Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Death
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Marital Information:
married Carrie E. Barber, dau. of Levi and Martha L. Barber, about1893; children: 4, James Worth, Harold Lee, Arthur M. and Georgia [died as infant]
Number of Children: 4
Background
Education:
public schools; graduated from Olivet College, 1888; attended College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago; MD from Louisville Medical College, 1894
Biographical Sketch:
Son of James P. and Margaret (Marcell or Parsell) Townsend. He came to Michigan in 1869. He then taught in high school at Alpena for 3 years when he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago, and later, Louisville Medical College. He practiced in Jackson County until 1908, when he was elected county clerk and served 4 years and served as deputy county clerk for 6 years, retiring January 1,1921.
Notable Facts:
Died of a stroke/apoplexy.