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R.W. Townshend

Photograph of R.W. Townshend Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
R.W.
Surname
Townshend

The Name R.W.

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The Townshend Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from an English place name meaning 'the end of the town' or 'town's edge'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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