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Wife Frances Elizabeth PURNELL 18,84
Born: 1868 - Somerset, England 18
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Father: Robert PURNELL (1845- ) 84,196,227
Mother: Mary Anne (1840-1898) 84
Noted events in her life were:
• Civil 17, Ilminster
• Name (Facts Pg) 17, Frances E Purnell
• Name (Facts Pg), Frances Elizabeth S Purnell
• Alt. Birth, Illminster, Somerset, 1868
• Alt. Birth 17, Somerset, England, 1868
• Residence 17, Ilminster, Somerset, England, 1871
• Residence 18, Ilminster, Somerset, England, 1881
Children
General Notes: Wife - Frances Elizabeth PURNELL
. 1868 Ilminster, Somerset Mar Qtr 1868 Chard 5c 478; alive 1896 and unmar ried.
Husband Frederick PURNELL (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Mathew Tudor PURNELL (1880-1921)
Mother: Flora CROSS (1889-1971)
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Husband Hamish PURNELL (details suppressed for this person)
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Mother: Theresa PURNELL
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband Harry Fisher PURNELL 196,227
Born: 1877 - Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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Father: Henry PURNELL (1796- ) 84,196
Mother: Mary SMITH (Abt 1844- ) 196,227
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Husband Henry PURNELL 84,85
Born:
Christened: 14 Jul 1860 - Doulting, Somerset, England 85
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Father: Hill Broadribb PURNELL (1827-1862) 11,84,85
Mother: Thirza HARRIS (Abt 1828- ) 84,85
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Husband Henry PURNELL 84,196
Born: 14 Sep 1796 - Holcombe, , Somerset, England 196
Christened: 2 Oct 1796 - Holcombe, , Somerset, England 85
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Father: John PURNELL (Abt 1765- ) 84,85,196,202
Mother: Elizabeth HILL (Abt 1767-1861) 84,85,157,196,202
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Noted events in his life were:
• Baptism, Holcombe Somerset, 2 Oct 1796
Wife Mary SMITH 196,227
Born: Abt 1844 - Gloucestershire, England 196,227
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1 F Beatrice Maud PURNELL 196,227
Born: Abt 1860 - Weston-Super-Mare, , Somerset, England 196,227
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2 M Henry Hill PURNELL 84,118,196,227
Born: Mar 1863 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 118,196,227
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3 F Elgiva Mary Louise PURNELL 84,196,227
Born: 5 Mar 1863 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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Spouse: William Henry ROBERTS ( - ) 84
Marr: 1878 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
4 F Susan Anita PURNELL 4,19,24,84,196,227
Born: 23 Aug 1866 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
Christened: 18 Nov 1866 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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Spouse: Edward John WESTERN (1864- ) 19,24,47,84
Marr: 1884 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
5 F Minnie Rose PURNELL 84,118,196,227
Born: 31 Oct 1871 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
Christened: 13 Apr 1873 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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Spouse: James Sykes BOWES (1870- ) 84
Marr: 28 Dec 1892
6 F Lily Maria PURNELL 196,227
Born: 12 Mar 1873 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
Christened: 10 Apr 1873 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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7 M Ivor Hill PURNELL 84,118,196,227
Born: 1875 - Glamorgan, Wales 18,196,227
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Died: 1934
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Spouse: Elizabeth REES ( -1943) 84
Marr: 1899
8 M Harry Fisher PURNELL 196,227
Born: 1877 - Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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9 M John Gold PURNELL 18,84,196,227
Born: 1879 - Glamorgan, Wales 18,196,227
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Died: 1930
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10 M Matthew Tudor PURNELL 196,227
Born: 1880 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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11 F Mabel Rebecca PURNELL 196,227
Born: 1882 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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12 M Robert. R. PURNELL 19,84,196,227
Born: 1886 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 19,196,227
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Died: 23 Sep 1919
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General Notes: Husband - Henry PURNELL
The following is a copy of a letter in the possession of Ralph Hill Willia ms (son of Lily Marie) written by Henry Purnell to his Sister-in-law Sar ah Purnell wife of his brother Hill Purnell.
