Hi Ladybird, my name is Michael Hughes and I live in Glasgow, Scotland. I am also a descendant of John townsley, he is my great, great grandfather. My great grandmother was actually his second wife, named Ann mckenna. I have been searching for his three surviving children, Alexander - Who was sent to sea after the death of John. As well as Isabella and Janet. I have searched through every death certificate for every Isabella Townsley who died in Scotland up to 1950 and found no trace. And it seems like Janet is in a girls school in 1881 but also as you know disappears. I was wondering if in your searches you managed to uncover any further information on the children. As strange as it may sound I’ve become quite fond of them. Also, if you don’t mind me asking, how are you related to the Townsley.
Kind regards
Michael Hughes