Purkiss - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Purkiss family from Michigan to Canada, to England

debo110 — 2009-09-03 00:08:12Z

Help, I am searching for any info on a William Purkiss (born around 1821/1822 in Canada - his father is from England) William is on the Bangor Bay MI census for 1870 with 2nd wife Mary A and 3 children (1 with Mary A.) William's father's name is probably John or William. Prior to 1870 I find him on a Wesleyan Methodist Baptism register with son Robert Edward being baptized in Toronto in 1847 by Rev Ep'n Evans - bdate is 08-30-1845. Robert's mother's name is listed as Margaret Elizabeth - any information would be GREATLY appreciated.

Robert Purkiss

srep007k — 2009-06-19 16:37:26Z

I'm Spencer Purkiss. I come from the Robert side of the family, It's my understanding that 3 or 4 generations before me had the first name of Robert. My grandfather Robert William Purkiss hailed from the East End of London. Anyone got any more info on this or able to enlighten me?

Re: Ray or jack Purkiss family

chrisjaenke — 2009-05-29 13:02:33Z

jodie purkiss from hendra high if its u, e-mail me like to see how your going, sorry about the way i'm getting in touch. seen your after info on your family.

Re: Purkiss name

nataliebuzzybee — 2009-05-19 19:15:33Z

I have an Arthur Purkiss in my family tree aswell. He was born in 1890 in Woodham Mortimer, Essex. I haven't got any information on marriages or children yet but I know he came from a large family and had 9 siblings.

Could this be the same Arthur Purkiss? Have you got anymore information so we could try and see if they're a match?

Re: Henry Harrison Purkiss & Mary Turton Warner

CharlesPurkiss — 2009-05-07 18:27:02Z

My family came from the Colchester area. Please check out my web site at www.purkiss.us to see if there is overlap. Then please e-mail me at the address on the home page of my site. I'm excited that there may be relatives in the Colchester area.

Chuck

Re: Henry Harrison Purkiss & Mary Turton Warner

nataliebuzzybee — 2009-05-07 16:35:50Z

My Grandad is called Denis Purkiss and lives in Colchester, England. I haven't come across a Alfred so far but I've only just started researching my family tree so I haven't got very far yet. Do you know if he had any brothers or sisters to see if they are in my family tree?

Re: Purkiss name

nataliebuzzybee — 2009-05-05 07:43:27Z

My Great Grandad was called Walter Purkiss and as far as I know of he lived in or around Essex. He had a son called Denis (my Grandad) who married Ann Chalk.

Do you know of a Walter Purkiss in your family tree?

Re: Purkiss in Theydon Bois

HelenElizabethClipsom — 2009-01-11 15:46:35Z

Gosh. Thanks so much for replying. Does that make me one generation below you? I've sent you an invite to my tree - as you can see, Sarah is the only one I really have any information about. Her daughter, May Brooks, was a remarkable woman. Amongst other things, she was a spiritualist (or Spiritualist - I haven't established if she was actually a member of the church) and was a well known medium. My dad, her grandson, thought this was because she had "gypsy blood" but I've found no trace of it in the very ordinary Brooks family - where it might have been as I've been told Brooks is a Romany name.

Any info you have about the Purkiss family in general would be very welcome. My email is helen@clipsom.org.uk if you want to communicate directly rather than via Ancestry.

Helen

Re: Purkiss in Theydon Bois

absintheur — 2009-01-11 11:52:06Z

Hello

I am related to the Theydon Bois Purkiss family.

James and Hannah Purkiss were my ggg grandparents!

I am descended from their daughter Jane, who married Edward Joseph Witham Smith in 1864. Sarah Purkiss was a witness at their marriage.

Please get in touch and I can share any information I have.

Kind regards

Andy.

Purkiss in Theydon Bois

HelenElizabethClipsom — 2008-12-27 01:17:55Z

Sarah Purkiss b. 1849 of Theydon Bois married James Brooks of Wyverstone. They subsequently moved to Leytonstone and their daughter May Brooks was my great grandmother. Sarah's mother was Hannah and her father James Purkiss of Theydon Bois.

I suspect some of the current Purkisses of the area may be related to me? Anyone researching?

Re: Ray or jack Purkiss family

jkpurkiss — 2008-12-01 03:12:54Z

HI Jodie,

I think it's a different one then as the Jack Purkiss I have details of married a Ethel Jean Parker.

Sorry it wasn't of more help.

