Anna Fuller Townsend

Biography

Anna Fuller Townsend, born in 1802, treasured Palmyra’s stories and gathered families together to preserve those recollections for future generations. She kept careful records of births, marriages, and friendships, helping neighbors trace their roots and feel a deeper connection to the village.

Through small acts of kindness—welcoming visitors, sewing quilts, and offering encouragement—she wrapped Palmyra in warmth, sustaining friendships that carried on long after her death in 1876.