The part in the letter " and taking into consideration your own situatio n" refers to the fact that Sarah was soon to give birth to her son Henry S key Purnell.
Melksham
10 March 1838.
Dear Sister
I am desired by my mother to answer your letter to her, a few days sinc e. We are extremely sorry to learn by it , the illness of our brothe r. We sincerely hope he is by this time, better and that providence will s oon restore him to good health, and taken into consideration your own situ ation, we hope and trust that he will soon recover. my mother would be gl ad to come to Cardiff but she is very feeble and has not overcome the viol ent attack of influenza which she had last winter. We shall be glad to he ar from you again when you have a few minutes you can devote to such a pur pose, when we trust we shall have a favourable act of yourself and husban d, we are all at Melksham, well and desire our love to yourself, my broth er and the children.
I am , dear sister, very truly
Henry Purnell
General Notes: Child - Minnie Rose PURNELL
of Somerset in 1975; b. 31 October 1871 Canton, Cardiff; bp. 13 April 18 73 St John, Canton, Cardiff; married 20 December 1892, JAMES SYKES BOWE S, Ship’s donkey man (1901); b. 1870 Cardiff
General Notes: Child - John Gold PURNELL
On Royal Navy records he gives his date of birth as 5 December1876 at Canton Cardiff. He signed on for 12 years from Nov1896. He was 5ft 31/4 Brown hair, Brown eyes with freshcomplexion. Has a tattoo read John Purnell of Cardiff. Initially served on Vivid II until 6 Dec 1896. His conduct was rarely more than fair. 25 Aug 1902 he was sentenced for 18 months for striking a superior officer. He was released on 24Aug 1903. On 9 Sep 1908 recovered from destertion and not claimed for further service. South African grant paid 2 November 1901. (source ADM/455) service number 284002. 227
General Notes: Child - Robert. R. PURNELL
Private in 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry ;
Buried Murmanks New British Cemetery, Russian Federations.
Commonwealth War Graves Commi ssion
In Memo ry of
R. Purn ell
Privat e
69865
2nd Bn., Highland Light Inf antry
Who died on
Tuesday, 23rd September 1919. A ge 32.
Additional Son of Henry Skey Purnell and Mary Purnel l, of Cardiff. (buried, Kandalaksha Information: Buri al Ground).
Commemorative Infor mation
Cemetery: MURMANSK NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Russian Fede ration
Grave Refference/ Sp. Mem. B30
Panel Number:
Location: From the main thoroughfare, Lenin Prospec t, head south untill reaching the main crossroads just before the road ris es steeply. Turn left and continue over two junctions into what us ed to be a state farm. Proceed for another 100 meters and the Cemete ry is directly ahead.
Husband Henry F. PURNELL 18,84
AKA: Henry F. PURNELL 18
Born: 1877 - Glamorgan, Wales 18
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Died: 11 Aug 1904
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Father: Henry Skey PURNELL (1838-1929) 84
Mother: Mary SMITH (1840- ) 84
Noted events in his life were:
• Civil 24, Canton
• Name (Facts Pg), Harry Fisher Purnell
• Name (Facts Pg) 24, Harry Purnell
• Name (Facts Pg) 18, Henry F. Purnell
• Alt. Birth 24, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, 1877
• Alt. Birth 18, Glamorgan, Wales, 1877
• Alt. Birth 18, Glamorgan, Wales, 1877
• Alt. Birth, Glamorgan, 1877
• Residence 18, Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales, 1881
• Residence 18, Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales, 1881
• Residence 18, Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales, 1881
• Residence 24, Glamorgan, Wales, 1901
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Husband Henry Hill PURNELL 84,118,196,227
Born: Mar 1863 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 118,196,227
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Father: Henry PURNELL (1796- ) 84,196
Mother: Mary SMITH (Abt 1844- ) 196,227
Father: Henry Skey PURNELL (1838-1929) 84
Mother: Mary SMITH (1840- ) 84
Noted events in his life were:
• Name (Facts Pg), Henry Hill Purnell
• Alt. Birth, St Mary Cardiff, 5 Mar 1863
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Husband Henry Skey PURNELL 84
Born: 1838 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 11
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Died: 23 Nov 1929 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
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Father: Hill PURNELL (Abt 1801-1888) 23,84,196,227
