Leonard was the son of unknown parents. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
He died in BET 1892 AND 1899 in Wetumpka, Autauga County, Alabama.
His wife was Sarah Maria Saxon, who he married on 29 NOV 1858 in Wetumpka, Autauga County, Alabama. They had no known children.
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Death | BET 1892 AND 1899 |
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Attribute | Date | Description | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
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Occupation | BET 1884 AND 1892 | Postmaster of Wetumpka |
Note 1
Townsend was a merchant in dry goods and also held several civic positions. He was treasurer of Elmore County in 1874 and alderman of the West Ward of the town of Wetumpka in 1877. He was commioned as Wetumpka's postmaster in 1884, an office that he held for nearly a decade.