Peyton Townes and Muriel Pearce Family History

John Armistead Townes

Birth

John Armistead Townes was born on 30 March 1952 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States.

Relatonship

Son of Peyton Giles Townes
Son of Muriel Acree Pearce

Father	Peyton Giles Townes (b. 2 May 1921, d. June 1985)
Mother	Muriel Acree Pearce (b. 1927, d. 2007)

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Events

1952
Birth
30 March 1952 | Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States
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,
King Louis VII of France	21st great-grandson of Louis VIII ("The Lion") ("The Lion") Capet de France, King of France,
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Peyton Giles Townes

Birth	Peyton Giles Townes was born on 2 May 1921 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States.¹
Death	He died in June 1985, at age 64, in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Also See Pages:	Prospect Hill \|, William Jr. Hallie,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. 1927, d. 2007)

Son	John Armistead Townes (b. 30 March 1952)
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 an enthusiastic sailor, and 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.

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.

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Events

1921
Birth
2 May 1921 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Citation: 1
Burial
St. John's Chapel Louisa, Virginia, United States
198564
Death
June 1985 | Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
194625
Marriage | Muriel Acree Pearce
21 September 1946 | Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Muriel Acree Pearce
Age ~19
Birth 1927 | Virginia
Death: 2007 | Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Citation: 2

Photos
Young Peyton

Research

Ancestors
Ancestry charts of Peyton Townes
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.
Military Service
Peyton Townes was a commander on the U.S.S, Weeden in World War Two.
1938~17
Student Activities
1938
1938; Yearbooks

Citations

[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,
King Louis VII of France	20th great-grandson of Louis VIII ("The Lion") ("The Lion") Capet de France, King of France,
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Muriel Acree Pearce

Birth	Muriel Acree Pearce was born in 1927 in Virginia.
Death	She died in 2007, at age ~80, in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.

Relatonship

Partner of Peyton Giles 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. June 1985)

Son	John Armistead Townes (b. 30 March 1952)
Son	Alan Richardson Townes (b. 6 March 1954, d. 14 March 2015)

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Events

1927
Birth
1927 | Virginia
Burial
Louisa Green Spring, Louisa County, Virginia, United States
2007~80
Death
2007 | Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
1946~19
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: June 1985 | Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Citation: 1

2007
Obituary
October 2007
Obituary in October 2007:
Berkshiire Eagle.

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

Birth	Alan Richardson Townes was born on 6 March 1954 in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, United States.
Death	He died on 14 March 2015, at age 61, in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.

Relatonship

Son of Peyton Giles Townes
Son of Muriel Acree Pearce

Father	Peyton Giles Townes (b. 2 May 1921, d. June 1985)
Mother	Muriel Acree Pearce (b. 1927, d. 2007)

Family: Dawn Cornell Townes

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Events

1954
Birth
6 March 1954 | Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, United States
201561
Death
14 March 2015 | Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Marriage | Dawn Cornell Townes
Dawn Cornell Townes

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,
King Louis VII of France	21st great-grandson of Louis VIII ("The Lion") ("The Lion") Capet de France, King of France,
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Dawn Cornell Townes

Relatonship

Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (son of Peyton Giles Townes)
Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (son of Muriel Acree Pearce)

Family: Alan Richardson Townes (b. 6 March 1954, d. 14 March 2015)

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Events

Marriage | Alan Richardson Townes
Alan Richardson Townes
Birth 6 March 1954 | Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Death: 14 March 2015 | Seattle, King, Washington, United States

Townes Line	Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (4th great-grandson of William Townes)
Giiles Line	Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (5th great-grandson of John Giles)
Branch Line	Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (8th great-grandson of Christopher Branch)
Peyton Line	Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (18th great-grandson of Sir John Peyton (de Peyton), Sr.,)
Gwynn Line	Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (5th great-grandson of Humphrey Gwynn)
Moseley Line	Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (8th great-grandson of William Moseley)
Eleanore of Aquitaine	Partner of Alan Richardson Townes (22nd great-grandson of Elanore (Alienor)_ Aquitaine)
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John Edmund Pearce

Birth	John Edmund Pearce was born on 15 March 1895 in Newbern, Craven, North Carolina, USA.
Death	He died on 25 April 1975, at age 80, in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Relatonship

Father of Muriel Acree 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. 1927, d. 2007)
Daughter	Marilyn Louise Pearce (b. 1928)

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Events

1895
Birth
15 March 1895 | Newbern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
197580
Death
25 April 1975 | Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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

1975
Obituary
27 April 1975
Obituary on 27 April 1975:
Virginian Pilot.

Research

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.
Occupation
Richmond Tomes Dospatch May 2 1959
Richmond Tiimes Dispatch May 11, 1955

