Nellie Louise Acree
Age ~23
Birth 4 December 1897 | Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Death: 8 April 1985 | Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930~35
Census
1930 | Norfolk, Va.
John Edmund Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1930 in Norfolk, Va., with Vernella D. Breeden, Muriel Acree Pearce, Nellie Louise Acree, and Marilyn Louise Pearce.
1940~45
Census
1940
He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Vernella D. Breeden, Muriel Acree Pearce, Nellie Louise Acree, and Marilyn Louise Pearce.
1950~55
Census
1950 | Flushing, NY
He was enumerated on the census of 1950 in Flushing, NY, with Nellie Louise Acree and Marilyn Louise Pearce.
197580
Death
25 April 1975 | Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1975
Obituary
27 April 1975

Obituary on 27 April 1975:
Virginian Pilot.

Pearce Line	Grandson of James Washington Pearce
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Nellie Louise Acree

F, #10, Deceased, b. 4 December 1897, d. 8 April 1985

Relatonship

Mother of Muriel Acree Pearce

Nellie, Vernon and Octavia Acree

Father	Leroy Beauregard Acree (b. 2 May 1861, d. 11 February 1930)
Mother	Vernella D. Breeden (b. 6 November 1863, d. 27 March 1943)

Family: John Edmund Pearce (b. 15 March 1895, d. 25 April 1975)

Daughter	Muriel Acree Pearce+ (b. 14 April 1926, d. 14 October 2007)
Daughter	Marilyn Louise Pearce (b. 1928)

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Biography

Nell Pearce grew up in Norfolk. As an adulkt she moved with her husband to the New York City area due to his job at the Virginian Railroad. They returned to Norfolk after his retirement.

She was an extremely cheerful and upbeat personality, who was well loved by all who knew her. She always had a smile and mischevous sense of humor, and was in many ways a combination of a grown up flapper and a southern belle. She was an avid cook of the southern tradition, who regularly turned out big breakfasts and dinners of fried chicken, smoked ham and other classic fare.

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Events

Photos
Nell Acree
Witness | FamilySearch.com | Jacob Acra
Jacob Acra; Family Tree on Familty Serarch; W:Jacob Acra, John Acra, Leroy Beauregard Acree, (Lucy) Octavia. Acree, Vernon Darrell Acree, Sr., Thomas Acra, Lucy Allan Acree, and Vernon Darrell Acree, Jr.,
1897
Birth
4 December 1897 | Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1910~13
Occupant | Residence | Leroy Beauregard Acree
1910 | Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States
Nellie Louise Acree resided with Leroy Beauregard Acree in Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States, in 1910.
1910~13
Occupant | Residence | Vernella D. Breeden
1910 | Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States
Nellie Louise Acree resided with Vernella D. Breeden in Norfolk Ward 5, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States, in 1910.
1920~23
Marriage | John Edmund Pearce
1920 | Norfolk, Virginia, USA
John Edmund Pearce
Age ~25
Birth 15 March 1895 | Newbern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
Death: 25 April 1975 | Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1920~23
Occupant | Residence | Leroy Beauregard Acree
1920 | Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States
Nellie Louise Acree resided with Leroy Beauregard Acree in Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States, in 1920.
1930~33
Household Member | Census | John Edmund Pearce
1930 | Norfolk, Va.
She was enumerated on the census of 1930 with John Edmund Pearce in Norfolk, Va.
1940~43
Household Member | Census | John Edmund Pearce
1940
She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with John Edmund Pearce.
1950~53
Household Member | Census | John Edmund Pearce
1950 | Flushing, NY
She was enumerated on the census of 1950 with John Edmund Pearce in Flushing, NY.
198587
Death
8 April 1985 | Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Acree Line	2nd great-granddaughter of John Acra
Breeden Line	Granddaughter of Robert Oliver Breeden
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Marilyn Louise Pearce

F, #11, Deceased, b. 1928

Also See Pages:	Pearce Photos
Relatonship	Sister of Muriel Acree Pearce

Father	John Edmund Pearce (b. 15 March 1895, d. 25 April 1975)
Mother	Nellie Louise Acree (b. 4 December 1897, d. 8 April 1985)

Family 1: Theron Ray White (b. 12 October 1923, d. 24 May 2004)

Family 2: Augustus Ronald White

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Biography

Marilyn Pearce grew up in Norfolk, and then headed to New York City as a young adult. She worked in the world of Madison Avenue Advertising at the J. Walter Thompson in the era depicted in the TV series Mad Men. An accomplished singer, she also performed in nightclubs.

She was a lively personality, and had a very active social life and had long reltionships. She was attracted to dashing men, and enjoyed skiing, sailing and other pursuits. During her marriage to Augustus White -- a British veteran of World War 2 who was a corporate consultant, they lived in numerous places, including Peru and Oklahoma. Later in life she returned to Virginia to care for her parents. She worked at a local college in Norfolk and pursued her interests in music.

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Events

Marriage | Theron Ray White
Theron Ray White
Birth 12 October 1923 | Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, United States
Death: 24 May 2004 | Virginia, United States
Marriage | Augustus Ronald White
Augustus Ronald White
Death
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Photos
Marilyn Pearce
1928
Birth
1928 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1930
Household Member | Census | John Edmund Pearce
1930 | Norfolk, Va.
Marilyn Louise Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1930 with John Edmund Pearce in Norfolk, Va.
1940
Household Member | Census | John Edmund Pearce
1940
She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with John Edmund Pearce.
1950
Household Member | Census | John Edmund Pearce
1950 | Flushing, NY
She was enumerated on the census of 1950 with John Edmund Pearce in Flushing, NY.

