Stephen PurnellAge: 831829–1912
- Name
- Stephen Purnell
- Given names
- Stephen
- Surname
- Purnell
 Birth | about 1829 33 32 , , New South Wales, Australia |
 Death of a paternal grandmother | 16 March 1830 (Age 14 months) Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
paternal grandmother -
Mary Gainer
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| Marriage of a father | William Purnell - View family 16 February 1839 (Age 10) , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
father -
William Purnell
step-mother -
Mary McCallum
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| Death of a mother | 2 January 1852 (Age 23) Emu Plains, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
mother -
Bridget Murray
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 Marriage | Rosetta Moulds - View family 14 February 1854 (Age 25) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Source:
Document - Marriage Certificate
Text: Rosetta's name recorded as 'Moulds'. Stephen was described as a bachelor of Castle Hill and Rosetta a spinster of Castle Hill. Witnesses were George Skinner and Ann Skinner of Dural who made ther X marks. Stephen and Rosetta also signed with their X marks. The minister was William F. Gore.
Source:
Purnell, Marion (editor), - comment
Text: Stephen PURNELL married Rosetta MOULDS in 1854 in the Parish of Marsfield, County of Cumberland, New South Wales by the Rev. William F. Gore in the presence of George and Ann SKINNER nee MOULD/S (sister of Rosetta).
They had 10 children born at Dural and Colo New South Wales. They also reared Archibald Robert ALLER sometimes known as PURNELL (son of their 16 year old daughter) and included in both Stephen and Rosetta's Wills. Stephen PURNELL was an Orchardist at Galston New South Wales. In 1867 the Post Office Directory of New South Wales listed Stephen PURNELL as one of the successful pioneers and orchardists in the Galston-Dural Disticts. In 1876 Dural was described as an agricultural district devoted to the cultivation of fruit. Orchards, orangeries and vineyards were numerous and the population was steadily growing. Stephen was said to be a tall sandy haired man who chewed boiled lollies all the time and had beautiful white teeth. He had a very strong accent and the young ones had trouble understanding him speak. Rosetta was a big stern lady who frightened the young grandchildren. Stephen died in Galston in 1912 and was buried in Dural Cemetery. Rosetta died in 1913 at Galston and was also buried in Dural Cemetery. The eldest of their two sons, William Purnell, married Elizabeth Catherine Warwick, the great grand daughter of Andrew Fisburn, the 'First Fleeter'. They had 11 children - nine boys and two girls. William Purnell was listed as a farmer and orchardist. He also had a contract for the delivery of mail from Galston to Arcadia. The mail was carried by buggy, six times a week, for the sum of 36 pounds per annum. The mail arrived about midday at the Arcadia Post Office which was a slab building with a bark roof. Then the return trip was made to Galston. The boys in the family were all involved with horse racing, trotting and greyhounds. A good friend of theirs was the well known jockey of the 20's and 30's Billy COOK. The family also had a lovely pony called 'Slogger' that won many Prize Ribbons and their mother stitched them together and made a blanket for Slogger. When the children were in their teens their house in the Galston valley burned to the ground and they lost everything. It was thought that the boys left a candle too close to the curtains. A neighbour in the valley took up a collection and a little house was built beside the bus station, with a store attached where their mother ran the shop selling sweets and drinks. |
| Birth of a daughter #1 | 26 February 1855 (Age 26) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Mary Purnell
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| Birth of a daughter #2 | 1857 (Age 28) , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Sarah Purnell
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| Birth of a son #3 | 24 November 1859 (Age 30) Parramatta Or Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
son -
William Purnell
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| Birth of a daughter #4 | 1860 (Age 31) , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Sarah Purnell
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| Birth of a daughter #5 | 27 March 1862 (Age 33) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Annie Purnell
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| Birth of a daughter #6 | 3 December 1864 (Age 35) North Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Emily Purnell
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| Death of a daughter | 25 August 1866 (Age 37) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Annie Purnell
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| Birth of a son #7 | 5 May 1867 (Age 38) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
son -
Simon Peter Purnell
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 Occupation | Orchardist 1867 (Age 38) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Note: The 1867 Post Office Directory listed Stephen as one of the successful pioneers and orchardists in the Galston Dural districts. |
| Birth of a daughter #8 | 15 January 1870 (Age 41) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Susannah Purnell
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| Death of a father | 6 December 1871 (Age 42) Lane Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
father -
William Purnell
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| Birth of a daughter #9 | 1872 (Age 43) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Theresa Jane Purnell
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| Christening of a sister | 15 April 1872 (Age 43) Narellan, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
elder sister -
Sarah Purnell
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| Birth of a daughter #10 | 8 February 1876 (Age 47) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Alice Elizabeth Purnell
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| Death of a half-brother | after 1876 (Age 47)
half-brother -
John O'Hare
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| Death of a half-brother | after 1876 (Age 47)
half-brother -
Thomas O'Hare
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| Birth of a grandson #1 | 18 October 1877 (Age 48) North Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Albert John Carter
