Biographical Sketch of N. U. Townsley, Johnson County, Missouri
Post Oak Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

N. U. TOWNSLEY.

Prominent among the pioneer settlers of Johnson county, should be
mentioned the name of N.U. Townsley.  He was born in 1826, in Monroe
county, Tennessee, September 9.  His father, John Townsley, was a native
of Ohio, but came to Tennessee at an early day.  In the fall of 1833, he
removed west with his family, locating in Johson county, on the present
farm of our subject.  Improvements were soon commenced, and a log cabin
was soon built, and a small farm soon opened.  In the spring of 1850,
his father, with two oldest sons, started for the gold fields of
California, and remained about two years, when he returned, and was soon
afterwards called to that home above.  Our subject was left in charge
the farm and family.  In 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah A.
Marr.  She was the daughter of the late John Marr, and was born in this
county.  She was a lady highly beloved by all who knew her, for her many
Christian and lovely traits of character.  She died January 12, 1875.
She left two children, Arthur and Madora Belle.  His success in life has
been very marked, as he commenced life for himself a poor boy, and
through hard work and careful management, he has succeeded in making a
comfortable home and snug fortune.  He has always devoted his attention
entirely to his business, and has never bothered himself with political
affairs, as he deems a man's principles his most important qualities.
He is giving his children the advantages of a liberal education, and
bringing them up in an exemplary manner.  He is a consistent member of
the Christian church.

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