Townsend, William Blair, 1723-1778

William Blair Townsend was born July 6, 1723, son of James Townsend and Elizabeth (Phillips) Townsend. He died June 16, 1778, in Weston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard College, class of 1741. He started business in Boston with Edward Wigglesworth as an importer of English and West Indies goods; by 1758 their partnership had dissolved but Townsend continued in business on his own account until his death.

From the description of William Blair Townsend letter and receipt books, 1743-1805, bulk 1744-1777. (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 727133725