John Townsend
born April 1833–April 1834
  in Birmingham, Warwickshire
died very roughly 1903

1841 census: living on Fisher Street, Birmingham with his parents and siblings. His age is given as 7, and he was born in Warwickshire.

1851 census: living on Lancaster Street, Birmingham with parents and siblings. His age is given as 17, occupation is 'Brass caster', and place of birth is Birmingham.