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Donovan L. (Don) Perdue, - South Zanesville, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-02-06 14:42:55Z

Donovan L. (Don) Perdue, 85, of South Zanesville, Ohio died early Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his home.

He was born on September 1, 1926 in East Fultonham, Ohio (Muskingum County) the second child of Chester and Beuna Swingle Perdue.

Don married Alice Virginia Gibson in 1946.

Don was a self-employed carpenter, learning much of his trade from his grandfather, John H. Swingle.

He entered the United States Navy in 1944 and served almost four years. He received training at the Fire Control School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and then served aboard the U.S.S. Arlington, U.S.S. Rutland, U.S.S. Larson, and the U.S.S. Bluefish Submarine. He participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and Philippines, landed in Japan and was onshore on V-J Day when the peace treaty was signed. He also participated in the 1st firing of German missiles off the coast of Bermuda and with his mathematical background was influential in determining the proper projectory of those weapons. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, Asia Theater Medal with 3 Stars and the Philippine Liberation Medal.

He was a life member of Zanesville VFW Post #1058.
He attended South Zanesville United Methodist Church, enjoyed traveling in his RV and spending winters in Florida, and was avid sports fan.
He was a former member of the Springfield Lions Club, American Legion Post #29, former Boy Scout Leader, Family Motorcoach Association, and an original member of the South Zanesville Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by three children, Becky Perdue of Dublin, Ohio, Roxie (Rich) Tenaglia of Westerville,Ohio, and Steve (Joyce) Perdue of Westerville; grandchildren, Alisha Perdue, Matthew (Maureen) Perdue, Jessica Perdue, and Jenny (Mike) Fields; one sister, Linda (Neil) Bailey of Greenville, Texas; also, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Gibson Perdue; his parents; one brother, James Perdue.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at William Thompson & Son Funeral Home, 5765 Gladstone Dr., White Cottage. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Zanesville Memorial Park where VFW Post #1058 will conduct military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Zanesville VFW, 1318 Putnam Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701 or Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care, 713 Forest Ave., Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

Fray Marcos Purdue, age 86, born in Scottdale, Pa.son of the late Charles Purdue and Myrtle Lawson Purdue.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-01-28 05:17:26Z

Fray Marcos "Richard" Purdue
Fray Marcos "Richard" Purdue, age 86,
1251 E. 22nd St.,ERIE,CO,PA,
passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at St. Vincent Health Center. He was born in Scottdale, Pa. on July 13, 1925, son of the late Charles Purdue and Myrtle Lawson Purdue.
He was a resident of Erie,PA, for most of his life,
relocating here with his parents at a young age. He was a graduate of Colorado State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Photography. He was employed as a counselor at the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center for 14 years. He was a retired veteran of the U. S. Air Force where he served honorably for 23 years. He was a member of St. Peter Cathedral Church and was a former member of Immaculate Conception Church. Fray enjoyed all forms of art and photography, writing poems and stories, driving, traveling, reading, and loved to eat ice cream. He loved all children, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Antonio Purdue; three brothers, Percy, Emmett, and Charles Perdue; and several sisters, including Gladys Perdue and Sarah Mills. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mazie Smith Purdue of Mililani, Hawaii; a son, Richard G. Purdue and wife, Brenda, of Mililani, Hawaii; a brother, Rev. Leonard Purdue of Conneaut, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Michaela Purdue of Chicago, Ill., Mazie Purdue, Michael Purdue, and Darrell Riley of Erie, Sarithea, Mazie, and Aloha Purdue of Hawaii; twenty great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Law Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Ave., and may attend a Mass on Saturday, 10 a.m., at Law Funeral Home, conducted by Father Biebel of St. Peter Cathedral Church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
( in the Erie Times-News on January 26, 2012 )

St. Peter Cathedral Church. "
Immaculate Conception Church."

Bill Purdue-Rachel Rumberger

reg214 — 2011-10-05 19:40:56Z

Looking for anyone who knows anything about this married couple. I am Regina Gustafson, Daughter of Franklin A. Gustafson, Son of William F. Gustafson, Son of Rachel Rumberger. Looking for relatives. If you know anything of this people, please reply to this thread. Thank you.

