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Re: Purdy Cemetery in White Plains...Update

JohnCaughey10 — 2009-11-03 12:11:25Z

Good news indeed! My compliments and appreciation to all involved.

Purdy Cemetery in White Plains...Update

casey745 — 2009-11-02 14:01:25Z

Follow-up to my message posted to Genforum on July 15, 2007
http://genforum.genealogy.com/purdy/messages/2098.html

Thanks to all who showed interest in this project.

From Rob Hoch, President,White Plains Historical Society:

"I am happy to report that the first of many headstone restorations took place this past October. After identifying 2 headstones greatly at risk of imminent damage, the White Plains Historical Society, with the permission of almost 3 dozen descendants of Jonathan Purdy, engaged the services of professional stone sculptor/restorer Robert Neal Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter performed extensive work in stabilizing the red sandstone headstones of Issac Purdy (1732-1816) and Isaac Sniffen (1733-1816). This year's frost would likely have destroyed both of these magnificent grave stones. With your strength and support, the White Plains Historical Society was able to begin this long journey after almost 40 years of resistance from the property owner. Please enjoy the first fruits of your commitment to this project."

I also have a photo of the Isaac Purdy gravestone, email me at corbeil@bellsouth.net if you would like a copy.

Best regards,
Karin Corbeil

Re: PURDY, Sylvanus

RobertEverhart58 — 2009-10-31 00:41:44Z

I don't have a name for Sylvanus' daughter either. She does not appear on any later census. Sylvanus and Mary Ann (probably Niehart) were not married until circa 1822. Sylvanus was born March 12, 1798 and this would make him too young to be the father of Amanda in Iowa.
I have not found any thing that would indicate to me who Sylvanus' parents were. But I have seen the name spelled Heavilin and Havelin in the census. There were also in Coshocton Co. in 1830 a Lewis Haviland (born in New York in 1807) and a David Haviland (born between 1800and 1810).
John could be his father. Do you know when he was born?

Bob Everhart-Indianapolis

Re: Purdyville, Wayne Co. PA and Purdy Cemetery

Larry_Purdy — 2009-10-29 14:19:10Z

Hello Pamela, My name is Larry Purdy and I reside in Glenmont (8 miles west of Killbuck). Let me know exctly wht you are looking for and I will try and help out, if I can.

Re: PURDY, Sylvanus

casey745 — 2009-10-26 13:42:43Z

1880 census shows Samuel and Amanda Purdy living in Dallas County, IA.

I believe this is Amanda Haviland Purdy...

Xenia Cemetery; Dallas County, Iowa:
Purdy, Amanda D., d. 29 Dec 1891, age: 79y4m w/o Samuel
Purdy, Samuel, d. 31 Dec 1891, age: 81y4m23d

This would give her birthday sometime in August 1812 and Samuel's birthday as August 8, 1810. Interesting that they died within 2 days of each other.

It appears from the 1870 census that Amanda's mother Sarah is still living in 1870 at age 94. Yet there is a Sarah "Heveland" buried in Xenia Cemetery, b. 1783, d. 1869. I do believe Amanda's father was Sylvanus Haviland...but no proof. Sylvanus is in Mill Creek Twp, Coshocton Co., OH, where on April 2,1835 he bought property right next to Amos Purdy. A death record for Amanda in Dallas County, IA might show her parentage.

Dallas County Recorder
P.O. Box 38
Adel, IA 50003-0038
(515) 993-5804

Best regards,
Karin Corbeil
corbeil@bellsouth.net

Re: PURDY, Sylvanus

MarilynRuth51 — 2009-10-26 03:12:18Z

"Judith 4 Purdy 1726 (Jonathan 3, Joseph 2) married _____ Haviland .
Judith 5 Purdy 1768 (Elijah 4, Jonathan 3, Joseph 2) married Samuel Haviland ."

Alec, can you help identify these two Haviland men? Birthdates and residences of the wives would help. I am especially interested in Samuel Haviland, but the other is of great interest to me, as well.

thank you,
Marilyn (Heavilin) Current

Re: PURDY, Sylvanus

MarilynRuth51 — 2009-10-26 01:56:48Z

"In the Peter 4 Purdy family (Francis 3-2-1), the name Sylvanus occurs several times. Peter's son Silas 5 Purdy had a son Amos 6 Purdy with a son Samuel 7 Purdy who married Amanda Haviland and lived in Ohio."

