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Benjamin S. Purcell 1803–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jan 1803

Birth Location: Ripley Co, Indiana

Death Date: 17 Nov 1867

Death Location: Fayette County, Texas, USA

Father: Samuel Purcell

Mother: Ann Brewer

Spouse(s): Betsy Anderson, Sarah Wining, Mary Smalley

Children(s): Elizabeth Purcell, William Purcell, M.I. Purcell, Benjamin Jr., Samuel Purcell, Aaron Purcell, Peter Purcell, Rachael Purcell, Daniel Purcell, Sarah Purcell, Rebecca Purcell, Calvin Purcell, Noah Purcell

In 1803, Benjamin S. Purcell entered the world in Ripley Co, Indiana, born to Samuel Purcell And Ann Brewer. In 1810, Benjamin S. Purcell resided in Laughery Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Unite. In 1850, Benjamin S. Purcell resided in Fayette, Texas. Benjamin S. Purcell married Betsy Anderson, Mary Polly Smalley, Sarah Wining, and had children including Aaron L Purcell, Benjamin Smiley Purcell Jr, Calvin Purcell, Cornelius Purcell, Daniel Elisah Purcell, Elizabeth Purcell, M I Purcell Purcell, Noah Purcell, Peter Reisinger Purcell, Rachael Marie Purcell, Rebecca Purcell, Samuel Bruer Purcell, Sarah Ann Purcell, William Charles Purcell. Benjamin S. Purcell passed away in 1867 in Fayette County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1803, Benjamin S. Purcell entered the world in Ripley Co, Indiana, born to Samuel Purcell And Ann Brewer.
  • In 1810, Benjamin S. Purcell resided in Laughery Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Unite.
  • In 1850, Benjamin S. Purcell resided in Fayette, Texas.
  • Benjamin S. Purcell married Betsy Anderson, Mary Polly Smalley, Sarah Wining, and had children including Aaron L Purcell, Benjamin Smiley Purcell Jr, Calvin Purcell, Cornelius Purcell, Daniel Elisah Purcell, Elizabeth Purcell, M I Purcell Purcell, Noah Purcell, Peter Reisinger Purcell, Rachael Marie Purcell, Rebecca Purcell, Samuel Bruer Purcell, Sarah Ann Purcell, William Charles Purcell.
  • Benjamin S. Purcell passed away in 1867 in Fayette County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Purcell
1775–1860
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, United States
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Ann Brewer
1782–1850
Birth Location: St. Mary's MD
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Spouses(s)

Betsy Anderson
1804–1833
Birth Location: Indiana
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Sarah Wining
–1836
Birth Location: –
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Mary Smalley
1817–1890
Birth Location: Warren, Ohio
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Purcell
1827–1888
Birth Location: Indiana
EP
William Purcell
1825–1896
Birth Location: Ripley Co. Indiana
WP
M.I. Purcell
1842–
Birth Location: LaGrange, Fayette Co. Tx
MP
Benjamin Jr.
1837–1918
Birth Location: Putnam County, Indiana
BJ
Samuel Purcell
1839–1926
Birth Location: Danville, Vermillin County, Illinois
SP
Aaron Purcell
1841–1860
Birth Location: Williamson County, Texas
AP
Peter Purcell
1846–1933
Birth Location: Vermillion County, Illinois
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Rachael Purcell
1844–1915
Birth Location: Vermillion County, Illinois
RP
Daniel Purcell
1848–1927
Birth Location: Rount Top Fayette CO TX
DP
Sarah Purcell
1852–
Birth Location: Round Top, Fayette CO TX
SP
Rebecca Purcell
1855–
Birth Location: Round Top, Fayette CO, TX
RP
Calvin Purcell
1858–1893
Birth Location: LaGrange, TX
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Noah Purcell
1860–
Birth Location: Round Top. Fayette County, Texas
NP

Benjamin Purcell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Purcell
1803–1867
Birth Place: Ripley Co, Indiana
Parents
Samuel Purcell
1775–1860
Loudoun, Virginia, United States
Ann Brewer
1782–1850
St. Mary's MD
Grandparents
Benjamin Purcell
1746–1819
Loundoun VA
Elizabeth Osburn
1751–1830
George Brewer
1744–1811
St. Mary's Maryland
Mary Williams
1748–1788
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1720–1779
Mary Hook
1721–1771
John Osburn
1712–1787
Sarah Morris
1719–1804
John Brewer
1709–1782
Eleanor McCubbin
1708–1779
John Williams
1715–1782
Sarah Biggs
1726–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Purcell
1698–1758
Hannah Hall
1700–
Hendrick Hook
1701–1750
Deborah Parent
1704–1750
Richard Osburne
1660–1729
Jane Coats
1660–1730
Thomas Morris
1668–1720
Elizabeth Howard
1692–1721
John Brewer
1686–1730
Ann
–1733
William MacCubbin
1672–1754
Sarah Westall
1680–1714
John Williams
1687–1723
Sarah Williams
1699–1775
Mary Stille
1715–

