The information I have is in Jan 1831, single brothers William S and John Townsend landed in Fayette Co. TX, John was born about 1805 and William S about 1807. The article I have says So. Carolina, but I believe they are part of the Florida family listed below... as William S who married Polly Burnam later was granted land three miles east of Round Top, Texas.

This Townsend family migrated from Florida to Round Top, Burnet Co, Texas, in 1826.
These are the family names: Stephen Townsend, J.T. Townsend, John P. Townsend, Nathaniel Townsend and Spencer.
(Possibly a Thomas Townsend and Asa Townsend)

They belonged to the Masonic Order in the Florida Lodge, Number 46, A.F. and A. M., and presbyterian by faith.

I believe a Light Townsend is an ancestor, but cannot connect all the names/lines. William S. Townsend b: about 1807 is our direct ancester, and have not been able to connect him yet to this family at Round Top (believe I'm on the right tract to them) or to any other ancestor, any assistance would be helpful.