Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #2178 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

Page (PDF) 51
Certificate Number 5938
Name of Deceased Purnell, Clarah
Place of Death Worcester
Town of Death Berlin
Sex F
Race black
Married, Widowed, or Single married
Date of Birth unknown
Age (year, month, days) abt 38 yrs 2 mos 2 ds
Occupation or Employer housekeeper
Birthplace Maryland
Father's Name Littleton Brittingham
Father's Birthplace Maryland
Mother's Name Lurrener Purnell
Mother's Birthplace Maryland
Informant (Relationship and Address) James B Purnell
Date of Death 4/6/1915
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor no dr in attendance
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long
Physician and Address WL Holloway, reg; Berlin md
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address Berlin Md; 4/7/1915; Curtis J Evans; Berlin Md
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence
Other Notes

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