Reference
X1015
Title
Family papers concerning Mr C B Townsend of Bedford (1898-1985)
Date free text
c1932-1970
Production date
From: 1932 To: 1970
Admin/biog history
Mr C B Townsend was born on the 27th July 1898. He had a 45 year career in local government. Beginning as an assistant clerk to Bedford Rural Council in 1916 and finishing in 1961 as clerk to both Bedford Rural and Kempston Urban district councils. He then became a councillor and retired in 1974 as chairman of Bedford Rural District Council. In 1958 he became a Member of the British Empire.
Mr Townsend also served as a circuit steward at Kempston East Methodist Church. He was married first to Florence Edith Morris (1896-January 1955) and second to Eileen D Sparrock.
Archival history
Kept by Mr Townsend and then by his widow, who died in 2016. Deposited by Mr Townsend's descendant.
Level of description
fonds
Persons/institution keyword