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Martin Van Buren Purcell 1837–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 October 1837

Birth Location: Hawkins County, Tennessee

Death Date: 28 Feb 1920

Death Location: Hancock County, Tennessee, USA

Father: James Purcell

Mother: Elizabeth Rouse

Spouse(s): Elvira Edens

Children(s): Worley Purcell, Orban Purcell, Hattie Purcell, Sarah Purcell, Hannah Purcell, James Purcell, Belva Purcell

Martin Van Buren Purcell was born in 1837 in Hawkins County, Tennessee, the child of James M Purcell And Elizabeth Rouse. In 1880, Martin Van Buren Purcell resided in Hancock County, Tennessee. In 1900, Martin Van Buren Purcell resided in Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee. Martin Van Buren Purcell married Elvira Edens, and had children including Belva D Belle Purcell, Hannah M Purcell, Hattie Purcell, James L Purcell, Orban Purcell, Sarah E Liza Purcell, Worley P Purcell. Martin Van Buren Purcell passed away in 1920 in Hancock County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Martin Van Buren Purcell was born in 1837 in Hawkins County, Tennessee, the child of James M Purcell And Elizabeth Rouse.
  • In 1880, Martin Van Buren Purcell resided in Hancock County, Tennessee.
  • In 1900, Martin Van Buren Purcell resided in Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee.
  • Martin Van Buren Purcell married Elvira Edens, and had children including Belva D Belle Purcell, Hannah M Purcell, Hattie Purcell, James L Purcell, Orban Purcell, Sarah E Liza Purcell, Worley P Purcell.
  • Martin Van Buren Purcell passed away in 1920 in Hancock County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Purcell
1805–1879
Birth Location: Virginia
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Elizabeth Rouse
1802–1885
Birth Location: Virginia
ER

Spouses(s)

Elvira Edens
1843–1910
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
EE

Children(s)

Worley Purcell
1873–1920
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
WP
Orban Purcell
1879–
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
OP
Hattie Purcell
1882–1949
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
HP
Sarah Purcell
1863–1935
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
SP
Hannah Purcell
1866–
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
HP
James Purcell
1868–1948
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
JP
Belva Purcell
1876–1954
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
BP

Martin Purcell's Ancestors

Self
Martin Purcell
1837–1920
Birth Place: Hawkins County, Tennessee
Parents
James M. Purcell
1805–1879
Virginia
Elizabeth Rouse
1802–1885
Virginia
Grandparents
John (Purcell) Bu***
1758–1808
Henry County, Virginia
Ursula Burke
1765–1852
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Purcell's Descendants

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Martin (Van Buren) Purcell (19 October 1837–28 Feb 1920) m. Elvira Edens (31 Mar 1843–28 Feb 1910)
  1. 1. Worley (P.) Purcell 1873–1920 m. Elizabeth Fuller 1876–1921
    1. 1. Arthur (M.) Purcell 1895–1945 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Horton 1895–1957
      1. 1. Fred (H.) Purcell 1916–
      2. 2. Fannie (O.) Purcell 1919–
    2. 2. Charles (Ervin) Purcell 1896–1961
    3. 3. Garnie (B.) Purcell 1908–1954 m. Maude Murray 1914–2009
    4. 4. Matthew (Van) Purcell 1898–1966 m. Mara (Elizabeth) Stanton 1894–1955
      1. 1. Mara (Elizabeth) Purcell 1922–2010
  2. 2. Orban Purcell 1879– m. Dolly Bowling 1884–1959
    1. 1. Lucian (D.) Purcell 1901–
    2. 2. John (E.) Purcell 1904–
  3. 3. Hattie Purcell 1882–1949 m. Houston (C.) Hurd 1888–1979
    1. 1. Charley (D.) Hurd 1914–
    2. 2. Myrtle Hurd 1921–
  4. 4. Sarah (E. "Liza") Purcell 1863–1935 m. Moses (C.) Rogers 1856–1926
    1. 1. Elvira Rogers 1884– m. Marshall Hilton 1892–
      1. 1. Jessie Hilton 1915–
      2. 2. Lizzie Hilton 1919–
      3. 3. Marshal (Hilton) Jr. 1924–
    2. 2. Addie Rogers 1886–
    3. 3. Jefferson (E.) Rogers 1891–
  5. 5. Hannah (M.) Purcell 1866–
    1. 1. William Davis 1886– m. Maude Hurd 1897–
      1. 1. Helen (B.) Davis 1916–
      2. 2. Hazel (M.) Davis 1920–
  6. 6. James (L.) Purcell 1868–1948 m. Mazie Roller 1875–1912
    1. 1. Bobbie Purcell 1895–
    2. 2. William (Henry) Purcell 1897– m. Mamie White 1900–1988
    3. 3. Hiram (Patton) Purcell 1899– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1897–1991
    4. 4. Dona (L.) Purcell 1903– m. Ray (R.) Hurd 1895–1990
    5. 5. Gale Purcell 1907–
    6. 6. Leonard Purcell 1910–
    7. 7. Howard Purcell 1912–
  7. 7. Belva (D. "Belle") Purcell 1876–1954 m. George (L.) Begley 1879–

Martin Purcell's Timeline

4 Records

1837
19 October 1837
Birth of Martin Van Buren Purcell in Hawkins County, Tennessee
Hawkins County, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 43
Martin Van Buren Purcell resided here in Hancock County, Tennessee
Hancock County, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 63
Martin Van Buren Purcell resided here in Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
1920
28 Feb 1920
Age 83
Death of Martin Van Buren Purcell in Hancock County, Tennessee
Hancock County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 October 1837
    Event Place: Hawkins County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Family History Film: 1255259; Page: 286A; Enumeration District: 090; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1575; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66.
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Family History Film: 1255259; Page: 286A; Enumeration District: 090; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1575; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1920
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
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