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Family: Thomas Frederick Purkiss / Sarah Emma Welsher (F2072)

m. 3 Jan 1898


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  • Thomas Frederick PurkissFather | Male
    Thomas Frederick Purkiss

    Born  29 Jan 1876  Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  24 Feb 1960  Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried    Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Married  3 Jan 1898  Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  Thomas Frederick Purkiss | F2305 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Sarah Sheldon | F2305 Group Sheet 

    Sarah Emma WelsherMother | Female
    Sarah Emma Welsher

    Born  29 Jan 1876  Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died  21 May 1965  La Mirada, Los Angeles, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried    Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
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