She was married to John COGSWELL on 10 Sep 1615 in Westbury, Leigh, Wilts, England. About twenty years after their marriage, with a family of nine children about them, and having the accumulations of a prosperous business, Mr. and Mrs. Cogswell determined to emigrate to America. The particular reasons which led them to leave England may have been much the same that influenced others in their times. It appears that early in 1635,
Mr. Cogswell made sale of his "mylls" and other real estate, and soon after, with his wife,
eight children, and all their personal effects, embarked at Bristol, May 23, 1635, for New England.

Their passage was long and disastrous. Their arrival in America was after a most unexpected
fashion. Having reached the shores of New England, they were landed unceremoniously at a place called Pemaquid, in Maine, being washed ashore from the broken decks of their ship "Angel Gabriel " which went to pieces in the frightful gale of August 15, 1635, when such a "sudden dismal storm of wind and rain came as had never been known before by white man or Indian." Traces of this storm remained for years.

John Cogswell and his wife Elizabeth settled at Ipswich, and had lands granted him there
as appears from the records; under the date of 1635, is this entry:

"Granted to Mr. John Cogswell three hundred acres of land at the further Chebacco, Having
the river on the southeast, the land of Will White on ye Northwest & a Creek Coming out of
the river towards Will Whites farme on the Northeast. Bounded also on the west with a creek
& a little brooke. Also there was granted to him a percell of ground containing eight acres,
upon part whereof the said John Coggswell hath Built an house, it being in ye corner lott in
Bridge Streete and has goodman Bradstreet houselott on ye s.e. The was also granted to him six acres of Ground late mr. John Spencers. Butting upon the river on the southeast having a lott of Edmund Gardners' on the Northeast & a lott of Edmund Saywords on the Southwest wch six acres of ground teh sd John Coggswell hath sold to John Perkins teh younger his heirs and assigns."

The fact that he was designated "Mr." at that date, and the considerable amount of land granted him indicate that he was a man of good social standing in society. The records of about that date further show that Cornelius Waldo was Mr. Coggswell's farmer.

The Cogswells were also involved in an attempt to prevent the execution of Goodwife Proctor in the Salem witch trials. According to Ipswich In The Massachusetts Bay Colony, 290-291, by Thomas Franklin Waters, The Ipswich Historical Society, 1905: "Five members of the Cogswell family were among the twenty prominent people who signed the petition drawn up by the Rev. John Wise on behalf of Goodwife Proctor, who stood accused of witchcraft. Mary Warren alleged that she had been threatened and abused by Goodwife proctor, and that she had seen apparitions of people who had long since been murdered by the wife of John Proctor. This evidence prevailed and the good woman was sentenced to death." Children were: COGSWELL, Mary COGSWELL , William COGSWELL, John COGSWELL, Phyllis COGSWELL, Hannah COGSWELL, Abigail COGSWELL, Edward COGSWELL, Alice COGSWELL, Ruth COGSWELL, Sarah COGSWELL, Elizabeth COGSWELL.

She was married to Joel ALDRICH. Children were: David ALDRICH, Phebe ALDRICH, Robert ALDRICH, Eunice ALDRICH, Obed ALDRICH, Electa ALDRICH, Patience ALDRICH, Joel ALDRICH.

He was married to Sarah HAYWARD. Children were: Sarah THOMPSON.

She was married to Samuel HAYWARD on 28 Nov 1666. Children were: Deborah HAYWARD, Hannah HAYWARD, Margery HAYWARD.

She was married to John ALDRICH on 9 Jun 1670 in Mendon, Worcester, MA. Children were: Joseph ALDRICH.

She was married to Abraham FITTS on 16 May 1655. Children were: Sarah FITTS, Robert FITTS, Sarah FITTS, Abraham FITTS.

She was married to Ronald Dale ANDERSON on 27 May 1967. Children were: Julie (CANNADY) ANDERSON, Tony John (CANNADY) ANDERSON , Jed ANDERSON.

He was married to Lydia ALDRICH.

She was married to William R. HOLLON (twin).

He was married to Elizabeth PRESTON in 1807 in Whitingham, Windham, VT..

He was married to Anna M. STILL in 1842 in Ohio. Children were: Jane E. TIDD, Lester J. TIDD, Deborah M. TIDD, Leonard C. TIDD.

He was married to Lucy STILL on 23 Nov 1838 in Astubula, OH.. Children were: James Martin TIDD , John Watson TIDD, Ebenezer S. TIDD, Charles Lewis TIDD, Harmon Cole TIDD, Ezra Leonard TIDD, Alvin Adam TIDD, Olive Melinda TIDD, Albert Albion TIDD.

She was married to Allen B. UNDERWOOD on 5 Mar 1881 in Trumbull, OH..

