Background
Townsend, Sylvester D. was born on July 25, 1870 in Odessa, Delaware, United States. Son of George L. and Cornelia (Scott) Townsend.
Townsend, Sylvester D. was born on July 25, 1870 in Odessa, Delaware, United States. Son of George L. and Cornelia (Scott) Townsend.
Educated public schools.
Treasurer Chambersburg Trust Company, 1902-1903. With Wilmington Trust corporation since 1903, treasurer, later vice president, president since 1934 (now chairman board). Director Penroad Corporation, Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company Director and treasurer Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.
Vice president Tri-State Regional Planning Federation. Director New Castle Regional Planning Board. Director Wilmington Park Board. Director Pennsylvania Hall School.
Clubs: Wilmington, Wilmington Country, Wilmington Whist.
Married Helen Price Cheairs, October 16, 1902. Children: Helen C., Sylvester D. Teller Delaware National Bank, 1895-1902.