YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Robins Purnell 1832–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1832

Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland

Death Date: 1902

Death Location: Somerset County, Maryland

Father: William Purnell

Mother: Eleanor Robins

Spouse(s): Emma Derickson

Children(s): Emma Purnell, Ellen Purnell

In 1832, John Robins Purnell entered the world in Somerset County, Maryland, born to William Underhill Purnell And Eleanor H Robins. John Robins Purnell married Emma Catherine Derickson, and had children including Ellen Robins Purnell, Emma Catherine Purnell. John Robins Purnell passed away in 1902 in Somerset County, Maryland.

Find more search results for John Purnell
JP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1832, John Robins Purnell entered the world in Somerset County, Maryland, born to William Underhill Purnell And Eleanor H Robins.
  • John Robins Purnell married Emma Catherine Derickson, and had children including Ellen Robins Purnell, Emma Catherine Purnell.
  • John Robins Purnell passed away in 1902 in Somerset County, Maryland.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Purnell
1801–1853
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland
WP
Eleanor Robins
1803–1853
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland
ER

Spouses(s)

Emma Derickson
1837–1866
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland
ED

Children(s)

Emma Purnell
1862–1935
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland
EP
Ellen Purnell
1864–1935
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland
EP

John Purnell's Ancestors

Self
John Purnell
1832–1902
Birth Place: Somerset County, Maryland
Parents
William Underhill Purnell
1801–1853
Somerset County, Maryland
Eleanor (H.) Robins
1803–1853
Somerset County, Maryland
Grandparents
Lyttleton (Robins) Purnell
1770–1824
Somerset County, Maryland
Mary Ironshire
1779–1813
Somerset County, Maryland
James (B.) Robins
1787–1826
Somerset County, Maryland
Elizabeth (Horsley) Wales
1771–1820
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Purnell
1739–1795
Mary Robins
1750–1795
John Robins
1752–1781
Anna Spence
1752–1820
Isaac Wales
1751–1820
Mary Horsley
1751–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Purnell
1706–1767
Mary Selby
1702–1770
Thomas Robins
1702–1765
Arlalanta Purnell
1727–1800
Thomas Robins
1702–1765
Arlalanta Purnell
1727–1800

John Purnell's Descendants

1.
JP
John (Robins) Purnell (1832–1902) m. Emma (Catherine) Derickson (ABT 1837–1866)
  1. 1. Emma (Catherine) Purnell 1862–1935 m. Thomas (James) Whaley 1862–
  2. 2. Ellen (Robins) Purnell 1864–1935

John Purnell's Timeline

2 Records

1832
1832
Birth of John Robins Purnell in Somerset County, Maryland
Somerset County, Maryland
1902
1902
Age 70
Death of John Robins Purnell in Somerset County, Maryland
Somerset County, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Somerset County, Maryland
    Record Source: GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Somerset County, Maryland
    Record Source: GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
Find more search results for John Purnell

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE