Henry Thomas Purcell1
M, #1559, b. 15 April 1817, d. 16 June 1908
Father | John Purcell2 b. c 1779, d. 3 Mar 1851 |
Mother | Harriett Newman2 b. 24 Nov 1782, d. 10 Dec 1867 |
Relationship | 4th great-uncle of Timothy George Sheens |
Last Edited | 31 Mar 2022 |
Birth* | 15 April 1817 | NSW1 |
Baptism | 14 June 1824 | Christ Church, Castlereagh, NSW; Chronological Order: 14 Jun 1824 Christian Names: Henry Thomas Parent's Names: John & Marriett Purcell When Born: April 15, 1817 Where Registered: Castlereagh Charles Augustus & Harriet Maria also baptised the same day1 |
Marriage* | 26 May 1837 | Christ Church, Castlereagh, NSW; Henry Purcell, Free of the Parish of Penrith and Ellen Doyle, Free of the Parish of Castlereagh were married in this Parish by Banns with consent of all Concerned this 26th day of May in the year 1837 By me Henry Fulton Chaplain This Marriage was solemnized between us: Henry Thomas Purcell Ellen Doyle (her mark) In the Presence of: John Purcell of Penrith Caroline Wright (her mark) of Castlereagh ;Bride=Ellen Doyle3 |
Death of Father | 3 March 1851 | Nepean, NSW;Principal=John Purcell4 |
Marriage* | 6 September 1853 | Richmond, NSW; Henry Thos Purcell of this Parish of Widower and Sarah Smith of this Parish Widow were married in this Church by Licence this Sixth day of September in the year 1853 By me John Elder This Marriage was solemnized between us: Henry Thomas Purcell Sarah Smith (her mark) In the Presence of: William Riches Frances Henrietta White ;Bride=Sarah Marlow5 |
Birth of Son | circa 1855 | NSW;Principal=John Purcell6,7 |
Birth of Daughter | 19 November 1857 | Penrith, NSW;Principal=Ann Purcell8 |
Birth of Daughter | circa 1859 | NSW;Principal=Harriet Purcell |
Birth of Son | 7 February 1861 | Penrith, NSW;Principal=Henry Thomas Purcell9 |
Birth of Son | 10 September 1862 | Penrith, NSW;Principal=Charles Newman Purcell10 |
Birth of Daughter | 24 November 1864 | Penrith, NSW;Principal=Emma Purcell11 |
Birth of Son | 1867 | Penrith, NSW;Principal=Edward Ernest Purcell12 |
Death of Mother | 10 December 1867 | Vine Cottage, Nepean, NSW; Name: Harriett Purcell Date of Death: 10 Dec 1867 Place of Death: Vine Cottage. Nepean NSW Occupation: Sex: Female Age: 74 Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: England Time in Aust Colonies: 57 years in NSW Father: John Newman Occupation: Unknown Mother: Dinah (surname unknown) Place of Marriage: England Age at Marriage: Unknown Name of Spouse: John Purcell Children of Marriage: John (deceased), Edward (deceased), Charles (deceased), Harriett 55, William (deceased), Henry 50 Informant: Harriett Mar.. Herbert (remainder of middle name not visible on image – caught in binding), daughter, Oaks, Burragorang Cause of Death: Crepita Aetas Length of Illness: 1 week Medical Attendant: Dr Selkirk Date last seen: 9 Dec 1867 Date of Burial: 12 Dec 1867 Place of Burial: Penrith Minister & Religion: Elijah Smith, Church of England Undertaker: John Price Witnesses: James Herbert Junr, Edward Lang;Principal=Harriett Newman13 |
Birth of Son | circa 1869 | NSW;Principal=William Purcell |
Birth of Daughter | circa 1871 | NSW;Principal=Phoebe Purcell14 |
Birth of Daughter | circa 1875 | Principal=Theresa Purcell15 |
Death of Daughter | 3 October 1896 | Sydney, NSW;Principal=Harriet Purcell16 |
Death* | 16 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.6 |
Family 1 | Ellen Doyle |
Family 2 | Sarah Marlow | |
Children |
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Citations
- [S54] Microfilm Baptism, Castlereagh, 1820-1825 "Henry Thomas Purcell 1824."
- [S430] NSW Early Church Records 1788-1855, 6625/1817 V18176625 1B Henry T Purcell.
- [S430] NSW Early Church Records 1788-1855, marriage Henry Purcell & Ellen Doyle 1837.
- [S45] Microfilm Death, Early Church of England, 1788-1855 "John Purcell 801/1851 V1851801 37B."
- [S430] NSW Early Church Records 1788-1855, marriage Henry Thomas Purcell & Sarah Smith 1853.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Molong Argus, Friday, June 19, 1908.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Courier Mail, Saturday, March 26, 1938.
- [S13] NSW Birth Index, 10268/1857 Female Purcell.
- [S13] NSW Birth Index, 11597/1861 Henry T Purcell.
- [S13] NSW Birth Index, 12444/1862 Charles N Purcell.
- [S13] NSW Birth Index, 13656/1864 Emma Purcell.
- [S13] NSW Birth Index, 14640/1867 Edward E Purcell.
- [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), Harret Purcell 7433/1867.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser, Saturday, April 28, 1904.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser, Saturday, April 6, 1907.
- [S11] NSW Death Index, 12231/1896 Harriet Sherringham.