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Jesse Purcell 1788–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1788

Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 17 Feb 1868

Death Location: Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Daniel Purcell

Mother: Margaret Smith

Spouse(s): Jane Akers

Children(s): Mariah Purcell, Alexander Purcell, Samuel Purcell, John Purcell, Benjamin Purcell, Emaline Purcell, William Purcell

The story of Jesse Purcell began in 1788 in Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1810, Jesse Purcell resided in USA. Jesse Purcell married Jane Akers, and had children including Alexander Purcell, Benjamin Purcell, Emaline Purcell, John M Purcell, Mariah Frances Purcell, Samuel Jersey Purcell, William Golhan Purcell. Jesse Purcell passed away in 1868 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jesse Purcell began in 1788 in Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1810, Jesse Purcell resided in USA.
  • Jesse Purcell married Jane Akers, and had children including Alexander Purcell, Benjamin Purcell, Emaline Purcell, John M Purcell, Mariah Frances Purcell, Samuel Jersey Purcell, William Golhan Purcell.
  • Jesse Purcell passed away in 1868 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Purcell
1750–1813
Birth Location: (Purcellville) Goose Creek, Loudon, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Smith
1758–1830
Birth Location: , Culpeper, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Jane Akers
1794–1868
Birth Location: Harrison County, Kentucky, USA
JA

Children(s)

Mariah Purcell
1835–1920
Birth Location: Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA
MP
Alexander Purcell
1821–1895
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, USA
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Samuel Purcell
1827–1905
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, USA
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John Purcell
1807–1856
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Purcell
1814–
Birth Location: Harrison, Iowa, USA
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Emaline Purcell
1825–1891
Birth Location: Grant, Indiana, United States
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William Purcell
1821–1906
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, United States
WP

Jesse Purcell's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Purcell
1788–1868
Birth Place: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Daniel Purcell
1750–1813
(Purcellville) Goose Creek, Loudon, Virginia, USA
Margaret Smith
1758–1830
, Culpeper, Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas (Purcell) Sr
1720–1779
Readington, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Mary (Van) Hook
1722–1771
Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Edward Smith
1720–1807
Stafford County, Virginia, USA
Agnes (Catharina Stonecypher) Steinseiffer
1736–1807
Rogden,Parish, Eigern Germany
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jesse Purcell's Descendants

