Solomon Townsend
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For the American politician from New York, see Solomon S. Townsend.
Solomon Townsend (1746 ā March 27, 1811) was a merchant ship's captain prior to the American Revolution, owned an ironworks in New York State, and was a representative to the New York State Legislature. Stranded in London following the outbreak of hostilities, Townsend's passage back to America was facilitated by Benjamin Franklin. After the war he was a successful owner of an iron works plant, and a member of the New York State Legislature. One of his children followed him into the legislature and another was a founder of what became the New York Academy of Sciences.
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Solomon Townsend | |
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Oil on canvas by Ezra Ames, 1808 | |
Born | 1746 |
Died | March 27, 1811 (aged 64ā65) |
Known for | Ship's Captain, Iron Works, New York State Legislator |
Relatives | Robert Townsend (brother) |
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