Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #5042 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

Page (PDF) 57
Certificate Number 5639
Name of Deceased Townsend, Luke
Place of Death Worcester
Town of Death Bishopville Rd
Sex M
Race colored
Married, Widowed, or Single single
Date of Birth unknown
Age (year, month, days) abt 70 yrs
Occupation or Employer day work
Birthplace Delaware
Father's Name Isac Walter; Delaware
Father's Birthplace Louie [Louise] Townsend
Mother's Name Delaware
Mother's Birthplace Delaware
Informant (Relationship and Address) Hester Townsend; Selbyville Del
Date of Death 3/5/1920
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor valvular disease of the heart. I only saw him once on 1/20/1920. the case was one of long standing.
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long
Physician and Address Francis M G?; Frankford Del
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address Zoar ME; 3/7/1920; M Pasha Watson; Selbyville Del
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence
Other Notes

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