Frank C. Purdue born 10/22/1894 Social Security deceased

npurdue148 — 2011-09-13 16:44:21Z

pension or social security information fought in WWI Army and New Jersey National Guard 1912-1917

Howell Gregory, Richard Robeson, Richard Henry,

Judynacke1 — 2011-08-13 14:49:01Z

I have recently acquired two wonderful old photos of the above line of Purdues from the Warrick Co, Evansville, Marion, Il etc area. They were taken at a family reunion...one in 1913 and one in 1917. Does anyone have any idea how ANY of the people could be identified. There are children in both photos born as late as 1912 and 1908 and some of the older people could have been born in the 1840's. It is a GREAT find and one the owner, I am sure, is happy to share with other Purdue descendants, including, Addingtons, Swabs, Works and more. My e-mail is dooda@chartermi.net Please contact me for more info. Diane Addington Matherly

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

DorothySDawson — 2011-08-07 15:05:50Z

I realise you posted your message in 2004, so I won't hold my breath waiting for an answer.

I've only been researching for a year, but since I live in Hampshire, I've been able to look up Purdue records.

I have a Louisa Mary Purdue, born April 1851, daughter of William and Elizabeth (nee Redstall) of Overton. I have your ancestor George Barney as a tentative spouse for my Louisa Mary. I'll do some more research to be sure.

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

DorothySDawson — 2011-07-28 22:07:40Z

I can't find a James amongst the Purdues of Overton, but I'm still looking and they keep turning up. Part of the difficulty is that some of them were non-conformists and also they visited a lot [my grandfather was a Christadelphian and was born in Kingsclere, though the rest of his family were born in Overton]

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

bonny_balcombe — 2011-07-07 22:06:42Z

Hello, My 4th great grandmother was a Jane Purdue who I believe was born in Winchester abt 1757. I have searched for her family but have had no luck. I am due to go to the Winchester record office in the next few weeks, so if I do find any more information I will let you know.

Regards

Bonny in Hampshire

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

susanchance67 — 2011-06-26 18:38:21Z

Hello Do you have anything on Sarah Ann Purdue. born in Newbury in abt 1815. i have searched every were, and can find nothing. she married Thomas Willoughby in the 1830's .

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

DorothySDawson — 2011-06-26 16:31:31Z

I've been doing some research into the Purdues of Overton. I'll see if I can find James and will let you know.

Sarah Ann Purdue. born 1815 Newbury Berkshire.

susanchance67 — 2011-06-06 19:33:19Z

Hello. I have a Sarah Ann Purdue. born in 1815 in Newbury Berkshire. she married the brother of my 3x great grandfather. his name was Thomas Willoughby they married in Kidlington in Oxfordshire in 1833 . Sarah Ann died in 1896 in Kidlington. i have looked for her parents but i can't find her anywhere . can anyone help me please. thank you.

Re: Basil Purdue

elf_junction — 2010-10-10 07:54:13Z

LeAnn,
I have a letter dated Sept 2, 1862 which states:
Basil Purdue of [the 5th Illinois Cavalry] died yesterday morning. He lived in White Co. Ill. He left a young wife and a small babe two or three months old. She is his third wife. He has two children living by his second wife and one by his first wife.

He would have enlisted in Springfield, Illinois during the American Civil War. Maybe you meant to say the American Revolution as a starting point for the Purdue history stateside.

Purdue Family New Virginia 1960's Jack Patricia and Cindy

irwin56 — 2010-07-23 06:29:57Z

HI,

I lived across the road from them on a farm just outside New Virginia Iowa for a brief period. I would like to reconnect and get some Iowa stories for my children. Like.... when I fell down the stairs in their basement. If you're one of those Purdue's you will remember how I got home.

Irwin Wirstlin
iwirstlin2002@yahoo.com

Re: Purdue

Ladybalboa — 2010-05-16 18:55:33Z

Hello,

I think we are related! joseph archibald purdue b 1886 married ruth olive crostreet 1915 lebanon died oak hill cemetary oak hill boone ounty and twlay louise purdue 1921 boone county
my ggrandmother was Margaret Elizabeth Crostreet 1853 knox county kentucky did 1889 oak hill cemetary boone county
my direct email is ladybalboa@yahoo.com

