Family Group Sheet
NameJames S. Purvis
Birth1 Feb 1877, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death11 Feb 1931, Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
MotherAmanda Melvina Purvis (~1850-)
Marriageabt 1908
SpouseSarah (“Sallie”) Eliza Summers
Birthabt 1891, Kentucky
Children
Birth1909, Kentucky
SpouseAmbrose Manley , 3C2R
Notes for James S. Purvis
His death certificate records James S. Purvis, age 54, born 1 Feb 1877 in Ky, died 11 Feb 1931 in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., Ky, parents unknown, cause of death paralysis from three strokes, informant Russell Purvis, Owingsville, Ky, burial in Nachpelah cemetery.
Census Notes for James S. & Sarah (“Sallie”) Eliza (Family)
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 6 May, lists on p. 16A as family #294/281:
Purvis, James S., 34, laborer at saw mill; Sarah E., wife, 21, first marriage for both, married 2 years, mother of 2 children, 1 living; Russell D., son, 8/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming precinct, lists:
Purvis, James S., 43; Sallie, 29; Russel, 11; Vienna, 8; Rose, 6; Clell, 4 2/12; Owen, 2 4/12.
Purvis, James S., 34, laborer at saw mill; Sarah E., wife, 21, first marriage for both, married 2 years, mother of 2 children, 1 living; Russell D., son, 8/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Bath Co., Ky, Wyoming precinct, lists:
Purvis, James S., 43; Sallie, 29; Russel, 11; Vienna, 8; Rose, 6; Clell, 4 2/12; Owen, 2 4/12.
