Simon Peter Purnell 1867–1953 – Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of New South Wales

Simon Peter Purnell, 1867–1953 (aged 85 years)

Purnell, Simon Peter (1867-1953) and Griffiths, Sarah Ann (1874-1961)

Name

Simon Peter Purnell

Name: Simon Peter /Purnell/
Given names: Simon Peter
Surname: Purnell

Gender Male


Birth	May 5, 1867 38 33 Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1818-2011 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Citation details: Castle Hill with Doorals Composite 28 February 1841 - 18 February 1951 Text: Born 5 May 1867 and baptised 14 Jul 1867 Simon Peter son of Stephen and Rosetta Parnell a farmer of Dural
Religious marriage	Sarah Ann Griffiths — View this family February 15, 1892 (aged 24 years) Surry Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Document - Marriage Certificate Text: St David's Church. Simon was described as a farmer and bachelor, aged 25 born in Galston and living at Galston near Parramatta. Sarah was a general servant and spinster, aged 18 born in Sydney and living at Pennant Hills near Parramatta. The consent of Charles H. Hickey a guardian of __ was given to the marriage. Simon's parents were recorded as Stephen Purnell a farmer and Rosetta Moles [sic]. The only parent that was recorded for Sarah was her father George Griffiths. Rosetta Purnell nee Moulds and Harriet Telfer stood as witnesses. Rosetta Purnell made her X mark. St David's Church has since been demolished. Purnell, Simon Peter (1867-1953) and Griffiths, Sarah Ann (1874-1961)
Residence	between 1893 and 1904 (aged 36 years) Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Note: Sarah and Simon's first 7 children were born at Galston between 1893 and 1904.
Residence	between 1907 and 1912 (aged 44 years) Wyong, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Note: Simon and Sarah's eighth, ninth and 10th children were born at Wyong/Wyee between 1907 and 1912.
Residence	between 1914 and 1916 (aged 48 years) Mayfield, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Note: Sarah and Simon's last two children (the eleventh and twelfth) were born at Mayfield between 1914 and 1916.
Residence	1930 (aged 62 years) Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Source: Website - www.ancestry.com. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1954 [database on-line]. Text: Purnell, Sarah Ann, Brook's Parade, Belmont, home duties Purnell, Simon Peter, Brook's Parade, Belmont, labourer Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Sydney Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate Fri 11 Apr 1930 p. 5 Text: ASSAULT CHARGE. Ernest Frederick Hinch of Belmont, charged S. Purnell, also of Belmont, with having assaulted him at Belmont, on March 29. Hinch stated that a boy named Plain asked him to allow him to put a horse in the paddock attached to a house, of which Hinch was the caretaker. He gave him permission, but Purnell refused to allow the boy to put the horse in the paddock. The defendant's shop is opposite the paddock. Hinch walked along, and the defendant said to him "Come here. I have been waiting for you for a long time". Purnell then rushed at him with a boat scull. Hinch was watching the scull, and the defendant hit him a heavy blow under the jaw with his fist. He had pain for three or four days. Purnell was fined 30/-, with costs of Cour 10/-, and professional costs 1 pound one shilling in default 14 days' hard labour.
Residence	1936 (aged 68 years) Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Source: Ancestry.com. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1954 [database on-line]. Text: Purnell, Mildred Thelma, Walter Street, Belmont, costumiere Purnell, Sarah Ann, Brook's Parade, Belmont home duties Purnell, Simon Peter, Brooks Parade, Belmont, labourer
Residence	1937 (aged 69 years) Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Source: Ancestry.com. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1954 [database on-line]. Text: Purnell, Mildred Thelma, Walter Street, Belmont, costumiere Purnell, Sarah Ann, Brook's Parade, Belmont home duties Purnell, Simon Peter, Brooks Parade, Belmont, labourer Source: Purnell, Marion (editor), - comment Text: Sylvia Mavis Purnell recollects that Sarah Ann had a shop on the waterfront at Belmont and that she sold a lot of ice cream and cakes.