Regards
Judy

Re: Ray or jack Purkiss family

jodiepurkiss73 — 2008-11-30 22:54:36Z

Hi thanks for replying,
My Jack Purkiss I was told was born in Feb 1907 but I haven't got any documents to back this date up. He was married to winifred paterson.

Many regards
Jodie

Re: Ray or jack Purkiss family

jkpurkiss — 2008-11-30 13:36:25Z

Was Jack Purkiss born 25th Sept 1905?

If so then I may have some more info for you if you are still interested.

Re: Purkiss, Rogers, Knight, Thomas, Behan, Edwards

ahcook1020 — 2008-10-25 13:20:18Z

Hi I'm interested in the surname ROGERS. The last account of any of mine was in 1902. Arthur Charles Rogers, David Rogers.
Sue

Re: James Purkiss

maquilina1 — 2008-09-18 14:38:27Z

Maria Dolores Purkiss

Country : Malta

Kindly contact

email: maquilina@live.co.uk

James Purkiss

dollydaydream441 — 2008-07-20 16:05:49Z

I am trying to find information on James Purkiss, father to Rose Frances Purkiss born 4 May 1908 at 14 Stanley House, St Chadds, St Pancras. This address does not appear on the 1901 census. James was married to Elizabeth Jane Templeman.

Death of Ms. Esther Purkiss in Australia

davwayell — 2008-03-10 20:31:24Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Ms. Esthr Purkiss, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Ms. Purkiss died in Australia on September 13, 1929.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Purkiss name

dawngerry — 2008-02-19 01:05:33Z

Hi, I am researching the name Purkiss,(Arthur Purkiss), he married my aunty Dorothy Dorrington, about 1929 Cambridgeshire, or surounding area,

Kind Regards Dawn.

George Purkiss son of George son Moses ?

2004-08-03 09:18:31Z

Can anyone Help?

I have spent some time researching on-line collecting birth and marriage certs to track back my family line.

My Grandfather was George(1) and he married (May Ethel WERN) his father was George(2) who in 1914 married Alice Bore (daughter of Alice LIGHT and Richard BORE). From their marriage certificate I see George's father was Moses and was dead at the time of the wedding.

I have searched and searched for a Birth Cert for George(2) but without luck, there are to many Moses Purkiss in the Portsmouth (and of course New Forest area!!!) to try to leap a generation to hit lucky and trace forward back to George(2)

From family here say I think George(2) had an older Brother Moses, I have found a Moses who died in the Great War in 1917 but can't link him in.

Unfortunatly my Grandfather died in the 80's and I have no living relative that can fill the gaps, George(1) had I'm told 9 brothers or Sisters but I have no info on them other than some of the names they were known by

If anyone knows of George son of Moses or in fact Moses. Please contact me.

Finally I have found a Moses son of Moses son of Aaron but I can't link this line in. The dates for these 3 sort of match to make the last Moses my GG Granddad but I have no information on his children.

Thanks in advance for any information

Mark Purkiss

Re: Henry Harrison Purkiss & Mary Turton Warner

2004-07-25 13:41:49Z

Hi,
Im too looking for my ancestors,I, live in Malta, and we are the only surname bearing the name purkiss.
Will you please give me more information about the above matter,
Thanking you
Antwanette

Re: Purkiss, Rogers, Knight, Thomas, Behan, Edwards

2004-05-03 23:28:00Z

William Purkiss was born 1834,St. Albans Stepney, married Hanna Marina Dallinger at St. Dunstans, Stepney on April 8th 1855, died prior to 1890

Purkiss

2005-11-15 03:32:03Z

I am looking for information on Edward Albert Purkiss born 9.09,1930 approx southhampton, I know he had 3 wives and devorced was also in the royal marines any information would be appreciated
many thanks
Jenny

Re: Purkiss name

2005-10-15 12:24:41Z

Re: Purkiss, Rogers, Knight, Thomas, Behan, Edwards

2004-04-14 15:07:15Z

Do you know when Wm. George Rogers was married and where?

Re: nigel@haydonrowe.co.uk

2003-11-19 16:32:52Z

Happy to oblige although I can't at the moment, at work!
I'll round up the stuff I have and pass it on as soon as I'm able.
Rgds, Nigel.

Re: nigel@haydonrowe.co.uk

2003-11-18 21:19:48Z

Hi, was just browsing the net as you do and thought that i would look up my family surname. i know a little about the historical links with the new forest and rufus stone etc. would love to learn more, as would my Dad. sadly he's not computer literate though!!!!!!!

