Mrs. Lydia A. Townsend, widow of the late Joseph H. Townsend, died at her home in the village of Princeton on Monday morning, December 11, at 3 o'clock from a general breaking down of the constitution due to old age. She had been ailing for some time and death did not come unexpectedly.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residence yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E. B. Service, and vocal selections were rendered during the solemnities by a quartet consisting of Mrs. C. A. Caley, Mrs. L. S. Briggs, Guy Ewing and Arthur Roos, Mrs. Ewing accompanying them on the piano. The
services were largely attended and there were many pretty floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery beside those of deceased's husband.
Mrs. Townsend, whose maiden namewas Lydia A. Smith, was born at St. David's, New Brunswick, on April 3, 1830, and she was consequently over 81 years of age. She was married on December 15, 1850, at Calais, Maine, to Joseph H. Townsend, and in 1868, with her husband, came to Princeton, where she continued to live until called to her reward. Her husband died 15 years ago. She was the mother of nine children, six of
whom are living, viz., Augustus S. Townsend, Minneapolis; Mary J. Woodcock, Princeton; Fremont
Townsend, Salem, Ore.; John C, Williston, N. D.; George and Fred, Baldwin, Minn. She also leaves
seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Townsend was a very kindhearted woman and a true christian who had made an effort throughout life to live according to the golden
rule. She was an affectionate wife and.mother and a lady held in high esteem by all who were favored with her acquaintance.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Weymouth, Mr.and Mrs. John Wheeler and Augustus Townsend of Minneapolis,
and John Townsend of Williston, N.D. The two last named are sons of the deceased.
Princeton Union Dec 14, 1911
Funeral services were conducted at the family residence yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E. B. Service, and vocal selections were rendered during the solemnities by a quartet consisting of Mrs. C. A. Caley, Mrs. L. S. Briggs, Guy Ewing and Arthur Roos, Mrs. Ewing accompanying them on the piano. The
services were largely attended and there were many pretty floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery beside those of deceased's husband.
Mrs. Townsend, whose maiden namewas Lydia A. Smith, was born at St. David's, New Brunswick, on April 3, 1830, and she was consequently over 81 years of age. She was married on December 15, 1850, at Calais, Maine, to Joseph H. Townsend, and in 1868, with her husband, came to Princeton, where she continued to live until called to her reward. Her husband died 15 years ago. She was the mother of nine children, six of
whom are living, viz., Augustus S. Townsend, Minneapolis; Mary J. Woodcock, Princeton; Fremont
Townsend, Salem, Ore.; John C, Williston, N. D.; George and Fred, Baldwin, Minn. She also leaves
seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Townsend was a very kindhearted woman and a true christian who had made an effort throughout life to live according to the golden
rule. She was an affectionate wife and.mother and a lady held in high esteem by all who were favored with her acquaintance.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Weymouth, Mr.and Mrs. John Wheeler and Augustus Townsend of Minneapolis,
and John Townsend of Williston, N.D. The two last named are sons of the deceased.
Princeton Union Dec 14, 1911
Mrs. Lydia A. Townsend, widow of the late Joseph H. Townsend, died at her home in the village of Princeton on Monday morning, December 11, at 3 o'clock from a general breaking down of the constitution due to old age. She had been ailing for some time and death did not come unexpectedly.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residence yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E. B. Service, and vocal selections were rendered during the solemnities by a quartet consisting of Mrs. C. A. Caley, Mrs. L. S. Briggs, Guy Ewing and Arthur Roos, Mrs. Ewing accompanying them on the piano. The
services were largely attended and there were many pretty floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery beside those of deceased's husband.
Mrs. Townsend, whose maiden namewas Lydia A. Smith, was born at St. David's, New Brunswick, on April 3, 1830, and she was consequently over 81 years of age. She was married on December 15, 1850, at Calais, Maine, to Joseph H. Townsend, and in 1868, with her husband, came to Princeton, where she continued to live until called to her reward. Her husband died 15 years ago. She was the mother of nine children, six of
whom are living, viz., Augustus S. Townsend, Minneapolis; Mary J. Woodcock, Princeton; Fremont
Townsend, Salem, Ore.; John C, Williston, N. D.; George and Fred, Baldwin, Minn. She also leaves
seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Townsend was a very kindhearted woman and a true christian who had made an effort throughout life to live according to the golden
rule. She was an affectionate wife and.mother and a lady held in high esteem by all who were favored with her acquaintance.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Weymouth, Mr.and Mrs. John Wheeler and Augustus Townsend of Minneapolis,
and John Townsend of Williston, N.D. The two last named are sons of the deceased.
Princeton Union Dec 14, 1911
Funeral services were conducted at the family residence yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E. B. Service, and vocal selections were rendered during the solemnities by a quartet consisting of Mrs. C. A. Caley, Mrs. L. S. Briggs, Guy Ewing and Arthur Roos, Mrs. Ewing accompanying them on the piano. The
services were largely attended and there were many pretty floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery beside those of deceased's husband.
Mrs. Townsend, whose maiden namewas Lydia A. Smith, was born at St. David's, New Brunswick, on April 3, 1830, and she was consequently over 81 years of age. She was married on December 15, 1850, at Calais, Maine, to Joseph H. Townsend, and in 1868, with her husband, came to Princeton, where she continued to live until called to her reward. Her husband died 15 years ago. She was the mother of nine children, six of
whom are living, viz., Augustus S. Townsend, Minneapolis; Mary J. Woodcock, Princeton; Fremont
Townsend, Salem, Ore.; John C, Williston, N. D.; George and Fred, Baldwin, Minn. She also leaves
seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Townsend was a very kindhearted woman and a true christian who had made an effort throughout life to live according to the golden
rule. She was an affectionate wife and.mother and a lady held in high esteem by all who were favored with her acquaintance.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Weymouth, Mr.and Mrs. John Wheeler and Augustus Townsend of Minneapolis,
and John Townsend of Williston, N.D. The two last named are sons of the deceased.
Princeton Union Dec 14, 1911
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