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

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Record #699 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

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Name of Deceased Purnell, Leven W.
Place of Death Worcester
Town of Death Berlin
Sex M
Race Col.
Married, Widowed, or Single Single
Date of Birth Date unknown 1867
Age (year, month, days) 45 years
Occupation or Employer Carpenter - General work
Birthplace Maryland
Father's Name Lilton Purnell
Father's Birthplace Maryland
Mother's Name Mary Pedo
Mother's Birthplace Maryland
Informant (Relationship and Address) J. Bucknell, Berlin
Date of Death 1/7/1912
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor Cardiac dropsy, 6 mos 7 days
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long unknown
Physician and Address Ira C Tyndall, M.D., Berlin, Md
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address Sinepuxent grave y. 1/9/1912 J.W. Burbage & Bro undertaker, Berlin, Md
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence
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