She was married to Frank GALLUP. Children were: Arthur T. GALLUP.

She was married to Francis NURSE. Children were: Rebecca NURSE.

She was married to Archie Wendall EARL in 1930 in Goshen,IN. Children were: Garry John EARL, Harley Gene EARL.

She was married to Spencer SCOBEY. Children were: Janice SCOBEY, LaCrecia SCOBEY, James SCOBEY, Glenn SCOBEY.

She was married to STANTON.

She was married to PIERCE.

She was married to Randy ECHTINAW.

He was married to Fae Vertie STILL on 12 Nov in Hasting MI.. Garry and Fae Townsend, were a much loved couple. Their home
was always open to their friends and a welcome given to their many
relatives. Their cousins will always remember their hospitality
both in Hastings and the many years they lived in Grand Rapids.
Garry was a student of nature and enjoyed the lakes and woods.
Fae was a home maker.She still is at the age of 87 for her two
sons, Gilbert and Russell.

Russell Charles Townsend graduated from the Hastings Schools
then became interested in electrical work. His father, a licensed
electrician, was a capable teacher and Russell now has licenses
as a Journeyman,a Master and a Contractor Electrician. His career
was interrupted when he became a member of the Armed Forces in W.W.11.
His training began at Ft. Sills,Okla.in Feb.2,1942 with Serial,
Number 36169421. Sent to Camp Bowie,Texas in 2nd Observation-Flash
& Sound Battalion.There he was transferred to the 95th Div. of Artillary
and sent to Camp Polk, La. for further training. After final training
in the.desert of California,they went to the East Coast for transport-
ation overseas.They disembarked at Black Pool, England June 1944.
Then across England and the English Channell to Omaha Beach, France.
The heavy battles of St. Lo, Le Mans etc, collapsed, the Maginot Line.
They chased the Germans through and out of Paris.then again heavy
fighting in Saarlauten where they spent two months obliterating the
German Pillboxes in that area. Heavy fighting in Leige and finally
the Battle of the Bulge which finished the German resistance.
Altho the boy's were under heavy fire much of the time,many returned
home safely. They sailed from Le Havre, France on the luxury liner
Maripossa,which was also the ship on which they had come over.This
ship had been requisitioned as a troop transport during the war.
Russell received his honorable discharge at Camp Chaffee, Ark.
October 1945.

Russell built a large comfortable home on Marshall St, Hastings,
with an added apartment,where he resides. He is also owner of several
houses and owned and operated two car washes. He sold the businesses
and says he has retired. He has different ideas on retiring than
most people. Among his retirement activities is the constructing
of a large office building where he is doing most of the work. Also
he has again taken on the project of the electrical preparation
of the County Fair Grounds for 1979.
Russell is a "special"person to his many relatives and friends.
I'm sure everyone wishes him many years of retirement doing the
things he enjoys most.

Inf.from Records & Maps of the
Compiled by V.M.P. 95th Artillery Activities.
and Russell Townsend 1779
Children were: Helen Eunice TOWNSEND, Annetta Elizabeth TOWNSEND, George Garry TOWNSEND , Russell Charles TOWNSEND, Virginia Fae TOWNSEND, Kathryn Elaine TOWNSEND , Gilbert Francis TOWNSEND.

He was married to Kim Louise SEEBER on 15 Jun 1973 in Middleville,MI. Garry George attended Nashville and Hasting schools graduating from Hasting High June,1969. He was a Machine operator & Koder operator for Siding Division of U.S. Steel. He is a Fireman for Hasting fire dept. Garry was with the ambulance that took his father to the hospital. The respirator did work so he gave his father mouth to mouth resuscitation from the house to the hospital. The State Trooper with him reported it and the State police that investigated said Garry and the Trooper should be sighted for an award for "giving a man the second chance of life" The Fire Dept. is now sending him to school on fire fighting and safety 2-1-1977
Garry's hobby is camping.

Kim Louise's hobbies are sewing and painting and homemaking.

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Information from Mary Townsend 1972 &1977 Children were: Lisa Marie TOWNSEND, Jessica Jo TOWNSEND, Georgina Kay TOWNSEND.

He was married to Annette BRODBACK. Children were: Garry George TOWNSEND .

