Nathaniel Townsend

     Nathaniel was born in Queens County, Long Island, New York. He was the son of John Townsend II and Hannah (?) Nathaniel married Elizabeth Birdsell in Queens County, Long Island, New York. Nathaniel died when a young child. In a deed dated 20 March 1698 from John to his son, Solomon, "John reserved the place of ground where Solomon's brother Nathaniel was buried for a burying place for myself and my prosperity."