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| Christening of a grandson | 25 November 1877 (Age 48) Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Albert John Carter
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| Death of a sister | 12 January 1878 (Age 49) , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
elder sister -
Mary Purnell
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| Burial of a sister | 14 January 1878 (Age 49) Rookwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
elder sister -
Mary Purnell
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| Marriage of a daughter | Mary Purnell - View family 5 November 1879 (Age 50) North Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
son-in-law -
John Francis Carter
daughter -
Mary Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #2 | 4 January 1880 (Age 51) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Annie Amelia Carter
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| Christening of a granddaughter | 15 February 1880 (Age 51) Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Annie Amelia Carter
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| Birth of a grandson #3 | 11 March 1881 (Age 52) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Arthur William "Charles" Carter
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| Christening of a grandson | 10 April 1881 (Age 52) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Arthur William "Charles" Carter
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| Birth of a granddaughter #4 | 24 June 1882 (Age 53) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Amy Elizabeth Carter
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| Marriage of a son | William Purnell - View family 28 March 1883 (Age 54) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
son -
William Purnell
daughter-in-law -
Elizabeth Catherine Warwick
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| Birth of a granddaughter #5 | 13 August 1883 (Age 54) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Annie Pearl Purnell
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| Christening of a granddaughter | 15 September 1883 (Age 54) Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Annie Pearl Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #6 | 5 July 1884 (Age 55) North Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Ada May Carter
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| Christening of a granddaughter | 17 August 1884 (Age 55) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Ada May Carter
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| Marriage of a daughter | Sarah Purnell - View family 14 January 1885 (Age 56) Paddington, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
son-in-law -
Andrew Aitkin Handley
daughter -
Sarah Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #7 | 9 May 1885 (Age 56) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Spencer Alfred "Jack" Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #8 | 2 November 1885 (Age 56) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Helen Rosetta Handley
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| Christening of a granddaughter | 27 December 1885 (Age 56) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Helen Rosetta Handley
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| Birth of a granddaughter #9 | 10 June 1886 (Age 57) North Colah, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Elsie Gertrude Carter
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| Birth of a grandson #10 | 25 June 1886 (Age 57) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Aubrey Cyrus "Skinner" Purnell
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| Marriage of a daughter | Emily Purnell - View family 1886 (Age 57) Paddington, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
son-in-law -
Charles Henry Featherston
daughter -
Emily Purnell
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| Marriage of a daughter | Susannah Purnell - View family about 1886 (Age 57)
son-in-law -
… …
daughter -
Susannah Purnell
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| Christening of a granddaughter | 18 July 1886 (Age 57) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Elsie Gertrude Carter
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| Birth of a grandson #11 | 24 October 1887 (Age 58) Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
George Stephen Handley
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| Birth of a granddaughter #12 | 1887 (Age 58) Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Ethel Maud Featherston
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| Birth of a grandson #13 | about 1887 (Age 58)
grandson -
Archibald Robert Aller
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| Death of a daughter | 27 April 1888 (Age 59) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter -
Alice Elizabeth Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #14 | 22 September 1888 (Age 59) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Ernest Robert Carter
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| Christening of a grandson | 28 October 1888 (Age 59) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Ernest Robert Carter
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| Birth of a grandson #15 | 9 February 1889 (Age 60) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
John Charles Featherston
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| Marriage of a daughter | Susannah Purnell - View family 27 February 1889 (Age 60) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
son-in-law -
William James Aller
daughter -
Susannah Purnell
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| Baptism of a grandson | 3 March 1889 (Age 60) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
John Charles Featherston
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| Death of a half-sister | 23 March 1889 (Age 60) Camperdown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
half-sister -
Bridget Welsh
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| Birth of a grandson #16 | 11 July 1889 (Age 60) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Stanley William "Fatty" Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #17 | 16 September 1890 (Age 61) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Walter Andrew Handley
