Phila Ann Townsend1,2

F, b. 1 September 1832, d. 8 May 1900
Phila Ann [Townsend] Mapes - Courtesy of Gil Giles
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     Phila was born on Saturday, 1 September 1832 in West Somerset, Niagara County, New York. This date was calculated from her age at death. She was the daughter of Samuel Townsend and Asenath Badgley. Phila Ann married Justin N. Stephens circa 1856 in Unadilla Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Phila's husband, Justin, died before 19 October 1858 in Shiawassee County, Michigan, leaving her a widow. Phila Ann married 2nd John Emmett Mapes, son of Samuel Addison Mapes and Mary Jane King, on 20 March 1860 in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. The family resided in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. 20 June 1860, Phila and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John E. Mapes [26 New York] & his wife, Phila A. [25 Michigan]3 28 June 1870, Phila and her husband, John, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were J. E. Mapes [36 New York-farmer], his wife: Phila A. [37 New York], children: Lillie [9 Michigan], Lucy [8 Michigan], Jennie [6 Michigan], J. and E. Morgan [18 Michigan].4 26 June 1880, Phila and her husband, John, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Stockbridge Township. Enumerated in this household were John E. Mapes [46 New York, NY & NY], his wife: Phila A. [48 New York, NY & NY], their children: Lucy A. [18 Michigan teacher], Jenny A. [16 Michigan teacher], Mary A. [9 Michigan], & mother-in-law, Asnatte Townsend [82 New York, NY & NY].5 Phila and John died on Tuesday, 8 May 1900 in Stockbridge Township at age 67 years, 8 months and 7 days.6 She was buried there in the Oaklawn Cemetery on Friday, 11 May 1900. The inscription on hertombstone reads: Phila Ann wife of J. E. Mapes Sept. 1, 1832 Died May 8, 1900.

Child of Phila Ann Townsend and Justin N. Stephens

Children of Phila Ann Townsend and John Emmett Mapes

Citations

  1. [S423] Land Record: Shiawassee County, Michigan Land Records: In 1856, Justin N. Stephens purchased in section 32 T2R3 the SE 1/4 from Henry M. Tuthile. [Liber 3, page 332] 1859, Phila A. Stephens sells that land to Patrick Gallagher. [Liber Y, page 482][Note: this transaction gives us the name of Phila's first husband-klm]
  2. [S415] LEGAL DOCUMENT: State of Michigan: Shiawassee County Court Records - 19 October 1858 Phila Ann Stephens of Livingston County, Michigan recovered against W. W. Bsrker of Antrim, Shiawassee County the following described premises - southeast 1/4 of section 32 with the dwelling house thereon in T5N R3E in the county of Shiawassee, Michigan which premises are still ____ witheld from the said Phila Ann Stephens by the said W. W. Barker where he is convicted as appears by the record of this county and forthwith as it is adjudged in said court that the said Phila Ann Stephens have _____ upon said judgement against the _____ W. W. Barker ... to Phila Ann Townsend or her agent Samuel Townsend the possession of the premises so recovered [Document in the possession of Gilbert Giles].
  3. [S675] 1860 United States Federal Census: Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan - Sheet 58, Line 4 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  4. [S676] 1870 United States Federal Census: Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan - Sheet 21, line 7 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  5. [S677] 1880 United States Federal Census: Srockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan - Enumeration District 40, sheet 22] - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  6. [S514] Death Certificate: Phila Ann Mapes, died 8 May 1900 at Stockbridge, age 67 years 8 months 7 days; Cause: Epileptic convulsions; married at 23 years, 5 children 4 living; parents: Samuel Townsend and Asenath Badgley; Buried 11 May, Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge; Informant: S.A. Mapes.