Thomas Townshend British politician (1701–1780) Parents Elizabeth Pelham Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend Children Albinia Townshend Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney Henry Townshend Siblings George Townshend William Townshend Roger Townshend Charles Townshend, 3rd Viscount Townshend Elizabeth Townshend Mary Townshend Edward Townshend Dorothy Townshend Partners Albinia Selwyn