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Helen Purcell 1836–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1836

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 2 Feb 1913

Death Location: Calvary Cemetery

Father:

Mother: Robert Mccormack

Spouse(s): Robert Purcell

Children(s): Emma Purcell, Henry Purcell, John Purcell, Mary Purcell, Thomas Purcell???

In 1836, Helen Purcell / entered the world in Ireland, born to Robert Mccormick And Robert Mccormack. In 1860, Helen Purcell resided in Louisville Ward 7, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky. In 1870, Helen Purcell resided in Louisville Ward 6, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky. Helen Purcell married Robert Purcell, and had children including Emma Purcell, Henry Clay Purcell, John Purcell, Mary Riley Purcell, Thomas Purcell. Helen Purcell / passed away in 1913 in Calvary Cemetery.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Helen Purcell // entered the world in Ireland, born to Robert Mccormick And Robert Mccormack.
  • In 1860, Helen Purcell // resided in Louisville Ward 7, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.
  • In 1870, Helen Purcell // resided in Louisville Ward 6, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.
  • Helen Purcell // married Robert Purcell, and had children including Emma Purcell, Henry Clay Purcell, John Purcell, Mary Riley Purcell, Thomas Purcell.
  • Helen Purcell // passed away in 1913 in Calvary Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Mccormack
1817–
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Robert Purcell
1827–1904
Birth Location: Drumcliff, Ennis, Clare, Ireland
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Children(s)

Emma Purcell
1870–1942
Birth Location: Louisville, Kentucky
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Henry Purcell
1865–1900
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
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John Purcell
1861–1911
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Mary Purcell
1850–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Thomas Purcell???
1867–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Helen Purcell's Ancestors

Self
Helen Purcell
1836–1913
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Robert Mccormack
1817–
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Purcell's Descendants

1.
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Helen Purcell (12 Feb 1836–2 Feb 1913) m. Robert Purcell (May 1827–26 Dec 1904)
  1. 1. Emma Purcell 1870–1942 m. Harry Tansey 1863–1910
    1. 1. George (F.) Tansey 1896–1977 m. Catherine (R.) Tansey 1893–1962
      1. 1. George (Tansey) Jr. 1922–2008 m. Barbara (Anne) Williams 1926–1998
      2. 2. Ruth (Grace) Tansey 1927–2017 m. Albert (H.) Fenn 1927–2013
    2. 2. John (Foster) Tansey 1901–1971 m. Frances (Maurine 'Faith') Phillips 1900–1983
    3. 3. Sheridan Tansey 1904–1961
    4. 4. Robert (Emmett) Tansey 1897–1951 m. Katherine (M) Stiehn 1901–1963 m. Katherine (Marie) Stiehn 1901–1963
      1. 1. Robert (Emmett) Tansey 1918–1962
      2. 2. Jeanne (Helen) Tansey 1925–1986
      3. 3. Gloria Tansey 1924–2006
      4. 4. Helen (Jeanne) Tansey 1922–
    5. 5. Tansey 1894–
  2. 2. Henry (Clay) Purcell 1865–1900 m. Catherine Carrington 1864–1938
    1. 1. Ellen (Ethel) Purcell 1865–1899
  3. 3. John Purcell 1861–1911
  4. 4. Mary (Riley) Purcell 1850–
  5. 5. Thomas Purcell??? 1867–

Helen Purcell's Timeline

7 Records

1836
12 Feb 1836
Birth of Helen Purcell // in Ireland
Ireland
1860
1860
Age 24
Helen Purcell // resided here in Louisville Ward 7, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 7, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
Helen Purcell // resided here in Louisville Ward 6, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 6, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 44
Helen Purcell // resided here in New York City, New York, New York, USA
New York City, New York, New York, USA
1891
1891
Age 55
Helen Purcell // resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1913
02 Feb 1913
Age 77
Death of Helen Purcell // in 8 West 101 St., Bronx, New York, New York, United States
8 West 101 St., Bronx, New York, New York, United States
1913
2 Feb 1913
Age 77
Burial of Helen Purcell // in Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1836
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1913
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 7, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 6, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New York City, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Feb 1913
    Event Place: 8 West 101 St., Bronx, New York, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1913

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1913
    Event Place: Calvary Cemetery
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Bronx; Year: 1913
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