Townsend, John, 1783-1854

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Albany, N.Y. businessman; advisor to Erie Canal project; mayor of Albany, 1829-1833.

From the description of Letter from Lewis F. Allen, and American Bethel Society circular, 1836, 1847. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 56504443

Three-term Mayor of Albany, N.Y., merchant, banker, who was interested in the settlement and development of Michigan.

An iron founder, merchant, banker, and mayor for three terms of Albany, N.Y. He was interested in the settlement and development of Michigan, one of his agents being Shubael Conant. (from Reynolds, C. Albany Chronicles. 1906. p.474; Ms/Townsend, John papers) (blue index cards)

From the description of John C. Townsend papers, 1836-1853 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 500906455

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Birth 1783-06-14

Death 1854-08-26

Spanish; Castilian,

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