George Townsend

1867–1930 (age 63)

Biography

George Townsend, born in 1867, spent his life contributing to the commerce and cultural life of the Alder Brook area, encouraging small businesses and supporting neighborhood institutions that enriched daily life.

He was respected for his integrity and his readiness to lend a hand, and Alder Brook Cemetery now shelters the memories of a man who believed in community ties.

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