Background
Townsend, Edward was born on August 26, 1912 in Pelham, New York, United States. Son of Myron Turner and Gertrude (Barnard) Townsend.
Townsend, Edward was born on August 26, 1912 in Pelham, New York, United States. Son of Myron Turner and Gertrude (Barnard) Townsend.
Graduate, Hotchkiss School, 1931; Bachelor, Yale University, 1934.
With, Hanover Bank, 1935-1942; with, The First Boston Corporation, 1946-1977; vice president, The First Boston Corporation, 1955-1964; senior vice president, The First Boston Corporation, 1964-1977; retired, The First Boston Corporation, 1977; also board directors, The First Boston Corporation. Director Dundee Cement Company, Michigan.
President Metropolitan Opera Club, 1978-1980. Chairman Peoples' Symphony Concert. Ordnance major United States Army, World World War World War II.
Married Felicia Thomas. Children: Valoise Townsend Hodgkins, Victoria Townsend Roschen.