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Jacob Purdy 1803–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1803

Birth Location: Batley, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 12 Jun 1864

Death Location: John Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Father: Joseph (weaver)

Mother: Martha Senior

Spouse(s): Mary Kershaw

Children(s): Joseph Purdy

In 1803, Jacob Purdy entered the world in Batley, Yorkshire, England, born to Joseph Purdy Weaver And Martha Purdy Fell Senior. In 1841, Jacob Purdy resided in Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Jacob Purdy married Mary Kershaw, and had children including Joseph Purdy. Jacob Purdy passed away in 1864 in John Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • In 1803, Jacob Purdy entered the world in Batley, Yorkshire, England, born to Joseph Purdy Weaver And Martha Purdy Fell Senior.
  • In 1841, Jacob Purdy resided in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.
  • Jacob Purdy married Mary Kershaw, and had children including Joseph Purdy.
  • Jacob Purdy passed away in 1864 in John Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Purdy's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Purdy
1803–1864
Birth Place: Batley, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Joseph Purdy (weaver)
1767–1853
Beeston, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Martha (Purdy Fell) Senior
1771–1828
Batley, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Benjamin Purdy
1743–1774
Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
Susannah Fox
1744–1824
Birstall, Yorkshire, England
John Senior
1743–1820
Batley, Yorkshire, England
Mary (Lee) Knowles
1750–1825
Birstall, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Purdie\Purdy
1704–1776
Bridget Dockrey
1703–
Josephus Fox
1715–1784
Alice Hopkin
1709–1782
Joseph Senior
1730–1796
Sarah Fearnley
1729–1782
John Knowles
1724–1773
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Purdie\Purdy
1675–1729
Mary Dean
1680–1732
Joseph Dockeray
1676–
Joseph Fox
1692–1767
Elizabeth (Fox)
1692–1791
William Hopkin
1670–1741
Elizabeth Newsham
1670–1719
John Senior
1704–1758
Mary Lister
1704–1786
Richard Fearnley
1689–1760
Phoebe Hall
1689–1769

Jacob Purdy's Descendants

1.
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Jacob Purdy (1 Jan 1803–12 Jun 1864) m. Mary Kershaw (29 Apr 1804–11 January 1864)
  1. 1. Joseph Purdy 1825–1891 m. Ann Turner 1823–1900
    1. 1. James Purdy 1855–1918 m. Mary (Ellen) Heys 1855–1922
      1. 1. William (Nugent) Purdy 1880–1966 m. Emma Meakin 1883–
        1. 1. Edward Purdy 1906–1998 m. Christina (Sussannah) Beazley 1911–1963

Jacob Purdy's Timeline

6 Records

1803
1 Jan 1803
Birth of Jacob Purdy in Batley, Yorkshire, England
Batley, Yorkshire, England
1803
6 Feb 1803
Jacob Purdy was baptized in Batley,York,England
Batley,York,England
1841
1841
Age 38
Jacob Purdy resided here in Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
1851
1851
Age 48
Jacob Purdy resided here in Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
1861
1861
Age 58
Jacob Purdy resided here in Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
1864
12 Jun 1864
Age 61
Death of Jacob Purdy in John Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom
John Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1803
    Event Place: Batley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: WDP372
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3044; Folio: 110; Page: 1; GSU roll: 543069
    [3] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2246; Folio: 341; Page: 5; GSU roll: 87266-87267
    [4] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 552; Book: 6; Civil Parish: Rochdale; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 39; Page: 6; Line: 5; GSU roll: 306935
    [5] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1803
    Event Place: Batley,York,England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: WDP372
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, 1841 Pigot & Slater's Directory of Manchester & Salford; Publisher: Pigot & Slater
    [2] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 552; Book: 6; Civil Parish: Rochdale; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 39; Page: 6; Line: 5; GSU roll: 306935

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2246; Folio: 341; Page: 5; GSU roll: 87266-87267

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3044; Folio: 110; Page: 1; GSU roll: 543069

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1864
    Event Place: John Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

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