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Walter Henry Purkiss

Walter Henry Purkiss

Male 1882 - 1949  (67 years)

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  • Name Walter Henry Purkiss 
    Born 22 Aug 1882  Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 27 Nov 1949  Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I412578141792  Sheldon Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 

    Father Thomas Frederick Purkiss,   b. 1 Oct 1846, East Donyland, Essex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1901, Lake Orion, Oakland, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Sarah Sheldon,   b. 13 Feb 1847, Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Jan 1920, Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 16 Sep 1866  Worth, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2305  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Lillian Myrtle Taggart,   b. 27 Jan 1885, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. May 1981, South Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years) 
    Married 27 Apr 1908  Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F2021  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Velma B Brown,   b. 17 Jul 1901, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1975, Barstow, San Bernardino, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Last Modified 4 Apr 2025 
    Family ID F1069  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsDied - 27 Nov 1949 - Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
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“Snowed some last night – roads wet and splashy – At half-past eleven A.M. started on a western tour – took an affectionate leave of my parents and brother and sister after receiving their advice & prayer for my preservation, — rode 25 miles – The day was wet & cold & stormy – Winds N.W.”

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