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William Walter Purvis 1883–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jun 1883

Birth Location: Tampa, Hillsborough, FL

Death Date: 17 Mar 1957

Death Location: Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida, United States of America

Father: Charles Purvis

Mother: Julia Hendry

Spouse(s): Edna Pyle

Children(s): Glenn Purvis, Robert Purvis, Charles Purvis

The story of William Walter Purvis began in 1883 in Tampa, Hillsborough, FL. In 1930, William Walter Purvis resided in Armada, Macomb, Michigan. In 1935, William Walter Purvis resided in Rural, Manatee, Florida. William Walter Purvis married Edna Murrell Pyle, and had children including Betty Lois Purvis, Charles Thomas Purvis, Glenn Allan Purvis, Robert Bobby Eugene Purvis. William Walter Purvis passed away in 1957 in Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Walter Purvis began in 1883 in Tampa, Hillsborough, FL.
  • In 1930, William Walter Purvis resided in Armada, Macomb, Michigan.
  • In 1935, William Walter Purvis resided in Rural, Manatee, Florida.
  • William Walter Purvis married Edna Murrell Pyle, and had children including Betty Lois Purvis, Charles Thomas Purvis, Glenn Allan Purvis, Robert Bobby Eugene Purvis.
  • William Walter Purvis passed away in 1957 in Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Purvis's Ancestors

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William Purvis
1883–1957
Birth Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, FL
Parents
Charles Thomas Purvis
1852–1923
Georgia
Julia (Amanda) Hendry
1854–1922
Georgia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Purvis's Descendants

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William (Walter) Purvis (2 Jun 1883–17 Mar 1957) m. Edna (Murrell) Pyle (3 May 1892–8 Oct 1973)
  1. 1. Glenn (Allan) Purvis 1922–2000 m. Linnie Jones 1911–2000
  2. 2. Robert ("Bobby" Eugene) Purvis 1931–1956 m. Edith (Jeannette) Underwood 1921–
  3. 3. Charles (Thomas) Purvis 1924–1925

William Purvis's Timeline

6 Records

1883
2 Jun 1883
Birth of William Walter Purvis in Tampa, Hillsborough, FL
Tampa, Hillsborough, FL
1930
1930
Age 47
William Walter Purvis resided here in Armada, Macomb, Michigan
Armada, Macomb, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 52
William Walter Purvis resided here in Rural, Manatee, Florida
Rural, Manatee, Florida
1940
1940
Age 57
William Walter Purvis resided here in Precinct 68, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Precinct 68, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
1950
1950
Age 67
William Walter Purvis resided here in , Sarasota, Florida, USA
, Sarasota, Florida, USA
1957
17 Mar 1957
Age 74
Death of William Walter Purvis in De Soto County, Florida, USA
De Soto County, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1883
    Event Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, FL
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Armada, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 1008; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 583.0; FHL microfilm: 2340743
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Florida; Registration County: Polk; Roll: 1556925
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Armada, Macomb, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Armada, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 1008; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 583.0; FHL microfilm: 2340743

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Manatee, Florida
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Precinct 68, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Sarasota, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arcadia
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Polk, FL
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Polk, Florida
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Florida; Registration County: Polk; Roll: 1556925

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sarasota, Florida
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1957
    Event Place: De Soto County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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