William H. Townsend
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Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byJohn K. Ryerson
Born1812
New York City, New York
DiedOctober 14, 1873 (aged 60–61)
William Townsend | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Yarmouth County | |
| In office 1867–1872 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | John K. Ryerson |
| MLA for Yarmouth township | |
| In office 1859–1863 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1812 New York City, New York |
| Died | October 14, 1873 (aged 60–61) |
| Party | Conservative (1859-1863) Liberal (1866-1872) |
| Spouse | Sarah Gardner |
| Occupation | Merchant |
William H. Townsend (1812 – October 14, 1873) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1859 to 1863 as a Conservative and from 1866 to 1872 as a Liberal member.
He was born in New York City, the son of William Townsend, and ran away from home to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at the age of 16.