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Richard David Purdy 1833–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Nov 1833

Birth Location: Mechanic, Holmes, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 18 May 1919

Death Location: Gambier, Knox, Ohio, United States

Father: Reverend Purdy

Mother: Clarinda Babcock

Spouse(s): Rachael Purdy, Mary Wescott

Children(s): Emery Purdy, Verneda Purdy, Jasper Purdy, John Purdy, Julia Purdy, Nellie Purdy, Henry Purdy

In 1833, Richard David Purdy entered the world in Mechanic, Holmes, Ohio, United States, born to Reverend Elijah Purdy And Clarinda Ruth Babcock. In 1870, Richard David Purdy resided in Harrison, Bladensburg, Knox, Ohio, USA. In 1880, Richard David Purdy resided in Clay, Knox, Ohio, USA. Richard David Purdy married Mary Ellen Wescott, Rachael Purdy, and had children including Chancy V Purdy, Emery Ellsworth Purdy, Henry D Purdy, Jasper N Purdy, John C Purdy, Julia A Purdy, Nellie Purdy, Verneda Purdy. Richard David Purdy passed away in 1919 in Gambier, Knox, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Richard David Purdy entered the world in Mechanic, Holmes, Ohio, United States, born to Reverend Elijah Purdy And Clarinda Ruth Babcock.
  • In 1870, Richard David Purdy resided in Harrison, Bladensburg, Knox, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1880, Richard David Purdy resided in Clay, Knox, Ohio, USA.
  • Richard David Purdy married Mary Ellen Wescott, Rachael Purdy, and had children including Chancy V Purdy, Emery Ellsworth Purdy, Henry D Purdy, Jasper N Purdy, John C Purdy, Julia A Purdy, Nellie Purdy, Verneda Purdy.
  • Richard David Purdy passed away in 1919 in Gambier, Knox, Ohio, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Purdy's Ancestors

Self
Richard Purdy
1833–1919
Birth Place: Mechanic, Holmes, Ohio, United States
Parents
Reverend Elijah Purdy
1800–1871
Paupack, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States
Clarinda (Ruth) Babcock
1804–1876
Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Ephraim Purdy
1775–1817
Palmyra, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States
Mercy Sands
1775–1814
Palmyra, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States
Richard Babcock
1756–1823
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Ruth Aborn
1772–1862
New York, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Silas Purdy
1743–1814
Hannah )Purdy
1744–1831
Samuel Sands
1723–1792
Mercy Gedney
1728–1792
Joshua Babcock
1728–1759
Sarah Berry
1732–1759
Samuel Aborn
1727–1827
Marcy Ingham
1731–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Purdy
1705–1782
Phoebe Carpenter
1719–1782
Ebenezer Purdy
1707–1806
Mary June
1716–1819
Capt *
1690–1764
Mary Pell
1702–1741
Rebecca Turner
1694–1777
Daniel #19\25
1699–1740
Richard Berry
1697–1785
Samuel Aborne
1692–1743
Martha Bancroft
1695–1762
Samuel Jr
1697–1754
Ruth Chalker
1690–1750

Richard Purdy's Descendants

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Richard (David) Purdy (8 Nov 1833–18 May 1919) m. Rachael Purdy (28 Nov 1833–6 Jun 1920) m. Mary (Ellen) Wescott (Sep 1837–Apr 1900)
  1. 1. Emery (Ellsworth) Purdy 1864–1956 m. Samantha (Ellen) Lepley 1870–1963
    1. 1. Dorothy (E) Purdy 1903–1962 m. Douglas (E) Blake 1906–1980
      1. 1. Herbert (Alden) Blake 1942–2025
      2. 2. Holly (Mae) Blake 1938–1999 m. Philip (Sidney) Nelson 1938–1999
      3. 3. Chester (D) Blake 1940–2025
    2. 2. Ellsworth (Lepley) Purdy 1899–1997
    3. 3. R (Chase) Purdy 1898–
  2. 2. Verneda Purdy 1860–
  3. 3. Jasper (N) Purdy 1862–
  4. 4. John (C) Purdy 1867–
  5. 5. Julia (A) Purdy 1858–
  6. 6. Nellie Purdy 1860–
  7. 7. Henry (D.) Purdy 1874–

Richard Purdy's Timeline

4 Records

1833
8 Nov 1833
Birth of Richard David Purdy in Mechanic, Holmes, Ohio, United States
Mechanic, Holmes, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 37
Richard David Purdy resided here in Harrison, Bladensburg, Knox, Ohio, USA
Harrison, Bladensburg, Knox, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Richard David Purdy resided here in Clay, Knox, Ohio, USA
Clay, Knox, Ohio, USA
1919
18 May 1919
Age 86
Death of Richard David Purdy in Gambier, Knox, Ohio, United States
Gambier, Knox, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1833
    Event Place: Mechanic, Holmes, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay, Knox, Ohio; Roll: 1038; Page: 150a; Enumeration District: 151
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harrison, Knox, Ohio; Roll: M593_1229; Page: 265B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harrison, Bladensburg, Knox, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harrison, Knox, Ohio; Roll: M593_1229; Page: 265B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clay, Knox, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay, Knox, Ohio; Roll: 1038; Page: 150a; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1919
    Event Place: Gambier, Knox, Ohio, United States

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