Family Group Sheet
NameJoseph Purvis
Birth17 Nov 1851, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Deathabt 1885, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherMatthew Purvis (1810-1887)
MotherRebecca Cook (~1810-)
Marriageabt 1875, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseElizabeth “Betty” Colwell
Birth27 Aug 1857, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death5 Dec 1914, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Other spousesZachariah Richard Phelps
Children
Birth4 Feb 1877, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseEdmund W. Myers
Birth16 Apr 1879, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death5 Nov 1967, Antigo, Langlade Co., Wisconsin
SpouseCharles Swim
Birth15 May 1881, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death8 Dec 1964, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana
SpouseMary Elizabeth Swim
4 FLeola Purvis
BirthNov 1884, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseWalter Adkins
Notes for Elizabeth “Betty” Colwell
Rowan Co., Ky birth records list Elizabeth Colwell, born 27 Aug 1857, father Jackson Colwell, mother’s maiden name Mary Adams.
Her maiden name is also spelled as Calwell and Caldwell.
Her maiden name is also spelled as Calwell and Caldwell.
Census Notes for Joseph & Elizabeth “Betty” (Family)
1880 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Cross Roads precinct, enumerated 1 June, lists on p. 5 as family #56/63:
Purvis, Joseph, 27, farmer; Elizabeth, 22, wife; Rebecca, 4, dau; Mary E., 1, dau; Coldwell, Thos J., 17, brother in law, laborer; George, brother in law. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Purvis, Joseph, 27, farmer; Elizabeth, 22, wife; Rebecca, 4, dau; Mary E., 1, dau; Coldwell, Thos J., 17, brother in law, laborer; George, brother in law. All born Ky Ky Ky.
