Richard Townsend
born April 1802–June 1804
  in Birmingham, Warwickshire
died very roughly 1873

1841 census: living on Fisher Street, Birmingham with his wife and children. His age is given as 37, occupation is 'Hamper', and he was born in Warwickshire.

1851 census: living on Lancaster Street, Birmingham with his wife and children. His age is given as 48, occupation is 'Brassfounder', and place of birth is Birmingham.

1860: Named on his son Edward's marriage certificate, where he is said to be 'a Metal Hamper'.