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Matilda C Purcell 1834–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1834

Birth Location: Liberty, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 27 Aug 1918

Death Location: Glennville, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA

Father: John Jr

Mother: Stacey Smart

Spouse(s): Tilden Purcell

Children(s): Sarah Purcell, Florence Purcell, G Geiger, A Waters, Henry Purcell, Robert Purcell, Charles Purcell, Charity Purcell

In 1834, Matilda C Purcell entered the world in Liberty, Georgia, United States, born to John Russell Purcell Jr And Stacey Smart. In 1870, Matilda C Purcell resided in Liberty, Georgia, United States. In 1880, Matilda C Purcell resided in District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA. Matilda C Purcell married Tilden Purcell, and had children including A A Waters, Charity Purcell, Charles E Purcell, Florence V Purcell, G J Geiger, Henry H Purcell, Marshall Purcell, Robert R Purcell, Sarah E Purcell. Matilda C Purcell passed away in 1918 in Glennville, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Matilda C Purcell entered the world in Liberty, Georgia, United States, born to John Russell Purcell Jr And Stacey Smart.
  • In 1870, Matilda C Purcell resided in Liberty, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1880, Matilda C Purcell resided in District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA.
  • Matilda C Purcell married Tilden Purcell, and had children including A A Waters, Charity Purcell, Charles E Purcell, Florence V Purcell, G J Geiger, Henry H Purcell, Marshall Purcell, Robert R Purcell, Sarah E Purcell.
  • Matilda C Purcell passed away in 1918 in Glennville, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1798–1850
Birth Location: North Carolina
JJ
Stacey Smart
1799–1882
Birth Location: Edgefield, South Carolina
SS

Spouses(s)

Tilden Purcell
1830–1875
Birth Location: Liberty County, Ga
TP

Children(s)

Sarah Purcell
1864–
Birth Location: Liberty Co., Georgia
SP
Florence Purcell
1857–1930
Birth Location: Georgia
FP
G Geiger
1860–1950
Birth Location: Georgia
GG
A Waters
1866–1904
Birth Location: Georgia
AW
Henry Purcell
1867–
Birth Location: Georgia
HP
Robert Purcell
1871–
Birth Location: Georgia
RP
Charles Purcell
1873–
Birth Location: Georgia
CP
Charity Purcell
1865–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
CP

Matilda Purcell's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Purcell
1834–1918
Birth Place: Liberty, Georgia, United States
Parents
John Russell Purcell Jr
1798–1850
North Carolina
Stacey Smart
1799–1882
Edgefield, South Carolina
Grandparents
John (Russell) Purcell
1777–1825
North Carolina, United States
Sally Carson
1777–
Bertie County, NC
Francis Smart
1771–1860
South Carolina
Elisabeth Smart
1766–1860
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Purcell
1740–1817
Rev Jr
1745–1818
Piety Ledbetter
1745–1818
Samuel Lowe
1750–1820
Mary Dennis
1755–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James I
1714–1788
Elizabeth Ledbetter
1723–1790
John Ledbetter
1720–1784
Joyce Ledbetter
1725–1790
Peter Lowe
1728–1805
Mdme Lowe
1728–

Matilda Purcell's Descendants

1.
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Matilda (C) Purcell (24 Feb 1834–27 Aug 1918) m. Tilden Purcell (1830–1875)
  1. 1. Sarah (E) Purcell 1864– m. Lewis Waters 1868–1900
    1. 1. Reppard (Benton) Purcell 1879–1965 m. Mary (Jane) Crosby 1889–1977
      1. 1. Carrie (Elizabeth) Purcell 1923–2009 m. Lloyd (Smith) Junior 1922–1953 m. Robert (Duval) Jammes 1919–2011
        1. 1. Mary (Louise) Purcell 1940–2024
      2. 2. Joe Purcell 1910–
      3. 3. Lawton Purcell 1914– m. louise (L) Purcell 1914–1995
      4. 4. Aline Purcell 1920–
      5. 5. Parth Purcell 1908–
    2. 2. Marshal (M) Purcell 1878–1959 m. Mamie Purcell 1886–
      1. 1. Donnie Purcell 1904–
      2. 2. Netheral Purcell 1915–
    3. 3. Willie (E) Purcell 1896–1952 m. Pennie (Moody () Purcell) 1894–1975
      1. 1. Laura (M) Purcell 1922–
      2. 2. Lola (D) Purcell 1924–
      3. 3. Lama (Mae) Purcell 1922–
    4. 4. Alma Purcell 1900–1974
  2. 2. Florence (V) Purcell 1857–1930
    1. 1. Clara Purcell 1885–
    2. 2. L (M) Purcell 1879–
  3. 3. G (J) Geiger 1860–1950 m. Silas Geiger 1862–
    1. 1. A (G) Geiger 1882–
    2. 2. Perry (Humpton) Griger 1885–
    3. 3. J (E) Geiger 1891–
    4. 4. S (F) Geiger 1893–
    5. 5. Warner (S) Geiger 1898–
    6. 6. Walter (L) Geiger 1899–
  4. 4. A (A) Waters 1866–1904 m. Charley Waters 1862–1912
    1. 1. R (R) Waters 1886–
    2. 2. W (D) Waters 1890–
    3. 3. Z Waters 1892–
    4. 4. M (E) Waters 1895–
    5. 5. M (S) Waters 1896–
    6. 6. Infant (Daughter) Waters 1897–1898
  5. 5. Henry (H.) Purcell 1867–
  6. 6. Robert (R.) Purcell 1871–
  7. 7. Charles (E.) Purcell 1873–
  8. 8. Charity Purcell 1865–

Matilda Purcell's Timeline

6 Records

1834
24 Feb 1834
Birth of Matilda C Purcell in Liberty, Georgia, United States
Liberty, Georgia, United States
1870
1870
Age 36
Matilda C Purcell resided here in Liberty, Georgia, United States
Liberty, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 46
Matilda C Purcell resided here in District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
Matilda C Purcell resided here in Militia District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
Militia District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 76
Matilda C Purcell resided here in Militia District 1672, Liberty, Georgia, USA
Militia District 1672, Liberty, Georgia, USA
1918
27 Aug 1918
Age 84
Death of Matilda C Purcell in Tattnall, Georgia, United States
Tattnall, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1834
    Event Place: Liberty, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Liberty, Georgia; Roll: 155; Family History Film: 1254155; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 068; Image: 0497
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Georgia; Roll: M593_162; Page: 58B; Image: 122; Family History Library Film: 545661
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 16, Liberty, Georgia; Roll: 208; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240208
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 1672, Liberty, Georgia; Roll: T624_201; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374214
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Georgia
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Georgia; Roll: M593_162; Page: 58B; Image: 122; Family History Library Film: 545661

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Liberty, Georgia; Roll: 155; Family History Film: 1254155; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 068; Image: 0497

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Militia District 16, Liberty, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 16, Liberty, Georgia; Roll: 208; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240208

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Militia District 1672, Liberty, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Militia District 1672, Liberty, Georgia; Roll: T624_201; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374214

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1918
    Event Place: Tattnall, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glennville, Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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