Residence	1949 (aged 81 years) Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Source: Ancestry.com. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1954 [database on-line]. Text: Purnell, Alfred Maxwell, Lake View Pde, Pelican Flat, labourer Purnell, Donald Leopold Gerrard, 112 Evans Street Belmont, meat supervisor Purnell, Doris Meville, Lake View Pde, Pelican Flat, home duties Purnell, Herbert Lloyd, 112 Evans Street, Belmont labourer Purnell, Herbert Clifton, 112 Evans Street, Belmont, labourer Purnell, Ivy May, Walter Street, Belmont, home duties Purnell, Lenard Charles, Walter Street, Belmont, wheeler Purnell, Mavis Mary, 112 Evans Street, Belmont, home duties Purnell, Sarah Ann, Walter Street, Belmont, home duties Purnell, Simon Peter, Walter Street, Belmont, pensioner.
Death	April 27, 1953 (aged 85 years) Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Source: New South Wales. Department of Justice and Attorney General. NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. [data-base on-line]. Sydney: the Registry. Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate Fri 22 May 1953 p. 7 Text: OBITUARY MR. S.P. PURNELL. Mr. Simon Peter Purnell died at his home in Edgar-street, Belmont, aged 86. He was born on the South Coast. Most of his early life was spent at Dural, where he worked on the railways. He came to the Newcastle district in 1914 and lived at Mayfield for 14 years. He lived at Belmont for 25 years, where he was a carrier till he retired. He was a member of the Belmont Bowling Club. The funeral was to the Church of England portion of the Sandgate cemetery. Mr. Purnell is survived by his wife, five sons - George (Taree), Alfred (Pelican), Herbert, Frank and Leonard (Belmont), and five daughters, Mesdames A. Tucker (Casula), G. Price (Mayfield), E. Laverty (Sydney), P. Luke (Potts Point), and M. Coutman (Tamworth). There are 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Burial	April 29, 1953 (2 days after death) Sandgate, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Source: Email message Text: They are in Anglican 1, section 56, lots 73 and 75. It is right up near the Pacific Highway at Sandgate and virtually behind the Admin Building. Unfortunately there are no headstones so no inscriptions. All that one can go on is the lot numbers - Sarah Ann Purnell Lot 73 (on Left) and Simon Peter Purnell Lot 75 on the right. The two headstones on the photo that you can see are the graves on the other side of the row. Citation details: Griffiths, Rob. 'Purnell Gravesites - Sandgate Cemetery', email message to Marion Purnell Aug 16 2011 Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate Wed 29 Apr 1953 p. 2 Text: PURNELL. The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. SARAH PURNELL and FAMILIES, of 17 Edgar-street, Belmont, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly beloved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, SIMON PETER PURNELL, to move from T. Moore's Chapel, William-street, Hamilton, this afternoon, after service commencing at 1.30 o'clock for the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate... Purnell, Simon Peter (1867-1953) and Griffiths, Sarah Ann (1874-1961) - grave
Probate	April 30, 1953 (3 days after death) Newcastle, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate Thu 30 Apr 1953 p. 10 Text: IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES. - PROBATE JURISDICTION. - IN the will of SIMON PETER PURNELL late of Belmont in the State of New South Wales Retired Carrier deceased. - APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament dated 18th January 1939 of the above-named deceased may be granted to SARAH ANN PURNELL the sole Executrix named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the undermentioned address. All Creditors in the Estate of the deceased are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned - Messrs JOHNSON & O'NEILL, Proctors for the Executrix, NEWCASTLE...

