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Samuel James Purnell

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 30 Oct 2007 20:05

Samuel James senior in 1901


1901 Census

Name: Samuel J Purnell
Age: 56
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1845
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Matilda
Gender: Male
Where born: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Civil Parish: Bristol
Ecclesiastical parish: St Silas
County/Island: Gloucestershire
Country: England

Registration district: Bristol
Sub-registration district: St Philip and St Jacob
ED, institution, or vessel: 55
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 159
Household Members: Name Age
Charles Purnell 19
George E Purnell 24
Matilda Purnell 55
Samuel J Purnell 56 Dock Labourer
William H Purnell 28

Address:- 16 Philip St, Bristol



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Tayah

Tayah Report 30 Oct 2007 20:03

To Sylvia

Thanks so much, think I need to send for cert.


Tayah

Tayah

Tayah Report 30 Oct 2007 20:00

to DorsetBaby

Thanks very much again this seems to be him.

Thanks
Tayah

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 30 Oct 2007 19:59

Possible marriage registration


Marriages Sep 1864 (>99%)

Purnell Samuel Pontypool 11a 215
Watkins Matilda Pontypool 11a 215



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 30 Oct 2007 19:57

1871 Census

Name: Samuel J Purnell
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Samuel
Mother's Name: Matilda
Gender: Male
Where born: Abersychan, Monmouthshire, Wales

Civil Parish: Trevethin
Ecclesiastical parish: Trevethin
County/Island: Monmouthshire
Country: Wales

Registration district: Pontypool
Sub-registration district: Pontypool
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 45
Household Members: Name Age
John Purnell 6 b.ca 1865, Cwmbean, Monmouthshire
Matilda Purnell 25 b.ca 1846, Tredegar, Monmouthshire
Samuel Purnell 25 b.ca 1846, Bristol, Somerset, Smith
Samuel J Purnell 4
Thomas Purnell 2 b.ca 1869, Abersychan, Monmouthshire


Address:- Pontnewynydd, Trevithin



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Dorsetbaby

Dorsetbaby Report 30 Oct 2007 19:51

census 1881
PURNELL, Samuel Jas Head Married M 37 Quay Laborer
Bristol St. Phillips
PURNELL, Matilda Wife Married F 36
Tredegar
PURNELL, Samuel Jas Son Single M 14 In No Employment
Abersychan
Monmouthshire
PURNELL, William Henry Son Single M 9 Scholar
Pontynewyndd
PURNELL, Harriett Daughter Single F 6 Scholar
Pontynewyndd
PURNELL, George Son Single M 4 Scholar
Bristol St. Peters
PURNELL, Emily Daughter Single F 2
Bristol St. Peters

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RG number:
RG11 Piece:
2467 Folio:
28 Page:
4

Registration District:
Bristol Sub District:
Castle Precincts EnumerationDistrict:
Ecclesiastical Parish:


Civil Parish:
Bristol Castle Precincts Municipal Borough:
Address:
6 Sheppards Court Queen St., Bristol Castle Precincts County:
Gloucestershire



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Vicki

Vicki Report 30 Oct 2007 19:42

Hi,
Looks like the father Samuel was born in Wales,but not the children. If this is him that is.

1901 Census

Name: Samuel J Purnell
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth E
Gender: Male
Where born: Pontnewynydd, Monmouthshire, Wales

Civil Parish: Bristol
Ecclesiastical parish: St John the Baptist
County/Island: Gloucestershire
Country: England

Occupation: Iron Foundler

Registration district: Bristol
Sub-registration district: Bedminster
ED, institution, or vessel: 30
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 162
Household Members: Name Age
Elizabeth E Purnell 32
George Ed Purnell 4 months
Lilian S Purnell 2
Samuel J Purnell 33
Samuel J Purnell 4

Vicki

Tayah

Tayah Report 30 Oct 2007 19:21

Hi Vicki

I Think it was Bristol as the marriage is in Bristol


Thanks
Tayah

Vicki

Vicki Report 30 Oct 2007 19:18

Hi,

Born in Wales or England?

Vicki

Tayah

Tayah Report 30 Oct 2007 19:10

Trying to find info on parents or brith

SAMUEL JAMES PURNELL b1866c

Father also Samuel James

Married Elizabeth Emma Fracknell 23 Oct 1894