Background
Townshend was the third son of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, and his first wife the Honorary
Townshend was the third son of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, and his first wife the Honorary
Elizabeth Pelham. He was elected to the House of Commons for Great Yarmouth in 1723, a seat he held until his death. He lived at Honingham Hall in Norfolk. Townshend married Henrietta, daughter of Lord William Powlett, in 1725.
Their son Charles was created Baron Bayning in 1797.
Townshend died in January 1738, aged only 35.
6th Parliament of Great Britain. 7th Parliament of Great Britain. 8th Parliament of Great Britain.