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Louis Purnell Descendants Day records

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

(1995 – 2000)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2014.097
Creator(s) Purnell, Louis
Acquisition

Donated by Mark Purnell.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by L. Van Veen, August 2014.
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Abstract

Descendants Day presentation material compiled by Mark Purnell on his ancestor Louis (Lewis) Purnell (1840-1865), and includes his supporting research for his ancestors manumission, muster roll in the 9th Infantry of the United States Colored Troop, and record of death at the age of 25.

Biographical History

Louis Purnell (1840-1865), a "free born" African American, was adopted into indentured servitude at the age of 8 and manumitted at the age of 21. He enlisted in the U.S. Colored Troop at the age of 23 and was assigned to the 9th Infantry. Sadly, Louis Purnell was discharged by reason of death at age 25 at the U.S. General Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

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Subject Terms

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    • Purnell Family
    • African American History
    • Military History

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