Acree Line	3rd great-granddaughter of John Acra
Pearce Line	Great-granddaughter of James Washington Pearce
Breeden Line	Great-granddaughter of Robert Oliver Breeden
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Theron Ray White

M, #12, Deceased, b. 12 October 1923, d. 24 May 2004

Relatonship

Partner of Marilyn Louise Pearce (sister of Muriel Acree Pearce)

Family: Marilyn Louise Pearce (b. 1928)

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Events

Marriage | Marilyn Louise Pearce
Marilyn Louise Pearce
Birth 1928 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Death: | Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1923
Birth
12 October 1923 | Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, United States
2004~81
Burial
2004 | Belle Haven Cemetery, Belle Haven, Accomack, Virginia, United States
200480
Death
24 May 2004 | Virginia, United States

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William Armistead Townes

M, #13, Deceased, b. 28 July 1870, d. 10 November 1942

Relatonship

Father of Peyton Giles Townes

William Townes Cadet at VMI

Wlliam Townes 1898

Father	Adolphus D. Townes (b. 17 December 1812, d. 21 July 1873)
Mother	Frances Gwynn Giles (b. September 1842, d. 30 July 1930)

Family 1: Annie Blount DeRosset (b. 18 October 1872, d. 4 January 1916)

Son	William Armistead Townes, Jr. (b. 3 January 1916, d. 13 September 1999)

Family 2: Louise Rutland (b. 6 February 1891, d. 25 May 1970)

Daughter	Halle Rutland Townes (b. 29 February 1920, d. 26 May 2008)
Son	Peyton Giles Townes+ (b. 2 May 1921, d. 8 June 1985)
Son	Francis Gwynn Townes (b. 17 January 1928, d. 2016)

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Biography

He was born in Richmond. His father Adolphus died when William was a child, and he was raised by his mother. He was an attorney who initially practiced in Richmond until 1904, when he became attorney for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, where he spent the rest of his life.

He was described in an obituary as "a lawyer of outstanding ability and a gentleman of the old school. Of strong convictions, he was nonetheless modest and unassuming,,,and courteous and affable....He unstintingly gave of his time and abilities helping those who needed help...."

He was married twice to women from Wilmington. His first wife Annie DeRosset died in 1916 and was the mother of William A. Townes Jr..He then married Louise Rutland, and they were the parents of Peyton, Halle, and Francis Gwynn Townes.

He was a member of the vestry of St. James parish, and a trustee of the Wilmington Public Library. In his spare time, he was an active golfer of noted ability.

While living in Wilmington, he and his family maintained their ties in Richmond, and regularly visited Prospect Hill, the former plantation in Louisa County that had been a focal point for his family while he was growing up.¹

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Events

Burial
Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
Chart
Giles to Townes
1870
Birth
28 July 1870 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Citation: 2
1910~40
Marriage License
1910
Obtained Marriage Licence with Annie deRosset
191039
Marriage | Annie Blount DeRosset
27 April 1910 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Annie Blount DeRosset
Age 37
Birth 18 October 1872 | Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States Of America
Death: 4 January 1916 | Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States Of America
1918~48
Marriage License
1918
Louise Rutland and William Townes obtained a marriage license.
191847
Marriage | Louise Rutland
12 June 1918 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Louise Rutland
Age 27
Birth 6 February 1891 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
Death: 25 May 1970 | Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
191847
Marriage Notice
12 June 1918
12 June 1918; W:Louise Rutland
Richmond Times Dispatch
Richmond Times Dispatch 09/06/1918
1920~50
Social Event
1920
Newspaper notice of visit of William Townes to his sister Frances.
1930~60
Activities
1930
1930; Havanna to Florida Cruise Ship Registry; W:Louise Rutland
1942~72
Will
1942
194272
Death
10 November 1942 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
Citation: 3
1942
Obituary
15 November 1942
Obituaries in the Wilmington, N.C. and Richmond Va. newspapers and the newsletter of the railroad where he worked.

Citations

[S95] Chart of William Townes
[S49] Virginia. Richmond., William A. Townes Birth Registry
[S60] William Townes Obituaries

Townes Line	2nd great-grandson of William Townes
Giiles Line	3rd great-grandson of John Giles
Branch Line	6th great-grandson of Christopher Branch
Peyton Line	16th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,
Gwynn Line	3rd great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn
Moseley Line	6th great-grandson of William Moseley
William the Conqueror	23rd great-grandson of Guillaume (William I the Conqueror) de Normandie
Eleanore of Aquitaine	20th great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine
King Alfred the Great	30th great-grandson of Ælfred (The Great) Wessex, King of Wessex,
Hugh capet King of the Franks	26th great-grandson of Hugues (Hugh) Capet, King of the Franks,
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Louise Rutland

F, #14, Deceased, b. 6 February 1891, d. 25 May 1970

Relatonship

Mother of Peyton Giles Townes

Hallie and Louise Rutland

Halle (left) and Louse (Right) Rutland

Rutland Sisters

Father	Walter Rutland (b. March 1856, d. 5 March 1936)
Mother	Louise (Lula) Nutt Parsley (b. 20 March 1862, d. 18 February 1944)

Family: William Armistead Townes (b. 28 July 1870, d. 10 November 1942)

Daughter	Halle Rutland Townes (b. 29 February 1920, d. 26 May 2008)
Son	Peyton Giles Townes+ (b. 2 May 1921, d. 8 June 1985)
Son	Francis Gwynn Townes (b. 17 January 1928, d. 2016)

Tree

Biography

Louise grew up in Wilmington N.C. in a family that had deep roots and was prominent in the local civic and business of the city. She worked as a clerk and then married William Townes. At the time of her marriage, she was working as a clerk for the railroad. She was known as gentle and kindly and a devoted mother, After William's death, she lived for a time at Prospect Hill, a plantation owned by William's family in Louisa, Virginia. She later became a college housemother in Richmond, and eventually moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where her daughter Halle lived.

