Ernest Purcell1

M, #1978, b. 26 March 1887, d. 28 February 1953
FatherEdward Purcell1 b. 13 Mar 1837, d. 7 Feb 1909
MotherMary Jane Weavers1
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Timothy George Sheens
Last Edited11 Jan 2022
Birth*26 March 1887 Bega, NSW1 
Death of Father7 February 1909 Granville, NSW;Principal=Edward Purcell2 
Marriage*13 November 1922 Dubbo, NSW;Bride=Catherine A Fitzgerald3 
Death*28 February 1953 Dubbo Base Hospital, Dubbo, NSW;
MR. E. PURCELL
The death occurred at the Dubbo Base Hospital on Saturday afternoon of Mr. Ernest Purcell at the age of 66.
Mr. Purcell, who lived in Bultge Street had been in failing health for many years. He was formally at Bega, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Purcell.
He married Miss Catherine Fitzgerald, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Fitzgerald, who then lived in Dubbo.
He is survived by his widow.
The funeral left the Church of England on Sunday for the Dubbo cemetery. The Rev. W. McAllister officiated.
Messrs. C. J. Shakespeare and Son were in charge of the funeral arrangements.4,5 

Family

Catherine A Fitzgerald

Citations

  1. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 20357/1887 Ernest Purcell.
  2. [S11] NSW Death Index, 1585/1909 Edward Purcell.
  3. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 17056/1922 Ernest Purcell & Catherine A Fitzgerald.
  4. [S11] NSW Death Index, 5342/1953 Ernest Purcell.
  5. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Dubbo Liberal, Tuesday, March 3, 1953.