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Elizabeth Elenore Harmon

Female 1855 - 1942  (86 years)


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  1. 1.  Elizabeth Elenore Harmon was born on 23 Aug 1855 in Catawba County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 Feb 1942; was buried in Clarks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Elizabeth married Andrew Jackson Townsend about 1875 in North Carolina, , , . Andrew was born on 5 Oct 1855 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 5 Jun 1925 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Clarks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lawson Ellis Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 26 Apr 1953; was buried in Church of the Holy Cross, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    2. 3. Elsa Correna Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    3. 4. John A. Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1883 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    4. 5. Noah Alexander Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    5. 6. Solomon David Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    6. 7. Lucille Capehart "Lucy" Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lawson Ellis Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 4 Jan 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 26 Apr 1953; was buried in Church of the Holy Cross, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

    Lawson married Rosa Adelaide "Addie" Townsend on 17 Apr 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Rosa (daughter of James Dudley Townsend) was born on 6 Jan 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Oct 1953 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Church of the Holy Cross, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Agnes Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    2. 9. Ellen R. Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    3. 10. Beulah Celeste Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1903 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    4. 11. Ernest Lawrence Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried on 27 Apr 1986 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .

  2. 3.  Elsa Correna Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 31 Oct 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  3. 4.  John A. Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 30 Mar 1883 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  4. 5.  Noah Alexander Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 31 Jan 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  5. 6.  Solomon David Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 10 Aug 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  6. 7.  Lucille Capehart "Lucy" Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 6 Dec 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Agnes Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lawson2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  2. 9.  Ellen R. Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lawson2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 8 Jul 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  3. 10.  Beulah Celeste Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lawson2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 12 Mar 1903 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  4. 11.  Ernest Lawrence Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lawson2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 25 Apr 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried on 27 Apr 1986 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .

    Ernest married Lucy Smith about 1931. Lucy was born on 27 Apr 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Aug 2016 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Janice Elaine Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 25 Feb 2020 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.
    2. 13. Jerry Delane Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1939 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 Jun 1991 in San Diego County, , , California; was buried in Church of the Holy Cross, , Watauga County, North Carolina.
    3. 14. Gail Lynn Townsend  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Sep 1943 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Nov 2005 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Janice Elaine Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (11.Ernest3, 2.Lawson2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 26 Nov 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 25 Feb 2020 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Janice Elaine Townsend Lecka, age 87, passed away Feb. 25, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Ernest Lawrence Townsend and Lucy Smith Townsend, Nov. 26, 1932, in Banner Elk, NC.

    She graduated from Cranberry High School and Lees McRae College. She married the late Lewis Vance Lecka, Sr. in June 1952. She is survived by her Children: Van Lecka (Liz), David Lecka (Jacki), Mark Lecka (Lora), Chris Lecka (Jenny), and Dawn Lecka Avery (Waightstill); and Grandchildren: Streeter (Kellie) Lecka, Tyler Lecka, Riley (Kelly) Lecka, Morgan Lecka, Jordan Lecka, Logan Lecka, Lucas Lecka, Hattie Lecka, Ellie Lecka Tenge (Jonah), Lauren Avery, Graham Avery, Sawyer Avery; and Great-grandchildren: Harris Lecka, Eva Tenge. Janice also leaves behind a Sister: Ernestine Glover; and Brother: Gary Townsend. Janice was predeceased by her husband in June 2018; and also a Sister: Gail Townsend; and Brother: Jerry Townsend.

    Janice loved her family and was so proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved watching all of them play sports and all their activities.

    She always kept her family fed, and kept the Lecka Food Market in operation.

    Janice was crowned Miss Banner Elk in the early 1950s. One of her greatest joys was being the founding member of the Crystal River Mommas.

    She also loved her church family at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she played the organ for 45 years. She hosted her Ladies Bible Study in her home for 40 years. Janice loved the Lord and always prayed that her family and friends would come to know Jesus.

    Family and friends were received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Banner Elk, with the funeral service immediately following. A Private graveside service will be held at a later date.


  2. 13.  Jerry Delane Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (11.Ernest3, 2.Lawson2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 22 Jun 1939 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 Jun 1991 in San Diego County, , , California; was buried in Church of the Holy Cross, , Watauga County, North Carolina.

  3. 14.  Gail Lynn Townsend Descendancy chart to this point (11.Ernest3, 2.Lawson2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 6 Sep 1943 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Nov 2005 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina.