I am researching W. H. and lack a good source to confirm Thomas Townsend Sr., York Co., Vir. as father. Wife is Mary Celia Pittman. Mother: Lettice/Lettia McConklin/McConkey. It appears this Townsend line runs back to Richard Townsend, Jamestown, Vir. 1601-1652. This connection is yet to be confirmed.