Re: nigel@haydonrowe.co.uk

2003-11-18 21:19:46Z

Re: nigel@haydonrowe.co.uk

2003-09-29 07:20:35Z

Could you please help me in finding a George Purkiss married a Carolyn Guiver in Hempstead
Would be most greatful
Heather Purvis

nigel@haydonrowe.co.uk

2003-09-15 08:30:22Z

I hold some records/data on our folks from the New Forest area if any are interested.

Re: Purkiss name

2003-07-24 20:38:13Z

the information i have written by fredrick leserve in 1884 quote."i will conclude this little family history with the account of my cousin john leserve of hackney my fathers brothers eldest son there where eight children that arrived at maturity,viz 3 daughters and 5 sons. i will arrange them in order of birth,.1st mary-ann afterwards the wife of mr james purkiss draper for many years resident at whitstone middlesex having 3 daughters and a son .their second daughter clara married her husband went to new zealand some years ago as far as i know they are all living at this date 7th january 1884" hope this is of some use. sarah.

Re: Purkiss name

2002-05-30 17:15:48Z

I have a Mary Ann Bryer a widow whos maiden name was Mary Ann Purkiss, she married a Vincent Sheppard.
Her address at the time 1883 was Chancery Lane, and her father William Thomas Purkiss, a builder. Do you know anything of her please.

Re: Purkiss name

2001-10-23 17:42:08Z

Hi, I'm also researching Purkiss from London. I have a Henry James. Please email me and we can compare notes.

Purkis/Sainsbury

TWatson5401 — 2002-01-31 00:06:01Z

I read your note with interest as I have the same surnames in my list as well, however, I can't match them with yours.

I have George PURKIS b. 1791 Hounsdown and d. Sept 23, 1882 in Southampton. He m. Mary BULL. She was b. 1803 and d. March 16, 1881 in North Stoneham. Their son George PURKIS was b. Dec 24, 1826 in Southampton. He m. Sarah Ann GROVE Oct 14, 1849 All Saints, Southampton. She was b. 1822 and d. Sept 19, 1903 in South Stoneham, Southampton. Their dau. was Sarah Jane PURKIS b. Feb 28, 1853 in Southampton. She m. Edward JAMES in St James Parish, Southampton Feb 17, 1878. Their dau. was Mary Louise JAMES b. Sept 14, 1879 in Southampton. She m. Robert Edgar SAINSBURY March 29, 1902 in South Stoneham.

Any chance of a connection?

Purkiss edinburgh

DebbiePhillips755 — 2007-11-11 06:37:46Z

Anyone have any connection to Pukiss family from edinburgh?
Through marriage Easton and Phillips.

Purkiss - Tadlow

martin_eastwood — 2003-05-09 13:21:12Z

Below someone was asking about the Purkiss family from Tadlow. As promised here are the details from the Wedding Certificate;

Date = 17th February 1877 at Litlington Parish Church
Groom = Walter Pateman aged 24 born Litlington
Bride = Edith Purkiss aged 23 born Tadlow
Grooms Father = William Pateman
Brides Father = William Purkiss

Witnesses Charles Pateman and Bertha (we think) Purkiss.

Hope this helps

Re: Purkiss name

martin_eastwood — 2003-05-08 13:08:23Z

I am fairly certain that my Great Grandmother was an Edith Pateman (nee Purkiss) who came from Tadlow and was born around 1854. I now have a copy of her wedding certificate when she married Walter. I'll check the details (including her fathers name) and post them in here for you. Regards

Weston Purkiss - class of 1986

walterrichards1 — 2006-03-03 21:09:01Z

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Weston Purkiss, class of 1986, RA Long high school in Longview WA ... please let him know the reunion committee is looking for him. He can contact us through the reunion website @ www.ral1986.com

Mary Turton Warner Purkiss & Henry Purkiss

trish1216_1 — 2002-02-18 22:35:54Z

I am looking for any info on my great grand parents, Henry Purkiss or Mary, his wife. They were both married before, Henry has 6 children from his first marriage, they are harold, harry, leoland, silares (edward) blanche and henry. Mary had 6 children also from her previous marriage, they were, theodora, matilda, florence, louise, alice & marie. I think mary's 1st married name was warner, and her maiden name was turton. Please let me know if you have any info.

Thank You!!

