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James McClain Purcell 1896–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1896

Birth Location: Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA

Death Date: 22 Jun 1943

Death Location: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Father: James Purcell

Mother: Lelia Barnard

Spouse(s): Ruby Rice

Children(s): James Purcell

In 1896, James McClain Purcell entered the world in Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA, born to James Albert Purcell And Lelia Von Vonnie Barnard. In 1900, James McClain Purcell resided in Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA. In 1910, James McClain Purcell resided in Justice Precinct 1, Caldwell, Texas, USA. James McClain Purcell married Ruby Annie Rice, and had children including Bobby Joe Purcell, James Donald Purcell. James McClain Purcell passed away in 1943 in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, James McClain Purcell entered the world in Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA, born to James Albert Purcell And Lelia Von Vonnie Barnard.
  • In 1900, James McClain Purcell resided in Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, James McClain Purcell resided in Justice Precinct 1, Caldwell, Texas, USA.
  • James McClain Purcell married Ruby Annie Rice, and had children including Bobby Joe Purcell, James Donald Purcell.
  • James McClain Purcell passed away in 1943 in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Purcell
1867–1961
Birth Location: Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA
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Lelia Barnard
1870–1954
Birth Location: Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA
LB

Spouses(s)

Ruby Rice
1905–1972
Birth Location: Cedar Creek, Bastrop, Texas, USA
RR

Children(s)

James Purcell
1925–1984
Birth Location: Maxwell, Caldwell, Texas, USA
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James Purcell's Ancestors

Self
James Purcell
1896–1943
Birth Place: Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Parents
James Albert Purcell
1867–1961
Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Lelia (Von "Vonnie") Barnard
1870–1954
Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Charles (McLain) Purcell
1830–1892
Indiana, United States of America
Amanda (Jane "Mandy") Ingram
1836–1912
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Levi (Madison) Barnard
1822–1901
Hulda (Angelina "Angie") Watson
1850–1881
Kansas
Great-Grandparents
Hannah Kimbel
1800–1850
John Watson
1806–1865
Barckharson
–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Purcell's Descendants

1.
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James (McClain) Purcell (6 May 1896–22 Jun 1943) m. Ruby (Annie) Rice (14 Jul 1905–30 May 1972)
  1. 1. James (Donald) Purcell 1925–1984

James Purcell's Timeline

8 Records

1896
6 May 1896
Birth of James McClain Purcell in Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
James McClain Purcell resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
James McClain Purcell resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
James McClain Purcell resided here in Caldwell County, Texas, USA
Caldwell County, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
James McClain Purcell resided here in Precinct 7, Wharton, Texas, USA
Precinct 7, Wharton, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
James McClain Purcell resided here in Sh, Wharton, Texas
Sh, Wharton, Texas
1940
1940
Age 44
James McClain Purcell resided here in J P 7, Wharton, Texas, USA
J P 7, Wharton, Texas, USA
1943
22 Jun 1943
Age 47
Death of James McClain Purcell in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1896
    Event Place: Red Rock, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wharton, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04161; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 241-24
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Wharton, Texas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2342142
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Austin American-Statesman; Publication Date: 22 Jun 1943; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA; ,0.3920848,0.85897374,0.47695053&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: 1609; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1241609

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Caldwell, Texas; Roll: T624_1536; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375549

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Caldwell County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Caldwell County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Wharton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Wharton, Texas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2342142

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Wharton, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wharton, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04161; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 241-24

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 7, Wharton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wharton, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04161; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 241-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louise, Texas, 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 (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maxwell, Tex
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1943
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Austin American-Statesman; Publication Date: 22 Jun 1943; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA; ,0.3920848,0.85897374,0.47695053&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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