Can you tell me if Amanda was a daughter of Sylvanus Haviland? What was her birth date? According to 1830 census, Sylvanus had a daughter, as yet unidentified, who was born between 1825-1830. Could this be Amanda? Samuel and Stephen Heavilin were brothers who moved to Cadiz, OH bef. 1800. They supposedly had a brother named John, their father was a Stephen Haviland, and they were born in NJ. Does any of this sound familiar?

- Marilyn (Heavilin) Current (Heavilin is linked by DNA to Haviland.) MarilynRuth51@aol.com

Re: PURDY, Sylvanus

MarilynRuth51 — 2009-10-26 01:47:19Z

Bob, Do you have the following information for Sylvanus Haviland?:

Also, the following for William P. Haviland?:
Patentee Name State County/Parish Issue Date District Land Office Doc. Nr. Accession or Serial Nr.
HAVILAND, WILLIAM P IN Clay 5/1/1848 Vincennes 33304 IN2490__.310

I am also studying the Ohio Havilands, because I descend from a group out of Cadiz, who used the spelling Heavilin, Samuel and Stephen, who were supposed to have a brother named John. DNA proves us to be the same family as other Havilands. Have you confirmed that John Haviland and wife _ Purdy are parents of Sylvanus? I believe they are. Would like to correspond. - Marilyn (Heavilin) Current, MarilynRuth51@aol.com

Re: Morgan Babcock and Maria Purdy

ClaudiaJanousek49 — 2009-10-12 20:59:51Z

Found a 2001 listing on the Internet from a "Cathi" writing of her Grandfather's "hand written" note in regards to the children of Ebenezer Pardee & Thankful Johnson.

Maria (b. 04/13/1812
Eliza Ann (b.06/07/1813
Mary (b. 12/14/1818
Lucy Samantha (b.01/20/1824
Olivia (b. 05/29/1829

I believe that Maria is the wife of my Morgan Babcock. They have 2 daughters named Mary Maria and Olivia. My opinion is going against the info I am finding on the internet that everyine has copied...This makes so much more sense....

Our Maria died in 1848, and her son Isaac Newton is found in the 1850c, Whitewater, Walworth Co, Wisconsin, living with Jason and Eliza A Beach...Ebenezer & Thankful Pardee are living in the next HH....

1830c...My Morgan Babcock and Maria Pardee were living in the same Scott Twp, Cortland Co New York at the same time.

1840c...Ebenezer Pardee is living in Scott Twp, Cortland Co New York, just a few lines above Luke Babcock, brother to my Morgan....

Why else would the son of Morgan and Maria be living with this family in the 1850 census??? HELP!!!

Claudia Janousek

Re: Maria Purdy

ClaudiaJanousek49 — 2009-10-12 20:53:46Z

The copy of the Death Cert I have for Isaac Newton Babcock does not mention his Mother's Name, first or last, Only his Father as being Morgan Babcock.

Isaac Newton Babcock is found in the 1850c in Whitewater Twp, Walworth Co, Wisconsin, nearly 100 miles to the north of where Morgan Babcock and his family are found in Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois....One could theorize that Isaac was throwing a typical tizzy fit when his father re-married....???? At any rate, I have found the PERFECT family connection for the family of Maria Purdy Pardee Babcock and it started with the info found in the 1850c with Isaac N Babcock.....

Found a 2001 listing on the Internet from a "Cathi" writing of her Grandfather's "hand written" note in regards to the children of Ebenezer Pardee & Thankful Johnson.

Maria (b. 04/13/1812
Eliza Ann (b.06/07/1813
Mary (b. 12/14/1818
Lucy Samantha (b.01/20/1824
Olivia (b. 05/29/1829

I believe that Maria is the wife of my Morgan Babcock. They have 2 daughters named Mary Maria and Olivia. My opinion is going against the info I am finding on the internet that everyine has copied...This makes so much more sense....

Our Maria died in 1848, and her son Isaac Newton is found in the 1850c, Whitewater, Walworth Co, Wisconsin, living with Jason and Eliza A Beach...Ebenezer & Thankful Pardee are living in the next HH....

