Thomas Townsend

M, b. before 14 December 1642, d. before 9 April 1645
     Thomas was born in New Amsterdam (Manhattan), New York. He was christened there on 14 December 1642 in the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church. The witnesses were Hendrick Tousen, Rebecca Brenten, & Claertje Gerrits.1,2 He was the son of John Townsend I and Elizabeth Montgomerie. Thomas died when a young child in New Amsterdam (Manhattan). A second child with the name of Thomas was born on this date.

Citations

  1. [S458] Martha J. Burke, Townsends: Dutchess County, New York [Part II], Spring 1994 - Baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church, New Amsterdam - 14 December 1642 child Thomas, parent: Jan Tousen, witness: Hendrick Tousen, Rebecca Brenten, Claertje Gerrits; 9 April 1645 child Thomas, parent: Jan Tousen, witness: Thomas Teylen, Thomas Hall, Janneken Thomas, Anna Bedder.
  2. [S518] New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church Christening Records, 14 December 1642 - Thomas; parents: Jan Tousen; witnesses: Hendrick Tousen, Rebecca Brenten, Claertje Gerrits.