Family Group Sheet
NameJames Purvis
Birthabt 1828, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Deathabt 1867, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherFrancis Purvis (1808-1891)
MotherSarah Ann “Annie” Cooper (1809-1877)
Marriage19 Mar 1848, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Children
Birth9 Dec 1849 (?), Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death17 Jun 1937, Fleming Co., Kentucky
SpouseSerona Cooper
Birth24 Jun 1853, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Notes for James Purvis
Some people list this James Purvis as a son of Francis Purvis and Sarah Ann Cooper, others as a son of William Purvis and Malinda Jones.
Since he married before 1850, he will not appear on any census with his parents.
Since he married before 1850, he will not appear on any census with his parents.
Notes for James & Nancy Jane (Family)
Fleming Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage on 19 Mar 1848 of James Purvis and Nancy Jane White.
Census
1850 census of Fleming Co., Ky, enumerated 31 Aug, lists as family #366:
James Purvis, 23, farmer; Nancy J., 24; Isaac M., 1. All born in Kentucky.
1860 census of Rowan Co., Ky, enumerated 1 Aug, lists on pp. 33-34 as family #251:
James Purvis, 30, farmer; Nancy J., 33; Isaac, 10; Angeline, 7. All born in Kentucky.
James Purvis, 23, farmer; Nancy J., 24; Isaac M., 1. All born in Kentucky.
1860 census of Rowan Co., Ky, enumerated 1 Aug, lists on pp. 33-34 as family #251:
James Purvis, 30, farmer; Nancy J., 33; Isaac, 10; Angeline, 7. All born in Kentucky.