1830c...My Morgan Babcock and Maria Pardee were living in the same Scott Twp, Cortland Co New York at the same time.

1840c...Ebenezer Pardee is living in Scott Twp, Cortland Co New York, just a few lines above Luke Babcock, brother to my Morgan....

Why else would the son of Morgan and Maria be living with this family in the 1850 census??? HELP!!!

Claudia Janousek

Re: Maria Purdy Pardee & Morgan Babcock

ClaudiaJanousek49 — 2009-10-12 20:43:25Z

Mary E. (Purdy) (Carr) Morgan

pawswoodshop — 2009-10-04 16:12:04Z

Looking for info on Mary E. Purdy Carr Morgan.

Mary was daughter of Robert. C and Minerva Purdy of Moundsville, WV. She married a Thomas Carr, then John L Morgan in 1890.

I found her and John.s death dates and John's burial place, her's is still unknown.

I am also trying to find the death date and burial location of her parents.

Her sister Henrietta Purdy married Daniel Mackey of Cameron.

Re: Isaac Purdy in Indiana 1840s

walleye101 — 2009-09-27 03:18:16Z

Hello and thanks for the reply.

I will do some research along these lines and let you know what I find.

Thanks,
Glenn

Re: Isaac Purdy in Indiana 1840s

isabellain98 — 2009-09-27 03:01:45Z

Hi, this probably isn't much help but I have a David Purdy who was born 1800 in vermont who via the purdy DNA testing we know comes from the Vermont Purdy's. In 1840 we believe he was in Kosciusko Co, Indiana along with an Isaac Purdy who is then gone. David dies 1850 in Marshall Co, IN but his family is there (wife Rachel). I have figured that my David had a brother Isaac who fell off the radar between 1840 and 1850. It might be a place to look (Kosciusko Co). Julie Purdy

Isaac Purdy in Indiana 1840s

gjorenby — 2009-09-26 18:11:59Z

Looking for info on Isaac Purdy, married to Hannah and father of Mynard Purdy (1842 - 1927). We know that Mynard moved with his mother and step father to Greeensburg, Indiana about 1847 and believe that Hannah remarried to Jacob Shafer. Unsure if Isaac had died or they divorced.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

James A Purdy and family (b. 1836) Indiana

gjorenby — 2009-09-22 03:51:55Z

Looking for info on James A. Purdy and family. Born 4/2/1836 and believed to have died before 1880. Married to Catherine Smith (1835-1919) in 10/1857. Children were Albert (1859), Lucinda (1862), Jacob (1864-1883), Laura Bell (1868), Courtney (1874-1927) and Bertie (1876).

Based on 1850 federal census for Decatur Co Indiana James was living with the Shafer family. 1860 census shows him married to Catherine. 1880 census clearly shows Catherine as a widow.

Possible siblings for James are Sarah, Maelesa, Loaler, Isabel, Mynard...but none confirmed.

Parents are unknown but mother may be Hannah H. Shafer.

Any information on any members of this family is greatly appreciated. Willing to share what I know as well. Thank you.

Sincerely, Glenn

Re: The Purdy Family of Westchester County, New York (Rye and White Plains)

dougmcg119 — 2009-09-19 18:15:07Z

I have found some interesting information about Rachel Crasto's parents Abraham Moses Crasto and Rebecca Purdy moving between Suriname in South America and New York. Have you seen the article by the doctor from California?

Re: Robert C. Purdy and 1847 liquor petition, Harrison Co., Ohio

DMcCMackey — 2009-09-17 21:32:29Z

I don't see the connection, except for the name Robert Purdy. Robert C. Purdy and family were in the 1850 and 1860 U.S. censuses in Marshall Co., Va. (now W.Va.), where there were a number of other Purdy families. I have no indication of a connection with Canada. Robert C. was born in Westchester Co., N.Y. He had five children: William, Mary, Henrietta, Martha and Robert (who was born in 1854 and died at the age of 1).

