doctor israel & lucy town

date.5 May, 1791- 20 September 1859

To the south of the Baldwin & Hudson families are the graves of Israel & Lucy Town.

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Since he came to Ohio in 1815, Dr. Town is considered a "pioneer," rather than a "founder."

He was, however, a very prominent local citizen in those early times.

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Further, he was a charter members of Hudson's Christ Church Episcopal.

 

Town married Lucy in July, 1820, after a fairly lengthy long distance courtship & considerable correspondence--some of which is still archived.

After marrying & relocating, Lucy wrote back to her mother, "I cannot express my gratitude for a companion who is not only able but willing to do so much for me."

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Lucy's sister, Sally, visited Hudson & found it congenial to romance, too. Sally married local entrepreneur AA Brewster.

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