1892 Biography - Isaac Townsend

Isaac Townsend, a highly respected citizen of Lindsay, La., East Feliciana parish, was born in East Baton Rouge parish, La., in 1822, and is a son of Isaac Townsend. He received his education in the parish in which he was born, and was reared to the occupation of a farmer. His father died when he was a mere lad, and from that time he was a dependent upon his own resources. He learned the trade of a blacksmith and wheelwright later in life, and followed this business in connection with his planting. Just after the first battle of Bull Run he abandoned his home interests, and in August joined the confederate service. For four years he was a member of Company B, Seventh Louisiana regiment, under Capt. Herron. He participated in the battles of Port Republic, Gettysburg, Sharpsburg, the Wilderness, Fredericksburg, Winchester, and many of less note. After the surrender he returned to his home, and took up the occupations of peace. Mr. Townsend was married in 1856, and his wife died in 1861. He was married a second time in 1867, and has one child living, a son. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, and is a man who takes an interest in all home enterprises. Isaac Townsend Sr. was a captain in the battle of New Orleans and was promoted to the office of brigadier-general. He was born in the state of Delaware, and was a hatter by trade. He came to Louisiana in 1811, and remained here until his death, which occurred in 1833.

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Contributed 2021 Nov 04 by Mike Miller, from Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Louisiana, published in 1892, volume 2, page 425.

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