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TOWNSEND, Grant M

Male 1895 - 1973  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  TOWNSEND, Grant M was born on 11 Jul 1895 in New York; died in Apr 1973 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.

    Grant married KRAATZ, Frances about 1916 in New York. Frances (daughter of KRAATZ, Albert W and DOHRING, Minnie) was born on 26 Oct 1897 in Town of Clarence, Erie County, NY; died on 23 Mar 1966 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. TOWNSEND, Genevieve E  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1917 in New York; died on 16 Sep 2007 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 3. TOWNSEND, Charles H  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Nov 1920 in New York; died on 12 Jul 1998 in Old Town, Dixie County, FL.
    3. 4. TOWNSEND, Robert Francis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1922 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Mar 2009 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.
    4. 5. TOWNSEND, Harry  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. TOWNSEND, Alice S  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  TOWNSEND, Genevieve E Descendancy chart to this point (1.Grant1) was born on 27 May 1917 in New York; died on 16 Sep 2007 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY.

    Family/Spouse: SWIFT, Robert T. Robert (son of SWIFT, Elisha Barlow and PROCTOR, Edith M) was born on 26 Mar 1919 in New York; died in Dec 1978 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. SWIFT, David Barlow  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1947 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jul 2017 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 8. SWIFT, John  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  TOWNSEND, Charles H Descendancy chart to this point (1.Grant1) was born on 9 Nov 1920 in New York; died on 12 Jul 1998 in Old Town, Dixie County, FL.

  3. 4.  TOWNSEND, Robert Francis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Grant1) was born on 8 Sep 1922 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Mar 2009 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Niagara Gazette - 3/19/2009

    Robert F. Townsend, of Newfane, NY, husband of the late Norma Cochran Townsend, entered into rest Thursday, March 19, 2009 in Odd Fellow and Rebekah Health Care Facility. He was born in Lockport, Niagara County, NY, September 8, 1922, the son of the late Grant and Frances Kraatz Townsend. His wife, Norma, died September 24, 1987. Robert had lived in the Olcott-Newfane area most of his life. He enjoyed working on cars and collecting coins. Father of Dann (Avis) Townsend of Appleton, NY, Shelly Stranges of Lockport, Niagara County, NY and the late Larry D. Townsend. Brother of the late Genevieve Swift, Alice King, Harry and Charles Townsend. Also survived by six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main St., Newfane, NY, FRIDAY (today) from 4-8 PM, where funeral services will be held SATURDAY at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY. Memorials to Odd Fellow and Rebekah Health Care Facility, 104 Old Niagara Road, Lockport, Niagara County, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family

    Family/Spouse: COCHRAN, Norma Josephine. Norma was born on 11 May 1923; died on 15 Sep 1987 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. TOWNSEND, Dann R  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1943; died on 28 Feb 2021 in Town of Appleton, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 10. TOWNSEND, Larry D  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Sep 1999 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY.
    3. 11. TOWNSEND, Shelly  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  TOWNSEND, Harry Descendancy chart to this point (1.Grant1)

  5. 6.  TOWNSEND, Alice S Descendancy chart to this point (1.Grant1)

    Family/Spouse: KING, Clarence C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  SWIFT, David Barlow Descendancy chart to this point (2.Genevieve2, 1.Grant1) was born on 15 Apr 1947 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 18 Jul 2017 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    David Barlow Swift of Burt, NY passed away on July 18, 2017 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport, New York. He was born on April 15, 1947 in Lockport, NY, son of the late Robert and Genevieve Townsend Swift. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran serving in the Army as a Spec 4 during the Tet Offensive where he received the bronze star and the distinguished Soldiers Medal for bravery when he dove into a raging river saving the lives of Vietnamese children. After serving in the war he returned to his position at Harrison Radiator where he retired. He had a passion for antique cars and was one of the founders of the Olcott Cruise Night. He also enjoyed boating and fly-fishing on Lake Alice and operated a booth at Gordy Harper’s Bazaar specializing in classic vinyl records. He is survived by his fiancée Cindy Culverwell of Burt, NY, his daughter Amy Cummings (Lockport, NY) and son Ronald (Wende) Swift (Appleton, NY), four grand children; Brooke and Jameson Cummings of Gasport, NY and Andrew and Kevin Swift of Appleton, NY, sister Sue Ann (Douglas) Brown (Newfane, NY), step-daughter Hayley Lippman (Burt, NY) several nieces and nephews and life long friend Richard Leddy of Murfeesboro,TN. He was predeceased by his brother John Swift. Friends and family may call on Thursday 3-7pm with funeral services held 10am Friday at Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main Street, Newfane, NY. Interment in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY. Donations to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094 and Save A Pet PO BOX 114 Newfane, NY 14108 would be appreciated.