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Family with parents
father	Links Birth: about 1829 33 32 — New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 14, 1854 — Parramatta North, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Orchardist — 1867 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Fire: July 1910 — Galston, Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 16, 1912 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: June 17, 1912 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rosetta Moulds Mary Purnell Sarah Purnell William Purnell Sarah Purnell Ann Purnell Emily Purnell Simon Peter Purnell Susannah Purnell Theresa Jane Purnell Alice Elizabeth Purnell Stephen Purnell 1829–1912 Birth: about 1829 33 32 — New South Wales, Australia Death: June 16, 1912 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: September 27, 1833 28 19 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 14, 1854 — Parramatta North, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Fire: July 1910 — Galston, Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 11, 1913 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: March 12, 1913 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stephen Purnell Mary Purnell Sarah Purnell William Purnell Sarah Purnell Ann Purnell Emily Purnell Simon Peter Purnell Susannah Purnell Theresa Jane Purnell Alice Elizabeth Purnell Rosetta Moulds 1833–1913 Birth: September 27, 1833 28 19 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 11, 1913 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — February 14, 1854 — Parramatta North, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
13 months elder sister	Links Birth: February 26, 1855 26 21 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: November 5, 1879 — North Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia Death: December 22, 1916 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: December 23, 1916 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Francis Carter Albert John Carter Annie Amelia Carter Arthur William Carter Amy Elizabeth Carter Ada May Carter Elsie Gertrude Carter Ernest Robert Carter Edith Millie Carter Alice Rosetta Carter Ruby Gladys Carter Mary Purnell 1855–1916 Birth: February 26, 1855 26 21 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: December 22, 1916 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: about 1857 28 23 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: January 14, 1885 — Paddington, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: October 21, 1915 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: October 23, 1915 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Andrew Aitkin Handley Helen Rosetta Handley George Stephen Handley Walter Andrew Handley Alice Archina Handley Sarah Purnell 1857–1915 Birth: about 1857 28 23 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: October 21, 1915 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years elder brother	Links Birth: November 24, 1859 30 26 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: March 28, 1883 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Farmer and Orchardist Death: 1952 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Catherine Warwick Annie Pearl Purnell Spencer Alfred Purnell Aubrey Cyrus Purnell Stanley William Purnell Alice Myrtle Purnell Caleb Henry Searle Purnell Leslie Ernest Searle Purnell Maurice Reginald Hamilton Purnell Clifton Jack Purnell Roy Melbourne Waugh Purnell Kenneth Sydney Ray Purnell William Purnell 1859–1952 Birth: November 24, 1859 30 26 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1952 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
13 months elder sister	Links Birth: 1860 31 26 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Sarah Purnell 1860– Birth: 1860 31 26 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death:
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: March 27, 1862 33 28 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 25, 1866 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ann Purnell 1862–1866 Birth: March 27, 1862 33 28 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 25, 1866 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: December 3, 1864 35 31 — North Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1886 — Paddington, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 6, 1936 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: June 8, 1936 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Reference number: 5786 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles Henry Featherston Ethel Maud Featherston John Charles Featherston Harold Thomas Featherston Doris Evelyn Featherston Emily Purnell 1864–1936 Birth: December 3, 1864 35 31 — North Colo, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 6, 1936 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years himself	Links Birth: May 5, 1867 38 33 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 15, 1892 — Surry Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 27, 1953 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 29, 1953 — Sandgate, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Probate: April 30, 1953 — Newcastle, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Ann Griffiths Leslie Purnell George Stephen Purnell Herbert Clifton Purnell Alice Rosetta Purnell Gladys Irene Purnell Alfred Maxwell Purnell Ilean May Purnell Frank Howard Purnell Phyllis Edna Purnell Mildred Thelma Purnell Sylvia Kathleen Purnell Leonard Charles Purnell Simon Peter Purnell 1867–1953 Birth: May 5, 1867 38 33 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 27, 1953 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: January 15, 1870 41 36 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia COMMON: December 1885 — New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 27, 1889 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1944 — Marrickville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Nathaniel Carter Archibald Robert Aller Family with spouse William James Aller Oscar James Aller Alice Maud Aller Frederick Sydney Aller Charles Edward Aller William Henry Aller Leslie Allen Aller Susannah Purnell 1870–1944 Birth: January 15, 1870 41 36 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1944 — Marrickville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1872 43 38 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: November 28, 1894 — Parramatta North, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: October 10, 1939 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 1939 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Cyrus Thomas Warwick Aubrey Cyrus Warwick Alice E Warwick Harold Warwick Eric Warwick Una Warwick Mabel Christine Warwick Theresa Jane Purnell 1872–1939 Birth: 1872 43 38 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: October 10, 1939 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years younger sister	Links Birth: February 8, 1876 47 42 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 27, 1888 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Alice Elizabeth Purnell 1876–1888 Birth: February 8, 1876 47 42 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 27, 1888 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Sarah Ann Griffiths
himself	Links Birth: May 5, 1867 38 33 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 15, 1892 — Surry Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 27, 1953 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 29, 1953 — Sandgate, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Probate: April 30, 1953 — Newcastle, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Ann Griffiths Leslie Purnell George Stephen Purnell Herbert Clifton Purnell Alice Rosetta Purnell Gladys Irene Purnell Alfred Maxwell Purnell Ilean May Purnell Frank Howard Purnell Phyllis Edna Purnell Mildred Thelma Purnell Sylvia Kathleen Purnell Leonard Charles Purnell Simon Peter Purnell 1867–1953 Birth: May 5, 1867 38 33 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 27, 1953 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