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| Birth of a grandson #18 | 1890 (Age 61) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Oscar James Aller
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| Birth of a granddaughter #19 | 16 September 1891 (Age 62) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice Myrtle Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #20 | 7 December 1891 (Age 62) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Edith Mildred "Millie" Carter
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| Birth of a granddaughter #21 | 1892 (Age 63) Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice M Aller
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| Christening of a granddaughter | 8 January 1892 (Age 63) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Edith Mildred "Millie" Carter
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| Marriage of a son | Simon Peter Purnell - View family 15 February 1892 (Age 63) Surry Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
son -
Simon Peter Purnell
daughter-in-law -
Sarah Ann Griffiths
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| Birth of a granddaughter #22 | 18 November 1893 (Age 64) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice Archina Handley
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| Birth of a grandson #23 | 1893 (Age 64) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Caleb Henry Searle "Charlie" Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #24 | about 1893 (Age 64)
grandson -
Leslie Purnell
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| Death of a grandson | about 1893 (Age 64)
grandson -
Leslie Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #25 | 1894 (Age 65) Dural Or Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Harold Thomas Featherston
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| Birth of a grandson #26 | 11 April 1894 (Age 65) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
George Stephen Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #27 | 26 September 1894 (Age 65) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice Rosetta Carter
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| Birth of a grandson #28 | 1894 (Age 65) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Frederick Sydney Aller
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| Christening of a granddaughter | 28 October 1894 (Age 65) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice Rosetta Carter
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| Marriage of a daughter | Theresa Jane Purnell - View family 28 November 1894 (Age 65) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
son-in-law -
Cyrus Thomas Warwick
daughter -
Theresa Jane Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #29 | 28 April 1895 (Age 66) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Leslie Ernest Searle "Willie" Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #30 | 13 July 1895 (Age 66) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Aubrey Cyrus Warwick
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| Birth of a grandson #31 | 31 August 1896 (Age 67) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Herbert Clifton Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #32 | 1 January 1897 (Age 68) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Ruby Gladys Carter
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| Birth of a grandson #33 | 31 October 1897 (Age 68) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Morris Reginald Hamilton Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #34 | 19 November 1897 (Age 68) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice Rosetta Purnell
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| Baptism of a granddaughter | between 7 July 1898 and 9 July 1898 (Age 69) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice Rosetta Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #35 | 1899 (Age 70) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Doris Evelyn Featherston
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| Birth of a granddaughter #36 | 8 March 1899 (Age 70) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Gladys Irene Purnell
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| Birth of a granddaughter #37 | 1900 (Age 71)
granddaughter -
Mabel Christine Warwick
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| Marriage of a granddaughter | Ada May Carter - View family 1900 (Age 71) Rockdale, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter's husband -
Albert C. Burden
granddaughter -
Ada May Carter
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| Birth of a grandson #38 | 22 August 1901 (Age 72) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Clifton Jack Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #39 | 1901 (Age 72) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Alfred Maxwell "Alf" Purnell
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| Marriage of a granddaughter | Helen Rosetta Handley - View family 1901 (Age 72) , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter's husband -
William Thomas Knight
granddaughter -
Helen Rosetta Handley
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| Birth of a grandson #40 | 1902 (Age 73) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Charles Edward Aller
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| Birth of a granddaughter #41 | 1902 (Age 73) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice E Warwick
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| Death of a granddaughter | 26 July 1902 (Age 73) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Alice E Warwick
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| Death of a sister | 31 December 1902 (Age 73) Goulburn, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
elder sister -
Sarah Purnell
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| Burial of a sister | 2 January 1903 (Age 74) Goulburn, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
elder sister -
Sarah Purnell
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| Marriage of a granddaughter | Ada May Carter - View family 29 July 1903 (Age 74) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter's husband -
William George "Bill" Bellamy
granddaughter -
Ada May Carter
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| Birth of a granddaughter #42 | 18 May 1904 (Age 75) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Ilean May Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #43 | 2 December 1904 (Age 75) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Roy Melbourne Waugh Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #44 | 1904 (Age 75) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