Mother: Sarah LEWIS (1806-1884) 11,84,196,227
Marriage: 31 Aug 1860 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
Noted events in his life were:
• Civil 19, Canton
• Civil 11, Cardiff St Mary
• Name (Facts Pg) 118, Henry PURNELL
• Alt. Birth 19, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, 1838
• Alt. Birth, St John & St Mary Cardiff, 1838
• Alt. Birth 118, Glamorgan Monmouthshire, Jun 1838
• Residence 11, Glamorgan, Wales, 1861
• Residence 19, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, 1891
Wife Mary SMITH 84
AKA: Mary PURNELL, 18 Mary PURNELL 11
Born: 1840 - Gloucestershire, England
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Died: - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
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Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth 11, Gloucestershire, England, 1840
• Alt. Birth 18, Gloucestershire, England, 1844
• Residence 11, Cardiff St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales, 1861
• Residence 18, Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales, 1881
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage Licence, Bethany Chaplel Cardiff, 31 Aug 1860
Children
1 F Beatrice Maud PURNELL (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Henry Hill PURNELL 84,118,196,227
Born: Mar 1863 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 118,196,227
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3 F Elgiva Mary Louise PURNELL 84,196,227
Born: 5 Mar 1863 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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Spouse: William Henry ROBERTS ( - ) 84
Marr: 1878 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
4 F Susan Anita PURNELL 4,19,24,84,196,227
Born: 23 Aug 1866 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
Christened: 18 Nov 1866 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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Spouse: Edward John WESTERN (1864- ) 19,24,47,84
Marr: 1884 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
5 F Minnie Rose PURNELL 84,118,196,227
Born: 31 Oct 1871 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
Christened: 13 Apr 1873 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 196,227
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Spouse: James Sykes BOWES (1870- ) 84
Marr: 28 Dec 1892
6 F Lilly Maria PURNELL 84
Born: 12 Mar 1873 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
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Died: 19 Jun 1968
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Spouse: Alfred Even WILLIAMS ( - ) 84
Spouse: Alfred Evan WILLIAMS (1878-1956) 84,933
Marr: 8 Jan 1900 - Cadoxton, , Glamorgan, Wales
7 M Ivor Hill PURNELL 84,118,196,227
Born: 1875 - Glamorgan, Wales 18,196,227
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Died: 1934
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Spouse: Elizabeth REES ( -1943) 84
Marr: 1899
8 M Henry F. PURNELL 18,84
AKA: Henry F. PURNELL 18
Born: 1877 - Glamorgan, Wales 18
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Died: 11 Aug 1904
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9 M John Gold PURNELL 18,84,196,227
Born: 1879 - Glamorgan, Wales 18,196,227
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Died: 1930
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10 M Mathew Tudor PURNELL 84,118
Born: Sep 1880 - Pontypridd, , Glamorgan, Wales 118,735
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Died: 1921 - Glamorgan, Wales 735
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Spouse: Flora CROSS (1889-1971) 84
Marr: 7 Nov 1910 - Merthyr Tydfil, , , Wales
Spouse: Emily HARRIES ( - ) 84
Marr: After 1918
11 F Mable Rebecca PURNELL 84
Born: Jun 1881 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
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12 M Robert. R. PURNELL 19,84,196,227
Born: 1886 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales 19,196,227
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Died: 23 Sep 1919
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General Notes: Husband - Henry Skey PURNELL
Sail maker Henry Skey Purnell was apprentice to sail making with Richard V erity and served for 7 years from 17 July 1855 (aged 17). His pay ranged f rom 3 shillings per week in the first year to 10 shillings a week in t he 7 year. He went to school at Bath and College Green, Bristol.