wife	Links Birth: April 9, 1874 34 36 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 15, 1892 — Surry Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Illness: December 1897 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Event: Christmas dinners — after 1950 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 21, 1961 — Tamworth, North West Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia Burial: March 23, 1961 — Sandgate, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Simon Peter Purnell Leslie Purnell George Stephen Purnell Herbert Clifton Purnell Alice Rosetta Purnell Gladys Irene Purnell Alfred Maxwell Purnell Ilean May Purnell Frank Howard Purnell Phyllis Edna Purnell Mildred Thelma Purnell Sylvia Kathleen Purnell Leonard Charles Purnell Sarah Ann Griffiths 1874–1961 Birth: April 9, 1874 34 36 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 21, 1961 — Tamworth, North West Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — February 15, 1892 — Surry Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
23 months son	Links Birth: about 1893 25 18 Death: about 1893 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Leslie Purnell 1893–1893 Birth: about 1893 25 18 Death: about 1893
16 months son	Links Birth: April 11, 1894 26 20 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1915 — Newcastle, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: November 18, 1970 — Taree, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia Cremation: November 21, 1970 — Beresfield, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Taree, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Pearl Bellinger Percival James Purnell Leslie Stephen Purnell Clifton Ray Purnell Frederick Purnell George Stephen Purnell 1894–1970 Birth: April 11, 1894 26 20 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: November 18, 1970 — Taree, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia
2 years son	Links Birth: August 31, 1896 29 22 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1920 — Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Collision: April 1936 — East Maitland, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Betting offences: October 1936 — Newcastle, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Bookmaker, Greyhound Owner and Trainer — after 1936 Unlawful game: May 1943 — Charlestown, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Speeding: May 1944 — Hexham, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: October 5, 1976 — Belmont South, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Burial: October 7, 1976 — Belmont South, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mavis Mary Stewart Donald Leopold Gerrard Purnell Sylvia Mavis Purnell Herbert Lloyd Purnell Herbert Clifton Purnell 1896–1976 Birth: August 31, 1896 29 22 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: October 5, 1976 — Belmont South, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
15 months daughter	Links Birth: November 19, 1897 30 23 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: May 22, 1923 — Hamilton, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1979 — New South Wales, Australia Burial: September 12, 1979 — New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Alfred Tucker Alice Rosetta Purnell 1897–1979 Birth: November 19, 1897 30 23 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1979 — New South Wales, Australia
16 months daughter	Links Birth: March 8, 1899 31 24 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1919 — Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Presentation of family bible: November 8, 1931 Death: September 22, 1989 — New South Wales, Australia Probate: December 22, 1989 — Newcastle, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Reference number: 5794 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edward Price Ronald Edward Price Gladys Irene Purnell 1899–1989 Birth: March 8, 1899 31 24 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 22, 1989 — New South Wales, Australia
3 years son	Links Birth: 1901 33 26 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 4, 1971 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Cremation: July 7, 1971 — Beresfield, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Kathleen Olsen Kenneth Alfred Purnell Family with spouse Doris Meville Morgan Alfred Maxwell Purnell 1901–1971 Birth: 1901 33 26 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 4, 1971 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
3 years daughter	Links Birth: May 18, 1904 37 30 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: June 7, 1927 — Mosman, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1955 — Ryde, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1976 — New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Leonard Frank Atkinson Laverty Family with spouse Leonard Saggers Ilean May Purnell 1904–1976 Birth: May 18, 1904 37 30 — Galston, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1976 — New South Wales, Australia
4 years son	Links Birth: 1907 39 32 — Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Military: March 8, 1943 Death: March 3, 1984 — Belmont North, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Burial: March 6, 1984 — Belmont South, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phyllis Purcell Frank Howard Purnell 1907–1984 Birth: 1907 39 32 — Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 3, 1984 — Belmont North, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
2 years daughter	Links Birth: 1908 40 33 — Wyong, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: May 30, 1987 — Kensington, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Irwin Courtney Luke Phyllis Edna Purnell 1908–1987 Birth: 1908 40 33 — Wyong, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: May 30, 1987 — Kensington, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5 years daughter	Links Birth: 1912 44 37 — Wyee, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 28, 1988 — New South Wales, Australia Burial: Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Benjamin Clarence Coutman Janet Eileen Coutman Margaret Anne Coutman Mildred Thelma Purnell 1912–1988 Birth: 1912 44 37 — Wyee, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 28, 1988 — New South Wales, Australia
3 years daughter	Links Birth: about September 1914 47 40 — Mayfield, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: between August 31, 1915 and September 1, 1915 — Newcastle, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Burial: September 2, 1915 — Sandgate, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Reference number: 23565 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Sylvia Kathleen Purnell 1914–1915 Birth: about September 1914 47 40 — Mayfield, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: between August 31, 1915 and September 1, 1915 — Newcastle, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
2 years son	Links Birth: September 2, 1916 49 42 — Mayfield, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Education: 1930 — Cooks Hill, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: after 1975 Death: August 28, 1998 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Reference number: 23566 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ivy May McCord Geoffrey Graham Purnell Family with spouse Audrey Leone Waller Leonard Charles Purnell 1916–1998 Birth: September 2, 1916 49 42 — Mayfield, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 28, 1998 — Belmont, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia

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Birth	Source: Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1818-2011 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Citation details: Castle Hill with Doorals Composite 28 February 1841 - 18 February 1951 Text: Born 5 May 1867 and baptised 14 Jul 1867 Simon Peter son of Stephen and Rosetta Parnell a farmer of Dural
Religious marriage	Source: Document - Marriage Certificate Text: St David's Church. Simon was described as a farmer and bachelor, aged 25 born in Galston and living at Galston near Parramatta. Sarah was a general servant and spinster, aged 18 born in Sydney and living at Pennant Hills near Parramatta. The consent of Charles H. Hickey a guardian of __ was given to the marriage. Simon's parents were recorded as Stephen Purnell a farmer and Rosetta Moles [sic]. The only parent that was recorded for Sarah was her father George Griffiths. Rosetta Purnell nee Moulds and Harriet Telfer stood as witnesses. Rosetta Purnell made her X mark. St David's Church has since been demolished.
Residence	Source: Website - www.ancestry.com. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1954 [database on-line]. Text: Purnell, Sarah Ann, Brook's Parade, Belmont, home duties Purnell, Simon Peter, Brook's Parade, Belmont, labourer Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Sydney Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate Fri 11 Apr 1930 p. 5 Text: ASSAULT CHARGE. Ernest Frederick Hinch of Belmont, charged S. Purnell, also of Belmont, with having assaulted him at Belmont, on March 29. Hinch stated that a boy named Plain asked him to allow him to put a horse in the paddock attached to a house, of which Hinch was the caretaker. He gave him permission, but Purnell refused to allow the boy to put the horse in the paddock. The defendant's shop is opposite the paddock. Hinch walked along, and the defendant said to him "Come here. I have been waiting for you for a long time". Purnell then rushed at him with a boat scull. Hinch was watching the scull, and the defendant hit him a heavy blow under the jaw with his fist. He had pain for three or four days. Purnell was fined 30/-, with costs of Cour 10/-, and professional costs 1 pound one shilling in default 14 days' hard labour.
Residence	Source: Ancestry.com. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1954 [database on-line]. Text: Purnell, Mildred Thelma, Walter Street, Belmont, costumiere Purnell, Sarah Ann, Brook's Parade, Belmont home duties Purnell, Simon Peter, Brooks Parade, Belmont, labourer
Residence	Source: Ancestry.com. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1954 [database on-line]. Text: Purnell, Mildred Thelma, Walter Street, Belmont, costumiere Purnell, Sarah Ann, Brook's Parade, Belmont home duties Purnell, Simon Peter, Brooks Parade, Belmont, labourer Source: Purnell, Marion (editor), - comment Text: Sylvia Mavis Purnell recollects that Sarah Ann had a shop on the waterfront at Belmont and that she sold a lot of ice cream and cakes.
Residence	Source: Ancestry.com. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1954 [database on-line]. Text: Purnell, Alfred Maxwell, Lake View Pde, Pelican Flat, labourer Purnell, Donald Leopold Gerrard, 112 Evans Street Belmont, meat supervisor Purnell, Doris Meville, Lake View Pde, Pelican Flat, home duties Purnell, Herbert Lloyd, 112 Evans Street, Belmont labourer Purnell, Herbert Clifton, 112 Evans Street, Belmont, labourer Purnell, Ivy May, Walter Street, Belmont, home duties Purnell, Lenard Charles, Walter Street, Belmont, wheeler Purnell, Mavis Mary, 112 Evans Street, Belmont, home duties Purnell, Sarah Ann, Walter Street, Belmont, home duties Purnell, Simon Peter, Walter Street, Belmont, pensioner.
Death	Source: New South Wales. Department of Justice and Attorney General. NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. [data-base on-line]. Sydney: the Registry. Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate Fri 22 May 1953 p. 7 Text: OBITUARY MR. S.P. PURNELL. Mr. Simon Peter Purnell died at his home in Edgar-street, Belmont, aged 86. He was born on the South Coast. Most of his early life was spent at Dural, where he worked on the railways. He came to the Newcastle district in 1914 and lived at Mayfield for 14 years. He lived at Belmont for 25 years, where he was a carrier till he retired. He was a member of the Belmont Bowling Club. The funeral was to the Church of England portion of the Sandgate cemetery. Mr. Purnell is survived by his wife, five sons - George (Taree), Alfred (Pelican), Herbert, Frank and Leonard (Belmont), and five daughters, Mesdames A. Tucker (Casula), G. Price (Mayfield), E. Laverty (Sydney), P. Luke (Potts Point), and M. Coutman (Tamworth). There are 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Burial	Source: Email message Text: They are in Anglican 1, section 56, lots 73 and 75. It is right up near the Pacific Highway at Sandgate and virtually behind the Admin Building. Unfortunately there are no headstones so no inscriptions. All that one can go on is the lot numbers - Sarah Ann Purnell Lot 73 (on Left) and Simon Peter Purnell Lot 75 on the right. The two headstones on the photo that you can see are the graves on the other side of the row. Citation details: Griffiths, Rob. 'Purnell Gravesites - Sandgate Cemetery', email message to Marion Purnell Aug 16 2011 Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate Wed 29 Apr 1953 p. 2 Text: PURNELL. The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. SARAH PURNELL and FAMILIES, of 17 Edgar-street, Belmont, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly beloved Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, SIMON PETER PURNELL, to move from T. Moore's Chapel, William-street, Hamilton, this afternoon, after service commencing at 1.30 o'clock for the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate...
Probate	Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate Thu 30 Apr 1953 p. 10 Text: IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES. - PROBATE JURISDICTION. - IN the will of SIMON PETER PURNELL late of Belmont in the State of New South Wales Retired Carrier deceased. - APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament dated 18th January 1939 of the above-named deceased may be granted to SARAH ANN PURNELL the sole Executrix named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the undermentioned address. All Creditors in the Estate of the deceased are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned - Messrs JOHNSON & O'NEILL, Proctors for the Executrix, NEWCASTLE...
Source citation	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=I5791