Pearce Line	Grandson of James Washington Pearce
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Nellie Louise Acree

Birth	Nellie Louise Acree was born on 4 December 1897 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
Death	She died on 8 April 1985, at age 87, in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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. 1927, d. 2007)
Daughter	Marilyn Louise Pearce (b. 1928)

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Events

1897
Birth
4 December 1897 | Norfolk, Virginia, USA
198587
Death
8 April 1985 | Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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

Research

Witness | FamilySearch.com | Jacob Acra
Jacob Acra; Family Tree on Familty Serarch; W:Jacob Acra, John Acra, Leroy Beauregard Acree, Loyd Bernard Acree, Octavia S. Acree, Vernon Darrell Acree, Sr., Thomas Acra, Allen Washington Acree, Capt., Lucy Allan Acree, and Vernon Darrell Acree, Jr.,
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.
1920~23
Occupant | Residence | Leroy Beauregard Acree
1920 | Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States
She resided with Leroy Beauregard Acree in Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States, in 1920.

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

Birth	Marilyn Louise Pearce was born in 1928 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.
Death	She died in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.

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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Events

1928
Birth
1928 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Death
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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

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

Birth	Theron Ray White was born on 12 October 1923 in Pendleton, Northampton, North Carolina, United States.
Death	He died on 24 May 2004, at age 80, in Virginia, United States.

Relatonship

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

Family: Marilyn Louise Pearce (b. 1928)

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Events

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
Marriage | Marilyn Louise Pearce
Marilyn Louise Pearce
Birth 1928 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Death: | Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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William Armistead Townes

Birth	William Armistead Townes was born on 28 July 1870 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.¹
Death	He died on 10 November 1942, at age 72, in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina.²

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: Anna Blount de Rossett (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	Hallie Rutland Townes (b. 29 February 1920, d. 26 May 2008)
Son	Peyton Giles Townes+ (b. 2 May 1921, d. 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, Hallie 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.³

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Events

1870
Birth
28 July 1870 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Citation: 1
Burial
Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
194272
Death
10 November 1942 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
Citation: 2
191039
Marriage | Anna Blount de Rossett
27 April 1910 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Anna Blount de Rossett
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
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
1910~40
Marriage License
1910
William Armistead Townes was licensed to wed in 1910 Annie deRosset.

1942
Obituary
15 November 1942
Obituaries in the Wilmington, N.C. and Richmond Va. newspapers and the newsletter of the railroad where he worked.

Research

191847
Marriage Notice
12 June 1918
12 June 1918; Newspaper Notice of William Townes and Louise Rutland Engagement; 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.
1942~72
Will
1942

Citations

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

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,
King Louis VII of France	19th great-grandson of Louis VIII ("The Lion") ("The Lion") Capet de France, King of France,
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Louise Rutland

Birth	Louise Rutland was born on 6 February 1891 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina.
Death	She died on 25 May 1970, at age 79, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

Relatonship

Mother of Peyton Giles Townes

Halle (left) and Louse (Right) Rutland

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

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Biography

Louise was 27 at time of Marriage. William was 47 at the tome of her marriage she was working as a clerk.

It was his second marriage. Her children were Hallie, Frances Gwynn and Peyton Giles Townes. She also had a stepson William Jr. from her husband's first marriage. When she died in Ohio her daughter was living in Cleveland.

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Events

1891
Birth
6 February 1891 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
1970~79
Burial
1970 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
197079
Death
25 May 1970 | Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
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

Research

191827
Bride | Marriage Notice | William Armistead Townes
12 June 1918
12 June 1918; William Armistead Townes; Newspaper Notice of William Townes and Louise Rutland Engagement
Richmond Times Dispatch
Richmond Times Dispatch 09/06/1918
Residence
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
1900~9
Residence
1900 | Wilmington city Ward 2, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
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
1910~19
Residence
1910 | Wilmington Ward 2, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
1940~49
Residence
1940 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
1940~49
Residence
1940 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Citation: 1
1952~61
Residence
1952 | Richmond, Va.
Louise Rutland resided in Richmond, Va., in 1952 Virginia Polytechnic Institute as Housemother.

Citations

[S20] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, i FamilySearchi0, accessed 4 Sep 2021), entry for Louise Rutland, person ID L61V-7VQ.

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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Hallie Rutland Townes

Birth	Hallie Rutland Townes was born on 29 February 1920 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States.
Death	She died on 26 May 2008, at age 88, in Wilmington Township, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States.