William Henry Aller
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| Death of a grandson | 15 December 1904 (Age 75) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Roy Melbourne Waugh Purnell
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| Marriage of a granddaughter | Amy Elizabeth Carter - View family 10 May 1905 (Age 76) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter's husband -
William George Porter
granddaughter -
Amy Elizabeth Carter
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| Marriage of a granddaughter | Annie Amelia Carter - View family 1906 (Age 77) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter's husband -
Leslie Thomas Charles Hancock
granddaughter -
Annie Amelia Carter
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| Birth of a grandson #45 | 24 January 1907 (Age 78) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Kenneth Sydney Rae "Bob" Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #46 | 24 April 1907 (Age 78) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Harold Warwick
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| Death of a grandson | 27 April 1907 (Age 78) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Harold Warwick
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| Birth of a grandson #47 | 30 April 1907 (Age 78) Wyong, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Frank Howard Purnell
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| Death of a half-brother | 25 October 1907 (Age 78) The Oaks, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
half-brother -
Felix O'Hare
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| Burial of a grandson | 1907 (Age 78) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Harold Warwick
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| Burial of a half-brother | 26 October 1907 (Age 78) The Oaks, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
half-brother -
Felix O'Hare
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| Birth of a granddaughter #48 | 1908 (Age 79) Wyong, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Phyllis Edna Purnell
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| Birth of a grandson #49 | 1908 (Age 79) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Leslie Allen Aller
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| Marriage of a grandson | George Stephen Handley - View family 1909 (Age 80) , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
George Stephen Handley
granddaughter -
Annie Pearl Purnell
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| Marriage of a granddaughter | Annie Pearl Purnell - View family 1909 (Age 80) , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
George Stephen Handley
granddaughter -
Annie Pearl Purnell
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| Death of a grandson | 30 January 1909 (Age 80) North Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Archibald Robert Aller
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| Marriage of a grandson | Albert John Carter - View family 1910 (Age 81) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Albert John Carter
grandson's wife -
Ettie Andrews
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| Marriage of a grandson | Ernest Robert Carter - View family 1910 (Age 81) Marrickville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Ernest Robert Carter
grandson's wife -
Ethel Isobel Schoffel
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 Fire | July 1910 (Age 81) Galston, Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Source:
National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line].
Citation details: Cumberland Argus Sat 23 Jul 1910 p. 6 Text: GOOD NEIGHBOURS.
During the height of a storm on Thursday night, Mr and Mrs Purnell, of Galston, and family were forced out into the cold by a sudden outburst of flace, which in a few minutes devoured everything within reach, the owners being left with only the scanty clothing which they had been able to snatch up. It seemed incredible that a house and its contents could have disappeared so suddenly. Early next day residents met and formed a committee, with Mr S. Fagan chairman, Mr Harvey secretary, and Mr Campbell treasurer, to take steps to alleviate Mr and Mrs Purnell's immediate requirements. Messrs D. Fagan, J. Waddell, A. Gilligan, T. Best, S. Moulds, and R. Fuller, kindly undertook to solicit subscriptions at Galston, Arcadia, Dural, Kenthurst, Middle Dural and Glenorie. A meeting was held the same evening, and it was reported that 50 pounds was in hand, while others sent donations of clothing and household requisites, which were at once handed over to Mrs. Purnell, who, with her husband, had been invited to the meeting. Needless to state, both were overcome with the kindness of their neighbours. |
| Birth of a grandson #50 | 26 January 1911 (Age 82) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Eric Warwick
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| Marriage of a grandson | Oscar James Aller - View family 1911 (Age 82) St Leonards, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Oscar James Aller
grandson's wife -
Mary Grace Berrell
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| Death of a grandson | 26 January 1911 (Age 82) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Eric Warwick
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| Burial of a grandson | 1911 (Age 82) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Eric Warwick
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| Birth of a granddaughter #51 | 1912 (Age 83) Wyee, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Mildred Thelma "Millie" Purnell
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| Marriage of a grandson | Spencer Alfred "Jack" Purnell - View family 1912 (Age 83) Chatswood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
grandson -
Spencer Alfred "Jack" Purnell
grandson's wife -
Hectorine Marguerite Carpenter
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| Burial of a granddaughter | 1912 (Age 83) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
granddaughter -
Una Warwick
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 Death | 16 June 1912 (Age 83) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Source:
National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line].
