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Elizabeth Purcell 1827–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1827

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 06 May 1888

Death Location: Andice Cemetery

Father: Benjamin Purcell

Mother: Betsy Anderson

Spouse(s): John Ford

Children(s): Mary Ford, Thomas Ford, Caroline Ford, Josephine Ford, Nancy Ford, Julia Ford, Cornelius Ford

In 1827, Elizabeth Purcell entered the world in Indiana, born to Benjamin S Purcell And Betsy Anderson. In 1850, Elizabeth Purcell resided in Haddon, Sullivan, Indiana, USA. In 1870, Elizabeth Purcell resided in Precinct 5, Washington, Texas, USA. Elizabeth Purcell married John R Ford, and had children including Caroline Ford, Cornelius Ford, Josephine Ford, Julia Ann Ford, Mary Matilda Dink Ford, Nancy Ellen Ford, Thomas J Ford. Elizabeth Purcell passed away in 1888 in Andice Cemetery.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Elizabeth Purcell entered the world in Indiana, born to Benjamin S Purcell And Betsy Anderson.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Purcell resided in Haddon, Sullivan, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth Purcell resided in Precinct 5, Washington, Texas, USA.
  • Elizabeth Purcell married John R Ford, and had children including Caroline Ford, Cornelius Ford, Josephine Ford, Julia Ann Ford, Mary Matilda Dink Ford, Nancy Ellen Ford, Thomas J Ford.
  • Elizabeth Purcell passed away in 1888 in Andice Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Purcell
1803–1867
Birth Location: Ripley Co, Indiana
BP
Betsy Anderson
1804–1833
Birth Location: Indiana
BA

Spouses(s)

John Ford
1825–1876
Birth Location: Louisianna
JF

Children(s)

Mary Ford
1860–1936
Birth Location: LaGrange Fayette CO TX
MF
Thomas Ford
1854–
Birth Location: Louisiana?
TF
Caroline Ford
1857–1926
Birth Location: TX
CF
Josephine Ford
1862–
Birth Location: TX
JF
Nancy Ford
1866–1918
Birth Location: TX
NF
Julia Ford
1871–1943
Birth Location: Texas
JF
Cornelius Ford
1857–
Birth Location: Texas
CF

Elizabeth Purcell's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Purcell
1827–1888
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Benjamin S. Purcell
1803–1867
Ripley Co, Indiana
Betsy Anderson
1804–1833
Indiana
Grandparents
Samuel Purcell
1775–1860
Loudoun, Virginia, United States
Ann Brewer
1782–1850
St. Mary's MD
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Purcell
1746–1819
Elizabeth Osburn
1751–1830
George Brewer
1744–1811
Mary Williams
1748–1788
2nd-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

Elizabeth Purcell's Descendants

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Elizabeth Purcell (18 Jan 1827–06 May 1888) m. John (R.) Ford (Abt. 1825–03 Sep 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
        1. 1. Carol Gentry 1948–1948
      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
        1. 1. Oliver (Wendell) Hill 1924–
        2. 2. Kenneth (Warren) Hill 1925–2005 m. Betty (Jean) Cates 1925–2005
        3. 3. Jerry (Sue) Hill 1930–1996
      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–

Elizabeth Purcell's Timeline

5 Records

1827
18 Jan 1827
Birth of Elizabeth Purcell in Indiana
Indiana
1850
1850
Age 23
Elizabeth Purcell resided here in Haddon, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
Haddon, Sullivan, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
Elizabeth Purcell resided here in Precinct 5, Washington, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Washington, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Elizabeth Purcell resided here in Precinct 8, Williamson, Texas, USA
Precinct 8, Williamson, Texas, USA
1888
06 May 1888
Age 61
Death of Elizabeth Purcell in Williamson County Tx
Williamson County Tx

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1827
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Washington, Texas; Roll: M593_1608; Page: 184A; Family History Library Film: 553107

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Haddon, Sullivan, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Washington, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Washington, Texas; Roll: M593_1608; Page: 184A; Family History Library Film: 553107

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Williamson, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 May 1888
    Event Place: Williamson County Tx

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Andice Cemetery
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