Discharge reference Araby Maid:
This is to certify that Henry Purnell has served on board the ship Araby M aid as sail maker on a voyage from Cardiff to China and back to Hamburg. D uring this time he has conducted himself to my satisfaction so that i ha ve pleasure in recommending to any ships master who may require his servic es
Hamburg
January 9th 1872 K. Butler
Master
The Araby Maid was a three masted schooner. Sunk in a collision in 1903, s he now rests in approximately 200' of water near the Dry Tortugas. Sitti ng upright, the large composite vessel is amazingly intact. The damage cau sed by the collision is easily identified near the bow on the portside. T he lower decks are still intact, her wooden planking still sound. Her mas ts lie off on the sides, as well as other unidentified parts of wreckag e. The stern of the Araby Maid is still intact, rising high off the bott om with her rudder easily visible. Numerous portholes were recovered, lyi ng loose on the deck. Her bronze capstan cover and bell were also recovere d, helping to identify the previously unknown vessel
Ship details from Ben Line Fleet List
Entered Ben Line Service 1868
Ended Ben Line Service 1894
Year sunk 1903
Gross Tonnage 863
Net Tonnage 837
Length 195
Beam 32
Depth 19
1868 - completed by R. Steele & Co., Greenock Yard No. 66
1894 - sold to Aktieselskabet, Norway. Name unchanged
1903 - sank after collision with S.S. DENVER off Florida, while on passa ge from Mobile to Rosario with pitch pine.
The Araby Maid, official number 62272, was built in October 1868 by Robe rt Steele and Company of Greenock. An elegant bark, she was 194.6 fe et in length, 32 feet in beam, and displaced 863 tons.
Discharge Reference Falkland Bank:
I hereby certify that Henry Purnell has served with me on board the ship F alkland Bank as sail maker on a voyage to South America and Sydney and fin ally return in this past time for 18 months and I can verify he is an exce llent seaman in every aspect.
J.A. Robbins
Master
Ship Falkland Bank
Liverpool
Febuary 14th 1901
Dadicated by Capt: J.A.Robbins to the Officers and Crew of ship Falkla nd Bank
In memory of carrying the first Original Cargo of Argentina Wheat around t he world and 8,000 miles over the distance.
Great attempts have been made to reach the Artic Pole,
Ships and property have been lost, with many precious souls,
But has a ship with the same cargo sailed around the world,
If not, I'll here mention one with canvas all unfurled.
The Falkland Bank a noble ship, one of the bank line,
Has spread her sails the last ten years, and shortened many a time.
Her voyages have been around Cape Horn, at all times of the year,
And safely returned to port, in lands both far and near.
This cargo mentioned was laden in the Argentine,
Her destination being Sydney, a port of great sublime
When on the passage to this port a storm she did contend,
Which caused this cargo to reshift, throwing ship on her beam ends.
But by hard work of her brave crew all was again made safe,
Again to put her on her course, to battle wind and wave,
Arriving safely at her port , and to the dock she went,
Her moorings were all made fast, Her sails were all unbent
The stevedore had his pennants rigged to land the grain on shore,
When orders from the merchant came, you must again unmoor,
And on to Europe you must sail, again around Cape Horn,
I know you would rather rest, your crew will look forlorn.
But this cargo has been sold in London far away,
To sea again you must now go; causing no delay,
And when you get to England, it's something new to state,
A cargo carried around the world, the first one up to date.
A fair attempt here I've made to explain it all to you,
So now my officers I will thank, likewise my gallant crew.
