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I am just starting research on Rachael Townsend. I believe she may be the sister of the
Ellison you are researching? Rachael was born in Morgan Cnty, IN on 4/8/1829. Her
parents, I believe, were William Townsend and Mary Voiles. I saw on a previous message
that there were 13 siblings! I only knew of about 6. Rachael Townsend would be my
Great-Great Grandmother. She also moved to Andrew County, MO, lived in Nodaway Township
for awhile, then in Platt Township. On 6/15/1854 in Andrew County, MO, she married a John
Simmons. According to censuses, John Simmons was born in Indiana about 1823. I am stuck
with him though. Does your family info tell anything more about Rachael's husband?
Rachel and her husband John evidentually moved to Linn, Washington County, Kansas.
Rachael died 5/8/1895, and her husband John Simmons died 7/26/1897. Both are burried at
Spiers Memorial Cemetery in Linn, KS.
I can tell you more about Rachael and her children if interested, but have less than you
going backward. I am looking for any family letters, photos, info on the Townsend family
in Morgan County, IN (especially any knowledge of their home, and if it still stands today
- I love old houses, and search for any from the family that are still standing today, and
have found a few that are quite old!), and info on John Simmons. Do you have any?
Thanks!
LaDonna