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Family HistoryFamily History - George Washington Purdy


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features George Washington Purdy and seven of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. George Washington Purdy,1 born 1 February 1826 in Seneca Falls, Seneca County, New York, the son of John Purdy and Maria T. Flagler;1, 2, 3 died 1885.2 George married, 9 July 1863, Amanda Elizabeth Fisher3, 4 (born 1834 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, parents not determined;1, 4 Amanda died 24 January 18824, 5). George and Amanda are buried in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois.2, 4

Children of George Washington Purdy and Amanda Elizabeth Fisher:

 2i. Frank F. Purdy, born 22 August 1865;5 died 9 July 1883.5 Frank is buried in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois.5
 3ii. George Howard ‘Howard’ Purdy, born 22 October 1870;5, 6 died 16 November 1916 in Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois.6 Howard is buried in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois.6
+4iii. Blanche Marie Purdy, born 15 June 1874 in Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois; died 9 July 1953. Married Charles B. Wilser.

  1. Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940, Blanche Marie Purdy, born: 15 June 1874 in Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois; father: George W. Purdy, age 42, born in Seneca Falls, New York; mother: Amanda Elizabeth Fisher, age 48, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois, George Washington Purdy, born: 1826; died: 1885 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and two children).
  3. History of McHenry County, Illinois. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Company, 1885. Page 914, biographical sketch of George Purdy giving vital and biographical details, including his wife and three children, and details of his father John Purdy, John’s three wives and seven children.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois, Amanda E. Fisher Purdy, born: 1834; died: 1882 (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and two children).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois, Frank F. Purdy, born: 1865; died; 1883 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois, George Howard “Howard” Purdy, born: 22 October 1870; died: 16 November 1916 in Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois (from record, which includes a note stating he died of heart failure; and provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
Second Generation
4. Blanche Marie Purdy2 (George1), born 15 June 1874 in Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois;1, 2, 3 died 9 July 1953.3 Blanche married, 4 October 1905 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, Charles B. Wilser5 (born 12 March 1869, parents not determined;4 Charles died 22 March 19524). Blanche and Charles are buried in Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.3, 4

Children of Blanche Marie Purdy and Charles B. Wilser:

+5i. Charles Purdy Wilser, born 21 March 1907; died 12 April 1993. Married Evelyn Mary Sexton.
+6ii. Edwina Louise Wilser, born 22 November 1911; died 17 September 1995. Married Roderick Booth Cupp.

  1. Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940, Blanche Marie Purdy, born: 15 June 1874 in Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois; father: George W. Purdy, age 42, born in Seneca Falls, New York; mother: Amanda Elizabeth Fisher, age 48, born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois, Frank F. Purdy, born: 1865; died; 1883 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, Blanche Purdy Wilser, born: 15 June 1874; died: 9 July 1953 (from record).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, Charles B. Wilser, born: 12 March 1869; died: 22 March 1952 (from record).
  5. Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991, Marriage License and Certification, Charles B. Wilsner and Blanche E. Purdy, married on 4 October 1905 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
Third and Fourth Generations
5. Charles Purdy Wilser3 (Blanche,2 George1), born 21 March 1907;1 died 12 April 1993.1 Charles married, 15 November 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, Evelyn Mary Sexton3 (born 18 January 1910, parents not determined;2 Evelyn died 7 October 19782). Charles and Evelyn are buried in Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.1, 2

Children of Charles Purdy Wilser and Evelyn Mary Sexton:

 7i. Charles Purdy Wilser, Jr., born 12 February 1932 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri;4, 5 died 2 February 2003.4, 5 Charles is buried in Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.4
 8ii. Evelyn Harrington Wilser, born 12 May 1937.6

6. Edwina Louise Wilser3 (Blanche,2 George1), born 22 November 1911;7 died 17 September 1995.7 Edwina married, 16 February 1935 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, Roderick Booth Cupp9 (born 19 May 1908, parents not determined;8 Roderick died 9 May 19838). Edwina and Roderick are buried in Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas.7, 8

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, Charles P. Wilser, born: 21 March 1907; died: 12 April 1993 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, Evelyn S. Sexton Wilder, born: 18 January 1910; died: 7 October 1978 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  3. Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991, Marriage License and Certification, Charles Purdy Wilsner and Evelyn Mary Sexton, married on 15 November 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, Charles P. Wilser, Jr., born: 12 February 1932; died: 2 February 2003 (from record).
  5. Obituary, legacy.com; Charles Purdy Wilser, Jr., died: 2 February 2003; born: 12 February 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, sister, nieces and great-nieces.
  6. Kappa Alpha Theta Journal, L. Pearl Green, Editor. Vol. 52, No. 1, November 1937, Page 73, Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Purdy Wilser (Evelyn Sexton) a daughter, Evelyn Harrington, May 12 [1937].
  7. Find a Grave (website). Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, Evelyn L. Cupp, born: 22 November 1911; died: 17 September 1995 (from record).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, Roderick B. Cupp, born: 19 May 1908; died: 9 May 1983 (from record).
  9. Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991, Marriage License and Certification, Roderick Booth Cupp and Edwina Louise Wilser, married on 16 February 1935 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.