Benjamin Purcell's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (S.) Purcell (30 Jan 1803–17 Nov 1867) m. Betsy Anderson (1804–1833) m. Sarah Wining (–Bef. 1836) m. Mary ("Polly") Smalley (30 Apr 1817–Aug 1890)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Purcell 1827–1888 m. John (R.) Ford 1825–1876
    1. 1. Mary (Matilda "Dink") Ford 1860–1936 m. James ("Buck" William Wilburn) Griffin 1855–1930
      1. 1. Cornelius (Owen "Bill") Griffin 1880–1958 m. Oddia ("Oddie" Augusta) Young 1892–1967
        1. 1. Cecil (Cornelius) Griffin 1914–2005 m. Adina (Bertha) Findeisen 1917–2015
        2. 2. Mattie (Christine) Griffin 1920–1936
        3. 3. Clifton (Owen) Griffin 1922–1998
        4. 4. Ardie (Odessa "Dessa") Griffin 1928–2010 m. Donald (Verle) Love 1927–1986
        5. 5. David (Oran) Griffin 1929–1929
        6. 6. Shirley (Faye) Griffin 1931–2003
        7. 7. Dorothy ("Dot" Naomi) Griffin 1926–1981 m. Lloyd (G) Hoopaugh 1921–2005
        8. 8. Wilma (Eola) Griffin 1924–1970
      2. 2. Eddie (Lou) Griffin 1876–1917 m. John (Oliver "Ol ") Hardin 1874–1926
        1. 1. Artis (Mae) Hardin 1898–1902
        2. 2. Exer Hardin 1901–1988 m. Henry (Julius) Boettiger 1892–1963
      3. 3. Victoria ("Vic") Griffin 1881–1968 m. Louis (Cornelius) Hill 1878–1952
        1. 1. Cornelius (Orian) Hill 1901–1968 m. Effie (Byrle) Hall 1904–1983
        2. 2. Nealy (D) Hill 1902–
      4. 4. Wilburn (Orin) Griffin 1884–
      5. 5. Hattie (E.) Griffin 1886–1901
      6. 6. Mary (Mrytle) Griffin 1889–1969
      7. 7. Catherine (Elizabeth "Kitty") Griffin 1897–1989 m. Frank Sikes 1885–1954
        1. 1. Weldon (Wayne) Sikes 1920–2008 m. Elouise Argo –1998
        2. 2. Glenn (Mason) Sikes 1925–1950
      8. 8. Minte (Eara) Griffin 1882–1899
    2. 2. Thomas (J.) Ford 1854–
    3. 3. Caroline Ford 1857–1926
    4. 4. Josephine Ford 1862– m. William (Everitt) Blackman 1859–1930
      1. 1. Bessie Blackman 1882–
      2. 2. George Blackman 1884–
      3. 3. Charles (William) Blackman 1889– m. Nettie (May Bell) Wallace 1885–
      4. 4. Cornelius Blackman 1892–
    5. 5. Nancy (Ellen) Ford 1866–1918 m. Nathaniel (Monroe) Murphree 1865–1953
      1. 1. George (Wiley) Murphree 1885–
      2. 2. John (J) Murphree 1886–
      3. 3. Clennie Murphree 1890–
      4. 4. Eva Murphree 1901–
      5. 5. Ada (Ann) Murphree 1888–
    6. 6. Julia (Ann) Ford 1871–1943 m. James (Wilburn) Wallace 1863–1951
      1. 1. Nettie (Maybell) Wallace 1885–1885
      2. 2. Tomas (Elbert) Wallace 1887–1956 m. Myrtle 1905–
        1. 1. Finis Wallace 1908–
        2. 2. Nettie (Mae) Wallace 1926–1994
      3. 3. Phillander (Presley) Wallace 1890–1927 m. Myrtle West 1890–
        1. 1. Richard (Dick) Wallace 1915–
        2. 2. Jewel Wallace 1919–
        3. 3. Fred Wallace 1920–
        4. 4. Dudley Wallace 1921–
      4. 4. James (Wilburn (Jr)) Wallace 1891–1968
      5. 5. William (Abithal) Wallace 1893–1941 m. Jennie (Belle) Johnson 1892–
        1. 1. William (Abithal Wallace) Jr. 1913–1968
        2. 2. Woodrow (Posey) Wallace 1916–
        3. 3. Fledra (Belle) Wallace 1918–
        4. 4. Matthew (James) Wallace 1920–
        5. 5. Sammy (Harold) Wallace 1923–1923
      6. 6. Arthur (O "Slick") Wallace 1896–1948
      7. 7. Othello (N Olden) Wallace 1898–1965 m. Myrtle L 1902–
        1. 1. James (C) Wallace 1921–
        2. 2. Tommy (D) Wallace 1923–
      8. 8. Claudie (Clay) Wallace 1902–1977
      9. 9. Veston (Vernon) Wallace 1904–1982
      10. 10. H (L Z "Elzie") Wallace 1908–
      11. 11. Julia (Ann "Johnnie") Wallace 1906–
      12. 12. George (Edward) Wallace 1888–
      13. 13. Rufuson Wallace 1903–1903
      14. 14. Dovey Wallace 1900–
    7. 7. Cornelius Ford 1857– m. Texana Whitley 1861–1946
      1. 1. William Ford 1882–
      2. 2. Virginia Ford 1883–
      3. 3. Lewis Ford 1889–
      4. 4. Archie (E) Ford 1889–1969 m. Fannie 1889–
        1. 1. Alpha (E) Ford 1911–
        2. 2. Lois (G) Ford 1913–
        3. 3. Archie (F) Ford 1916–
        4. 4. Jesse (T) Ford 1920–
        5. 5. Jerry (D) Ford 1925–
        6. 6. Norma (E.) Ford 1926–
      5. 5. Wilson Ford 1893–
      6. 6. Dyer Ford 1898–
      7. 7. John Ford 1887–
      8. 8. Floyd Ford 1901–
  2. 2. William (Charles) Purcell 1825–1896 m. Jane (America) Moore 1835–1855