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Events

1891
Birth
1891
Louise Rutland was born in 1891 "North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VH17-9NB : 8 December 2014), Louise Rutland, 1891; from "North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes, 1800-2000," database and images, vol. 72, p. 159, New Hanover, North Carolina, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.
1891
Birth
6 February 1891 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
1900~9
Residence
1900 | Wilmington city Ward 2, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
She resided in Wilmington city Ward 2, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States, in 1900.
1910~19
Residence
1910 | Wilmington Ward 2, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
1910~19
Residence
1910 | Wilmington Ward 2, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
1918~27
Marriage License
1918
Louise Rutland and William Townes obtained a marriage license.
191827
Marriage | William Armistead Townes
12 June 1918 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
William Armistead Townes
Age 47
Birth 28 July 1870 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Death: 10 November 1942 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
191827
Witness | Marriage Notice | William Armistead Townes
12 June 1918
12 June 1918; William Armistead Townes
Richmond Times Dispatch
Richmond Times Dispatch 09/06/1918
1930~39
Witness | Activities | William Armistead Townes
1930
1930; William Armistead Townes; Havanna to Florida Cruise Ship Registry
1940~49
Residence
1940 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
1952~61
Residence
1952 | Richmond, Va.
She resided in Richmond, Va., in 1952 Virginia Polytechnic Institute as Housemother.
1969~78
Residence
1969 | Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
1970~79
Burial
1970 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
197079
Death
25 May 1970 | Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
197079
Death
25 May 1970 | Ohio
She died on 25 May 1970, at age 79, in Ohio "Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKBR-C7R : 30 June 2021), Louise R Townes, 1970.

Townes Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (2nd great-grandson of William Townes)
Giiles Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (3rd great-grandson of John Giles)
Branch Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (6th great-grandson of Christopher Branch)
Peyton Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (16th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,)
Gwynn Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (3rd great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn)
Moseley Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (6th great-grandson of William Moseley)
Eleanore of Aquitaine	Partner of William Armistead Townes (20th great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine)
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Halle Rutland Townes

F, #15, Deceased, b. 29 February 1920, d. 26 May 2008

Also See Pages:	William Jr., Halle,Peyton and Gwynn Townes and Next Generation(s)
Relatonship	Sister of Peyton Giles Townes

Father	William Armistead Townes (b. 28 July 1870, d. 10 November 1942)
Mother	Louise Rutland (b. 6 February 1891, d. 25 May 1970)

Family: Catesby ap Catesby Jones (b. 17 July 1919, d. 5 February 2005)

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Biography

She was born in Wilmington on February 29, 1920 and graduated from New Hanover High School, St. Mary's School and Junior College in Raleigh, NC and Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, LA. She studied at the Philadelphia Divinity School and served as Director of Christian Education at Christ Church in Lexington, KY and Christ Church in Nashville TN. In 1948, she married Catesby ap Catesby Jones of Richmond, VA .They moved to Cleveland, Ohio before returning to Wilmington in 1980. She was a docent at the Burgwin-Wright House and a member of St. James Episcopal Church, the Carolina Yacht Club, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America and the Lucky Thirteen Club.

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Events

Marriage | Catesby ap Catesby Jones
Catesby ap Catesby Jones
Birth 17 July 1919
Death: 5 February 2005 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Education
St. Mary's School
Photos
Hallie Catesby and family
1920
Birth
29 February 1920 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
1945~25
Witness | Photos | Muriel Acree Pearce
About 1945
About 1945; Muriel Acree Pearce; Muriel Pearce Townes and Halle Townes
Halle (left) and Muriel (right)
1947~27
Marriage
1947 | Louisa, Va.
Halle Rutland Townes was married in 1947 in Louisa, Va.
2008~88
Burial
2008 | Saint Francis Garden Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States of America
2008~88
Obituary
2008
200888
Death
26 May 2008 | Wilmington Township, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States

Townes Line	3rd great-granddaughter of William Townes
Giiles Line	4th great-granddaughter of John Giles
Branch Line	7th great-granddaughter of Christopher Branch
Peyton Line	17th great-granddaughter of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,
Gwynn Line	4th great-granddaughter of Humphrey Gwynn
Moseley Line	7th great-granddaughter of William Moseley
William the Conqueror	24th great-granddaughter of Guillaume (William I the Conqueror) de Normandie
Eleanore of Aquitaine	21st great-granddaughter of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine
King Alfred the Great	31st great-granddaughter of Ælfred (The Great) Wessex, King of Wessex,
Hugh capet King of the Franks	27th great-granddaughter of Hugues (Hugh) Capet, King of the Franks,
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Catesby ap Catesby Jones

M, #16, Deceased, b. 17 July 1919, d. 5 February 2005

Relatonship

Partner of Halle Rutland Townes (sister of Peyton Giles Townes)

Father	Maj. William Ap Catesby Jones (b. 9 June 1881, d. 10 July 1944)
Mother	Lulie Greenhow Johnston (b. 21 January 1892, d. 22 January 1974)

Family: Halle Rutland Townes (b. 29 February 1920, d. 26 May 2008)

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Biography

Catesby C. Jones was born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 17, 1919, the son of the late Major William Catesby and Lulie Johnston Jones. He attended Ginter Park and Saint Christopher Schools in Richmond and was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia, Class of 1941, where he majored in Industrial Engineering. He was a Defense Attorney of the Honor Court, a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi and the German Club. He had a lifetime interest in Scouting and was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master.

Catesby served four years in the United States Army during World War II , commanding an eight inch gun battery on Diamond Head in Hawaii. He was honorably discharged as a Captain. He was employed by General Electric Company and worked in Lexington, KY, and Cleveland, OH, retiring as Manager of the Cleveland Lamp Plant.

In 1948 he married Halle Townes of Wilmington, and upon his retirement from G. E., they moved to Wilmington.