Re: Purdy of canada an michigan

MWillette — 2009-09-13 23:16:56Z

death records should help... I'll work on it... might take some time so be patient, ok? there are other researchers you there that just may have the info you're looking for or - it may be a new branch of the line that came over just about that time.

old census records... his death certificate - all that should shed some light on where he was born.

cheers,
Marilyn

Re: Purdy of canada an michigan

MWillette — 2009-09-08 15:10:44Z

Hey, there... you'll have to provide more info for me. How about year of birth, maiden name, dates of death, etc.

Cheers
Marilyn

Re: MY HUSBAND IS FROM YARMOUTH NOVA SCOTIA

MWillette — 2009-07-28 11:26:46Z

Thanks for the info... I have some of that info already but it's nice to confirm with other sources.

Cheers,
Marilyn

Re: children of Samuel Purdy

dnngaul — 2009-08-01 01:50:22Z

What does preserved fish mean?

Re: Purdy, French, Dawes

123jeaniealogy — 2009-09-05 16:39:03Z

Hello,

Do you have any information on Alvah Purdy French, whose father is Samuel French and Armenia Sarles? Samuel French's father is Henry, I believe. Any connection?

Re: Related to the Purdy family from Middletown, NY

grandma0208 — 2009-09-01 02:30:21Z

All my Purdy relatives are from Middletown, New York. My GGGrandfather was a blacksmith in Fair Oaks. His name was Frank Purdy and his father was Jarvis Purdy. They go all the way back to Francis Purdy from England.

Re: Related to the Purdy family from Middletown, NY

grandma0208 — 2009-09-01 02:27:22Z

Yes Leander D Purdy is the one I was talking about. Alec Purdy is doing the research.

Re: Related to the Purdy family from Middletown, NY

grandma0208 — 2009-09-01 00:20:39Z

Hi there,
Thank you for your message. I did check and I do have a GGGUncle by the name of Leander Purdy and he was born in New York in 1825. I would love to have the things you found and I will make sure they get to the right people doing the Purdy genealogy. There were many carpenters in the Purdy family, who have built many homes. Let me know if you would like to have my address. Please email me at pgh2008@verizon.net. Thank you again. Pat Hodge

Re: Robert Purdy b. abt. 1816 NB

bdako — 2009-09-12 09:44:30Z

contact me at my email bdako@q.com. this is the same family oas mine, have lots of info to share,

Re: Robert Purdy b. abt. 1816 NB

bdako — 2009-09-12 09:33:20Z

my gr gr grandfather was robert purdy, b. 1815/16 new brunswick can.d.1904 Kent co, onterio can. m. sarah ??
they located in henry co., ill abt. 1842?? son william james purdy b. 1843, henry ill d. 1903 in Kent. ont., can. m Margaret ann Harry, son william james purdy jr/II (my grandfather.b. 1875 henry ill.the family relocated in Fontanell, Ia. adair co. william m. cynthia lillie moore. b. they stayed in Fontanell, Ia. until their deaths william in 1921, cynthia in 1957. I have lots of info and would love to share thanks
bev

Re: Purdy of canada an michigan

bdako — 2009-09-12 09:08:55Z

if you got my message send to my email,bdako@q.com i'm not too savy on finding this web pg again, and don't want to lose your ino -robert purdy (my gr gr granfather) b. 1815, new brunswick can. d.1904 Kent,ont.can. m.sarah,she died. 1904 Kent Ont.can. his son william James purdy b. 1843 ont. can. d. 1903 Kent ont. can. m. margaret harry. in Henry co. ill. son william James b. 1875 c. 1921 in Fontanelle ia. m. cynthia lillie moore, dec.25. 1897 in Fontanell d. 1957 fontanelle,
if these match, i have lots of info, but cant's get past robert purdy.
thanks bev

Re: Purdy of canada an michigan

bdako — 2009-09-12 08:49:03Z

robert purdy (my gr gr grandfather b. 1815, new brunswick , can. d. 1904 kent, ont. can. m. sarah d. 1907 Kent, ont. can.
son william james purdy. b. 1843 ont. can located in henry ill. & m. margaret ann harry, henry ill. abt. 1841/42 son. william james purdy jr/II?? . b. 1875 henry ill located in Fontanelle, ia. in 1875 m cynthia lilli moore 1897, Fontanelle william d. 1921, Fontanelle, cynthia d. 1957. fontanelle, ia.
I an't find out who robert's parents were, any connection hear? woudl love to share info if this is the same family. thanks beverly dakovich

Re: Nellie Purdy b 1875 Creston, Iowa

bdako — 2009-09-12 04:49:58Z

my mother was a purdy from fontanelle, Ia., purdy families are all around that area, I have lots of info. hope we both can share what each of us have thanks.

