Townsend, William Blair, 1723-1778

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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
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creatorOf Townsend, William Blair, 1723-1778. William Blair Townsend letter and receipt books, 1743-1805, bulk 1744-1777. Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library
creatorOf Dwight, George A. Quit claim deed of George A. Dwight to William B. Townsend, 1846 Nov. 02. Historic Northampton Museum & Education Center
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correspondedWith Champion and Hayley (London, England) corporateBody
correspondedWith Chauncy, Walley, Dr. person
correspondedWith Elam, Samuel person
correspondedWith Harrison, Ansley, and Co. (London, England) corporateBody
correspondedWith Lane & Booth (London, England) corporateBody
correspondedWith Lane Son & Fraser (London, England) corporateBody
correspondedWith Palmer, Eliakim person
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Birth 1723-07-06

Death 1778-06-16

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