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Events

Marriage | Halle Rutland Townes
Halle Rutland Townes
Birth 29 February 1920 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Death: 26 May 2008 | Wilmington Township, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Photos
Catesby Jones
Research
Ancestors and Bathurst
1919
Birth
17 July 1919
1920~1
Census
1920 | Richmond, Va.
Catesby ap Catesby Jones was enumerated on the census of 1920 in Richmond, Va., with Maj. William Ap Catesby Jones, Lulie Greenhow Johnston, and Thomas Catesby Jones.
1930~11
Residence
1930 | Richmond, Radford (Independent City), Virginia, United States
Citation: 1
1940~21
Residence
1940 | Lee Ward, Richmond, Richmond City, Richmond City, Virginia, United States
Citation: 1
1947~28
Witness | Marriage | Halle Rutland Townes
1947 | Louisa, Va.
Catesby ap Catesby Jones witnessed the marriage of Halle Rutland Townes in 1947 in Louisa, Va.
197454
Residence
22 January 1974 | Cleveland, Ohio
Citation: 1
2005~86
Find A Grave Webpage
2005 | Wilmington, NC
200585
Death
5 February 2005 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States

Citations

[S118] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, i FamilySearchi0, accessed 20 Jan 2024), entry for Catesby ap Catesby Jones, person ID G7JP-19T.

Townes Line	Partner of Halle Rutland Townes (3rd great-granddaughter of William Townes)
Giiles Line	Partner of Halle Rutland Townes (4th great-granddaughter of John Giles)
Branch Line	Partner of Halle Rutland Townes (7th great-granddaughter of Christopher Branch)
Peyton Line	Partner of Halle Rutland Townes (17th great-granddaughter of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,)
Gwynn Line	Partner of Halle Rutland Townes (4th great-granddaughter of Humphrey Gwynn)
Moseley Line	Partner of Halle Rutland Townes (7th great-granddaughter of William Moseley)
Eleanore of Aquitaine	Partner of Halle Rutland Townes (21st great-granddaughter of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine)
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Francis Gwynn Townes

M, #17, Deceased, b. 17 January 1928, d. 2016

Also See Pages:	William Jr., Halle,Peyton and Gwynn Townes and Next Generation(s)
Relatonship	Brother of Peyton Giles Townes

Father	William Armistead Townes (b. 28 July 1870, d. 10 November 1942)
Mother	Louise Rutland (b. 6 February 1891, d. 25 May 1970)

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Biography

Born in Wilmington, NC. Carolina he graduated from Virginia Episcopal High School, served in the US Occupational Army in Japan, and earned BA and LLB degrees from the University of Virginia. He moved to Seattle, Wash, and practiced law and served as Judge Pro-Tempore in King County. He assisted with voluntary desegregation on the Seattle Central Area School Council, and was active in the Democratic Party.

In his obituary, he was described as "a loving father, curious intellectual and lifelong student of history and politics. He loved people, mountains and LOUD classical & jazz music."

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Events

1928
Birth
17 January 1928 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
194012
Witness | Activities | Elizabeth Frances Townes
26 August 1940
26 August 1940; Elizabeth Frances Townes; Gift from Elizabeth Townes of William Giles Portrait to Amelia Va. (Ricjhmond Tiomes Dispatch); W:Peyton Giles Townes
1944~16
School
1944
1944; Newspaper Managing Editor
1946~18
Military
1946
Francis G Townes, enlisted 04 Oct 1946, Roanoke, Virginia.
1950~22
Activities
1950
1950; Glee Club, Skull and keys, Canterbury Club
2016~88
Death
2016 | Seattle, King, Washington, United States
2016~88
Obituary
2016
Seattle Tomes, Aug. 11, 2016

Townes Line	3rd great-grandson of William Townes
Giiles Line	4th great-grandson of John Giles
Branch Line	7th great-grandson of Christopher Branch
Peyton Line	17th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,
Gwynn Line	4th great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn
Moseley Line	7th great-grandson of William Moseley
William the Conqueror	24th great-grandson of Guillaume (William I the Conqueror) de Normandie
Eleanore of Aquitaine	21st great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine
King Alfred the Great	31st great-grandson of Ælfred (The Great) Wessex, King of Wessex,
Hugh capet King of the Franks	27th great-grandson of Hugues (Hugh) Capet, King of the Franks,
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Adolphus D. Townes

M, #19, Deceased, b. 17 December 1812, d. 21 July 1873

Relatonship

Grandfather of Peyton Giles Townes

Adolphus Townes

Father	Armistead Terrell Townes (b. 23 November 1779, d. 30 June 1855)
Mother	Elizabeth M. Giles (b. 24 April 1788, d. 7 May 1838)

Family 1: Frances Ann Giles (b. 9 June 1819, d. 19 September 1861)

Family 2: Frances Gwynn Giles (b. September 1842, d. 30 July 1930)

Daughter	Elizabeth Frances Townes (b. 1 October 1867, d. 25 August 1954)
Son	William Armistead Townes+ (b. 28 July 1870, d. 10 November 1942)
Son	Peyton Giles Townes (b. 1872, d. 1879)

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Biography

Adolphus Townes, the grandfather of Peyton Townes and his siblings, was born in Amelia County Virginia. He was described in his obituary as "very well-known in this city (Richmond); was universally respected; a man of sterling worth and one who held in a large degree the confidence of everyone he came into contact."

In his youth he was the first student from Virginia at the University of Alabama. (He was also listed as attending West Point Military Academy, although it is not known whether it was him or someone else with that unusual name.).He subsequently returned to Virginia and attended University of Virginia. He moved to Richmond around 1840, where he spent the rest of his life.

He was initially a civil engineer working for a railroad. He then went into business. He was a coal merchant. He also was a partner in an iron works that later was merged into Tredegar Iron Works, one of the south's largest.

The Townes and Giles families were close. He grew up in Amelia, Virginia, where the family of Gov. William Branch Giles also lived. Adolphus's mother, was Elizabeth M. Giles. She was the daughter of a different William Giles and Rebecca Walker Macon, who was a descendent of the original William Townes.

Adolphus married Frances Ann Giles, the daughter of Gov. William Branch Giles. (A family history described her as "his first cousin several times removed.") She died childless in 1861.

After Frances Ann Giles's death he married her niece Frances Gwynn Giles, the daughter of Capt. William Branch Giles Jr.. He had become guardian of her and her siblings after the death of William Giles Jr. With his second wife Frances he had three children, William Armstead Townes and Elizabeth Frances Townes Sharp. A third child, Peyton Giles Townes died as a child.