Also See Pages:	Prospect Hill \|, William Jr. Hallie,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 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

1920
Birth
29 February 1920 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
2008~88
Burial
2008 | Saint Francis Garden Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States of America
200888
Death
26 May 2008 | Wilmington Township, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Marriage | Catesby Jones
Catesby Jones
Birth 17 July 1919
Death: 5 February 2005 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States

2008~88
Obituary
2008

Photos
Hallie,Catesby and family

Research

Education
St. Mary's School

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,
King Louis VII of France	20th great-granddaughter of Louis VIII ("The Lion") ("The Lion") Capet de France, King of France,
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Catesby Jones

Birth	Catesby Jones was born on 17 July 1919.
Death	He died on 5 February 2005, at age 85, in New Hanover, North Carolina, United States.

Relatonship

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

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

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Events

1919
Birth
17 July 1919
200585
Death
5 February 2005 | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States
Marriage | Hallie Rutland Townes
Hallie 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

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

Birth	Francis Gwynn Townes was born on 17 January 1928 in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States.
Death	He died in 2016, at age ~88, in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.

Also See Pages:	Prospect Hill \|, William Jr. Hallie,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
2016~88
Death
2016 | Seattle, King, Washington, United States

2016~88
Obituary
2016
Seattle Tomes, Aug. 11, 2016

Research

1950~22
College Activities
1950
1950; Glee Club, Skull and keys, Canterbury Club
1946~18
Military
1946
Francis G Townes, enlisted 04 Oct 1946, Roanoke, Virginia.

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,
King Louis VII of France	20th great-grandson of Louis VIII ("The Lion") ("The Lion") Capet de France, King of France,
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Adolphus D. Townes

Birth	Adolphus D. Townes was born on 17 December 1812 in Amelia, Virginia.
Death	He died on 21 July 1873, at age 60, in Henrico, Virginia.

Relatonship

Grandfather of Peyton Giles Townes

Adolphus Townes

Father	Armistead Terrell Townes (b. 23 November 1779, d. 30 June 1855)
Mother	Elizabeth Moseley 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 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."

He was initially a civil engineer working for a railroad. He then went into business and was a partner in an Iron Works. (That later was merged into the Tredegar Iron Works, one of the south's largest.) He then became a coal merchant. .

He was born in Amelia Virginia, but in his youth he moved with his parents and siblings to Mississippi. and was the first student at the University of Alabama. (Prior to that he was also listed as attending West Point Military Academy, although it is not known whether there was 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.

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 Moseley Giles, whom his father Armstead married while living in Amelia. Details about her parentage is unclear, but her middle and last names Moseley and Giles indicate she may be a daughter of an earlier marriage between members of those families.

When Adolphus returned to Virginia he married Frances Ann Giles, the daughter of Gov. 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

1812
Birth
17 December 1812 | Amelia, Virginia
Burial
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
Citation: 1
187360
Death
21 July 1873 | Henrico, Virginia
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
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

1873
Obituary
23 July 1873 | Richmond Virginia
Obituary from Richmond Virginia on 23 July 1873:
Richmond Dispatch.

Research

1833~21
Education
1833
Adolphus Townes attended the University of Alabama as its first student from Virginia. Several other Townes also attended.
1863~51
Marriage Notice
1863 | Richmond, Virginia
Adolphus Townes and Frances Gwynn Giles were married
1829~17
Military
1829
Listing of an Adolphus D. Townes enrolled at U.S. Military Acedemy in 1829.
Occupation
Newspaper Advertisements for Coal and Iron Businesses
Richmond Newspaper
Richmond newsaper ad
Railway Locomotives and Cars. (1856). United States: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation.
1873~61
Occupation
1873
Annoucement of reorganized coal firm after death of Adolphus Townes. Note, Business partner was sister of Frances Gwynn Giles.
1767
Witness | Research | William Giles
1767
1767; William Giles; Giles - Macon Wedding that could be him; W:Rebecca Walker Macon and Edmond Giles
1809
Family | Research | Elizabeth Moseley Giles
1809
1809; Elizabeth Moseley Giles; Petition by Armistead Townes and Elizabeth Giles to sell land she inherited from fathehr William Giles.; W:Armistead Terrell Townes, William Giles, Rebecca Walker Macon, and Edmond Giles
Citation: 2
1850~38
Research
1850
Listed in 1850 Slave Owners Census on Richmond. Also for some reason listed in Slaveowners census in Powhaten Coubty, Va.
1850~38
Residence
1850 | Richmond Virginia
Adolphus Townes, Frances A Townes, Harriet Nash

Citations

[S45] Adolphus and Frances Townes Grave
[S126] Library of Virginia, i Library of Virginiai0.)

