Namesakes
Fictional Characters from Television:
3 characters
Charlie Townsend 1976 Charlie's Angels 
Nigel Townsend 2001 Crossing Jordan
Taylor Townsend 2003 The O.C.
Notable Actors and Entertainers:
1 actor
Stuart Townsend 1972-
Notable Writers:
1 author
Sue Townsend 1946-2014
Olympic Medalists:
1 gold
(gold) Darian Townsend 2004 swimming - 4x100 m freestyle relay