1.
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Jesse Purcell (16 Apr 1788–17 Feb 1868) m. Jane Akers (8 Jan 1794–25 May 1868)
  1. 1. Mariah (Frances) Purcell 1835–1920 m. George (Lee Davis) Jones 1827– m. John Roundtree 1845–1927
    1. 1. Dessie (Leaber) Jones 1881–1952 m. Isaac (Andrew "Teen") Harrell 1876–1958
      1. 1. Nellie (Ada) Harrell 1904–1989 m. Roy (Leonard) Whisenant 1898–1973 m. Frank (Herrin) Hall 1903–1977 m. Joni 1900–
        1. 1. Loraine (Harrell) Harding 1925–2003 m. Harry (Lee) Hull 1921–2001 m. James (Richard "Jim") Wiggins 1912–1991 m. Herbert (Martin) Randleff 1914–2004
        2. 2. Mary (Alice) Harrell 1927–2009 m. Delmar Hansen 1922–1986
        3. 3. Bethel (Lavern) Harrell 1930–1994 m. Eusebio (Tenga "Gene") Santos 1905–1996 m. Hemphell 1925–
        4. 4. Jimmy (Orban) Harrell 1933–
        5. 5. Linda (Kay) Hall 1950–1977
      2. 2. Otto (Bedford) Harrell 1904–1968 m. Minnie Kinsey 1908–2007
        1. 1. John (Cooper) Harrell 1926– m. Joan (Elaine) Wohlford 1929–2013
        2. 2. Wilma (Lee) Harrell 1931–2017
      3. 3. Lucy (Mae) Harrell 1905–1993 m. William (Everett) Donaldson 1903–1975
        1. 1. Clarence (A) Donaldson 1923–2001 m. Emma (M) Greenfeather 1921– m. Adeline (A) Schuldt 1925–2017
        2. 2. Everett (Argene) Donaldson 1925–2017 m. Lorita (F) Hughes 1926–1992 m. Susie (Rose) Meyeraan 1922–2012
        3. 3. Lois (Mae) Donaldson 1928–2014
        4. 4. Harrell (D) Donaldson 1935–2009
      4. 4. Beulah (Frances "Toochie") Harrell 1906–1994 m. James Donaldson 1899–1957
        1. 1. Julius (Barry) Donaldson 1924–2010 m. Jacqueline S 1926– m. Beatrice (R) Houchins 1919–2009
        2. 2. Charles (Edward) Donaldson 1925–1991 m. Shirley Iva 1929–2008
        3. 3. Richard (Lee) Donaldson 1927–1961 m. Furness 1923–
        4. 4. Chester (Lawrence) Donaldson 1932–1991 m. Vallee (Ella) Stalheim 1935–1982
        5. 5. Jessie (Marie) Donaldson 1938–2009 m. Donald (E) Larson 1937–2013
      5. 5. David (Cleo) Harrell 1909–1965
      6. 6. Edna (Lenore) Harrell 1910–1986 m. Marvin (George) McKinley 1908–1992
      7. 7. Grace (Stone) Harrell 1912–1962 m. Earl (Lewis) Ivie 1904–1968
      8. 8. Ann (Lee) Harrell 1915–2008 m. Paul (Eli) Evans 1916–
      9. 9. Agnes (Omega) Harrell 1917–1991 m. Robert (Sneed) McNeese 1904–1994 m. Thayer 1915–
        1. 1. James (Edward) McNeese 1864–1940 m. Alice (Bell) Steadman 1880–1940
        2. 2. Agnes (Iwana) McNeese 1936–2000
      10. 10. Cecil (Richard) Harrell 1918–2008 m. Manilla (Ruth) Abel 1919–2003
      11. 11. Esther (Marie) Harrell 1921–2004 m. Melvin Faulkin 1914–
        1. 1. Esta (Lea) Faulkner 1941–1994 m. Roy (W) Drybread 1936–1987
      12. 12. Norma (Jean) Harrell 1922–2006 m. Joe (Junior) Morgan 1922–1964
        1. 1. Tommy (Joe) Morgan 1942–2013
        2. 2. Ronald (Gene) Morgan 1946–2020
      13. 13. Marie Harrell 1924–
    2. 2. John (A) Jones 1853–1889 m. Sarah (E) Jones 1861–1928
      1. 1. Ada (E) Jones 1881–1944 m. Zelus (Wilbert Thompson) Sr 1878–1968
