The following information shows how the Stahl, Hess, Covault and Townsend families are related via marriage. I am descendent from John Townsend and Temperance Householder through their son John. Their daughter Emily Temperance married Phillip M. Covault. I am trying to fill in the blanks for all od John and Temperance's children and grandchildren if possible. There are a lot of holes for example:

1. Jacob Covault and his wife Fanny Hess came to Blackford county in 1842. Jacob does not appear on the 1850 Blackford census – has he died or left?
2. In the 1850 census a 10 yr old boy Jacob Hess lives with Fanny Covault; whose son is Jacob Hess.
3. How is Ezra Covault, Sheriff in Blackford County, related to this family.

I though if I put the various references together on the query page maybe someone would have some of the missing pieces to help complete the Towensend / Covault branch of the tree. I have quite a bit of information on the Townsend family which I would be happy to share.

References:
1. Transcribed from BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIRS OF BLACKFORD COUNTY, IND.
Early Settlers
Jacob Stahl came from Pennsylvania in the fall of 1839, and bought land adjoining Hartford City on the east, where he resided until his death, fifteen years later. His son, Abraham Stahl, who had a family and was thirty years old, came with him. His other children who came with him were: Sarah, the oldest child; Elizabeth, who became the wife of Sealy Havens; Bethuel; Rebecca, who married Phillip Huffman, and Moses S. These were the children of his first wife Mary, who was the daughter of Bethuel Covault. These were the two children of the second wife (Eleanor Reese) namely: Jonathan and Mary L., who was the wife of S. L. Gadbury. Jacob and Catherine Hess came from Pennsylvania in 1842, and their children were: Abner, Jacob, David and Rebecca; also William C. Hess and Fanny Covault, his children by his first wife. In September, 1842 Jacob Covault, a son of Bethuel, previously mentioned, and his wife, Fanny, came and settled southwest of Hartford City. They had a large family of children. One of their children, Philip M., has been for some time in the jewelry business in Hartford City. Ephraim, Abner and Nathaniel were farmers for many years. In August and September, 1859, the Covault family has a terrible visitation of diphtheria. Five of FannyÂ’s children died, and another partially recovered and died with consumption some three years later. Two of Abner CovaultÂ’s children also died.

2. Census Data for Bethuel Covalt (father of Jacob Couvalt who married Fanny Hess)

Bedford County, PA 1810 Federal Census - Bethel Township
Microfilm M252-45 and M252-46

Pg. # 49A
Line: 1
Lname: Covalt
Fname: Bethuel

Males:
11-16 = 1
17-26 = 1
45+ = 1

Females:
0-10 = 1
11-16 = 1
17-26 = 2
45+ = 1

Notes: Handwritten page 506

3. Bethuel Covault m. _______ ?? some children were:
Mary Covault
Jacob Covault

Mary Couvault m. Jacob Stahl (to Blackford County in 1839) some children were:

Abraham Stahl (30 yrs.) and his family

Sarah Stahl

Elizabeth Stahl
Bethuel Stahl

Rebecca Stahl

Moses S. Stahl

Jacob and Catherine Hess 2nd wife (to Blackford County I 1842) some children were:

Abner Hess

Jacob Hess

David Hess

Rebecca Hess

Jacob and 1st wife:; (some children were):

William C.

Fanny Hess

Jacob Covault m. Fanny Hess (to Blackford County in September 1842) (some of their children were:

Phillip m. Emily Temperance Townsend

Ephraim

Abner

Nathaniel

4. CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: IN COUNTY: Blackford DIVISION: Licking Twp. PAGE NO: 15

1 54 54 Covolt Fanny 50 F 1,000 Pensylvania REMARKS: "widow of farmer" mostly erased in occupation block
2 54 54 Covolt Sarah 32 F Pensylvania
3 54 54 Covolt Jacob 29 M Farmer 500 Pensylvania
4 54 54 Covolt Ephram 25 M Pensylvania
5 54 54 Covolt Nathiel 23 M Pensylvania
6 54 54 Covolt Phillup 21 M Pensylvania
7 54 54 Covolt Elizabeth 19 F Pensylvania
8 54 54 Covolt Jessee 16 M Pensylvania
9 54 54 Covolt Martha 13 F Pensylvania
10 54 54 Covolt Rebecky 11 F Pensylvania
11 54 54 Covolt Fanny 9 F Pensylvania
12 54 54 Covolt William D. 6 M Indiania
13 54 54 Hess Jacob C. 10 M Indiania

14 55 55 Covolt Abner 28 M Carpenter 200 Pensylvania
15 55 55 Covolt Anna 28 F Pencylvania
16 55 55 Covolt Sarah E. 1 F Indiana

5. Transcribed from BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIRS OF BLACKFORD COUNTY, IND.: As early as the time of the organization of the county the two Baptist and the Methodist Episcopal churches were here with ministers and organized membership. The early ministers of the Old School or Predestinarian Baptist church were Abraham Buckles and John Buckles, of Delaware county, both of whom preached at Hartford City, the latter for several years. Among the leading members at this place were Jacob Stahl and wife (transcriber's note Mrs Stahl is Mary Covault, daughter of Bethuel), Mrs. Abraham Stahl, Asher Van Cleve and wife, Adam Hart, Jacob Hart, Aaron McVicker, Jacob Covault (transcriber's note Bethuel Covault's son and brother to Mrs. Jacob Stahl), Abraham Hess, Abner Hess, Stillwell Truax and their wives and the brother and sisters of Mrs. Truax, named Karney. A church was also formed northwest of Hartford City, the membership being in both Blackford and Grant counties, the society being known as the “Walnut Creek Anti-Mission Baptist Church.” Among its active supports were James Gillespie and Daniel Watson, both ministers, and Peter Bonham. James Baldridge and others from a distance also preached in this county, and William N. Buckles, a son of John, who resides near Mill Grove, has for a great many years exercised the functions of a minister in this denomination.

6. Transcribed from BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIRS OF BLACKFORD COUNTY, IND.
COUNTY SHERIFFS
Nicholas Friend, 1839; Frederick Beall, 39-41; John M. Williams, 41-43; Abraham Stahl, 43-47; Jacob Brugh, 47-49; Jose K. Hobson, 49-53; David M. Mercer, 53-57; Isaac Godwin (transcriber’s note – should be Goodin), 57-61; Andrew J. Brickley, 61-65; Henry M. Miller, 65-67; Samuel L. Gadbury, 67-71; Charles S. Leonard, 71-73; Charles R. Rhine, 73-77; John Saxon, 77-81; Samuel L. Gadbury, 81-85; Isaac W. Wingate, 85-89; Aaron Groves, 89-93; Ezra C. Covault, 93-95 and 97-99; Jesse Bugh, 95-97; David H. Hollingshead, 99.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Peggy Karol