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Marion Frances Barnhart, fourth daughter of John David and Lodema Barnhart, was born June 5, 1898, in Mansfield, Illinois. She started her schooli ng in Piatt County, Illinois, and graduated from the Ashley, Michigan, Hi gh School. She married Byron Edward Townsend in1917. To this union were born four children; John Charles, June 27,1918; Lodema Katherine, May 28, 19 20; Iris Nadine, September 8, 1923; Nancy Lou, September 25, 1930. John Charles Townsend graduated from Ashley High School. He was married to Violet Faith Harnick of Ashley, Michigan in 1939. Their children are Byron George, Larry Lee, John Charles, Jr., (who died in infancy) and Jonathan Charle, He was employed by the Standard Oil Company until he was called to the service of his country in June,1955. He entered training as an infantry replacement and was sent overseas in November, 1944. John Charles lost his life in the Battle of the Bulge in Luxembourg on January 10, 1945.He was po thumously decorated for bravery under fire in June, 1945, His widow, Violet Faith Townsend, has since remarried Spencer Moss of Maple Rapids where they now reside. Lodema Katherine Townsend graduated from the Ashley, Mich igan, High School and received a scholarship to Central Michigan College at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, where she received her B. A. degree. She taught in the high schools of Bad Axe and St. [outs, Michigan. She married Paul W. Blume of Lancaster, Ohio, June 16, 1946. Paul is a graduate of OhioState University. To their union was born one daughter, Susan Kay,foray 16, 1953. They reside at Wyandotte, Michigan, where he sells real estate and she teaches English at Lincoln Park High School. Iris Nadine Townsend was born in Ashley, Michigan, and graduated from the Ashley High School. During her vacation from school preceding her senior year, she stayed at her grandparents' home in Lansing and worked at Sparrow Hospital as a nurse?s a id since she was looking forward to training as a nurse upon graduation. She enjoyed this workand loved to stay with her grandparents as did all of Marion?schildren, and her grandmother and grandfather wore very pleased to have her with them. She changed her mind about a nursing career and married Harry Crist, a veteran of World War II, from StarCity, Indiana, on May 20, 1914. They live in Ann Arbor where he operates hi sown garage. They have four children: Dian Kay, 10; Johnny, 8; Michael,6; Douglas, 3. Nancy Lou Townsend was born in her grandfather?s home in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Ann Arbor, Michigan, High School. She received her training as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor where she graduated in June, 1952. She was made supervisor of the Out-Patient Clinic at St. Joseph Hospital soon after graduation. She is currently employed at Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit. Marion?s first husband, Byron Townsend, died in an auto accident July17, 1932. She married Garfield Bird of Ann Arbor in 1952. He died on June 4, 1952. Marion now resides at 603 Cather ine Street in Ann Arbor. (David A. Blocher 5 May 2006)
1920 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Marion Townsend
[Marion Edward]
Home in 1920: Elba, Gratiot, Michigan
Age: 22 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's name: Byron
Father's Birth Place: Illinois
Mother's Birth Place: Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 9
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Household Members: Name Age
Byron Townsend 27
Marion Townsend 22
John Townsend 1 9/12
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Elba, Gratiot, Michigan; Roll: T 625_764; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 9.
1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Marion B Townsend
Home in 1930: Ashley, Gratiot, Michigan
Age: 37
Estimated birth year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Byron A
Race: White
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace: View image
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Household Members: Name Age
Marion B Townsend 37
Byron A Townsend 31
John C Townsend 11
Lodema K Townsend 9
Irie N Townsend 6
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Ashley, Gratiot, Michigan; Rol l: 989; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 193.0.
Social Security Death Index Social Security Death Index
Name: Marion Newcomb
SSN: 371-20-0577
Last Residence: 48449 Lennon, Genesee, Michigan, United States of Ameri ca
Born: 6 Jun 1898
Died: Jan 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 ) ?????
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