Citation details: Cumberland Argus Sat 22 Jun 1912 p. 8 Text: Death. - On Sunday news spread through the district that Mr. Stephen Purnell had passed away at the advanced age of 88 years. The burial took place on Tuesday, and was very largely attended, and as the cortege wended its way to St Jude's Church the bell tolled out the number of years the deceased has attained. The Rev. J. Roberts held a very impressive service at the church, after which the mortal remains were followed to the C.E. cemetery where a great many had assembled to pay respect to the oldest pioneer of the district. Mr. Purnell was married to Miss Rosetta Moulds, daughter of the late Simon Moulds, sen., of Dural, at All Saints Church, Parramatta in the year 1853. The deceased leaves a widow and seven children of five daughters and two sons, 44 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Many beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Mr. Metcalfe, Parramatta.
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 Burial | 18 June 1912 (2 days after death) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Address: St. Jude's, North sector row 3 grave 8, no headstone.
Source:
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Citation details: Sydney Morning Herald Tue 18 Jun 1912 p. 7 Text: The friends of the late Stephen Purnell are kindly invited to attend his funeral; to move from his late residence, Galston, this Tuesday at 2 o'clock for Church of England Cemetery, Dural
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| Family with parents - View family |
| father |
Birth 26 January 1795 30 31 Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom Death 6 December 1871 (Age 76) Lane Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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23 months mother |
Bridget Murray
Birth about 1797 Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Death 2 January 1852 (Age 55) Emu Plains, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Marriage: June 1823 |
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2 years #1 elder sister |
Mary Purnell
Birth 13 June 1825 30 28 Campbelltown, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Death 12 January 1878 (Age 52) , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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16 months #2 elder sister |
Sarah Purnell
Birth 18 October 1826 31 29 Cobbitty, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death 31 December 1902 (Age 76) Goulburn, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia |
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2 years #3 himself |
Birth about 1829 33 32 , , New South Wales, Australia Death 16 June 1912 (Age 83) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Father’s family with Mary McCallum - View family |
| father |
Birth 26 January 1795 30 31 Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom Death 6 December 1871 (Age 76) Lane Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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7 years step-mother |
Mary McCallum
Birth about 1802 Campbelltown, Argyllshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Death 20 October 1866 (Age 64) Lane Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Marriage: 16 February 1839 — , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Mother’s family with James L A Welsh - View family |
| step-father |
James L A Welsh
Death yes |
| mother |
Bridget Murray
Birth about 1797 Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Death 2 January 1852 (Age 55) Emu Plains, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Marriage: before 1817 |
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-7 years #1 half-brother |
Edward Welsh
Birth about 1810 13 Ireland? Death yes |
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7 years #2 half-sister |
Birth 1817 20 Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 23 March 1889 (Age 72) Camperdown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Mother’s family with Felix O'Hare - View family |
| step-father |
Felix O'Hare
Birth about 1794 Armagh, Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Death 4 June 1876 (Age 82) Camden, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia |
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3 years mother |
Bridget Murray
Birth about 1797 Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Death 2 January 1852 (Age 55) Emu Plains, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Marriage: 29 June 1818 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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6 months #1 half-brother |
John O'Hare
Birth 1819 25 22 Death after 1876 (Age 57) |
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2 years #2 half-brother |
Thomas O'Hare
Birth 1821 27 24 Death after 1876 (Age 55) |
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2 years #3 half-brother |
Felix O'Hare
Birth 1823 29 26 , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 25 October 1907 (Age 84) Age: 84 The Oaks, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia |
| Family with Rosetta Moulds - View family |
| himself |
Birth about 1829 33 32 , , New South Wales, Australia Death 16 June 1912 (Age 83) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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5 years wife |
Birth 27 September 1833 28 19 Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 11 March 1913 (Age 79) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Marriage: 14 February 1854 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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1 year #1 daughter |
Mary Purnell