Debra

Re: Purdue Family research England to Canada

Sparky2165 — 2010-01-02 23:13:31Z

I am researching the Purdue's from Newbury, Berkshire, England
I am convinced that there is a connection with our family's but I cannot put it together. As far back as I can go is John Purdue dob? 1800? married Mary Viner in 1823. They had Alexander dob: 1824; Eliza 1825 - 1902; Mary 1826 - 1892; John Andrew 1828 - 1861; John Jr 1829 - 1865; Edward 1831;
William (1833 - 1891 gg grandfather); Martha 1836-1901; Joseph 1840 - 1909. I know that William and John Jr went to Australia in the 1950's. John and Mary Viner married in 1823 at the Whissendine Parish. John was a Cheese Monger with his business located at 152 High Street, Southwark, Surrey, England. After Mary died in 1842, John remarried Elizabeth Higgs and they had three children, Elizabeth 1844; Constance 1847 -1929; and Thomas Willoughby 1850 - 1849. Any help tying together the Purdues would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Purdues in Newbury, England, Australia, USA, Canada

Sparky2165 — 2009-12-05 23:22:24Z

Hey there, yes, I do have some dates.
Horace Joshia DOB: 07/27/1878 Australia DOD: 12/27/1956 in
Alameda County, California, USA
Albert Edward Purdue DOD: 1907 in York, Canada
William Purdue DOB: 1833 Newbury England DOD: 1891
John Purdue DOB: 1800 England

Re: Purdues in Newbury, England, Australia, USA, Canada

Merice46 — 2009-12-05 07:17:38Z

Hi,
Any dates?????????

Regards

Sandra

Purdues in Newbury, England, Australia, USA, Canada

Sparky2165 — 2009-12-04 21:40:07Z

I am researching my husbands side of the family. As far back as I can go is Newbury, then some went to Australia William Purdue (GG grandfather) and John Jr. My husband's grandfather, Horace Josiah Purdue, came to California, USA in 1903, and his brother, Alfred Edward Purdue, going to Canada. I am convinced there is a connection with all the Newbury Purdues. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You can also contact me through my e-mail at Sparky2@volcano.net.

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

martinpurdue1 — 2009-11-19 22:26:40Z

I believe my family originated in overton, my father donald purdue was born in gateshead and then settled here in coventry i thought i would have geordie routes however it was only one generation that left overton up to gateshead.

looking for names of parents

npurdue148 — 2009-11-01 02:47:31Z

searching for parents' names of Frank C. Purdue, born 10/22/1894 in N.J. 1930 census says parents came from Italy. married to Beatrice (don't know maiden name) any infomation is greatly appreciated

Re: Horace Purdue and family

Sparky2165 — 2009-10-31 21:13:32Z

I, too, am searching for information on the Horace Josia Purdue. Family. Leo Purdue is my husband's father. I have family traced back to Austrailia. I can't seem to get any further with information on Horace's father, William Purdue or Mother, Mary Fricka (Fricker). Perhaps we can help each other.

Re: Sarah Ann Purdue: Born 1841 Newbury

scurlockgirl — 2009-10-04 17:53:00Z

Hi Siobhan

I've always found your Thomas a difficult one to decipher. I am sure all these PURDUEs in Newbury are connected in some way, but it is just proving it. Infuriatingly there are a few crucial baptisms missing.

Some of the PURDUEs stayed with the C of E church, while the others became nonconformists. Most of the nonconformists seem to have been clothiers, whereas my anglicans were parish clerks and cordwainers.

I have gone back to a James PURDUE in Newbury in the early 1600s but can't connect him with all the groups. These are the only family baptising children in Newbury early in the 1600s and one would have thought that most of the others must originate with this group.

Sadly not enough of them left wills!

I hope I've been able to give you a bit of help.

All the best

Carol

Re: Sarah Ann Purdue: Born 1841 Newbury

siobhanflint99 — 2009-10-04 12:21:47Z

Dear Carol, Thank you so much for your information and I am sorry I have not been in touch sooner. I think you are right about the Thomas Purdue in Newbury. I have not done much research for a while and you seem to have more concrete information than me. I am a descendent of Sarah Ann's brother, Arthur born 1839. If you want to see my tree just let me know. I do not currently 'belong' to ancestry at the moment but hope to rejoin soon.
Regards Siobhan

Re: Sarah Ann Purdue: Born 1841 Newbury

scurlockgirl — 2009-09-02 10:22:13Z

Just to help a little with Thomas, there is a Thomas son of Thomas PURDUE and Elizabeth SHILTON baptised at St Nicolas, Newbury in June 1809. He appears in Toomer's 1815 census of Newbury, living in White Hall, Newbury with his parents and siblings. Thomas senior's profession is given as a labourer.