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Residence	Sarah and Simon's first 7 children were born at Galston between 1893 and 1904.
Residence	Simon and Sarah's eighth, ninth and 10th children were born at Wyong/Wyee between 1907 and 1912.
Residence	Sarah and Simon's last two children (the eleventh and twelfth) were born at Mayfield between 1914 and 1916.

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Religious marriage	Purnell, Simon Peter (1867-1953) and Griffiths, Sarah Ann (1874-1961)
Burial	Purnell, Simon Peter (1867-1953) and Griffiths, Sarah Ann (1874-1961) - grave
Media object	Purnell, Simon Peter (1867-1953) and Griffiths, Sarah Ann (1874-1961)
Media object	Purnell, Simon Peter (1867-1953) and Griffiths, Sarah Ann (1874-1961)

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Family with parents
father Parents William Purnell Bridget Murray	Stephen Purnell 1829–1912
mother Parents Simon Moulds Rosetta James	Rosetta Moulds 1833–1913
elder sister Family John Francis Carter Albert John Carter Annie Amelia Carter Arthur William Carter Amy Elizabeth Carter Ada May Carter Elsie Gertrude Carter Ernest Robert Carter Edith Millie Carter Alice Rosetta Carter Ruby Gladys Carter	Mary Purnell 1855–1916
elder sister Family Andrew Aitkin Handley Helen Rosetta Handley George Stephen Handley Walter Andrew Handley Alice Archina Handley	Sarah Purnell 1857–1915
elder brother Family Elizabeth Catherine Warwick Annie Pearl Purnell Spencer Alfred Purnell Aubrey Cyrus Purnell Stanley William Purnell Alice Myrtle Purnell Caleb Henry Searle Purnell Leslie Ernest Searle Purnell Maurice Reginald Hamilton Purnell Clifton Jack Purnell Roy Melbourne Waugh Purnell Kenneth Sydney Ray Purnell	William Purnell 1859–1952
elder sister	Sarah Purnell 1860–
elder sister	Ann Purnell 1862–1866
elder sister Family Charles Henry Featherston Ethel Maud Featherston John Charles Featherston Harold Thomas Featherston Doris Evelyn Featherston	Emily Purnell 1864–1936
himself	Simon Peter Purnell 1867–1953
younger sister Family Robert Nathaniel Carter Archibald Robert Aller Family William James Aller Oscar James Aller Alice Maud Aller Frederick Sydney Aller Charles Edward Aller William Henry Aller Leslie Allen Aller	Susannah Purnell 1870–1944
younger sister Family Cyrus Thomas Warwick Aubrey Cyrus Warwick Alice E Warwick Harold Warwick Eric Warwick Una Warwick Mabel Christine Warwick	Theresa Jane Purnell 1872–1939
younger sister	Alice Elizabeth Purnell 1876–1888

