Townsend, Robert, 1753-1838
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Townsend, Robert, 1753-1838
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Townsend
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1753-1838
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Robert Townsend (November 25, 1753 – March 7, 1838) was a member of the Culper Ring during the American Revolution. He operated in New York City and gathered information as a service to General George Washington. After the war, Townsend ended his business connections in New York and moved back to Oyster Bay. He never married and shared his family's home, and grew old with his sister Sally.
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Oyster Bay
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