The other Thomas PURDUE on the IGI, baptised in 1810 is the son of John PURDUE and Sarah VINER. If I recall correctly he is a chemist by trade.

I think your Sarah Ann is the grandaughter of Thomas and Elizabeth of Newbury. I am not sure but Thomas PURDUE senior could be the son of John PURDUE and Margaret WALKER, who was baptised 28th December 1769 at St Nicolas, Newbury. Thomas senior is living in Raymond's Almshouses in Newbury in 1851, aged 81. He is a shoemaker and I can't help wondering if he is related to my PURDUEs who were shoemakers.

Best wishes

Carol

Re: Sarah Ann Purdue: Born 1841 Newbury

siobhanflint99 — 2009-04-14 21:58:07Z

Hi. I am trying to research the Purdue family from Newbury. I think we may be distant cousins. My G. G. Grandfather was Arthur Purdue born 1840, brother of Sarah Ann. It appears that when Arthur's parents died in 1855 (Ann nee Gosling) and 1859 (Thomas) he became the head of the household and cared for his younger brothers and sisters. Arthur died aged 32 of Tb/Consumption. I have found it difficult to find any information about Thomas born abt 1810 in Newbury or any of his relations! I know there are lots of Purdues in Newbury during this period but making a connection is proving difficult. Any info you have would be appreciated. Many Thanks Siobhan.

Re: Purdue family Surrey County England

DCB_NWH — 2009-04-12 13:43:38Z

Hello Christine,
I noticed the various messages about the Purdue family. I believe that I am related through Mary Anne Thorpe who married Thomas Purdue in 1849.
My 4 x great uncle was Charles Thorpe, a shoemaker, born in 1795. He fits the description of Mary's father and I can send the details, if of interest.
Regards,
David

Pardue/Perdue/Perdieu etc of East Texas

shannalineage — 2009-04-10 22:54:15Z

Seeking information on any Perdue (any spelling) families of East Texas, especially those with connections to Delta County, Texas.

The following marriages occurred in Delta County Texas:

Mariah B. Perdieu to James Garland Wheatley on 13 Feb 1883
Sarah A. Perdieu to John W. Dial on 13 Feb 1883
Mary Ellen Perdew to Bird William Blount on 06 May 1885
Martha Ann Pardue to John Turner on 04 Apr 1886
Nealie Pardue to A. R. Malory on 18 Apr 1886

I am having difficulty finding any of these on the census of 1880 or before in any state, under any spelling. According to the 1900 census, Mary Ellen was born July 1861 in Virginia, and both her parents were born in Virginia. According to census records for Mariah's children, she was born in Tennessee or Texas, and I have seen an uncomfirmed birthdate for her of 1859.

I would appreciate any assistance with this family.

Re: Purdue family Surrey County England

christinegough120 — 2009-04-09 13:00:03Z

Anna
I have not heard from you, I am Christine and we are the same family.
Thank you for all your help in the past Fay.
Christine

WWII Le Havre, France photo with man's last name Purdue

avigailsmommy — 2009-02-19 05:35:35Z

This photo is of a group of soldiers in France during WWII. The 3rd man from the left on the front row standing is my husband's grandfather James Sisko. I am so grateful to him for having written on the back of this photo the last name of every man....as follows:

**********************************
Rear Row. L.To.R.
Ratliff, Gudger, Redmon, Collins, Coffman, Brown, Bonza, Wilson
"Front. Row Standing"
Fries, Jilik, me [this would be James Sisko], Johnson, James, Burdette, Gibbons.
Sitting
Virrouso, Purdue, Olfano, Eppinger, Halor, Hunter, Dillon, Hancock, Prettitore.
Le Havre France
March 1945
**********************************************
I certainly hope this helps bring life to the genealogical collection of all of the men in the photo. If you might know who any of these men are including Mr. Purdue, please contact me by replying or email. Thanks, Amber Harkins

Re: HELP needed please - PURDUE

debraoreilly_1 — 2009-02-18 23:42:26Z

ime the mother off to young boys witch father is max purdue ,his father is noil from bareneld nsw ime looking 4 any ties as max has past on

