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Title: Purnell, Joseph - born abt Feb 1810, Bristol
Post by: BCsandra on Monday 30 September 13 21:07 BST (UK)

Hi - I am looking for info on Joseph Purnell born abt Feb 1810 Bristol (have actual date of 9 Feb 1810 but not sure if a) accurate, b) birth date or c)christening date) have no info on parents names, of which I would very much like to have....

Also, he emigrated to Canada prior to 1847 as his eldest daughter born in Ontario 1847.  Am told Joseph's wife's name was Hannah Wheeler, but unable to discover (as yet) whether they married in UK or Canada.  (have info that Hannah Wheeler (sp?) birth date was 2 April 1826 born in UK)

So if possible I would very much appreciate it if I could find out Joseph's parents names and whether he married Hannah (or perhaps someone else first) in UK or ?

Thanks very much in advance! :)
BC Sandra

Title: Re: Purnell, Joseph - born abt Feb 1810, Bristol
Post by: ..claire.. on Monday 30 September 13 22:49 BST (UK)

Hi

There is this baptism on FS

Joseph Purnell bp. 4 March 1810   St. James', Bristol, Gloucester. Parents: Abraham and Hester.

Abraham Purnell married Esther Middleton 19 June 1808   Bristol.

other children Stephen bp. 28 Feb 1813,   Christianna bp. 1 Sep 1816 and  Joshua bp 15 Dec 1811.

claire

Title: Re: Purnell, Joseph - born abt Feb 1810, Bristol
Post by: BCsandra on Monday 30 September 13 23:54 BST (UK)

Hi Claire

Thanks very much for that info on Joseph - greatly appreciate it and so speedy in finding it and replying  :D

Thanks again!
BC Sandra