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Benjamin Purdy 1743–1774 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1743

Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, , England

Death Date: 9 July 1774

Death Location: Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Father: Thomas Purdie\Purdy

Mother: Bridget Dockrey

Spouse(s): Susannah Fox

Children(s): Joseph (weaver)

In 1743, Benjamin Purdy entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, , England, born to Thomas Purdie Purdy And Bridget Dockrey. Benjamin Purdy married Susannah Fox, and had children including Joseph Purdy Weaver. Benjamin Purdy passed away in 1774 in Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1743, Benjamin Purdy entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, , England, born to Thomas Purdie Purdy And Bridget Dockrey.
  • Benjamin Purdy married Susannah Fox, and had children including Joseph Purdy Weaver.
  • Benjamin Purdy passed away in 1774 in Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

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Benjamin Purdy's Ancestors

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Benjamin Purdy
1743–1774
Birth Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
Parents
Thomas Purdie\Purdy
1704–1776
Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Bridget Dockrey
1703–
Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
Grandparents
John Purdie\Purdy
1675–1729
Pudsey, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Mary Dean
1680–1732
Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, ENG
Joseph Dockeray
1676–
Leeds, Yorkshire, ENG
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Purdiew\Purdy
1645–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Purdiew
1620–

Benjamin Purdy's Descendants

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Benjamin Purdy (13 Mar 1743–9 July 1774) m. Susannah Fox (27 Jun 1744–25 Jun 1824)
  1. 1. Joseph (Purdy) (weaver) 1767–1853 m. Martha (Purdy Fell) Senior 1771–1828
    1. 1. Jacob Purdy 1803–1864 m. Mary Kershaw 1804–1864
      1. 1. Joseph Purdy 1825–1891 m. Ann Turner 1823–1900
        1. 1. James Purdy 1855–1918 m. Mary (Ellen) Heys 1855–1922

Benjamin Purdy's Timeline

3 Records

1743
13 Mar 1743
Birth of Benjamin Purdy in Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
1743
5 Apr 1743
Benjamin Purdy was baptized in Saint Peter,Leeds,York,England
Saint Peter,Leeds,York,England
1774
9 July 1774
Age 31
Death of Benjamin Purdy in Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1743
    Event Place: Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1743
    Event Place: Saint Peter,Leeds,York,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 July 1774
    Event Place: Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England

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