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Roger Townshend


(b. 1731, Norfolk – d. 1759, New York State )

Gender: M

Lieutenant-Colonel Roger Townshend was the son of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend. He died when he was hit by a cannon-ball at Ticonderoga, New York, fighting the French.

Also known as:

  • Lieutenant-Colonel Roger Townshend



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