Henry Harrison Purkiss & Mary Turton Warner

trish1216_1 — 2002-02-18 22:26:40Z

Purkiss/Graham/Hanney

PatriciaYoungtihp2jksh1kg09vejuno5sl288g4 — 2005-03-30 07:07:40Z

Looking for information on a William Purkiss born about 1852 in HIldersham, Cambridgeshire. Not sure who his parents were. Willam married a Sarah Graham (born about 1852 in Mildenhall, Suffolk). William and Sarah had one daughter, Maud Mary Purkiss born about 1879 in Islington, London. Maud married a Naishe Hanney in 1898.

Anyone with information on the Purkiss's from Hildersham, please reply.

Re: Purkiss, Rogers, Knight, Thomas, Behan, Edwards

Heartsendranch — 2004-05-02 04:00:42Z

I don't know when William George Rogers was married, but his wifes name was Evelina Grace Knight.

Re: Purkiss, Rogers, Knight, Thomas, Behan, Edwards

Heartsendranch — 2003-01-18 05:16:31Z

Please change my email to Heartsendranch@aol.com thankyou

Ray or jack Purkiss family

jodiepurkiss73 — 2006-11-13 14:07:08Z

My name is Jodie Purkiss my father was Raymond Purkiss and his father was Jack Purkiss. I know that our lineage goes back to England. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about my family. I am having trouble getting alot of info.

Re: Purkiss name

maurice968 — 2006-05-28 09:33:04Z

Not much info' on Anne Bryer - but I believe the William Purkiss listed as a builder is in fact the same W. T. Pukiss who owned The Royal theatre (later known as Holborn Empire). A son Harry Purkiss (who was disowned) was a detective in the Met. and his picture was featured in the Daily Mirror of Tuesday Sep. 8th 1959. Back row 2nd from left.

Re: Henry Harrison Purkiss & Mary Turton Warner

CharlesPurkiss — 2003-09-13 02:10:10Z

Henry Harrison Purkiss was my Grandfather's first cousin. He was born in Sanilac County, MI in June 1871 and died in 1948 in Port Huron, MI. His first wife's name was Jennie B. Johnson; she was born in July 1874 and died in 1917. They were married in 1893.

Henry's father was Alfred Purkiss, born Oct 4 1843 in Colchester, England and died Feb 2, 1913 in Homer, MI. Alfred and my Greatgrandfather Thomas Frederick Purkiss were partners in a brewery in Lexington, MI beginning in 1884. The brewery burned down in 1888.

Alfred, Thomas and two other brothers - Samuel B. Purkiss & Arthur Octavius Purkiss came to Lexington from England in 1852 with their father James Purkiss.

I have no information on Henry's second marriage. If you have the particulars, I would appreciate receiving them.

Chuck

Purkiss family in England and South Africa

dlstandiford — 2004-03-11 01:44:50Z

My grandmother is Anne Hilda Purkiss b. 23 Feb 1888 in London and died 18 Oct 1979 in Johannesburg, S.A.. Her father and mother were Nathan Purkiss (b. 10 June 1867 in London, died 17 May 1947 Johannesburg, S.A) and Clare Abrams (b. 2 Jan 1869 in London and died Oct 1934 in Johannesburg, S.A.). This is all the information I have been able to find on my grandmothers family. I would appreciate any help you may be able to offer in finding my Purkiss ancestors.

Thanks,

Arleen

Re: Purkiss name

jane1428 — 2003-04-18 18:38:53Z

I fell on this site by accident! My father was Edward Freeman Purkiss, born approx 1902. I believe his father was also called Edward, or it could have been Ernest. The family came from Edmonton, North London. I have always been led to believe we all were decended from John Perkis, a charcoal burner in the New Forest, who found William Rufus's body after he had been killed in a hunting accident. It would be interesting to hear about other members of the family.
Jane

Purkiss /guiver family

purvishome1 — 2002-03-21 04:38:27Z

Looking for help on a George Purkiss married Carolyn Guiver from Hempstead Essex
Regards Heather

Re: Purkis Family

@@rob.daniel@ntlworld.com — 2003-02-15 23:39:17Z

I have a Jane PERKIS born c 1810, Bp 11 Mar 1810, Newchurch, IOW Married a Benjamin DENNES Born 7 Mar 1806, Bp 22 Jun 1806, Married 1 Jan 1832, Died 19 Aug 1833. Jane is a Sister of my G.G.G.Grandfather Walter Perkis. Any use ?

Re: Purkiss name

kmurphy173 — 2008-02-03 18:10:42Z

If this is Clara Purkiss, my mother has Clara's diary from her trip to New Zealand. Let me know if we are talking about the same person.