Amy Purton (1837–1903) was born in Westbury, TAS, AUS and died in Launceston, TAS, AUS. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Amy Purton 1837–1903

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 OCT 1837 · Westbury, TAS, AUS

Died 14 SEP 1903 · Launceston, TAS, AUS

Spouse George Best

Children Albert Best, Ann Purton, Basil Best, Charles Best, Frank Best, George Best, James Best, Jane Best, Jessie Best, John Best, Selena Best, Walter Best, William Best

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Amy Purton was born in 1837 in Westbury, TAS, AUS. Amy Purton married george best, and had children including albert best, ann purton, basil best, charles best, frank best, george best, james best, jane best, jessie best, john best, selena best, walter best, william best. Amy Purton passed away in 1903 in Launceston, TAS, AUS.

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1837

Birth of Amy Purton in Westbury, TAS, AUS

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1839

Amy Purton was baptized in Launceston, TAS, AUS

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1903

Death of Amy Purton in Launceston, TAS, AUS

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: Amy Purton (1837–1903) was born in Westbury, TAS, AUS and died in Launceston, TAS, AUS. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Amy 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Amy Purton PTP

1837–1903

Westbury, TAS, AUS