    1. 1. Charles Purcell 1850–
      1. 1. Urda (Culverson) Purcell 1877–1939 m. Minnie (Ada) Burton 1881–1966
        1. 1. Cullie (Culverson) Purcell 1898–
        2. 2. Vinnie (James) Purcell 1900–
        3. 3. Otis Purcell 1902–1982 m. Bessie (J.) Chandler –1993
        4. 4. Ullyses Purcell 1904–1969 m. Zula (E.) Morris 1912–1981
      2. 2. Jane (America) Purcell 1874–
      3. 3. Cornelius Purcell 1875–
      4. 4. William (Charles) Purcell 1880–
      5. 5. Alton (Rasco) Purcell 1884–
      6. 6. James (Vinnie) Purcell 1885–
      7. 7. Benjamin (Andrew) Purcell 1888–
      8. 8. Franklin (Oscar) Purcell 1890–
      9. 9. Emzy Purcell 1891–
      10. 10. Lawrence (Lorenzo) Purcell 1894–
    2. 2. William (Madison) Purcell 1866–
    3. 3. Benjamin Purcell 1869–
  3. 3. M.I. (Purcell) Purcell 1842–
  4. 4. Benjamin ("Smiley" Purcell) Jr. 1837–1918 m. Matilda Jane 1848–
  5. 5. Samuel (Bruer) Purcell 1839–1926 m. Sabra (Caroline) Smalley 1847–1926
    1. 1. Mary ("Annie" Anna) Purcell 1862–1945
    2. 2. Alice ("Annie" Benjamin) Purcell 1865–1948 m. George (Washington) Adams 1859–1944
    3. 3. Hattie Purcell 1867–1941
    4. 4. Ulysses ("Lick" Grant) Purcell 1869–1965
    5. 5. Joseph ("Joel" A.) Purcell 1872–1875
    6. 6. Willie (B) Purcell 1875–1876
    7. 7. Zelor ("Zeke") Purcell 1877–1969
    8. 8. Merton ("Mert") Purcell 1880–1959 m. Ione (Margaret) Perry 1882–1921
      1. 1. Samuel (Richard "Dick") Purcell 1904–1990 m. Helen (Lucille) Dygert 1912–1983
        1. 1. Richard (Merton) Purcell 1939–1987
      2. 2. Dorothy (Marie) Purcell 1902– m. John (Marion (Jr)) Patrick 1889–
        1. 1. John (Merton III) Patrick 1922– m. Caroline Birdwell 1926–
        2. 2. Harry (Randolph) Patrick 1924– m. Lula (Frances) Howard 1924–1973
        3. 3. Thomas (Marion) Patrick 1926–
      3. 3. Samuel (Richard) Purcell 1904–1990
      4. 4. Charles Purcell 1909–
      5. 5. Mertice Purcell 1909–1914
      6. 6. Perry (Merton) Purcell 1921–1921
    9. 9. Freeman (Bruer) Purcell 1882–1953 m. Bertha Butler 1886–1919
      1. 1. unknown (child) Purcell 1919–1919
    10. 10. Dora Purcell 1884–1974
    11. 11. Samuel ("Sam" Eldon) Purcell 1888–
  6. 6. Aaron (L) Purcell 1841–1860
  7. 7. Peter (Reisinger) Purcell 1846–1933 m. Jane Dodds 1847–1918
    1. 1. Wilmer (Orthella) Purcell 1870–1962 m. Sallie ("Sanner") Jones 1874–1963
      1. 1. Claude (Cameron) Purcell 1901–1901
      2. 2. Harold (Gay) Purcell 1902–1902
      3. 3. Alta (Mae) Purcell 1905– m. Thomas (Bowden) Turner 1901–
      4. 4. Wilmer (Orthella Purcell) Jr 1907–1907
      5. 5. Weldon (Blackstone) Purcell 1908–
      6. 6. Warren (Jones) Purcell 1910– m. Joyce (L) Dearing 1921–
    2. 2. Benjamin (Alexander) Purcell 1872–1873
    3. 3. Edmund (Johnson) Purcell 1874–1958 m. Suzy (Mary) Frazier 1878–1936
      1. 1. Homer (C.) Purcell 1900–1986
      2. 2. Ira (D.) Purcell 1902–1989 m. Alberta Mead 1909–1988
      3. 3. Lillie (Viola) Purcell 1905–1994 m. William (Henry) Chisholm 1896–1983
      4. 4. Ella (Mae) Purcell 1908–1974
      5. 5. Fannie (Irene) Purcell 1910–
      6. 6. Arpie (Joan) Purcell 1917–
  8. 8. Rachael (Marie) Purcell 1844–1915 m. Lemmuel (Penn) Scallorn 1857–1890
    1. 1. Mary ("Mame") Scallorn 1866–1938 m. Albert ("Allie") Merkins 1865–1900
      1. 1. Arboth Merkins 1900–1960 m. Littie Kimborough 1895–1980
    2. 2. Martha Scallorn 1868–1900
    3. 3. Benjamin Scallorn 1871–1955 m. Elizabeth ("Bet" Susananka) Taylor 1878–1971
      1. 1. Willis (Payne) Scallorn 1895–1976
      2. 2. Adeline (Ruth) Scallorn 1897–1993
        1. 1. Jewel (A) Davis 1926–
      3. 3. Myrtle (Lou) Scallorn 1899–1985 m. Lemuel Taylor 1897–1985
        1. 1. Jack (Lewis) Taylor 1921–
        2. 2. Wanda (Rhea) Taylor 1924–
        3. 3. Joy (Ruth) Taylor 1925– m. Donald (George) Pickles 1925–
      4. 4. Benjamin (Scallorn) Jr. 1900–1987 m. Leona (Mae) Cowan 1907–
        1. 1. Leroy Scallorn 1923–1923
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Scallorn 1925– m. Emil (Charles) Brown 1923–1988
  9. 9. Daniel (Elisah) Purcell 1848–1927
    1. 1. Mary (Frances "Fannie") Purcell 1879–1965
  10. 10. Sarah (Ann) Purcell 1852–
  11. 11. Rebecca Purcell 1855–
  12. 12. Calvin Purcell 1858–1893
  13. 13. Noah Purcell 1860–