PURDUE Madeline GORE and Ernest Harold

t42Moore — 2008-12-31 16:27:49Z

PURDUE Madeline GORE and Ernest Harold

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,453 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Purdue

azlehornets09 — 2008-10-29 02:03:49Z

Hi, my name is Shane Purdue. My grandparents have always told me we were related to John Purdue, but idk if we are or not. My dads name is Ken Purdue, my grandpas name is Steve Purdue and my great great grandpas name is Bill Purdue. Idk anything further than that until i get our geneology papers from my grandma. But i will post our family tree whenever i get it.

Re: Richard Purdue

dooda89 — 2008-09-22 20:10:36Z

I do not know if this is a relative to the person you are seeking, but my grandmother was Elma Gertrude Purdue, b. 10 Sept. 1886. Her father was Richard Henry Purdue, b. 1862. He married Amanda E. Work b. 1871, on Jan 1, 1885. They were living in Newburgh, Indiana. They had eight children, Grandma Gert, (Elma Gertrude) Ray, Norman, Roy, Russell, Eula, Maude, and Warren (Tony). I am anxious for more info. Please reply.

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

bishseven — 2008-08-04 14:13:28Z

Hi Carol

I am related to the Purdue's and Morrells. My gg grandfather was Thomas Bishop who was the grandchild of Chales Purdue and Helen (poss Elizabeth)Keys. I have info about their ancestors going back to the 1100's now! I also have info about John West and the legacy to Christ Hospital. Would love to exchange info as I am trying to expand the family tree.

Heather Bishop

Re: Charles Purdue m. Ruth Darvill

bishseven — 2008-08-04 14:00:38Z

Hi

I am a descendent of Charles from his marriage to Helen Keys (1st wife). They had 4 children, one of which was Katherine Purdue who married Thomas Bishop (hence the connection to the Bishop family). He was my great, great, grandfather I think. I have a lot of the ancestors to Charles and Ruth and would be happy to pass on what I know and also some website links where I have found info.

Would love to know what info you have too.

Heather Bishop

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

elizabethsmith33 — 2008-05-07 06:21:32Z

Hi Margaret,
Better late than never! Your Grandmother is the sister to my Gt Gt Grandmother Sarah Ann Purdue from Overton Hants.I have more information is you would like to get in touch
Regards
Elizabeth

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

elizabethsmith33 — 2008-05-07 06:17:36Z

Hi Carol
I have only just discovered your query ! This is because I am going to the Berkshire Records Office tomorrow and have been looking up my Purdue's My connection is Sara Ann Purdue 1840 who is my Gt Gt Grandmother from Overton. She married Henry Sutton b 1843 from Romford. I have traced the Purdue's from Overton back to 1600.
If you have a connection please get in touch.

Regards
Elzabeth

Jack Purdue "William?"

nigelsara_franklin1 — 2008-04-28 13:23:03Z

Hi I;m Sara.I'm looking for a William Jack Purdue,His father was Edward John Purdue and Isit nee Hill was his mother,he lived in Swindon Wiltshire England.He moved to Canada when his was 15ish never to be seen again.We don't have a lot to go on so sorry if it's a bit vague.I would love to know what happened to him.I have a tree on this site called the Turner tree more info on that.
Sara

Re: HELP needed please - PURDUE

olgahome — 2008-04-21 09:38:06Z

Are any of the Purdues in this thread related to the Purdue family of bellfounders in Somerset, UK ?

Re: HELP needed please - PURDUE

lisapurdue1 — 2008-02-27 20:35:26Z

i am married to adrian purdue and we have the purdue family tree please call 07791311965

purdue

janetkerridge24 — 2008-01-30 20:27:31Z

I am trying to prove a link from clerkenwell,middlesex to newbury in 1776 with Luke Purdue, who died in clerkenwell in 1854 and his wife susannah unknown upwards with no success as yet. I am looking for joseph purdue born 1740 married to hannah walker. [luke Purdue's mother and father ] I need to know more about who joseph's parents are. I have proof of his great uncle - John Purdue 1712 son of James Purdue and his second wife mary stanbrook [first wife mary morse ]

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

vreeman — 2007-10-30 09:24:44Z

my great grandfather was alfred purdue from stockbridge born1892 you are welcome to cotact me i am mainly on genesreunited.regards victoria

