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James L. Purcell 1868–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1868

Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee

Death Date: 07 Jan 1948

Death Location: Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee

Father: Martin Purcell

Mother: Elvira Edens

Spouse(s): Mazie Roller

Children(s): Bobbie Purcell, William Purcell, Hiram Purcell, Dona Purcell, Gale Purcell, Leonard Purcell, Howard Purcell

In 1868, James L. Purcell entered the world in Hancock County, Tennessee, born to Martin Van Buren Purcell And Elvira Edens. In 1870, James L. Purcell resided in District 3, Hancock, Tennessee. In 1880, James L. Purcell resided in Hancock County, Tennessee. James L. Purcell married Mazie Roller, and had children including Bobbie Purcell, Dona L Purcell, Gale Purcell, Hiram Patton Purcell, Howard Purcell, Leonard Purcell, William Henry Purcell. James L. Purcell passed away in 1948 in Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1868, James L. Purcell entered the world in Hancock County, Tennessee, born to Martin Van Buren Purcell And Elvira Edens.
  • In 1870, James L. Purcell resided in District 3, Hancock, Tennessee.
  • In 1880, James L. Purcell resided in Hancock County, Tennessee.
  • James L. Purcell married Mazie Roller, and had children including Bobbie Purcell, Dona L Purcell, Gale Purcell, Hiram Patton Purcell, Howard Purcell, Leonard Purcell, William Henry Purcell.
  • James L. Purcell passed away in 1948 in Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Purcell
1837–1920
Birth Location: Hawkins County, Tennessee
MP
Elvira Edens
1843–1910
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
EE

Spouses(s)

Mazie Roller
1875–1912
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
MR

Children(s)

Bobbie Purcell
1895–
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
BP
William Purcell
1897–
Birth Location: Sneadsville, Hancock, Tennessee
WP
Hiram Purcell
1899–
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
HP
Dona Purcell
1903–
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
DP
Gale Purcell
1907–
Birth Location: Tennessee
GP
Leonard Purcell
1910–
Birth Location: Tennessee
LP
Howard Purcell
1912–
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
HP

James Purcell's Ancestors

Self
James Purcell
1868–1948
Birth Place: Hancock County, Tennessee
Parents
Martin Van Buren Purcell
1837–1920
Hawkins County, Tennessee
Elvira Edens
1843–1910
Hancock County, Tennessee
Grandparents
James (M.) Purcell
1805–1879
Virginia
Elizabeth Rouse
1802–1885
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Bu***
1758–1808
Ursula Burke
1765–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Purcell's Descendants

1.
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James (L.) Purcell (15 May 1868–07 Jan 1948) m. Mazie Roller (Mar 1875–08 Dec 1912)
  1. 1. Bobbie Purcell 1895–
  2. 2. William (Henry) Purcell 1897– m. Mamie White 1900–1988
  3. 3. Hiram (Patton) Purcell 1899– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1897–1991
  4. 4. Dona (L.) Purcell 1903– m. Ray (R.) Hurd 1895–1990
  5. 5. Gale Purcell 1907–
  6. 6. Leonard Purcell 1910–
  7. 7. Howard Purcell 1912–

James Purcell's Timeline

8 Records

1868
15 May 1868
Birth of James L. Purcell in Hancock County, Tennessee
Hancock County, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 2
James L. Purcell resided here in District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 12
James L. Purcell resided here in Hancock County, Tennessee
Hancock County, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 32
James L. Purcell resided here in Powell, Scott, Virginia
Powell, Scott, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 42
James L. Purcell resided here in Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 52
James L. Purcell resided here in Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 62
James L. Purcell resided here in District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
1948
07 Jan 1948
Age 80
Death of James L. Purcell in Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee
Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1868
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1744; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 2253; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 536.0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Family History Film: 1255259; Page: 286A; Enumeration District: 090; Image: .
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T623_1727; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 73.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Family History Film: 1255259; Page: 286A; Enumeration District: 090; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Powell, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T623_1727; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 73.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1744; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 2253; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 536.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1948
    Event Place: Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
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