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

Birth	Frances Gwynn Giles was born in September 1842 in Alabama.
Death	She died on 30 July 1930, at age 87, in Richmond, Virginia.

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)

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Biography

Frances Gwynn was the daughter of Capt. William Branch Giles Jr. and Frances Moseley Branch Giles. She was born in Alabama, when her parents were living there, and later located to Virginia and Washington D.C. with her parents.

Her aunt, Frances Ann Giles (daughter of Gov. William Branch Giles) was the first wife of Adolphus Townes. She died relatively young.

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

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.

The Giles and Townes family were close. 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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Events

1842
Birth
September 1842 | Alabama
Burial
Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
193087
Death
30 July 1930 | Richmond, Virginia
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

1930
Obituary
31 July 1930 | Richmond, Virginia

Research

1930
Death Certificate
31 July 1930
31 July 1930; Frances Gwynn Giles Townes Death Certificate
Frances Giles Townes Death
1863~21
Spouse | Marriage Notice | Adolphus D. Townes
1863 | Richmond, Virginia
Frances Gwynn Giles and Adolphus Townes
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.
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.-
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
1901~59
Social Event
1901
1901; Richmond Times Feb.14,1901

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,
King Louis VII of France	18th great-granddaughter of Louis VIII ("The Lion") ("The Lion") Capet de France, King of France,
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Elizabeth Frances Townes

Birth	Elizabeth Frances Townes was born on 1 October 1867 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
Death	She died on 25 August 1954, at age 86, in Richmond, Virginia, United States.

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

1867
Birth
1 October 1867 | Richmond, Virginia, United States
Burial
Hollywood
195486
Death
25 August 1954 | 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

Spouse | Obituary and Death Notice | James W Sharp
Husband's Death. James Sharp Obituary. Richmond Times Dispatch Jan. 10 & 11, 1918

Research

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
Gravesite
1954
Citation: 1
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
1932~65
Social Event
1932
Sailing trip

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,
King Louis VII of France	19th great-granddaughter of Louis VIII ("The Lion") ("The Lion") Capet de France, King of France,
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James W Sharp

Birth	James W Sharp was born in 1855 in Alabama, United States.
Death	He died in 1918, at age ~63.

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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Events

1855
Birth
1855 | Alabama, United States
1918~63
Death
1918
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

Obituary and Death Notice
James Sharp Obituary. Richmond Times Dispatch Jan. 10 & 11, 1918; W:Elizabeth Frances Townes

Research

1880~25
Residence
1880 | Election Precinct 1 Kingdom, Bibb, Alabama, United States

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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Anna Blount de Rossett

Birth	Anna Blount de Rossett was born on 18 October 1872 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States Of America.
Death	She died on 4 January 1916, at age 43, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States Of America.

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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Events

1872
Birth
18 October 1872 | Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States Of America
1916
Burial
5 January 1916 | Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States of America
191643
Death
4 January 1916 | 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
Marriage License
Anna Blount de Rossett was licensed to wed.

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

Birth	William Edward Pearce was born in 1859 in Pennsylvania.
Death	He died on 1 March 1915, at age ~56, in Norfolk, Virginia.

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	Wm W 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

(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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Events

1859
Birth
1859 | Pennsylvania
Burial
Norfolk, Virginia
1915~56
Death
1 March 1915 | Norfolk, Virginia
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

Research

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.
1900~41
Census
1900 | Suffolk, VA
William Edward Pearce was enumerated on the census of 1900 in Suffolk, VA, with Margaret Wallace, Wm W 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, Wm W Pearce, James Benajah King Pearce, and Mary G Pearce.
1915~56
Death Certificate
1915 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States
1882~23
Witness | Marriage Record | Margaret Wallace
1882
William Pearce and Margaret Wallace in Marriage Register

Pearce Line	Son of James Washington Pearce
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Margaret Wallace

Birth	Margaret Wallace was born in 1860 in North Carolina.
Death	She died on 26 March 1940, at age ~80, in Virginia Beach, Princess Anne, Virginia, United States.

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	Wm W 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)

Tree

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Events

1860
Birth
1860 | North Carolina
1940~80
Death
26 March 1940 | Virginia Beach, Princess Anne, Virginia, United States
1882~22
Marriage | William Edward Pearce
13 September 1882
William Edward Pearce
Age ~23
Birth 1859 | Pennsylvania
Death: 1 March 1915 | Norfolk, Virginia

Research

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 Certificate
1940
1940; Margaret Wallace
1882~22
Marriage Record
1882
1882; William Pearce and Margaret Wallace in Marriage Register; W:William Edward Pearce

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15 January 2022 19:48:00

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