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William Townshend
William Townshend may refer to: *William Townshend (MP) (1702–1738), British MP *William Townshend (colonial governor) William Townshend (c. 1745 – December 5, 1816) was a British politician and office holder, operating mainly in the colony of Prince Edward Island. One of his duties was Acting colonial Governor of Prince Edward Island between August 5, 1812, a ... (c. 1745–1816), acting governor of Prince Edward Island * William Townshend (cricketer) (1849–1923), English cricketer See also * William Townsend (other) {{hndis, Townshend, William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Townshend (MP)
The Honourable William Townshend (9 June 1702 – 29 January 1738) was a British Member of Parliament. Townshend was the third son of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, and his first wife the Hon. Elizabeth Pelham. Charles Townshend, 3rd Viscount Townshend, Thomas Townshend and Roger Townshend were his brothers and George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, and Charles Townshend his nephews. He was elected to the House of Commons for Great Yarmouth in 1723, a seat he held until his death. He lived at Honingham Hall in Norfolk. Townshend married Henrietta, daughter of Lord William Powlett, in May 1725. Their son Charles was created Baron Bayning in 1797. Townshend died in January 1738, aged only 35. His wife died in 1755. See also *Marquess Townshend *Baron Bayning Baron Bayning, of Foxley in the County of Berkshire, was a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1797 for the politician Charles Townshend. He was the son of William Townshend, third s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Townshend (colonial Governor)
William Townshend (c. 1745 – December 5, 1816) was a British politician and office holder, operating mainly in the colony of Prince Edward Island. One of his duties was Acting colonial Governor of Prince Edward Island between August 5, 1812, and July 24, 1813. Early and Private Life Townshend's birthplace is unknown. His father was Richard Townshend of Wrexham (presumably Wrexham in Wales, though other evidence suggests a place in England, possibly Wexham, Buckinghamshire). He married Flora Stewart (b.1767 d.1843), the daughter of Chief Justice Peter Stewart, in c. 1790, and together they had eight children: * Cecil Wray Townshend (1791 – 1870) * Lt. William James Townshend (1796 – 1833) * Peter Stewart Townshend (1798 – 1860s) * John Dalton Townshend (1800 – abt.1873) * Ester Wray Townshend (1802 – ????) * Charles James Townshend (1804 – abt.1833) * Helen Diana Townshend (???? – ????) * Canon Rev. George Townshend (1810 – 1895) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Townshend (cricketer)
William Townshend (16 November 1849 – 19 July 1923) was an English first-class cricketer and clergyman. The son of Edward Dupré Townshend, he was born in British India at Sehore in November 1849. He was educated in England at Rossall School, before going up to Brasenose College, Oxford where he graduated B.A. in 1872 and M.A. in 1879. While studying at Oxford, he made his debut in first-class cricket for Oxford University against the Gentlemen of England at Oxford in 1870. He played first-class cricket for Oxford until 1872, making fourteen appearances. He scored a total of 399 runs in his fourteen matches for Oxford, averaging 15.96 and making a high score of 55. He somewhat failed to live up the batting reputation he had gained at Rossall School, where he was considered the second best batsman at the school after F. W. Wright. He later played first-class cricket in 1874, appearing in two matches, making an appearance each for the Gentlemen of England and the Mary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