Mary purdue b abt 1841 parents Joseph 1805 and Mary 1806

cildon — 2007-09-30 05:10:30Z

Looking for info on a Mary Purdue 1841 who maried Henry Hughes in 1868 and the names of their children so I can confirm I have the right family. They had a child called Louisa mary also known as Louise Marie Ida Hughes. Any infor anyone
cheers Priscilla

Re: John Purdue/Maria Erwood married 1873

A_Erwood — 2007-08-29 13:56:36Z

Thank you for the prompt reply! I can add to the information now. Her father was William 8.3.1806 - 14.1.1866 and her mother was Jane Goss 1810 - 4.11.1875. Mother died at 4, Highbury Hill Park. Esther was her sister and Maria's full name was Maria Charlotte. Her father was brother to my husband's 5xggrandfather, hence the interest in the name.Many thanks for the information.

Re: John Purdue/Maria Erwood married 1873

EdwardHarvey99 — 2007-08-28 23:17:38Z

maria erwood married at 25 yrs 25th oct 1873 and lived then at 4 highbury place....her father was william erwood carpenter....married at the parish church islington....to john purdue aged 30....witnesses were william marshall and esther erwood...i have her birth cert as well

Re: John Purdue/Maria Erwood married 1873

A_Erwood — 2007-08-28 11:45:09Z

Hi. No idea if this is still a live link but on the off chance --- would you have Maria's details from the marriage cert? Particularly fathers name?
Thanks
Anne

Re: Sarah Ann Purdue: Born 1841 Newbury

fayca2001 — 2007-07-05 15:07:15Z

Hi. I am just on my way to work in a few minutes but I will definately get back to you. Carol Franks is from the same line of Purdues that I am from. I can't just remember right now where she branches off, but we probaly have alot of the same information.
Fay

Re: Sarah Ann Purdue: Born 1841 Newbury

janetkerridge24 — 2007-07-05 11:13:46Z

Hi, I am doing research on the purdue line from newbury and I need to link from luke purdue 1776 upwards - his father was Joseph Purdue 1740 from Newbury and his wife Hannah Halker. Joseph only seems to have a mother called Martha listed and up till now I thought that the father was a Purdue, but after going to the records office searching parish records, I now think that she may not have been married so therefore poor Joseph took his mothers name as was done in those days.I have a will of John Purdue 1712-1791 married to Hannah Head and my luke Purdue is mentioned as one of his nephews or newphews children and he was, with his siblings a beneficery to that will dated 1791. If this can be solved I then link into Eleanors tree who lives in Australia. I am in contact with Carol Franks who is also trying to help but yet of no avail.Many thanks - Janet Purdue.

Re: Sarah Ann Purdue: Born 1841 Newbury

ianshears — 2007-06-15 01:08:12Z

I am fairly certain that my Sarah Ann was born in the second quarter of 1841, the daughter of Thomas and Ann.
At the 1851 census (HO 107/1685 f266 p18)they were living in Back Lane, Newbury with Margaret (14),Arthur(11),Edward(8), Elizabeth(5) and Harriet (4).
At the 1871 census for 2 Park Cottages,Albert Road, Croydon,Surrey, I have Sarah Ann living with her husband John Phippard SHEARS (my ggf) and wife's sister Harriet, plus Sarahs children Henry (3) and Edward (6 months).
I have just sent for sarah's birth and marriage certificates to verify match. regards
Ian

Re: Hampshire, Wiltshire, Lancashire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire PURDUEs

janetkerridge24 — 2007-05-25 22:23:14Z

If anyone likes a mystery and can help please - I would be so grateful. I have a will dated 1791 of John Purdue born 1712-1791 in newbury, berks. He married hannah head and had one son James birth unknown, but also have his will and his death was 1789. John purdue 1712, james's father in his will talks about his nephews and nieces one of which is my ancester Luke Purdue born 1776 in newbury - his decedants came down to london which is my direct line. Also mentioned was joseph purdue - the weaver,Lukes father was joseph purdue born 1740 in newbury and married hannah walker in 1763. I know there is a link but cannot find it so far. We are in the Morse tree, but Jame's second wife mary stanbrook is the link to me. I have full documentation from Luke Purdue downwards to present day.