At one point, Adolphus purchased Prospect Hill plantation, where Frances's sister Nancy Branch Giles lived. It was put on the market because of financial necessity. He purchased it to keep it in the family, and enable Nancy and her children to live there.

During the Civil War he served in the Confederate Army in Company F - 1st Virginia State Reserves. His duties were primarily government administration. After the war, he received a pardon from the United States government.

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Events

Burial
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
Citation: 1
Chart
Giles to Townes
Person Source
Citation: 2
1767
Witness | Marriage | Capt. William Giles
1767
Adolphus D. Townes and Rebecca Walker Macon, Edmond Giles, Elizabeth M. Giles, and Rebecca Walker Giles witnessed the marriage of Capt. William Giles in 1767.
1809
Family | Research | Elizabeth M. Giles
1809
1809; Elizabeth M. Giles; Petition by Armistead Townes and Elizabeth Giles to sell land she inherited from fathehr William Giles.; W:Armistead Terrell Townes, Capt. William Giles, Rebecca Walker Macon, Edmond Giles, Rebecca Walker Giles, and William Giles
Citation: 3
1812
Birth
17 December 1812 | Amelia, Virginia
1829~17
Military
1829
Listing of an Adolphus D. Townes enrolled at U.S. Military Acedemy in 1829.
1833~21
Education
1833
Adolphus Townes attended the University of Alabama as its first student from Virginia. Several other Townes also attended.
184734
Marriage | Frances Ann Giles
10 November 1847 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Frances Ann Giles
Age 28
Birth 9 June 1819 | Amelia, Virginia
Death: 19 September 1861 | Richmond Virginia
1850~38
Residence
1850 | Richmond Virginia
Adolphus Townes, Frances A Townes, Harriet Nash
1850~38
Research
1850
Listed in 1850 Slave Owners Census on Richmond. Also for some reason listed in Slaveowners census in Powhaten Coubty, Va.
1855~43
Employment
About 1855
Newspaper Advertisements for Coal and Iron Businesses
Richmond Newspaper
Richmond newsaper ad
Railway Locomotives and Cars. (1856). United States: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation.
1857~45
Employment
1857
1857; Partnership Records
1861~49
Death of First Wife
1861
1861; Frances Ann Giles
1863~51
Marriage Notice
1863 | Richmond, Virginia
Adolphus Townes and Frances Gwynn Giles were married
186350
Marriage | Frances Gwynn Giles
8 October 1863 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Frances Gwynn Giles
Age 21
Birth September 1842 | Alabama
Death: 30 July 1930 | Richmond, Virginia
1865~53
Amnesty and Presidential Pardon
1865
After the Civil War he received a certificate of amnesty and a Presidential Pardon fo rhis participation in the Confederacy.
1873~61
Employment
1873
Annoucement of reorganized coal firm after death of Adolphus Townes. Note, Business partner was sister of Frances Gwynn Giles.
187360
Death
21 July 1873 | Henrico, Virginia
1873
Obituary
23 July 1873 | Richmond Virginia

Obituary from Richmond Virginia on 23 July 1873:
Richmond Dispatch.
2023
Witness | Family Bible | Armistead Terrell Townes
2023
2023; Armistead Terrell Townes; Family of Armistead Townes; W:Elizabeth M. Giles, Virginia Townes, William Giles Townes, Columbia Townes, Richard Carnot Townes, Eliza Armistead Townes, Martha Allen Townes, Edward Armstead Townes, Lavinia Mosley Townes, Lafayette Townes, and Indiana and Louisiana Townes
Citation: 4
2023
Witness | Research | Armistead Terrell Townes
2023
2023; Armistead Terrell Townes; Townes Family History written 1853 by unknown; W:John Townes, Martha Allen, Elizabeth Townes, Richard Clough, John Townes, Jr., Elizabeth Leigh, Paschal Leigh Townes, Priscilla Allen Townes, Rebecca Clarke Townes, James Townes, Allen Townes, Judith Jones, Rebecca H Booker, Elizabeth M. Giles, Virginia Townes, William Giles Townes, Columbia Townes, Richard Carnot Townes, Eliza Armistead Townes, Edward Armstead Townes, Mary Walker, Richard Clough, Judith Townes, Rebecca Townes, William Townes, Richard Townes, Amelia Rebecca A. Townes, John Leigh Townes, Anne Leigh Townes, James Townes, Robert Jones Townes, Rev. William Leigh, Elizabeth Terrell Townes, Eggeleston Dick Townes, James Townes, Possible, Ann Pride, Possible, Eliza Meek, James Armistead Townes, Elizabeth Giles (Lizzie) Townes, Martha Allen Townes, Paschal Townes, Ann Augusta Townes, Mariah Townes, and Hester Townes
2023
Witness | WikiTree.com | William Townes
2023
2023; William Townes; Early Townes Sources; W:John Townes, Elizabeth Townes, Rebecca Clarke, Judith Townes, Rebecca Townes, William Townes, Richard Townes, James Townes, John Townes, Jr., Elizabeth Leigh, Paschal Leigh Townes, Priscilla Allen Townes, Rebecca Clarke Townes, James Townes, Lucy Worsham, Allen Townes, Judith Jones, Rebecca H Booker, Martha B. Townes, Armistead Terrell Townes, Elizabeth M. Giles, Virginia Townes, William Giles Townes, Columbia Townes, Richard Carnot Townes, Eliza Armistead Townes, Martha Allen Townes, Edward Armstead Townes, Lavinia Mosley Townes, Lafayette Townes, Amelia Rebecca A. Townes, John Leigh Townes, Anne Leigh Townes, Mary Townes, Robert Jones Townes, Elizabeth Terrell Townes, Lucy Worsham Townes, Martha Allen Townes, Cathrine Townes, Dr. James Monroe Townes, Lucy Finney Walker, Mary H. Overton, Indiana and Louisiana Townes, Richmond Townes, Martha Allen Townes, Paschal Townes, Ann Augusta Townes, Mariah Townes, and Hester Townes

Citations

[S45] Adolphus and Frances Townes Grave
[S29] Federal Census, ADTownes Census 1850
[S126] Library of Virginia, i Library of Virginiai0.)
[S90] i Townes Bible (Unknown Owner)i0 . Digital images.

