Mayme Wallace Purdom 1889–1972
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mayme Purdom in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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
Researchers connected through Mayme Purdom 1889–1972
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Immediate Family
Biography
Mayme Wallace Purdom was born in 1889 in Gravel Switch, Marion County, Kentucky USA, the child of james madison purdom and amanda belle peyton. Mayme Wallace Purdom married benjamin wood cox, henry olcott cozatt, and had children including amanda belle cozatt, bettie wray cozatt, lila may cozatt, rose duvall cox. Mayme Wallace Purdom passed away in 1972 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky USA.
Sources
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1Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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4Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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5Death Records Kentucky Death Index
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6Marriage Records Indiana Marriage Collection
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mayme Purdom
This ancestor line traces from Wadhurst, Sussex, England (1541) to Kentucky, USA (1828) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mayme Purdom (1889–1972) was born in Gravel Switch, Marion County, Kentucky USA and died in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky 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 Mayme 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 8 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.
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Related Records
Mayme Purdom's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record