He was married to Mary Elizabeth ALLEN on 30 Sep 1939 in Nashville, MI.. George G. Townsend, a good father,husband and son,was also
a leading and, up-right citizen in his conlmunity.He was an electrical
lineman and foreman for the Consumers Power Co. Also was foreman for
similar work for the L.E. Myers Contractors which work took him and
his family to Wisconsin, Kansas; Illinois, Ohio, New York State and
Michigan.He was also a Safety Instructor. Later he owned and operated
a coin laundry for 16 years in Hastings, Mich.
George served in the army entering service at Camp Grant, Ill. in
April 27,1943. He received an honorable discharge January 10, 1946 at
Fort Sheridan, Ill. He received, the Victory Medal, served in Europe,
Middle East and Africa. He received four over-seas bars, a marksman
medal also one for good conduct. His serial number -36-462-555.
His rating was Sgt.-DET J HQ SQ Radar SC USSTAF

Mary Townsend is a devoted mother and homemaker.She is a
talented seamstress and taught sewing for thirteen years. She was
a leader in 4H work and a County Key Leader for same for thirteen
years. She was a Den Mother,"Blue Bird" Leader, a chair-person for
UNICF for 3 years. Taught Sunday School and Bible School and served
on the Church Board. Also served on the PTA Board.She was a partner
and valuable assistant to George in the Coin Laundry Business.


Compiled by V.M.Palmer Inf. from Mary Townsend 1972 - 1977
Children were: Patsy Ann TOWNSEND, Gilbert Eugene TOWNSEND, Garry George TOWNSEND .

He was married to Bonnie Jo KERMEEN on 19 Jul 1970 in Middleville,MI. Children were: Jennifer Elizabeth TOWNSEND.

He was married to Wanda OCKERMAN in Nov 1948. Gilbert F. Townsend received his schooling in the Hastings schools. Soon after he entered the Army in Dec.12 1942, and took his Basic training at Fort Lewis, WA. While therehe was hospitalized and had a hernia operation. When recovered, he was sent to the Mojave Desert near Needles, CA. for further training. They were transferred to a debarkation point at Camp Stevens, CA. They sailed to the Hawaiian Islands and spent eighteen months on the Island of Kauai. From there to New Guinea in the Pacific where he was assigned to the contingent of infantry guarding the coast. He also served in the Philippines where they were under heavy fire while taking Baguio Mountain. Casualities were heavy before reaching the top and then holding it. Eventually they were sent to Japan and finally they returned to the States with impaired health as were so many of the boys who served in the fever laden jungles of the Pacific Theater of War.
Gilbert received his Honorable Discharge at Camp McCoy,WI. Jan. 14, 1946. His serial # 36415322.

Gilbert was a truck driver for L.E. Meyers a contractor for Consumers Power Co. for many years . He also worked as an Electrician, learning this business from his father.

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Information from G.F Townsend & Carla Pierce 1979

Children were: Linda TOWNSEND, Cheryl TOWNSEND, Carla TOWNSEND, Ty TOWNSEND, Kim TOWNSEND.

She was married to Loren Emerson WILKINS on 6 Mar 1926 in Hasting MI.. Children were: Richard Loren WILKINS, Marjorie Addie WILKINS , Gerald Maurice WILKINS, Donald Fae WILKINS, Susan Emily WILKINS.

She was married to Robert Cecil MURPHY on 20 Oct 1950 in Vermontville, MI. Robert graduated from Hastings High Scholl in 1940. He joined the Army 5-19-1943. Sent to Hougton College, U.P. where he studied Map Reading for the army, also Engineering in general. then to fort Balvoir,Va. to an Engineering school. He served in the European theater. was in the Battle of the Bugle, Rhine river Battle and other important engagements. Fortunately he received no serious injury. He received his honorable discharge 5-1-1946. His serial# 16089062. He attended L.C. College and obtained a Realtor's licence also took a course for car air conditioning. He has been a State Employee for 26 years in the Agriculture Dept. as Supervisor of Food, Weights and Measures for South-east Mich. Bob's hobby is Photography.

Katherine graduated from Hastings High School in 1940. She worked only a short time outside her home and has devoted her time to home and family.

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Information from Robert & Katherine Murphy. 1972 & 1979 Children were: Colleen Fae MURPHY, Jacquelyn Marie MURPHY.

She was married to Robert C. COOLEY.

She was married to David SHELLINGTON .

She was married to LEFFLE.

She was married to BACON.

She was married to HESS.

She was married to Robert Lee CHAFFEE on 8 Jun 1963 in Nashville, MI.. Patsy Ann graduated from Nashville High School, Barry co., MI in 1960 the 6th highest
in class although her schools numbered fifteen several in other states where her father's
was located. She also attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek for a year, then worked at Bell Telephone Co. as aService Rep. She was a Brownie Leader and a teacher's assistant in Bellevue School in Eaton co. she enjoy bowling.

Diana Lynn attende the Bellevue Schools and is a member of Awana Girls Club, the
Brownies and a girl scout.

Laurie attends Bellevue Schools and is a member of Brownie scouts and Awana girls club. This is a church club at Heritage Hills in Assyria, Barry co.,MI

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Information from Mary Townsend 1972 &1977 Children were: Diana Lynn CHAFFEE, Laurie Ann CHAFFEE.

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