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Martha Lucetta Purvine 1842–1930

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Purvine in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Aug 1842 · Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Died 19 Jan 1930 · Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA
Spouse Thomas George Adams
Children Charles Levi Adams
Records
1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Biography

The story of Martha Lucetta Purvine began in 1842 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA. In 1880, Martha Lucetta Purvine resided in Lakeport, Lake, California, USA. Martha Lucetta Purvine married thomas george adams, and had children including charles levi adams. Martha Lucetta Purvine passed away in 1930 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1842
Birth of Martha Lucetta Purvine in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Birth
1880
Martha Lucetta Purvine resided here in Lakeport, Lake, California, USA
Residence
1930
Death of Martha Lucetta Purvine in Tustin, Orange, California, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Purvine (1842–1930) was born in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA and died in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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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Martha Purvine's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Martha Lucetta Purvine PTP
1842–1930
Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
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Martha Purvine's Descendants

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Martha Lucetta Purvine PTP 1842–1930