Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Townsend, Andrew C. December 6, 1935
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Portland Review & Observer-Dec. 12, 1935

WAS PROMINENT ORANGE FARMER
Andrew C. Townsend Died Friday Following Week's Illness Of Pneumonia

Andrew C. Townsend, 83 years of age, died at his home in Orange township Friday 
afternoon, following a week's illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at
the LeValley church Monday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Sutcliff, of Plainwell, assisted
by Rev. J. M. Jensen. Burial was made in the Tuttle cemetery.

Mr. Townsend was born December 21, 1851, the son of Mr and Mrs Steward Townsend, 
early settlers of Ionia township. After his marriage he purchased a farm in Orange
township, where he resided until the time of his death. His wife, Mrs. Anna Townsend, died 12
years ago.

He was a brother of Henry Townsend, of Portland, and a member of one of Ionia
County's best know families. Other surviving near relatives are three daughters, Mrs. Grace
L. Benedict, of Muir; Mrs.Ray Reeder, of Fenwick; Mrs. Clayton Sible, of Flint; two
sons, Clifford, of Ionia and Lynn of Orange; 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren;
three other brothers, Emery and Sid of Ionia and Nelson of Detroit, and one sister, Mrs.
Ella Holmes of Ionia.

Among Portland relatives to attend the funeral were Henry Townsend, Mr and Mrs Jack
Allen, Mr and Mrs Frank Adagate and Mr and Mrs Ross Townsend.

Additional Comments:
Tuttle Cem.-Sec.I-Row 5

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