John Kirk Townsend

1809–1851 (age 42)

Naturalist

About John Kirk Townsend

John Kirk Townsend (1809–1851) lived to age 42. They were a naturalist. Born in Philadelphia, they died in Washington, D.C.. They are buried at Congressional Cemetery in District of Columbia.

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