Washington Townsend

Washington Townsend
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 byJohn M. Broomall (7th)
James S. Biery (6th)
Succeeded byAlan Wood Jr. (7th)
William Ward (6th)
Personal details
Born(1813-01-20)January 20, 1813
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 1894(1894-03-18) (aged 81)
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeOaklands Cemetery
Political partyWhig, Republican
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Barnard
Elizabeth Gibbons
ParentDavid Townsend (father)
Profession
  • Politician
  • lawyer

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.