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July 1, 1846
Died
At his residence at Chamcook, on Thursday, the 25th ult., Mr. John Townshend, ship builder, aged 65. Mr. Townshend was born in the town of Mary-Port, England, and came to this country about 30 years ago, with the late George Thomson, of St. John, which eminent shipwright he assisted in building the first vessel that scientific man built in this province. Mr. Townshend ranked high in his calling, and as a man was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He has left an affectionate wife and a numerous family, with a large and respectable circle of other relatives and friends to mourn over their bereavement.

St. Croix Courier
Nov 25/1880
Obituary
By the death of Mr.  Robert Townshend, at Chamcook, on Sunday last, one of the old landmarks of the town and parish of St. Andrews has passed away. The father of the deceased, [John Townshend, died 1846] who was a shipwright, came to Saint John, New Brunswick, from England about sixty three years ago, where he went to work at his trade; he sent home for his wife and family with whom, shortly after they arrived, he went to Indian island, Charlotte county, where he built himself a residence and engaged in shipbuilding, From Indian island he removed to St. Andrews, and established a shipyard at the Point, and built a residence now standing on the corner of Water and Ernest Streets. [vacant yard Salty Towers; see 1878 map] The deceased, Robert Townshend, got a contract to finish a vessel on the stocks at Chamcook; this led to his taking contracts to build ships for the late John Wilson, Esquire. He associated with himself, his brother John, who under the firm of Robert and John Townshend, carried on an extensive shipbuilding operation at Chamcook for a number of years, principally under contract for Mr. Wilson. They bought themselves farms and built residences and settled down at Chamcook, in which they have resided for forty years, and where Mr. John Townshend still lives. The deceased. Mr. R. Townshend was held in high estimation by his friends and neighbors, was a man of fine social qualities, genial and kindhearted. An aged widow, two sons and two daughters survive him.

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