Townes Line	Great-grandson of William Townes
Giiles Line	Partner of Frances Ann Giles (great-granddaughter of John Giles) Partner of Frances Gwynn Giles (2nd great-granddaughter of John Giles)
Branch Line	Partner of Frances Ann Giles (4th great-granddaughter of Christopher Branch) Partner of Frances Gwynn Giles (5th great-granddaughter of Christopher Branch)
Peyton Line	Partner of Frances Ann Giles (14th great-granddaughter of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,) Partner of Frances Gwynn Giles (15th great-granddaughter of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,)
Gwynn Line	Partner of Frances Ann Giles (great-granddaughter of Humphrey Gwynn) Partner of Frances Gwynn Giles (2nd great-granddaughter of Humphrey Gwynn)
Moseley Line	Partner of Frances Ann Giles (4th great-granddaughter of William Moseley) Partner of Frances Gwynn Giles (5th great-granddaughter of William Moseley)
Eleanore of Aquitaine	Partner of Frances Ann Giles (18th great-granddaughter of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine) Partner of Frances Gwynn Giles (19th great-granddaughter of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine)
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Frances Gwynn Giles

F, #20, Deceased, b. September 1842, d. 30 July 1930

Relatonship

Grandmother of Peyton Giles Townes

Father	Captain William Branch Giles, Jr. (b. 18 December 1811, d. 24 January 1862)
Mother	Frances Moseley Branch (b. 17 August 1814, d. 1 May 1868)

Family: Adolphus D. Townes (b. 17 December 1812, d. 21 July 1873)

Daughter	Elizabeth Frances Townes (b. 1 October 1867, d. 25 August 1954)
Son	William Armistead Townes+ (b. 28 July 1870, d. 10 November 1942)
Son	Peyton Giles Townes (b. 1872, d. 1879)

Tree

Biography

Frances Gwynn Giles was the daughter of Capt. William Branch Giles Jr. and Frances Moseley Branch. She was the 2nd wife of Adolphus Townes and grandmother of Peyton Townes and his siblings. She was born in Alabama, when her parents were living there, and later located to Virginia and Washington D.C. with them.She lived in Richmond, Va. for most of her adult life. Frances was active socially, and participated in numerous community organizations in Richmond.After the death of Adolphus, she lived as a widow in Richmond for several decades. She died at age 88.

She is one of many connections with the Giles and Branch families. Her parents were cousins descended from the family of Gov. William Branch Giles.

Frances Gwynn Giles's aunt, Frances Ann Giles (daughter of Gov. Giles) was the first wife of Adolphus Townes (whose mother was also a Giles). Frances Ann died childless in her forties.

Adolphus Townes was the guardian of Frances Gwynn Giles and her siblings after the death of her father. Subsequently, she and Adolphus were married and had three children: William, Elizabeth, and Peyton Giles Townes. (Peyton died as a child. William named his son after him.)

Frances's sister, Nancy Branch Giles married Capt. William Overton Jr. and lived at Prospect Hill in Louisa. After the Civil War when Prospect Hill was in danger of having to be sold for financial reasons, Adolphus purchased it to keep the property in the family and enable Nancy's family to remain there..

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Burial
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
Person Source
Citations: 1,2
Chart
Giles to Townes
1842
Birth
September 1842 | Alabama
1860~18
Occupant | Residence | Captain William Branch Giles, Jr.
1860 | Georgetown, District of Columbia
Frances Gwynn Giles resided with Captain William Branch Giles, Jr., in Georgetown, District of Columbia, in 1860.
1863~21
Spouse | Marriage Notice | Adolphus D. Townes
1863 | Richmond, Virginia
Frances Gwynn Giles and Adolphus Townes
186321
Marriage | Adolphus D. Townes
8 October 1863 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Adolphus D. Townes
Age 50
Birth 17 December 1812 | Amelia, Virginia
Death: 21 July 1873 | Henrico, Virginia
1875~33
Residence
1875
She resided in 1875 As widow of AD Townes Richmond City Directory (next to A Townes Tredegar lab.)
1897~55
Residence
1897
She resided in 1897 Newspaper Announcement of move to West Grace St. in Richmond.Daily Dispatch 1897.
1900~58
Residence
1900 | Richmond, Virginia - 508 North 5th St.-
1901~59
Social Event
1901
1901; Richmond Times Feb.14,1901
1910~68
Residence
1910 | Richmond, Virginia - Madison Ward
1920~78
Residence
1920
She lived with her daughter's family.
193087
Residence
June 1930 | 208 North Harrison St. Richmond, Virginia
193087
Death
30 July 1930 | Richmond, Virginia
1930
Death Notice
31 July 1930
31 July 1930; Frances Gwynn Giles Townes Death Certificate
Frances Giles Townes Death
1930
Obituary
31 July 1930 | Richmond, Virginia

Citations

[S26] George Tabb, https://tabbfamilyhistory.com/, Tabb Family Website
[S27] Virginia Dept. of Health, Frances Giles Townes Death Cetificate

Townes Line	Partner of Adolphus D. Townes (great-grandson of William Townes)
Giiles Line	2nd great-granddaughter of John Giles
Branch Line	5th great-granddaughter of Christopher Branch
Peyton Line	15th great-granddaughter of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,
Gwynn Line	2nd great-granddaughter of Humphrey Gwynn
Moseley Line	5th great-granddaughter of William Moseley
William the Conqueror	22nd great-granddaughter of Guillaume (William I the Conqueror) de Normandie
Eleanore of Aquitaine	19th great-granddaughter of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine
King Alfred the Great	29th great-granddaughter of Ælfred (The Great) Wessex, King of Wessex,
Hugh capet King of the Franks	25th great-granddaughter of Hugues (Hugh) Capet, King of the Franks,
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Elizabeth Frances Townes