Birth 26 February 1855 26 21 Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 21 December 1916 (Age 61) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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22 months #2 daughter |
Birth 1857 28 23 , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 21 October 1915 (Age 58) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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3 years #3 son |
Birth 24 November 1859 30 26 Parramatta Or Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 1952 (Age 92) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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1 month #4 daughter |
Sarah Purnell
Birth 1860 31 26 , Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death yes |
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2 years #5 daughter |
Annie Purnell
Birth 27 March 1862 33 28 Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 25 August 1866 (Age 4) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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3 years #6 daughter |
Birth 3 December 1864 35 31 North Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia Death June 1936 (Age 71) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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2 years #7 son |
Birth 5 May 1867 38 33 Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 27 April 1953 (Age 85) Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia |
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3 years #8 daughter |
Susannah Purnell
Birth 15 January 1870 41 36 Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 1944 (Age 73) Marrickville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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2 years #9 daughter |
Theresa Jane Purnell
Birth 1872 43 38 Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 10 October 1939 (Age 67) Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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4 years #10 daughter |
Alice Elizabeth Purnell
Birth 8 February 1876 47 42 Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death 27 April 1888 (Age 12) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Source | Mote, Robert. Ozigen - Australian Genealogy: family trees of mainly Australian families with UK and Irish ancestry. [database - online] Citation details: http://www.search4ancestors.net/phpGedView/individual.php?pid=I1625 Note: http://www.ozigen.com |
| Marriage | Document - Marriage Certificate Text: Rosetta's name recorded as 'Moulds'. Stephen was described as a bachelor of Castle Hill and Rosetta a spinster of Castle Hill. Witnesses were George Skinner and Ann Skinner of Dural who made ther X marks. Stephen and Rosetta also signed with their X marks. The minister was William F. Gore. |
| Marriage | New South Wales. Department of Justice and Attorney General. NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. [data-base on-line]. Sydney: the Registry. |
| Marriage | Purnell, Marion (editor), - comment Text: Stephen PURNELL married Rosetta MOULDS in 1854 in the Parish of Marsfield, County of Cumberland, New South Wales by the Rev. William F. Gore in the presence of George and Ann SKINNER nee MOULD/S (sister of Rosetta). They had 10 children born at Dural and Colo New South Wales. They also reared Archibald Robert ALLER sometimes known as PURNELL (son of their 16 year old daughter) and included in both Stephen and Rosetta's Wills. Stephen PURNELL was an Orchardist at Galston New South Wales. In 1867 the Post Office Directory of New South Wales listed Stephen PURNELL as one of the successful pioneers and orchardists in the Galston-Dural Disticts. In 1876 Dural was described as an agricultural district devoted to the cultivation of fruit. Orchards, orangeries and vineyards were numerous and the population was steadily growing. Stephen was said to be a tall sandy haired man who chewed boiled lollies all the time and had beautiful white teeth. He had a very strong accent and the young ones had trouble understanding him speak. Rosetta was a big stern lady who frightened the young grandchildren. Stephen died in Galston in 1912 and was buried in Dural Cemetery. Rosetta died in 1913 at Galston and was also buried in Dural Cemetery. The eldest of their two sons, William Purnell, married Elizabeth Catherine Warwick, the great grand daughter of Andrew Fisburn, the 'First Fleeter'. They had 11 children - nine boys and two girls. William Purnell was listed as a farmer and orchardist. He also had a contract for the delivery of mail from Galston to Arcadia. The mail was carried by buggy, six times a week, for the sum of 36 pounds per annum. The mail arrived about midday at the Arcadia Post Office which was a slab building with a bark roof. Then the return trip was made to Galston. The boys in the family were all involved with horse racing, trotting and greyhounds. A good friend of theirs was the well known jockey of the 20's and 30's Billy COOK. The family also had a lovely pony called 'Slogger' that won many Prize Ribbons and their mother stitched them together and made a blanket for Slogger. When the children were in their teens their house in the Galston valley burned to the ground and they lost everything. It was thought that the boys left a candle too close to the curtains. A neighbour in the valley took up a collection and a little house was built beside the bus station, with a store attached where their mother ran the shop selling sweets and drinks. |
| Marriage | Document - Marriage Certificate Text: Rosetta's name recorded as 'Moulds'. Stephen was described as a bachelor of Castle Hill and Rosetta a spinster of Castle Hill. Witnesses were George Skinner and Ann Skinner of Dural who made ther X marks. Stephen and Rosetta also signed with their X marks. The minister was William F. Gore. |