Re: Robert C. Purdy and 1847 liquor petition, Harrison Co., Ohio

bdako — 2009-09-12 04:35:53Z

my gr gr gr grandfather robert purdy b. jun 9, 1815 d.dec. 17, 1904 in Onterio can, tilbury east m. abt 1841/42 to sarah b. oct 18, 1820 d. feb 20, 1907 ont. can. Kent, tilbury eas
children :James, stephen, gilbert ,george, jno, phebe, thos, daniel, lemuel, mary francis.
living in ill 1850 annawan, henry, ill- 1869 census, back in can,
could this robert be in your purdy line/ and if so, do U have any info on his parents?

Re: Robert C. Purdy and 1847 liquor petition, Harrison Co., Ohio

bdako — 2009-09-12 17:42:17Z

I checked over my records, your robert purdy in high probablity is the family i'm searching. robert purdy sr/I lived in harrison co, oh- and in 1842,his son Robert was born (Robert jr/II) the family was in Annawan Henry Ill,
in 1850 census the family went back to Chattem Ont. Can. & were in the 1871 census Rrobert sr. age 56 Robert jr. 26. other children sarah 49 charles gilb,(gilbert) 21, george 18 phebe jane 14, Samuel T. 11, Daniel W. 9, Lemuel A. 7 & Mary Francis 2their son James, (my fr grand father remained in Henry, ill & m. Margaret ann Harry,
doesn't these families connect with you Robert Purdy.

Re: Robert C. Purdy and 1847 liquor petition, Harrison Co., Ohio

bdako — 2009-09-12 15:23:31Z

thanks for responding so quickly, i'm disappointed, was hopeing to connect these families, please keep in touch JUST IN CASE ONE OF US COME ACROSS WHAT THE OTHER IS LOOKING FOR
E-MAIL ME DIRECTLY bdako@q.com, because i don't navigate these pages very well, and I might lose this info. thanks again and have a great fall day.

Re: Purdy of canada an michigan

bdako — 2009-09-14 15:11:17Z

hi, sgain, i haven't located lulu info yet, I just ran across it the other day, I'll look harder today. what state are you in? I'm in Des Moines, Ia. (born and raised)
I spent all my summers with realitives in Fontanelle, so I'm familure with a lot of the people (they also were born and raised-and stayed there,) so the connections are great (everyone knows everyone.)
could you send your info tomy email bdako@q.com can you give me your e-mail?
How long have you been doing genealogy, me, just a few yrs.
Bev

Re: Purdy of canada an michigan

bdako — 2009-09-14 00:18:43Z

hi, thanks so much for your quick responce, in going thru my records the othr day, i ran across a Lalitia (LuLlu) Purdy, of Fontanelle, Ia. Adair, co. I'LL RELOCATE THAT INFO AND SEND IT TO YOU IF YOU THINK SHE IS THE ONE YOU R LOOKING FOR, iT'S A VERY UNUSUAL NAME, SO HIGH PROBABLITY SHE IS.
thanks so much, you can email me at. bdako@q.com

Re: Purdys in Michigan/Illinois/Indiana

robincgonz_1 — 2009-09-14 04:19:52Z

Have I already replied to this message? I can't believe if I haven't...

As far as I know the "Birdie" is Georgia. I don't know anything about the Posta's, but if that's a possibility, that would be great information.

I'd greatly appreciate any information you have!

Robin

Re: geneology

magalabel — 2009-09-15 20:04:01Z

You must be the grandaughter of Bernard Lockie Purdy & Harriett Judith (Hattie) Quinlan. I am the great grandaughter of Augusta Purdy & William James Gallagher. I live in Rockville, Yarmouth Co. NS.
Here is what I have found so far.

