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Emma Estellar Purvis 1883–1962

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Emma Purvis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1883 · Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Died 30 Jan 1962 · Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Father James Monroe Purvis
Mother Amanda Elizabeth Mandy Martin Purvis
Siblings Almon Stanley Purvis, Archer Erastus Purvis, Dentie Burris, Dora Lucy Ann Purvis, George Abb Purvis, George Abner Purvis, James Ollie Purvis, Mary Caroline Purvis, Sarah Elizabeth Purvis Moore

Researchers connected through Emma Purvis 1883–1962

and 1 more tree owner connected with Emma Purvis 1883–1962

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Emma Estellar Purvis began in 1883 in Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA. Emma Estellar Purvis passed away in 1962 in Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA.

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Life Timeline

1883
Birth of Emma Estellar Purvis in Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1962
Death of Emma Estellar Purvis in Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Emma Purvis

This ancestor line traces from Rankin County, Mississippi, USA (1826) to Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA (1883) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Emma Purvis (1883–1962) was born in Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA and died in Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA. 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 Emma 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 3 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.

Emma Purvis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Emma Estellar Purvis PTP
1883–1962
Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Emma Purvis's Descendants

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Emma Estellar Purvis PTP 1883–1962