| Marriage | New South Wales. Department of Justice and Attorney General. NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. [data-base on-line]. Sydney: the Registry. |
| Marriage | Purnell, Marion (editor), - comment Text: Stephen PURNELL married Rosetta MOULDS in 1854 in the Parish of Marsfield, County of Cumberland, New South Wales by the Rev. William F. Gore in the presence of George and Ann SKINNER nee MOULD/S (sister of Rosetta). They had 10 children born at Dural and Colo New South Wales. They also reared Archibald Robert ALLER sometimes known as PURNELL (son of their 16 year old daughter) and included in both Stephen and Rosetta's Wills. Stephen PURNELL was an Orchardist at Galston New South Wales. In 1867 the Post Office Directory of New South Wales listed Stephen PURNELL as one of the successful pioneers and orchardists in the Galston-Dural Disticts. In 1876 Dural was described as an agricultural district devoted to the cultivation of fruit. Orchards, orangeries and vineyards were numerous and the population was steadily growing. Stephen was said to be a tall sandy haired man who chewed boiled lollies all the time and had beautiful white teeth. He had a very strong accent and the young ones had trouble understanding him speak. Rosetta was a big stern lady who frightened the young grandchildren. Stephen died in Galston in 1912 and was buried in Dural Cemetery. Rosetta died in 1913 at Galston and was also buried in Dural Cemetery. The eldest of their two sons, William Purnell, married Elizabeth Catherine Warwick, the great grand daughter of Andrew Fisburn, the 'First Fleeter'. They had 11 children - nine boys and two girls. William Purnell was listed as a farmer and orchardist. He also had a contract for the delivery of mail from Galston to Arcadia. The mail was carried by buggy, six times a week, for the sum of 36 pounds per annum. The mail arrived about midday at the Arcadia Post Office which was a slab building with a bark roof. Then the return trip was made to Galston. The boys in the family were all involved with horse racing, trotting and greyhounds. A good friend of theirs was the well known jockey of the 20's and 30's Billy COOK. The family also had a lovely pony called 'Slogger' that won many Prize Ribbons and their mother stitched them together and made a blanket for Slogger. When the children were in their teens their house in the Galston valley burned to the ground and they lost everything. It was thought that the boys left a candle too close to the curtains. A neighbour in the valley took up a collection and a little house was built beside the bus station, with a store attached where their mother ran the shop selling sweets and drinks. |
| Fire | National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Cumberland Argus Sat 23 Jul 1910 p. 6 Text: GOOD NEIGHBOURS. During the height of a storm on Thursday night, Mr and Mrs Purnell, of Galston, and family were forced out into the cold by a sudden outburst of flace, which in a few minutes devoured everything within reach, the owners being left with only the scanty clothing which they had been able to snatch up. It seemed incredible that a house and its contents could have disappeared so suddenly. Early next day residents met and formed a committee, with Mr S. Fagan chairman, Mr Harvey secretary, and Mr Campbell treasurer, to take steps to alleviate Mr and Mrs Purnell's immediate requirements. Messrs D. Fagan, J. Waddell, A. Gilligan, T. Best, S. Moulds, and R. Fuller, kindly undertook to solicit subscriptions at Galston, Arcadia, Dural, Kenthurst, Middle Dural and Glenorie. A meeting was held the same evening, and it was reported that 50 pounds was in hand, while others sent donations of clothing and household requisites, which were at once handed over to Mrs. Purnell, who, with her husband, had been invited to the meeting. Needless to state, both were overcome with the kindness of their neighbours. |
| Death | New South Wales. Department of Justice and Attorney General. NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. [data-base on-line]. Sydney: the Registry. |
| Death | National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Cumberland Argus Sat 22 Jun 1912 p. 8 Text: Death. - On Sunday news spread through the district that Mr. Stephen Purnell had passed away at the advanced age of 88 years. The burial took place on Tuesday, and was very largely attended, and as the cortege wended its way to St Jude's Church the bell tolled out the number of years the deceased has attained. The Rev. J. Roberts held a very impressive service at the church, after which the mortal remains were followed to the C.E. cemetery where a great many had assembled to pay respect to the oldest pioneer of the district. Mr. Purnell was married to Miss Rosetta Moulds, daughter of the late Simon Moulds, sen., of Dural, at All Saints Church, Parramatta in the year 1853. The deceased leaves a widow and seven children of five daughters and two sons, 44 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Many beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Mr. Metcalfe, Parramatta. |
| Burial | Dural District Anglican Churches. Cemetery Records [database on-line]. |
| Burial | National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Sydney Morning Herald Tue 18 Jun 1912 p. 7 Text: The friends of the late Stephen Purnell are kindly invited to attend his funeral; to move from his late residence, Galston, this Tuesday at 2 o'clock for Church of England Cemetery, Dural |
| Occupation | The 1867 Post Office Directory listed Stephen as one of the successful pioneers and orchardists in the Galston Dural districts. |
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