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Rebecca Millard Purdy 1823–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1823

Birth Location: Marlboro, Ulster, New York

Death Date: 15 Jan 1895

Death Location: Newburgh, Orange County, New York, USA

Father: Hackaliah Purdy

Mother: Cornelia Millard

Spouse(s): James Wygant

Children(s): Nellie Bailie, Millard Conklin, James Conklin, Lydia Conklin

In 1823, Rebecca Millard Purdy entered the world in Marlboro, Ulster, New York, born to Hackaliah Purdy And Cornelia Millard. In 1850, Rebecca Millard Purdy resided in Newburgh, Orange, New York. Rebecca Millard Purdy married James Ostram Wygant, and had children including James S Conklin, Lydia Wygant Conklin, Millard Thorn Conklin, Nellie Bailie. Rebecca Millard Purdy passed away in 1895 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Rebecca Millard Purdy entered the world in Marlboro, Ulster, New York, born to Hackaliah Purdy And Cornelia Millard.
  • In 1850, Rebecca Millard Purdy resided in Newburgh, Orange, New York.
  • Rebecca Millard Purdy married James Ostram Wygant, and had children including James S Conklin, Lydia Wygant Conklin, Millard Thorn Conklin, Nellie Bailie.
  • Rebecca Millard Purdy passed away in 1895 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hackaliah Purdy
1797–1874
Birth Location: White Plains, Westchester, New York, USA
HP
Cornelia Millard
1797–1861
Birth Location: Marlborough, Ulster, New York, United States
CM

Spouses(s)

James Wygant
1822–1894
Birth Location: Middlehope, Orange, New York, USA
JW

Children(s)

Nellie Bailie
1856–1932
Birth Location: N. Y.
NB
Millard Conklin
1850–1928
Birth Location: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
MC
James Conklin
1852–1925
Birth Location: Middlehope, NY
JC
Lydia Conklin
1861–1924
Birth Location: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
LC

Rebecca Purdy's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Purdy
1823–1895
Birth Place: Marlboro, Ulster, New York
Parents
Hackaliah Purdy
1797–1874
White Plains, Westchester, New York, USA
Cornelia Millard
1797–1861
Marlborough, Ulster, New York, United States
Grandparents
John (Smith) Purdy
1763–1856
White Plains, Westchester, New York, United States
Elizabeth Jennings
1765–1844
White Plains, Westchester, New York, United States
Charles Millard
1762–1827
Cornwall, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Lydia Pride
1770–1816
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Peter Jennings
1743–1808
Lydia Doyle
1741–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca Purdy's Descendants

