TOWNSEND, Luke - Putnam

Died – Townsend – Monday night in this city of dropsy, Luke Townsend, aged about 70 years. Uncle Luke, as he was familiarly called was a colored man and was formerly a slave of James Townsend of Kentucky by whom he was set free.  He soon afterwards came to this state first settling in Putnamville near 40 years ago. From there he came to this place, where he has since lived, respected by all who knew him.  He was a member of Simpson Chapel since the society was first organized and his religion was made manifest by his daily walk and conversation.  He was poor and belonged to a persecuted race but he is now gone where poverty is unknown and where race makes no distinction.  He leaves a family. The funeral services took place yesterday at Putnamville, where the remains were interred. Rev. AA Brown officiated, assisted by Rev. Ransom Hawley. A large audience was present. - kbz