3. Jacob Purdy was listed as father to James Purdy in 1859 Marblehead MA.
Mother of James was Almira Bell

2. James Purdy B: 1859 and Evelina Nickerson married March 15,1884 Bear Point Shelburne County
Evelina Nickerson age 18 Woods Harbor, NS Parents: Joseph Nickerson & Sarrah Fisherman
James Purdy age 24 Fisherman Shag Harbor B in Marblehead Parents: Jacop & Almira Bell Fisherman
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1884 - Book: 1836 - Page: 147 - Number: 44

Children:
Augusta Purdy M/William James Gallagher
Sadie Purdy (Sadie)B: 1883 M/ Ward Smith Rockville NS Canada
Bernard Locke Purdy
Edward Purdy lived in Sandwich Mass. USA
Robert Purdy lived in Sandwich Mass. USA
Jessie Purdy
Daisy Purdy
Lilly Purdy
Josephine Purdy
Douglas Purdy
____________________________________________________________________
1.Augusta Purdy & William James Gallagher

Gussie Waden Purdy and William James Gallagher married 1906 in Yarmouth County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1906 - Book: 1840 - Page: 116 - Number: 69
Aug 2 1906 Rockville Congregational Church
William James Gallagher age 20 B: York CO, NB Canada Residence: Rockville, NS. Canada
Parents: John & Rhoda Gallagher Farmer
Gussie Waden Purdy 17 B: Shag Harbor NS Canada
Parents:James Purdy & Evelyn Fishermen
Witness:Fred Hilton & Maud Vickery

Children
Gallagher James Edward Feb 1907
Gallagher Myrtle Feb 1909
Gallagher Oliver Apr 1911
Gallagher Harold
Gallagher Waneta
Gallagher Lillian
Gallagher Marjorie
Gallagher Grace
Gallagher Walter
Gallagher Philup
Gallagher Ray
Gallagher Bruce

=========================
1.Purdy, Bernard Lockie
B Oct 12,1893 Birth Place Shag Harbor Died April 1,1950 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1950 - Page: 3456
Wife: Harriett Judith (Hattie) Quinlan
Father: James Purdy
Mother:Evelina Nickerson
Race Canadian English

Marriage
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1913 - Book: 16 - Page: 412
Harriet Quinlan and Bernard L. Purdy married April 20,1913 in Yarmouth County Acadia Hall
Bernard L. Purdy age 21
Religion:Presbyterian Occ: Fisherman Residence: Rockville Born :Shag Harbor
Harriet Quinlan age 20
Father William Quinlan
Mother Annie
Religion:Baptist Born: in Stoney Island

Children: Bernard
Keith
Bruce
Dowe
Herbert
Richard
Lydia

==================================================
1. Sarah (Sadie)Purdy and Ward E. Smith

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:
Sarah (Sadie)Purdy and Ward E. Smith
married June 11,1904 in Yarmouth County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1904 - Book: 1840 - Page: 95 - Number: 48

Sarah Purdy age 18 B: Shag Harbor NS
Parents James & Elvinia Purdy

Ward Earl. Smith age 21 B: Cape Sable
Fisherman
Parents David A & Barbara Smith

DEATH CERTIFICATE:
Ward Earl Smith, died Aug, 10, 1936 in Rockville, Yarmouth County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1936 - Book: 156 - Page: 919
B: March 23,1886 B: Cape Sable
Parents David A & Barbara Smith B: Cape Sable
Cause of death : Cancer of Kidneys

Children:
Aurelia Evelyn Smith

Re: Related to the Purdy family from Middletown, NY

villegasf — 2009-09-01 14:49:17Z

Thanks for the info. Do you have Alec's contact info? I found an old compuserv email address that does not work anymore.

Re: Related to the Purdy family from Middletown, NY

villegasf — 2009-08-31 19:38:40Z

Hello-

I live in the house that Leander Canfield Purdy build in 1887? Are you any relation? I found his will and misc papers etc. Do you have any info on him/ family?

