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Joseph Purdy 1825–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1825

Birth Location: Rochdale, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 26 Jan 1891

Death Location: Rochdale, Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England

Father: Jacob Purdy

Mother: Mary Kershaw

Spouse(s): Ann Turner

Children(s): James Purdy

The story of Joseph Purdy began in 1825 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England. In 1841, Joseph Purdy resided in Rochdale, Lancashire, England. In 1851, Joseph Purdy resided in Wardleworth, Lancashire, England. Joseph Purdy married Ann Turner, and had children including James Purdy. Joseph Purdy passed away in 1891 in Rochdale, Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Purdy began in 1825 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1841, Joseph Purdy resided in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1851, Joseph Purdy resided in Wardleworth, Lancashire, England.
  • Joseph Purdy married Ann Turner, and had children including James Purdy.
  • Joseph Purdy passed away in 1891 in Rochdale, Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Purdy
1803–1864
Birth Location: Batley, Yorkshire, England
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Mary Kershaw
1804–1864
Birth Location: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
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Spouses(s)

Ann Turner
1823–1900
Birth Location: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
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Children(s)

James Purdy
1855–1918
Birth Location: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
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Joseph Purdy's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Purdy
1825–1891
Birth Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Parents
Jacob Purdy
1803–1864
Batley, Yorkshire, England
Mary Kershaw
1804–1864
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Joseph (Purdy) (weaver)
1767–1853
Beeston, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Martha (Purdy Fell) Senior
1771–1828
Batley, Yorkshire, England
John Kershaw
1760–1837
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Susan Grindrod
1767–1820
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Purdy
1743–1774
Susannah Fox
1744–1824
John Senior
1743–1820
Mary Knowles
1750–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Purdie\Purdy
1704–1776
Bridget Dockrey
1703–
Josephus Fox
1715–1784
Alice Hopkin
1709–1782
Joseph Senior
1730–1796
Sarah Fearnley
1729–1782
John Knowles
1724–1773

Joseph Purdy's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Purdy (1825–26 Jan 1891) m. Ann Turner (1823–12 Apr 1900)
  1. 1. James Purdy 1855–1918 m. Mary (Ellen) Heys 1855–1922
    1. 1. William (Nugent) Purdy 1880–1966 m. Emma Meakin 1883–
      1. 1. Edward Purdy 1906–1998 m. Christina (Sussannah) Beazley 1911–1963
        1. 1. Rex (William) Purdy 1929–2010 m. Anne Morton 1942–2024

Joseph Purdy's Timeline

8 Records

1825
1825
Birth of Joseph Purdy in Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
1841
1841
Age 16
Joseph Purdy resided here in Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
1851
1851
Age 26
Joseph Purdy resided here in Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
1861
1861
Age 36
Joseph Purdy resided here in Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
1871
1871
Age 46
Joseph Purdy resided here in Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
1881
1881
Age 56
Joseph Purdy resided here in Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
1891
26 Jan 1891
Age 66
Death of Joseph Purdy in 14 Regent St, Wardleworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, England
14 Regent St, Wardleworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, England
1900
21 Aug 1900
Age 75
Joseph Purdy - Probate in Manchester, Chester, England
Manchester, Chester, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4115; Folio: 103; Page: 30; GSU roll: 1341985
    [2] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4126; Folio: 20; Page: 34; GSU roll: 846719
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3045; Folio: 43; Page: 28; GSU roll: 543069
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2246; Folio: 325; Page: 29; GSU roll: 87266-87267
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [6] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 552; Book: 6; Civil Parish: Rochdale; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 39; Page: 6; Line: 8; GSU roll: 306935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 552; Book: 6; Civil Parish: Rochdale; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 39; Page: 6; Line: 8; GSU roll: 306935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2246; Folio: 325; Page: 29; GSU roll: 87266-87267

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3045; Folio: 43; Page: 28; GSU roll: 543069

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4126; Folio: 20; Page: 34; GSU roll: 846719

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4115; Folio: 103; Page: 30; GSU roll: 1341985

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wardleworth, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1891
    Event Place: 14 Regent St, Wardleworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochdale, Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1900
    Event Place: Manchester, Chester, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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