        1. 1. Claude (K) Thompson 1901–1949 m. Irene Boyer 1907–1987
        2. 2. Edith (Opal) Thompson 1904–1956
        3. 3. Lawrence (V) Thompson 1907–1972 m. Margaret (S) Sillers 1907–1999
        4. 4. Benjamin (R “Ben”) Thompson 1909–1993 m. Lily (Virginia) Rayl 1913–1984
        5. 5. Francis Thompson 1916–2004 m. Henry (Ervin) Horn 1907–1973
        6. 6. Zelus (Wilbert “Zell” Thompson) Jr 1918–1987 m. Nadean (M) Leazenby 1919–1997
      2. 2. Wesley Jones 1900–
    3. 3. Benjamin (F) Jones 1854–1936 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Burgess 1866–1945
      1. 1. Clarance (C) Jones 1890– m. Irene Caniff 1891–1987
        1. 1. Elsia (Lucretia “Tish”) Jones 1934–2002
        2. 2. Richard Jones 1923–
        3. 3. Lillian Jones 1917–
        4. 4. Lottie 1922–
        5. 5. Thelma Jones 1926–
        6. 6. Leonard Jones 1918– m. Angia (Grace "Ann") Cole 1921–1992
        7. 7. Sidney Jones 1920–
        8. 8. Jeanette Jones 1915–
        9. 9. Lavaun Jones 1922–
      2. 2. Alva (W) Jones 1894–
      3. 3. Dock (Craven) Jones 1896–1967
      4. 4. Cora (L) Jones 1899– m. Allen (Lesley) Beaty 1894–1949
        1. 1. James (Allen) Beaty 1924–1993 m. Ann (Dolly) McPeak 1929–1975
      5. 5. Edwin Jones 1901– m. Opal Cheer 1909–1978
      6. 6. Frank (B) Jones 1902–
      7. 7. Ada (B) Jones 1905–
      8. 8. James (Milt) Jones 1907–
      9. 9. Florance (Mary) Jones 1910– m. Glen Little 1907–
        1. 1. Mack (Leroy) Little 1931–1993 m. Joan (Faye) Hartgrave 1934–2007
      10. 10. Fannie (M) Janes 1891–
      11. 11. Ted (A) Jones 1911–1972
    4. 4. William Jones 1856–
    5. 5. Lucinda (F) Jones 1860–1930 m. John Mefford 1853–1916
      1. 1. Walter (Emanuel) Mefford 1884–1924
      2. 2. Eliza (Adaline) Ellison 1883–1952
    6. 6. Nancy (Isabel) Jones 1862–1943 m. Wilson (Smith) Douglas 1856–1923
      1. 1. Everett (Ernest) Douglas 1900–1979 m. Mary (Jane) Maxey 1904–2000
      2. 2. Gladys (W) Douglas 1898–1977
      3. 3. Mildred Douglas 1902–1994
      4. 4. Bethel (Nancy) Douglas 1903–1992
      5. 5. Ethel (B) Douglas 1907–
      6. 6. Sidney (Lincoln) Douglas 1885–1950 m. Addie (Larena) Harper 1892–1972
        1. 1. LaRena Douglas 1922– m. Joseph (Richard) Brown 1917–2010
        2. 2. Lester (Lee) Douglas 1914–1991
        3. 3. Ronald (Dean) Douglas 1931–2018
        4. 4. Sidney (S) Douglas 1917–
        5. 5. William (Wayne) Douglas 1923–1974 m. Alice (Iona) Larson 1919–1998
        6. 6. Carylon (Sue) Douglas 1936–2009
        7. 7. Marie (M) Douglas 1914–
        8. 8. W (S "Doug" Douglas) Sr 1929–2010 m. Elmida (Joy) Davis 1933–2013
      7. 7. Bethel (D) Moore 1903–1992
      8. 8. Beulah (Margaret) Douglas 1893–1981
      9. 9. Beryle Douglas 1906–1950
      10. 10. Emma (May) Douglas 1890–1924
    7. 7. Georgianna Jones 1862–1961 m. Hiram (Warner) Hilsabeck 1856–1931
      1. 1. Alma Hilsabeck 1895–1927 m. Warren Phelps 1888–1952
        1. 1. Noma Phelps 1919–1973
      2. 2. ivan (w) Hilsabeck 1900–1976 m. jessie (l) wohlford 1897–1958
    8. 8. James (Milton) Jones 1864–
    9. 9. Mary (E) Jones 1870–1911 m. Harry (N) Betts 1869–1940
      1. 1. Gerald (J) Betts 1900–1985 m. Lela (Luella) Schubert 1904–1996
        1. 1. Linda (Lou) Betts 1943–2001
      2. 2. Mona Betts 1909–1910
    10. 10. Francis (Lee Davis "Frank") Jones 1873–1944 m. Iva (Everett) Dametz 1887–1971
      1. 1. Norma (Leona) Jones 1912–1998
      2. 2. Cleo (Adella) Jones 1911–1976 m. Olen (Chester) Doane 1911–1991
        1. 1. Ray (Leroy Doane) I 1945–2011
      3. 3. Lloyd (F) Jones 1918–1918
      4. 4. Urcel (D) Jones 1916–1969
      5. 5. Pearl (A) Jones 1914–2005
      6. 6. Leta Jones 1909–
      7. 7. Nola Jones 1911–
      8. 8. Wrcel Jones 1917–
      9. 9. Dortha Jones 1924–
    11. 11. Rufus (Eugene) Jones 1877–1962 m. Nora (Dell) Bird 1896–1985
      1. 1. Martha (Jean) Jones 1928–1929
      2. 2. Baby (Girl) Jones 1935–1935
      3. 3. Mary (Lue) Jones 1927–2013 m. Floyd (Elmer) McFee 1923–2013
      4. 4. Nancy (Ellen) Jones 1931–2003
      5. 5. Wade Jones 1918–
      6. 6. George Jones 1922–
      7. 7. Fawn Jones 1924–
      8. 8. Norman (Dell) Jones 1930–2006
      9. 9. Eula (May) Jones 1936–2010 m. Ronald (Lee) Noble 1936–2011
      10. 10. Shirley (Mariah) Jones 1919–2011 m. William (Proteus "Bill") Gerardy 1911–2010
    12. 12. Jincy Jones 1858–1908 m. George (Ambrose) Marsh 1851–1943
      1. 1. Chester (McDonald) Marsh 1896–
      2. 2. Sidney (L) Marsh 1889–1973
        1. 1. Viola (Marie) Marsh 1916–2001 m. Harold (Henry William) Hauschildt 1917–1998
        2. 2. Elwyn (Sidney) Marsh 1921–2009 m. Honorata Wozniak 1925–2011
      3. 3. Ted Marsh 1888–1962
      4. 4. Bert (David) Marsh 1886–1963
      5. 5. Milo Marsh 1900–1983
      6. 6. Claude (G) Marsh 1885–1918
      7. 7. Clayton Marsh 1891–1931
      8. 8. Chloe (Ellen) Marsh 1892–1983
  2. 2. Alexander Purcell 1821–1895
    1. 1. Surrelda Purcell 1862–1893 m. Richard (Andrew) Harris 1852–1929
      1. 1. Bessie (Verl) Harris 1886–1969 m. George (Milton) Meadors 1883–1958
        1. 1. Irene Meadors 1924–2002 m. Rollin (Eugene) Burns 1919–2010
      2. 2. Floyd Harris 1883–1883
      3. 3. charles (burtsell) Harris 1884–1962
        1. 1. Voyne Harris 1920–1997
    2. 2. John (M) Purcell 1854–1925 m. Eliza (Priscilla) Hall 1863–1949
      1. 1. Robert (Bruce “Jesse”) Purcell 1888–1970 m. Jessie (Pearl) Messer 1898–1981
        1. 1. John (Leroy) Purcell 1920–1985
        2. 2. Mary (Lucille) Purcell 1922–2004 m. Lloyd (Vernon) Coulter 1916–1999
      2. 2. Laura (Myrtle) Purcell 1892–1941 m. Albert (Newton “Bert”) Hickman 1878–1949
        1. 1. Virgil (Wallace) Hickman 1912–1993
        2. 2. Geneva (Marie) Hickman 1914–1976 m. Waldo (William) Swanger 1910–1967
        3. 3. Ruby (Mable) Hickman 1920–2000
        4. 4. Lela (May) Hickman 1925–1998 m. Morace (George) Vore 1925–1985
        5. 5. Albert (Dale) Hickman 1929–1932
      3. 3. Lois (M) Purcell 1899–1983 m. Charles (E) Karnes 1894–1972
    3. 3. Henry (C) Purcell 1856–1926 m. Sarah (Jane) Hunt 1864–1951