    Family/Spouse: RISLEY, Avis A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. SWIFT, Amy  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. SWIFT, Ronald  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 8.  SWIFT, John Descendancy chart to this point (2.Genevieve2, 1.Grant1)

  3. 9.  TOWNSEND, Dann R Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.Grant1) was born on 13 Feb 1943; died on 28 Feb 2021 in Town of Appleton, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    Dann Townsend, 78, of Appleton, passed away Feb. 28, 2021, after a long illness.
    He was born Feb. 13, 1943, the son of the late Robert and Norma Cochran Townsend. 
    After graduating from Newfane Central School, Dan enlisted in the Navy, where he served from 1961 to 1964, stationed at Patuxant, Maryland.
    He retired from Delphi in 2002. He enjoyed working on old cars and participating in car shows, being a member of the Harrison Car Club and Niagara Cruisers. He enjoyed his grandchildren, and crafted little vehicles for them to ride around in on the farm. In later years, he crafted tiny lawn ornament airplanes, whose propellers twirled in the wind. He loved football and Nascar.
    He is survived by his wife, Avis, a son, Jeffrey, and a daughter, Kimberly (Justin) Walker, both of California, two step children, Amy (Kevin) Pedley of Lockport and Ronald (Wende) Swift of Burt. He is also survived by his sister, Shelly Stranges of Lockport, and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by a loving friend, Linette Pipiles. He was predeceased by his brother, Larry. 
    There will be no visitation. Private services will be held for family and friends. 
    Donations may be made to Niagara Hospice. 

    Family/Spouse: Avis A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Dann married HUNDSNAMER, Linda Marie about Feb 1968 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. TOWNSEND, Kimberly A  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. TOWNSEND, Jeffrey Daniel  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 10.  TOWNSEND, Larry D Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.Grant1) was born on 8 Dec 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Sep 1999 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; was buried in Corwin Cemetery, Newfane, NY.

    Family/Spouse: Dolores E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. TOWNSEND, Lori  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. TOWNSEND, Michael Douglas  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 11.  TOWNSEND, Shelly Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.Grant1)

    Family/Spouse: STRANGES, Joel J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. STRANGES, Angela R  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. STRANGES, Joseph P  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  SWIFT, Amy Descendancy chart to this point (7.David3, 2.Genevieve2, 1.Grant1)

    Family/Spouse: CUMMINGS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. CUMMINGS, Brooke  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. CUMMINGS, Jameson  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 13.  SWIFT, Ronald Descendancy chart to this point (7.David3, 2.Genevieve2, 1.Grant1)

    Family/Spouse: Wende. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. SWIFT, Andrew  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. SWIFT, Kevin  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 14.  TOWNSEND, Kimberly A Descendancy chart to this point (9.Dann3, 4.Robert2, 1.Grant1)

    Kimberly married SCHMAHL, Charles on 14 Jun 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: WALKER, Justin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  TOWNSEND, Jeffrey Daniel Descendancy chart to this point (9.Dann3, 4.Robert2, 1.Grant1)

  5. 16.  TOWNSEND, Lori Descendancy chart to this point (10.Larry3, 4.Robert2, 1.Grant1)

    Family/Spouse: ROBINSON, Mark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. ROBINSON, Adrienne  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 17.  TOWNSEND, Michael Douglas Descendancy chart to this point (10.Larry3, 4.Robert2, 1.Grant1)

    Family/Spouse: Susan Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 18.  STRANGES, Angela R Descendancy chart to this point (11.Shelly3, 4.Robert2, 1.Grant1)

  8. 19.  STRANGES, Joseph P Descendancy chart to this point (11.Shelly3, 4.Robert2, 1.Grant1)



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