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Edward Hoyt Purcell 1893–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jun 1893

Birth Location: Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 12 Apr 1956

Death Location: Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Alfred Pursel

Mother: Elizabeth Hiney

Spouse(s): Hattie Purcell

Children(s): Louisa Purcell

In 1893, Edward Hoyt Purcell entered the world in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA, born to Alfred C Pursel And Elizabeth Hiney. In 1895, Edward Hoyt Purcell resided in Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA. In 1900, Edward Hoyt Purcell resided in Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA. Edward Hoyt Purcell married Hattie Purcell, and had children including Louisa Helen Purcell. Edward Hoyt Purcell passed away in 1956 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Edward Hoyt Purcell entered the world in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA, born to Alfred C Pursel And Elizabeth Hiney.
  • In 1895, Edward Hoyt Purcell resided in Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1900, Edward Hoyt Purcell resided in Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA.
  • Edward Hoyt Purcell married Hattie Purcell, and had children including Louisa Helen Purcell.
  • Edward Hoyt Purcell passed away in 1956 in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Purcell's Ancestors

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Edward Purcell
1893–1956
Birth Place: Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Alfred C Pursel
1865–1935
Easton, Northampton County, United States of America
Elizabeth Hiney
1869–1911
Phillipsburg, Warren County, United States of America
Grandparents
Frederic Parsell
1837–1908
Upper Black Eddy, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Piatt
1837–1904
Pennsylvania, USA
Charles (F) Heiney
1838–1911
Northampton Co, Pa
Elemanda Heiney
–1884
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
John Pursell
1805–1880
Elizabeth Pursel
1809–
George Piatt
1804–1889
Rebecca Piatt
1809–1879
Joseph Heiney
1804–1872
Elizabeth Biery
1808–
Jacob Hankee
1815–1889
Eva Yehl
1824–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Pursell
1769–1841
Catherine Crause
1773–1850
Isaiah Piatt
1778–1850
Elizabeth Wildonger
1779–1862
Johannes Heiney
1767–1845
Margaretha Heckman
1771–1838
Johannes Biery
1770–1828
Catherine Troxell
1779–1858
Johannes (Jehl)
1794–1860
Maria Koch
1791–1878

Edward Purcell's Descendants

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Edward (Hoyt) Purcell (5 Jun 1893–12 Apr 1956) m. Hattie Purcell (31 Jan 1898–11 Dec 1972)
  1. 1. Louisa (Helen) Purcell 1918–1996 m. Charles (Henry Mull Schmid) Sr. 1910–1983
    1. 1. Walter (Purcell Schmid) Sr. 1944–1998 m. Ellen (M) Schmid 1943–2016
    2. 2. Edward (H. Schmid) Sr. 1941–2006 m. Carol (Ruth) Walter 1941–2008
    3. 3. Charles (Henry Mull Schmid) Jr 1936–2003 m. Margaret (Harley) Irvine 1936–1986

Edward Purcell's Timeline

15 Records

1893
5 Jun 1893
Birth of Edward Hoyt Purcell in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA
Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA
1895
1895
Age 2
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA
Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA
Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Phillipsburg Ward 6, Warren, New Jersey, USA
Phillipsburg Ward 6, Warren, New Jersey, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 22
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Warwick, Orange, New York, United States
Warwick, Orange, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 27
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Warwick, Orange, New York, USA
Warwick, Orange, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 32
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Warwick, Orange, New York, United States
Warwick, Orange, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 37
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
1941
Age 48
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 49
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Morris, New Jersey, USA
Morris, New Jersey, USA
1950
1950
Age 57
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Greenwich, Warren, New Jersey, USA
Greenwich, Warren, New Jersey, USA
1951
1951
Age 58
Edward Hoyt Purcell resided here in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
1956
12 Apr 1956
Age 63
Death of Edward Hoyt Purcell in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, USA
Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1893
    Event Place: Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New Jersey; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1986
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3544; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-47
    [3] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 02; City: Warwick; County: Orange; Page: 05
    [5] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 02; City: Warwick; County: Orange; Page: 1
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warwick, Orange, New York; Roll: T625_1253; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 182
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2063; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341797
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Orange; Roll: 1818613; Draft Board: 2
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey; Roll: 998; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0196; FHL microfilm: 1240998
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Phillipsburg Ward 6, Warren, New Jersey; Roll: T624_912; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374925
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Greenwich, Warren, N

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Phillipsburg Ward 1, Warren, New Jersey; Roll: 998; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0196; FHL microfilm: 1240998

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Phillipsburg Ward 6, Warren, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Phillipsburg Ward 6, Warren, New Jersey; Roll: T624_912; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Warwick, Orange, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 02; City: Warwick; County: Orange; Page: 05

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Warwick, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warwick, Orange, New York; Roll: T625_1253; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 182

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Warwick, Orange, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 02; City: Warwick; County: Orange; Page: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2063; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2341797

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3544; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-47
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 26 Mar 1935; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3544; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 39-47

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Morris, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New Jersey; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1986

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Greenwich, Warren, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Greenwich, Warren, N

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1952
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, E. Hoyt Purcell 12 Apr 1952

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1952
    Event Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Morning Call - 13 Apr 1952 - Page 44, 13 Apr 1952

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Orange; Roll: 1818613; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1956
    Event Place: Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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