Christmas Day
25th December, 1905
General Notes: Child - Minnie Rose PURNELL
of Somerset in 1975; b. 31 October 1871 Canton, Cardiff; bp. 13 April 18 73 St John, Canton, Cardiff; married 20 December 1892, JAMES SYKES BOWE S, Ship’s donkey man (1901); b. 1870 Cardiff
General Notes: Child - John Gold PURNELL
On Royal Navy records he gives his date of birth as 5 December1876 at Canton Cardiff. He signed on for 12 years from Nov1896. He was 5ft 31/4 Brown hair, Brown eyes with freshcomplexion. Has a tattoo read John Purnell of Cardiff. Initially served on Vivid II until 6 Dec 1896. His conduct was rarely more than fair. 25 Aug 1902 he was sentenced for 18 months for striking a superior officer. He was released on 24Aug 1903. On 9 Sep 1908 recovered from destertion and not claimed for further service. South African grant paid 2 November 1901. (source ADM/455) service number 284002. 227
General Notes: Child - Mathew Tudor PURNELL
Death certificate of Matthew Tudor Purnell.
He died 25 November 1921 aged 41 at 44 Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, from a wound in the throat self inflicted. The place he died was not his home address which was 34 Gresham Place, Treharris, and he is described as formerly colliery labourer. Inquest was held on 28 November 1921 by R J Rhy s, Merthyr Coroner. The death was registered on 30 November 1921. The re is no mention of his widow but that is probably because the death was notified by the Coroner rather than a relative.
General Notes: Child - Robert. R. PURNELL
Private in 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry ;
Buried Murmanks New British Cemetery, Russian Federations.
Commonwealth War Graves Commi ssion
In Memo ry of
R. Purn ell
Privat e
69865
2nd Bn., Highland Light Inf antry
Who died on
Tuesday, 23rd September 1919. A ge 32.
Additional Son of Henry Skey Purnell and Mary Purnel l, of Cardiff. (buried, Kandalaksha Information: Buri al Ground).
Commemorative Infor mation
Cemetery: MURMANSK NEW BRITISH CEMETERY, Russian Fede ration
Grave Refference/ Sp. Mem. B30
Panel Number:
Location: From the main thoroughfare, Lenin Prospec t, head south untill reaching the main crossroads just before the road ris es steeply. Turn left and continue over two junctions into what us ed to be a state farm. Proceed for another 100 meters and the Cemete ry is directly ahead.
Husband Charles SAVAGE 84
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Marriage: 1774 - Bristol, , Gloucestershire, England
Wife Hester PURNELL 84
Born: 12 May 1753 - High Littleton, Somerset, England
Christened:
Died: 1779
Buried:
Father: John PURNELL (1725-1754) 84
Mother: Hester LANSDOWN (1717-1797) 84
Noted events in her life were:
• Baptism, High Littleton, 10 Jun 1753
Children
1 F Anne Purnell SAVAGE 84
Born: 1772
Christened:
Died: 1844
Buried:
Spouse: Daniel WAIT ( -1830) 84
Marr: 23 Jan 1806 - Somerset, England
2 F Hester SAVAGE 84
Born: 1775
Christened:
Died: 1869
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Spouse: George Treweeke SCOBELL ( - ) 84
Marr: 1818 - Midsomer Norton, , Somerset, England
3 F Sarah SAVAGE 84
Born: 1779
Christened:
Died: 1855
Buried:
Husband Hill PURNELL 84
Born:
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Died: 1730
Buried:
Father: John PURNELL (1693-1745) 84,157,196
Mother: Anna HILL (1690-1744) 84,157,196
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Husband Hill PURNELL 84
Born: 1877 - Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales
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Father: Hill Robert J PURNELL (1842-1901) 84,118
Mother: Emily Mary TILLETT (1850- ) 84
Noted events in his life were:
• Alt. Birth, 1877
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General Notes: Husband - Hill PURNELL
A Twin
Ships Officer staying with brother Seymore in 1901
Surname Forename Place of Birth Year of Birth CC or Cs No. Died/Pen s. Reg.Ticke t Capacities County of Birth Kew Ref
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PURNELL Hill Cardif 1877 00111 77? 2m99 1m02 G LA 122/9
PN:034693. Mas:ss 0011144? or 0011177?.
PURNELL Hill Cardiff 1877 00111 77 Css 17 GLA 123/3
PN:034693.
Hill purnell had a 2nd mates certificate in 1899, a 1st mate in 1902 a nd a captains certificate in 1917