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Rebecca (Millard) Purdy (18 Jul 1823–15 Jan 1895) m. James (Ostram) Wygant (1822–11 JUL 1894)
  1. 1. Nellie Bailie 1856–1932 m. John Bailie 1831–1893
    1. 1. Earle (Conklin) Bailie 1890–1940 m. Margaret (Iselin) Henderson 1895–1976
      1. 1. David (H) Bailie 1926–1969 m. Frances Bailie 1925–2006
        1. 1. Bruce (D) Bailie 1946–1991
      2. 2. Susanah (C) Bailie 1929–2000 m. Donald (Theodore) Trautman 1924–1993
      3. 3. Joanna (DePeyster) Bailie 1932–2010
  2. 2. Millard (Thorn) Conklin 1850–1928 m. Harriet (V) Oldham 1844–1889 m. Carolyn (Louise) Smith 1850–1912 m. Eleanor Conklin 1869–1953
  3. 3. James (S) Conklin 1852–1925 m. Lizzie (Antoinette) Merritt 1855–1945
    1. 1. Clara (F) Conklin 1885–1969
    2. 2. Maggie (B) Conklin 1881–1961
    3. 3. James (Frank) Conklin 1888–1913
    4. 4. Edwin (Herrick) Conklin 1891–1956
    5. 5. Cornelia (Virginia) Conklin 1879–1880
    6. 6. Ellen (D) Conklin 1872–1963 m. Frank (Elisha) Sprague 1850–1919
      1. 1. Esther Sprague 1893–
      2. 2. John (Lane) Sprague 1895–1955
      3. 3. Infant (Son) Sprague 1889–1889
    7. 7. Harry (Elmer) Conklin 1881–1942
  4. 4. Lydia (Wygant) Conklin 1861–1924 m. William (Wallace) Ewing 1866–1928 m. George (Sands) Bailie 1855–1940
    1. 1. Millard (Franklin) Ewing 1899–1966 m. Helen (M) Gould 1899– m. Mary (Jeanie) Cullingworth 1914–1998
      1. 1. Millard (Franklin) Ewing 1921–1979
      2. 2. Lois Powell 1923–2002
      3. 3. Jeanne Frias 1935–2021
    2. 2. Clifford (Conklin) Ewing 1896–1976 m. Gladys (F) Ewing 1897–1968
      1. 1. Leland (C) Ewing 1924–
      2. 2. Dwight (French) Ewing 1925–1977
    3. 3. R (C) Baily 1884–1973 m. Abigail (Mary) Bagley 1883–1963
      1. 1. Roy (C) Bailie 1909–1989 m. Marian Sullivan 1912–2000
      2. 2. Jesamine Bailie 1912–1973
    4. 4. Lilian (Millard) Bailie 1881–1961 m. Robert (Galloway Maltbie) Sr 1882–1951
      1. 1. Dorothy (Bailie) Maltbie 1917–1982
      2. 2. Robert (Galloway Maltbie) Jr 1916–1978 m. Elizabeth Gordon 1909–1990
        1. 1. Gail (Gordon) Maltbie 1940–2007
        2. 2. John (Albert) Maltbie 1947–2011
      3. 3. Lilian (Conklin) Maltbie 1913–2008 m. William (George) Eggar 1892–1976 m. Anthony (Steven) Ferko 1920–1987

Rebecca Purdy's Timeline

14 Records

1823
18 Jul 1823
Birth of Rebecca Millard Purdy in Marlboro, Ulster, New York
Marlboro, Ulster, New York
1823
18 Jul 1823
Birth of Rebecca Millard Purdy in Marlboro, Ulster, New York
Marlboro, Ulster, New York
1850
1850
Age 27
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York
Newburgh, Orange, New York
1855
1855
Age 32
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 37
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
1865
1865
Age 42
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 47
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York
Newburgh, Orange, New York
1870
1870
Age 47
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
1875
1 June 1875
Age 52
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
1880
1880
Age 57
Rebecca Millard Purdy resided here in Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
1895
15 Jan 1895
Age 72
Death of Rebecca Millard Purdy in Middle Hope, Orange, New York, USA
Middle Hope, Orange, New York, USA
1895
15 Jan 1895
Age 72
Death of Rebecca Millard Purdy in Middle Hope, Orange, New York, USA
Middle Hope, Orange, New York, USA
1895
4 Feb 1895
Age 72
Rebecca Millard Purdy - Probate in Wayne, Michigan, USA
Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1823
    Event Place: Marlboro, Ulster, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1855
    [2] New York, State Census, 1865
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1823
    Event Place: Marlboro, Ulster, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: 911; Family History Film: 1254911; Page: 487D; Enumeration District: 027; Image: 0075
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M593_1069; Page: 228A; Image: 68; Family History Library Film: 552568
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M653_834; Page: 656; Image: 112; Family History Library Film: 803834
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M432_573; Page: 27B; Image: 61

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M432_573; Page: 27B; Image: 61

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M653_834; Page: 656; Image: 112; Family History Library Film: 803834

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M593_1069; Page: 228A; Image: 68; Family History Library Film: 552568

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: 911; Family History Film: 1254911; Page: 487D; Enumeration District: 027; Image: 0075

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Newburgh, Orange, New York; Roll: M593_1069; Page: 228A; Image: 68; Family History Library Film: 552568

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1895
    Event Place: Middle Hope, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Wayne County); Probate Place: Wayne, Michigan
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1895
    Event Place: Middle Hope, Orange, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newburgh, Orange County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1895
    Event Place: Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Wayne County); Probate Place: Wayne, Michigan
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