James Townsend (abolitionist)

James Townsend
BornAugust 31, 1786[1]
DiedNovember 3, 1851(1851-11-03) (aged 65)[1]
OccupationFarmer
SpouseKatherine Davis
RelativesJohn Selby Townsend
James Robert Townsend

James Townsend (August 31, 1786 – November 3, 1851) was an American farmer, politician, and abolitionist who was among the early pioneers of Putnamville, Indiana.

  1. ^ a b Wilmot, Kathryn. "James Townsend Store Ledger" (PDF). indianahistory.org/. Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved January 5, 2024.