F, #21, Deceased, b. 1 October 1867, d. 25 August 1954

Relatonship

Aunt of Peyton Giles Townes

Elizabeth Frances Townes Sharp

Father	Adolphus D. Townes (b. 17 December 1812, d. 21 July 1873)
Mother	Frances Gwynn Giles (b. September 1842, d. 30 July 1930)

Family: James W Sharp (b. 1855, d. 1918)

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Events

Burial
Hollywood
Family
Newspaper item about visit from brother William Townes
Marriage Notice
Announcement of Elizabeth Townes marriage to James Sharp. Richmond Times Dispatch May 5 2011.
Social Event
Newspaper account of a German dance with participation of Lizzie Townes
Social Event
Daughter formally "presented" Richmond Times Dispatch Sept. 30, 1924
Spouse | Obituary | James W Sharp
Husband's Death. James Sharp Obituary. Richmond Times Dispatch Jan. 10 & 11, 1918
1867
Birth
1 October 1867 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
191143
Marriage | James W Sharp
3 May 1911 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
James W Sharp
Age ~56
Birth 1855 | Alabama, United States
Death: 1918
1932~65
Social Event
1932
Sailing trip
194072
Activities
26 August 1940
26 August 1940; Gift from Elizabeth Townes of William Giles Portrait to Amelia Va. (Ricjhmond Tiomes Dispatch); W:Peyton Giles Townes and Francis Gwynn Townes
1954~87
Death Notice
1954
1954; Elizabeth Frances Townes Death Notice
Frances Townes Obituary Information
"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database,
1954~87
Grave
1954
Citation: 1
195486
Death
25 August 1954 | Richmond, Virginia, United States

Citations

[S35] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33223942/elizabeth-frances-sharp, Elizabeth Townes Sharp FindA Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33223942/elizabeth-frances-sharp

Townes Line	2nd great-granddaughter of William Townes
Giiles Line	3rd great-granddaughter of John Giles
Branch Line	6th great-granddaughter of Christopher Branch
Peyton Line	16th great-granddaughter of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,
Gwynn Line	3rd great-granddaughter of Humphrey Gwynn
Moseley Line	6th great-granddaughter of William Moseley
William the Conqueror	23rd great-granddaughter of Guillaume (William I the Conqueror) de Normandie
Eleanore of Aquitaine	20th great-granddaughter of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine
King Alfred the Great	30th great-granddaughter of Ælfred (The Great) Wessex, King of Wessex,
Hugh capet King of the Franks	26th great-granddaughter of Hugues (Hugh) Capet, King of the Franks,
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James W Sharp

M, #22, Deceased, b. 1855, d. 1918

Relatonship

Partner of Elizabeth Frances Townes (aunt of Peyton Giles Townes)

Father	James H Sharp (b. January 1835, d. 14 March 1908)
Mother	Nancy B. Davison (b. about 1828, d. 1910)

Family: Elizabeth Frances Townes (b. 1 October 1867, d. 25 August 1954)

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Obituary

Obituary:
James Sharp Obituary. Richmond Times Dispatch Jan. 10 & 11, 1918.
1855
Birth
1855 | Alabama, United States
1880~25
Residence
1880 | Election Precinct 1 Kingdom, Bibb, Alabama, United States
1911~56
Marriage | Elizabeth Frances Townes
3 May 1911 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Frances Townes
Age 43
Birth 1 October 1867 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Death: 25 August 1954 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
1918~63
Death
1918

Townes Line	Partner of Elizabeth Frances Townes (2nd great-granddaughter of William Townes)
Giiles Line	Partner of Elizabeth Frances Townes (3rd great-granddaughter of John Giles)
Branch Line	Partner of Elizabeth Frances Townes (6th great-granddaughter of Christopher Branch)
Peyton Line	Partner of Elizabeth Frances Townes (16th great-granddaughter of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,)
Gwynn Line	Partner of Elizabeth Frances Townes (3rd great-granddaughter of Humphrey Gwynn)
Moseley Line	Partner of Elizabeth Frances Townes (6th great-granddaughter of William Moseley)
Eleanore of Aquitaine	Partner of Elizabeth Frances Townes (20th great-granddaughter of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine)
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Annie Blount DeRosset

F, #23, Deceased, b. 18 October 1872, d. 4 January 1916

Relatonship

Partner of William Armistead Townes (father of Peyton Giles Townes)

Father	Thomas Childs De Rosset (b. 1 September 1845, d. 17 May 1878)
Mother	Louise Blount Hatton (b. 23 September 1849, d. 4 September 1922)

Family: William Armistead Townes (b. 28 July 1870, d. 10 November 1942)

Son	William Armistead Townes, Jr. (b. 3 January 1916, d. 13 September 1999)

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Biography

Ann (aka Annie and Anna) was the first husband of William Townes. She was from a prominent family in Wilmington and reportedly an athlete. (The family's last name has various spellings in records including de Rosset and DeRosset.)

