Washington Townsend
Washington Townsend | |
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Townsend, c. 1860–1875 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th & 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1875 (7th) March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 (6th) | |
| Preceded by | John M. Broomall (7th) James S. Biery (6th) |
| Succeeded by | Alan Wood Jr. (7th) William Ward (6th) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1813 West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1894 (aged 81) West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Barnard Elizabeth Gibbons |
| Parent | David Townsend (father) |
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Washington Townsend (January 20, 1813 – March 18, 1894) was an American lawyer, banker, and politician who served four terms as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1869 to 1877.