      1. 1. Edna (Ethel) Purcell 1885–1973
      2. 2. Mabelfern Purcell 1906–1959 m. Charles (C) Miller –1977
      3. 3. Opal Purcell 1900–1911
    4. 4. Alexander (“Alex”) Purcell 1868–1935 m. Lula (M) Query 1885–1947
      1. 1. Lloyd (W) Purcell 1912–1998 m. Ceola (Helen) Schuessler 1916–2007
  3. 3. Samuel (Jersey) Purcell 1827–1905 m. Artemisia Boone 1829–1864 m. Susan (C) Purcell 1839–1928
    1. 1. Daniel (Alonzo 'Lon') Purcell 1848–1935 m. Maria (Lina "Lena") Bollier 1856–1944
      1. 1. Howard Purcell 1892–1973 m. Mary (Sophia) Witzke 1897–1992
        1. 1. Catherine ("Kay" Ida) Purcell 1921–2014 m. James (Howard) MacDonald 1921–1974
    2. 2. Andrew (J.) Purcell 1879–1887
    3. 3. Eliza (H.) Purcell 1872–1872
    4. 4. Sarah (A.) Purcell 1873–1874
    5. 5. Samuel (Edward) Purcell 1869–1953
    6. 6. Ida (Jane) Purcell 1855–1946 m. Jesse Custard 1855–
      1. 1. Ivan (Walter) Custard 1886–1952 m. Anna (Margaret) Tibke 1890–1965
        1. 1. Helen (Dorothy) Custard 1913–1973 m. Louis (Beck) Jorgensen 1908–1960
  4. 4. John (M) Purcell 1807–1856 m. Adaline D 1820–1857
    1. 1. Helen (Mar) Purcell 1842–1910 m. William (H) Girton 1837–1862
      1. 1. Sarah (Ada) Girton 1861–1884 m. William (Stone) Wilson 1856–1920
        1. 1. Leon (Paul) Wilson 1880–1945 m. Lena (Bertha) Schaupp 1898–1980
  5. 5. Benjamin Purcell 1814–
    1. 1. Emeline Purcell 1841–1916 m. Joseph (A) Adams 1837–1907
      1. 1. Ella (Ann) Adams 1864–1931 m. Amon Mcintyre 1860–1939
        1. 1. Earl (Howard) Mcintyre 1894–1977 m. Nancy (Belle) Waters 1902–1960
  6. 6. Emaline Purcell 1825–1891 m. James Pounds 1814–1885
    1. 1. James (Franklin) Pounds 1855–1937 m. Catherine (Anna) Olinger 1862–1921
      1. 1. Sadie (Mae) Pounds 1894–1967 m. Arnold (Bruce) Farber 1894–1970
        1. 1. Ned (Winslow) Farber 1929–2008 m. Phyllis (Marie) Lloyd 1930–1990
        2. 2. Robert (B) Farber 1931–2005 m. Barbara (Leone) Gallup 1936–1995
        3. 3. Juanita (Eloise) Farber 1927–2003 m. Donald (Leonard) Crane 1925–1995
  7. 7. William (Golhan) Purcell 1821–1906 m. Eliza Ensminger 1844–
    1. 1. Lorenzo (Lemon "Gabe") Purcell 1868–1937 m. Serilda (Jane "Dollie") Swinford 1874–1903
      1. 1. HAZEL (L) Purcell 1898–1990 m. Benjaman (Wood "Woodie") Chellew 1893–1952
        1. 1. Roger (Lemon Chellew) Sr 1933–1995 m. Orvelyn ("Sue") Vick 1939–2016

Jesse Purcell's Timeline

3 Records

1788
16 Apr 1788
Birth of Jesse Purcell in Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1810
1810
Age 22
Jesse Purcell resided here in USA
USA
1868
17 Feb 1868
Age 80
Death of Jesse Purcell in Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Harrison County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1788
    Event Place: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8831.126; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1868
    Event Place: Harrison County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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