Leander C. Purdy?

villegasf — 2009-08-31 19:36:26Z

Hello-
Do you have any records of a Leander Canfield Purdy? I live in the house that he built in Middletown, NY

Re: Related to the Purdy family from Middletown, NY

villegasf — 2009-09-01 00:48:46Z

Hello-

Wow! Leander died in the 30's so I'm not sure that he was your GGG uncle. This is Leander C Purdy. There was a Leander D Purdy that moved from the area to the midwest I believe. My wife and I are looking for pictures of him and his wife L C. Purdy. The papers we found in the house pertain to the actual house (blue prints/ work orders/ contracts etc) so we are not going to give them away but we would love to share them with the family. Who is actually doing the research?

Re: Rev. Henry Purdy

addiel64 — 2009-09-08 23:41:10Z

i do not have any connection to the Purdy or other connected families. Years ago, I stopped at a flea market in Strattonville, PA Clarion Co where I purchased a copy of the Corsica Crescent, Corsica dated April 1886. Editor was Rev. Frank B. Britt. Because your inquiry is way back years ago you might have already solved the mystery re Rev. Purdy but I'll still send you a brief notation from the bulletin. "Glad to learn that our Baptist brethren have made a call for the pastoral services of Rev.Mr Purdy,of Richardsville, for a part of his time." "We welcome this brother as a co-laborer and trust that his labors will be abundantly successful." Richardsville was located in a rural location in Jefferson County,PA...active for years as location of a sawmill where a small village grew up around...for years has been considered as "almost" a ghost town with few residents..mostly camps.

Re: children of Samuel Purdy

sreynolds76063 — 2009-08-05 02:10:01Z

Supposedly the baby was found float in a river and was picked up by Indians and was named Preserved Fish.

Purdy of canada an michigan

suefeather66 — 2009-09-07 23:15:19Z

Hi,
My great grandmother married a William A. Purdy. (i'm pretty surethe"a" was Albert. Her name was Mary. I believe they married in Canada and then moved to Michigan.
My grandmother was Lettitia (LuLa) Isabelle Purdy-married Scott/Vandebrink.
She had a brother named Walter who lived and died in Central lake, Michigan.
i do not have international ancestry so my capabilities are limited. Anyone out there related?
love to hear from you
Sue(Scott)Feather suefeather@aol.com
Thanks

Robert C. Purdy and 1847 liquor petition, Harrison Co., Ohio

DMcCMackey — 2009-09-07 22:42:54Z

From the Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio:

"Wednesday, January 6, 1847. Mr. Russell of Harrison presented a petition, signed by Robert C. Purdy and 29 other citizens of Harrision county, asking that the question of retailing intoxicating liquor be submitted to the voters of each election district."

I'm trying to locate any information about Robert C. Purdy's apparently brief stay in Harrison Co. in the late 1840s. Two of his daughters, Henrietta and Martha, were born in Ohio (maybe in Harrison Co.) in 1846 and about 1848. Robert C. Purdy was my great-great-grandfather.

Can anyone provide any clues?

David

Re: Robert C. Purdy and 1847 liquor petition, Harrison Co., Ohio

DMcCMackey — 2009-09-12 15:16:26Z

Thanks for responding, but your Robert Purdy seems to belong to a different line. As you know, Purdys are numerous. My Robert was born about 1820 in Westchester Co., N.Y. I don't know his death date or place, or his parents' names. He had an extensive Civil War military record, serving in both W.Va. and Maryland units.
Good luck with your search.

Re: PURDYS - ENGLAND - CHESHIRE/LANCASHIRE

pengrove — 2009-08-18 15:00:09Z

These are my great grandparents. How can I help?

Re: PURDYS - ENGLAND - CHESHIRE/LANCASHIRE

pengrove — 2009-08-18 14:58:29Z

Hi there, I'm looking for the same as you but from the other end.

My John Purdy was born in Rochdale around 1791 (according to his 1891 death certificate). I have everything on John Purdy's life in Australia, but have never found the birth record in the Uk (except a possible match in Seacroft, Yorkshire, b 1791). His parents, according to the death certificate (which may be inaccurate given his great age) were Joseph and Ann.

Christiana Purdy Payson

DEN2688 — 2009-07-31 19:19:14Z

Looking for Christiana Purdy Payson b. 1842 In Plymton N.S. Wife of Alexander Payson b. 1837. Lived in Rockport Mass in 1870. Not shown in 1881 Weymouth NS census. Husband Alexander was listed as a widow in that census.