Edward Ernest Purcell1

M, #1843, b. 1867, d. 19 April 1942
FatherHenry Thomas Purcell1 b. 15 Apr 1817, d. 16 Jun 1908
MotherSarah Marlow1
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Timothy George Sheens
Last Edited5 Jan 2022
Birth*1867 Penrith, NSW1 
Marriage*10 November 1899 Sydney, NSW;Bride=Alicia Golding2 
Birth of Daughter25 September 1900 Bathurst, NSW;Principal=Mary Therese Purcell3 
Birth of Son4 June 1902 Bathurst, NSW;Principal=Edward Francis Purcell4 
Birth of Daughter7 October 1903 Nyngan, NSW;Principal=Ellen Mary Cecilia Purcell5 
Death of Father16 June 1908 "Woodville", Redbank, NSW;
Obituary.
Henry T. Purcell.
On Tuesday night there passed away at his residence, “Woodville,” Redbank, one of the oldest and most universally respected residents of the district, in the person of Mr. Henry T. Purcell. The deceased gentleman had attained the Patriarchal age of 90 years. Up to about twelve months ago our subject enjoyed the best of health, and took an active part in the working of his farm, but the weight of years compelled him to band over his work to younger bands of late. Eight or nine days prior to his death he took to his bed, and on Tuesday night be passed peacefull away to his sleep, death being due to senile decay. The late Mr Purcell was a native of Penrith, and spent his early years about the Hawkesbury district. He came out to this State with the 73rd Regiment, who were escorting a batch of convicts, and was a Chief Magistrate under Governor Bligh. Fifty years ago the deceased gentleman left his native heath, and selected land at Cundumbul, on which he laboured for some 24 years. Disposing of his Cundumbul property, he acquired his present holding at Redbank, and went in for mixed farming with much success. He was a man who never minced matters—what he thought, he was not afraid to voice; in truth he was as straight as the proverbial gun barrel. The district has lost an upright, good dispositioned man in Harry Purcell—a man who always hastened to discharge every obligation he was under. He leaves a widow and five sons and three daughters, the latter being Mrs F. Cole (Redbank), Mrs H. Cole (Cudal), and Miss Emma Purcell (Sydney). Of the sons, John and Charles are in Queensland, Henry is in Victoria, Edward resides at Nyngan, Ensign Purcell being the only son at home. Two daughters pre-deceased him. He also leaves 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral took place on Thursday, the remains being interred in the Anglican section of the Molong Cemetery.;Principal=Henry Thomas Purcell6 
Death*19 April 1942 Orange Base Hospital, Orange, NSW;
Mr. Edward Purcell
The death occurred at the Orange Base Hospital on the 19th instant of an old and highly respected resident of the Molong-Wellington district, in the person of Mr. Edward Purcell, at the age of 76 years. The passing brought to an end a long and painful illness.
The deceased was the fourth son of the late Henry Thomas and Mrs. Purcell, who, for many years, owned and resided at Woodville Station, near Molong. He was of a quiet, obliging disposition, and was very popular with all who knew him. He followed the golden rule in life: Love your neighbour as yourself. His wife predeceased him some years ago. There are one son and two daughters left to mourn the loss of a good father, viz., Edward, who is acting postmaster at Millthorpe; and Mrs. McDonald (Temora) and Mrs. Dr. Tout (Sydney). There are two sisters, who reside in Molong —Mrs. F. C. Cole, of Phillip Street, and Mrs. H. D. Cole, of Betts Street. The funeral took place on Friday, 21st instant, at Millthorpe when the remains were laid to rest in the Church of England portion of the Millthorpe Cemetery. Many beautiful wreaths and floral tributes were received from friends and relatives.7 

Family

Alicia Golding
Children

Citations

  1. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 14640/1867 Edward E Purcell.
  2. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 7321/1899 Edward E Purcell & Alicia Golding.
  3. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 29513/1900 Mary T Purcell.
  4. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 10305/1902 Edward F Purcell.
  5. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 32876/1903 Ellen M H Purcell.
  6. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Molong Argus, Friday, June 19, 1908.
  7. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser, Friday, August 28, 1942.