Benjamin Purcell's Timeline

6 Records

1803
30 Jan 1803
Birth of Benjamin S. Purcell in Ripley Co, Indiana
Ripley Co, Indiana
1810
1810
Age 7
Benjamin S. Purcell resided here in Laughery Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
Laughery Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 47
Benjamin S. Purcell resided here in Fayette, Texas
Fayette, Texas
1860
1860
Age 57
Benjamin S. Purcell resided here in Fayette, Texas, United States
Fayette, Texas, United States
1860
28 Jun 1860
Age 57
Benjamin S. Purcell resided here in Fayette, Texas, USA
Fayette, Texas, USA
1867
17 Nov 1867
Age 64
Death of Benjamin S. Purcell in LaGrange, Fayette Co. Tx.
LaGrange, Fayette Co. Tx.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1803
    Event Place: Ripley Co, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Fayette, Texas; Roll: M653_1294; Page: 285; Image: 55; Family History Library Film: 805294
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Fayette, Texas; Roll: M432_910; Page: 191B; Image: 378
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Laughery Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Fayette, Texas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Fayette, Texas; Roll: M432_910; Page: 191B; Image: 378

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Fayette, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Fayette, Texas; Roll: M653_1294; Page: 285; Image: 55; Family History Library Film: 805294

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Fayette, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Source Citation: Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Fayette, Texas

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1867
    Event Place: LaGrange, Fayette Co. Tx.
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fayette County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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