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James Lewis Purdy 1894–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1894

Birth Location: Summers, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 15 Dec 1971

Death Location: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Father: John MGGF)

Mother: Annie MGGM)

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In 1894, James Lewis Purdy entered the world in Summers, West Virginia, USA, born to John James Purdy 3 Mggf And Annie Marie Eggleston 3 Mggm. In 1900, James Lewis Purdy resided in Brookville, Campbell, Virginia, USA. In 1942, James Lewis Purdy resided in Campbell, Virginia, USA. James Lewis Purdy passed away in 1971 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, James Lewis Purdy entered the world in Summers, West Virginia, USA, born to John James Purdy 3 Mggf And Annie Marie Eggleston 3 Mggm.
  • In 1900, James Lewis Purdy resided in Brookville, Campbell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1942, James Lewis Purdy resided in Campbell, Virginia, USA.
  • James Lewis Purdy passed away in 1971 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Purdy's Ancestors

Self
James Purdy
1894–1971
Birth Place: Summers, West Virginia, USA
Parents
John James Purdy (3 MGGF)
1854–1902
Patrick County, Virginia, United States of America
Annie (Marie Eggleston (3) MGGM)
1854–1930
Henry Co., VA.
Grandparents
John (James Purdy (4) MGGF)
1829–
White Plains, New York
Susan (C. Fuller (4) MGGM)
1831–1912
New York
Washington Eggleton
1831–1864
Leatherwood, Henry Co, VA
Harriett Craig
1822–1906
Henry County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Purdy
1784–1868
Nancy Spencer
1786–1855
John Fuller
1802–1871
Adalina (Wilson)
1809–1877
Stephen Eggleston
1809–1886
Leanna Haley
1809–1898
David Craig
1790–1854
Mariah Craig
1799–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1757–1842
Sarah Lynch
1766–1855
Nathan Fuller
1772–1845
Chloe Fuller
1772–1847
John Wilson
1771–1850
Catherine Delameter
1778–1847
Thomas Sr
1764–1845
Mary Eggleton
1780–1852
Thomas Haley
1780–1859
Mary Stultz
1771–1855
Thomas Jr
1763–1847
Lucy Bird
1772–1796
Richard Jr
1743–1819
Elizabeth Copeland
1758–1848

James Purdy's Timeline

4 Records

1894
5 Mar 1894
Birth of James Lewis Purdy in Summers, West Virginia, USA
Summers, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
James Lewis Purdy resided here in Brookville, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Brookville, Campbell, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 48
James Lewis Purdy resided here in Campbell, Virginia, USA
Campbell, Virginia, USA
1971
15 Dec 1971
Age 77
Death of James Lewis Purdy in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1894
    Event Place: Summers, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Campbell; Roll: 1984810
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brookville, Campbell, Virginia; Roll: 1703; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241703
    [4] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Jul
    Event Place: Newport Nwes, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 428

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brookville, Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brookville, Campbell, Virginia; Roll: 1703; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241703

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Campbell; Roll: 1984810

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 428

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1971
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

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