Family with Sarah Ann Griffiths
himself	Simon Peter Purnell 1867–1953
wife Parents George Griffiths Sarah Ann Maxwell	Sarah Ann Griffiths 1874–1961
son	Leslie Purnell 1893–1893
son Family Pearl Bellinger Percival James Purnell Leslie Stephen Purnell Clifton Ray Purnell Frederick Purnell	George Stephen Purnell 1894–1970
son Family Mavis Mary Stewart Donald Leopold Gerrard Purnell Sylvia Mavis Purnell Herbert Lloyd Purnell	Herbert Clifton Purnell 1896–1976
daughter Family James Alfred Tucker	Alice Rosetta Purnell 1897–1979
daughter Family Edward Price Ronald Edward Price	Gladys Irene Purnell 1899–1989
son Family Kathleen Olsen Private Kenneth Alfred Purnell Family Doris Meville Morgan Private Private Private	Alfred Maxwell Purnell 1901–1971
daughter Family Leonard Frank Atkinson Laverty Family Leonard Saggers	Ilean May Purnell 1904–1976
son Family Phyllis Purcell Private Private	Frank Howard Purnell 1907–1984
daughter Family Irwin Courtney Luke Private	Phyllis Edna Purnell 1908–1987
daughter Family Benjamin Clarence Coutman Private Janet Eileen Coutman Margaret Anne Coutman Private	Mildred Thelma Purnell 1912–1988
daughter	Sylvia Kathleen Purnell 1914–1915
son Family Ivy May McCord Geoffrey Graham Purnell Private Family Audrey Leone Waller	Leonard Charles Purnell 1916–1998