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Events

Marriage License
Annie Blount DeRosset was licensed to wed Ann de Rosset.
Death Notice
Witness | Family | Thomas Childs De Rosset
Thomas Childs De Rosset; Thomas DeRossett; W:Louise Blount Hatton, Dr. Armand John DeRosset, Jr., Eliza Jane Lord, Thomas Childs DeRosset, Bettie Geer DeRosset, and Annie DeRosset
Witness | Marriage Notice | Thomas Childs De Rosset
Thomas Childs De Rosset; Thomas DeRosset and Louisa Hatten; W:Louise Blount Hatton, Dr. Armand John DeRosset, Jr., Eliza Jane Lord, Thomas Childs DeRosset, and Bettie Geer DeRosset
Witness | Family | Lewis Henri DeRosset
Lewis Henri DeRosset; Newspaper article; W:Thomas Childs De Rosset, Louise Blount Hatton, Dr. Armand John DeRosset, Jr., Eliza Jane Lord, Thomas Childs DeRosset, Bettie Geer DeRosset, Annie DeRosset, Dr. Armand DeRosset, Sr., Moses John DeRosset, Dr. Armand DeRosset, Armand LeMar DeRosset, Annie DeRosset, and Elizabeth Whaling
1872
Birth
18 October 1872 | Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States Of America
191037
Marriage | William Armistead Townes
27 April 1910 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
William Armistead Townes
Age 39
Birth 28 July 1870 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Death: 10 November 1942 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
191643
Death
4 January 1916 | Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States Of America
1916
Burial
5 January 1916 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States of America

Townes Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (2nd great-grandson of William Townes)
Giiles Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (3rd great-grandson of John Giles)
Branch Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (6th great-grandson of Christopher Branch)
Peyton Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (16th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,)
Gwynn Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (3rd great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn)
Moseley Line	Partner of William Armistead Townes (6th great-grandson of William Moseley)
Eleanore of Aquitaine	Partner of William Armistead Townes (20th great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine)
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William Edward Pearce

M, #24, Deceased, b. 1859, d. 1 March 1915

Relatonship

Grandfather of Muriel Acree Pearce

Father	James Washington Pearce (b. about 1833, d. 1910)
Mother	Lydia L. Clendaniel (b. 1834, d. 1895)

Family: Margaret Wallace (b. 1860, d. 26 March 1940)

Son	Wuilliam Wallace Pearce (b. 1884, d. 23 March 1971)
Son	James Benajah King Pearce+ (b. 22 February 1886, d. 6 February 1968)
Daughter	Mary G Pearce (b. 1890, d. 20 February 1980)
Son	John Edmund Pearce+ (b. 15 March 1895, d. 25 April 1975)

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Biography

Woilliam Pearce was the father of John Pearce and his siblings, James, William, and Gladys. He grew up in Pennsylvania, and later lived in Baltimore at around age 21 when his parents moved there.

he relocated to the south. He married Margaret Wallace, who was a native of North Carolina . The couople then lived in the Norfolk, Virginia area.

In the cansus at age 21 his occupation was Fireman. He later became a Marttime Engineer. (Research):check death and census He was listed as a fireman in Baltimore 1880 census and chief marine engineer on a steamship in Norfolk fib 1910.

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Burial
Norfolk, Virginia
1859
Birth
1859 | Pennsylvania
1860~1
Household Member | Census | James Washington Pearce
1860 | Phiiladelphia, PA.
William Edward Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1860 with James Washington Pearce in Phiiladelphia, PA.
1870~11
Household Member | Census | James Washington Pearce
1870 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
William Edward Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1870 with James Washington Pearce in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
1880~21
Household Member | Census | James Washington Pearce
1880 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States
William Edward Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1880 with James Washington Pearce in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
1882~23
Witness | Marriage Notice | Margaret Wallace
1882
William Pearce and Margaret Wallace in Marriage Register
1882~23
Marriage | Margaret Wallace
13 September 1882
Margaret Wallace
Age ~22
Birth 1860 | North Carolina
Death: 26 March 1940 | Virginia Beach, Princess Anne, Virginia, United States
1900~41
Census
1900 | Suffolk, VA
William Edward Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1900 in Suffolk, VA, with Margaret Wallace, Wuilliam Wallace Pearce, James Benajah King Pearce, Mary G Pearce, and John Edmund Pearce.
1910~51
Census
1910 | Norfolk County, Virginia
William Edward Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1910 in Norfolk County, Virginia, with John Edmund Pearce, Margaret Wallace, Wuilliam Wallace Pearce, James Benajah King Pearce, and Mary G Pearce.
1915~56
Death Notice
1915 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1915~56
Death
1 March 1915 | Norfolk, Virginia

Pearce Line	Son of James Washington Pearce
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Margaret Wallace

F, #25, Deceased, b. 1860, d. 26 March 1940

Relatonship

Grandmother of Muriel Acree Pearce

Father	John Bragg Wallace (b. 28 June 1808, d. 11 August 1891)
Mother	Pamela Amanda Mason (b. 1833, d. 1892)

Family: William Edward Pearce (b. 1859, d. 1 March 1915)

Son	Wuilliam Wallace Pearce (b. 1884, d. 23 March 1971)
Son	James Benajah King Pearce+ (b. 22 February 1886, d. 6 February 1968)
Daughter	Mary G Pearce (b. 1890, d. 20 February 1980)
Son	John Edmund Pearce+ (b. 15 March 1895, d. 25 April 1975)

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Biography

Margaret Wallace's family had deep roots in North Carolina history. Her ancestry included the Wallace and Bragg families. One of her earliest grandfathers in North America was Christopher Newport, the captain of ships that brought original settlers to Jamestown, Virginia. She grew up in New Bern, North Carolina, and moved to the Norfolk-Suffolk area of Virginia after her marriage. According to her death certificate, she died at age 80, but may have been hospitalized for 35 years from chronic disease.

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1860
Birth
1860 | North Carolina
1870~10
Census
1870 | New Berne, NC
John B. Wallace
1882~22
Marriage Notice
1882
1882; William Pearce and Margaret Wallace in Marriage Register; W:William Edward Pearce
1882~22
Marriage | William Edward Pearce
13 September 1882
William Edward Pearce
Age ~23
Birth 1859 | Pennsylvania
Death: 1 March 1915 | Norfolk, Virginia
1900~40
Household Member | Census | William Edward Pearce
1900 | Suffolk, VA
Margaret Wallace was enumerated on the census of 1900 with William Edward Pearce in Suffolk, VA.
1910~50
Household Member | Census | William Edward Pearce
1910 | Norfolk County, Virginia
She was enumerated on the census of 1910 with William Edward Pearce in Norfolk County, Virginia.
1940~80
Death Notice
1940
1940; Margaret Wallace
1940~80
Death
26 March 1940 | Virginia Beach, Princess Anne, Virginia, United States

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