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Abraham Purchase (Purchis) 1652–1708

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham (Purchis) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 30 Jun 1652 · Godalming, Surrey, England
Died 6 Aug 1708 · Godalming, Surrey, England
Father Elinor Ellen E Gillman
Mother John William Purchase Purchis
Children Anne Purchase

Researchers connected through Abraham (Purchis) 1652–1708

and 2 more tree owners connected with Abraham (Purchis) 1652–1708

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1652, Abraham Purchase (Purchis) entered the world in Godalming, Surrey, England, born to elinor ellen e gillman and john william purchase purchis. Abraham Purchase (Purchis) had children including anne purchase. Abraham Purchase (Purchis) passed away in 1708 in Godalming, Surrey, England.

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Life Timeline

1652
Birth of Abraham Purchase (Purchis) in Godalming, Surrey, England
Birth
1708
Death of Abraham Purchase (Purchis) in Godalming, Surrey, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham (Purchis)

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Godalming, Surrey, England (1652) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abraham (Purchis) (1652–1708) was born in Godalming, Surrey, England and died in Godalming, Surrey, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Abraham (Purchis)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abraham Purchase (Purchis) PTP
1652–1708
Godalming, Surrey, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abraham (Purchis)'s Descendants

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Abraham Purchase (Purchis) PTP 1652–1708