Researching Chris Townson
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1257 people with the Townson surname? In that year Townson was ranked number 2363 for popularity in the UK. |
Records of Chris Townson on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Chris Townson and the Townson Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 1346 people with the Townson surname in the UK? Townson is now ranked number 2814 for popularity in the UK. |
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Some Famous People called Chris Townson
Chris Townson
Chris Townson (24 July 1947 – 10 February 2008) was an English musician, illustrator and social worker. He was a founding member of the 1960s rock group John's Children, and a member of several other bands, including Jook, Jet and Radio Stars. He replaced The Who's Keith Moon on drums on a 1967 UK tour after Moon had injured himself, and he jammed with Jimi Hendrix at the Speakeasy rock club in London. Later in his life Townson quit the music business and became an illustrator and a highly respected social worker.
Source: Chris Townson, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
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