Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of NSW

Charles William Purnell, 1869–1914 (aged 45 years)

Name
Charles William /Purnell/
Given names
Charles William
Surname
Purnell
Birth
1869 27 20
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage
Marcia Louisa Pratt — View this family
June 22, 1897 (aged 28 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Text:

Charles was described as a storekeeper. Marcia was described as a milliner.

Citation details: Windsor and Richmond Gazette Sat 10 Jul 1897 p. 11
Text:

Social.
A very pretty and fashionable wedding was celebrated at St John;s Church, Parramatta, on the 22nd untimo, when Mr C W Purnell son of the late C N Purnell (once of Windsor) led to the altar Miss Marcia Pratt, second daughter of Mr. W. Pratt of Parramatta. The church had been tastefully decorated, and about 200 friends of the happy pair assembled to witness the ceremony which was performed by the Venerable Archdeacon Gunther. The bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her father, and looked charming in a gown of cream floral lustre, cream silk and orange blossoms with wreath and veil to match, and carried a large shower boquet. She was accompanied to the altar by four bridesmaids - Miss Pratt and Miss Purnell (in costumes of crepe de chine with silk lace and eau de nil trimmings, carrying beautiful shower boqusts) and the two little Misses Ford (Ruby and Hilda) in cream silk dresses with eau de nil trimmings and picture hats en suite, and carrying baskets of flowers. These, with the other bouquests, were the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr S. Ford (Annandale), and the groomsmen Mr P.C. Watt, B.A. (Newcastle) and Mr. J. Roach. The happy couple left the church amid showers of rice, rose leaves and slippers. A sumptuous breakfast awaited the guests at the residence of the bride's parents, whena bout 50 sat down, and after justice had been done to the good things provided, "The Bride and Bridegroom" was proposed by Mr. Frazer and responded to by the bridegroom. Other toasts were also honoured in bumpers. A dance was held in the evening, when about 80 guests were present. The bride's travelling dress was electric blue shot silk, brocade trimmings, with hat en suite. The bride and bridegroom left in the evening amidst the good wishes of their many friends, for their future residence, Petersham. Many very pretty dresses were worn by the ladies present - Mesdames Pratt, black lustre, heliotrope blouse and bonnet; Purnell, black crepon, pink silk with black lace, jet trimmings, jet bonnet and pink roses; Fraser (Stanmore) navy blue cashmere, red silk vest and bonnet to match; Husband (Stanmore) black saton, jet trimmings; Sibson (Goulburn), grey cloth, pink satin and chifon; Mudie (Glebe Point), black silk, jet trimmings; N. Radbourne, royal purple and black trimmings; Ford (Annandale) electric blue, shot silk trimmings; Chandler (Katoomba) fawn repp and shot silk trimmings; Taylor (Newtown).....The presents, which were numerous and costly, were displayed in the drawing room, and much admired by all present, and among which were a handsome gilt edged dinner service, afternoon tea and jubilee set from Mr TW Pollock, in whose employ Miss Pratt had for some years held a responsible position.
Death
June 10, 1914 (aged 45 years)
Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Text:

Charles was described as a shoe shop proprietor. The shop was located at the top of the hill in the main street of Leura, on the right hand side as you climb the hill.

Citation details: Windsor and Richmond Gazette Fri 3 Jul 1914 p. 6
Text:

THE LATE MR. PURNELL.
The Blue Mountains paper says: "quite a gloom was cast over Leura and Katoomba on Wednesday through the very sudden death of Mr. Charles Purnell, storekeeper, of the Mall, Leura. Deceased had been ailing for some weeks past but nothing of a serious nature was expected. On Wednesday morning, he, in company with his wife, called on Dr. Macintosh for medical advice. Entire rest was ordered, and the patient was advised to enter Prince Alfred Hospital, as his condition was critical. Mr Purnell then left his wife and walked to his place of business to make arrangements with his staff preparatory to leaving for the hospital in the morning. A few minutes after arrival at the shop he collapsed, and his employees carried him to a coach to convey him home, but he expired before arrival. The sudden end came as a great shock to his wife, family and intimate friends. Deceased was born in the historic town of Windsor, and was in his 45th year. He came to the mountains about 6 years ago, living at Lawson. Three years later he settled in Leura, working up a prosperous business, being generally liked by all. On Friday morning a short service was held in his home, the Rev. T. Ellison, of Katoomba, officiating, after which the remains were conveyed to Windsor Methodist Church per train, where a service was also held. The funeral then moved to the Methodist cemetery, Windsor, the deceased being interred by the side of his father, who died 27 years ago under exactly similar circumstances. The Rev. Golsnan, of Windsor, officiated at the graveside.
Probate
February 27, 1915 (8 months after death)
Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Text:

The Sydney Morning Herald 27 Feb 1915:
'PROBATE COURT
The following probates and leeters of administration were granted by the Registrar of Probates during the past week:-Probate.-C.W. Purnell...'
Burial
McGraths Hill, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Cemetery: McGrath's Hill Cemetery
Purnell, Charles William (1869-1914) - gravestone
Purnell, Charles William (1869-1914) - gravestone
Family with parents
father
Birth: about February 1841 36 37 — Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Census: 1841 — Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Census: 1851 — Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: December 30, 1858 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: estimated 1863
Child support: November 1863 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: November 30, 1867 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Court case: November 2, 1868 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: November 26, 1885 — Harris Park, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: November 26, 1885 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lydia Sharpe John Charles Sharp Family with spouse Eliza Ann Ingram Charles William Purnell Evelyn Amy Young Purnell Albert Ernest G. Purnell Percy H. Purnell Clarice Vinetta Purnell
Charles Nathaniel Purnell
1841–1885
Birth: about February 1841 36 37 — Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Death: November 26, 1885 — Harris Park, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
mother
Birth: May 2, 1848 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: November 30, 1867 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: July 10, 1926 — Cootamundra, South West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: July 10, 1926 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles Nathaniel Purnell Charles William Purnell Evelyn Amy Young Purnell Albert Ernest G. Purnell Percy H. Purnell Clarice Vinetta Purnell
Eliza Ann Ingram
1848–1926
Birth: May 2, 1848 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: July 10, 1926 — Cootamundra, South West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — November 30, 1867 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
himself
Birth: 1869 27 20 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: June 22, 1897 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 10, 1914 — Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Probate: February 27, 1915 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: McGraths Hill, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Marcia Louisa Pratt Marcia Ingram Purnell Charles William S. Purnell Eileen Heather Purnell Maurice James Purnell John William Purnell
Charles William Purnell
1869–1914
Birth: 1869 27 20 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 10, 1914 — Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
younger sister
Birth: 1871 29 22 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1871 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: McGraths Hill, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
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Evelyn Amy Young Purnell
1871–1871
Birth: 1871 29 22 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1871 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
younger brother
Birth: 1872 30 23 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1876 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: McGraths Hill, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
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Albert Ernest G. Purnell
1872–1876
Birth: 1872 30 23 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1876 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
younger brother
Birth: 1875 33 26 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1875 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: McGraths Hill, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
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Percy H. Purnell
1875–1875
Birth: 1875 33 26 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1875 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
7 years
younger sister
Birth: November 16, 1881 40 33 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1904 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: September 10, 1968 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Wesley Abbott Alwyn Wesley Abbott
Clarice Vinetta Purnell
1881–1968
Birth: November 16, 1881 40 33 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: September 10, 1968 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Father’s family with Lydia Sharpe
father
Birth: about February 1841 36 37 — Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Census: 1841 — Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Census: 1851 — Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: December 30, 1858 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: estimated 1863
Child support: November 1863 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: November 30, 1867 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Court case: November 2, 1868 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: November 26, 1885 — Harris Park, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: November 26, 1885 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lydia Sharpe John Charles Sharp Family with spouse Eliza Ann Ingram Charles William Purnell Evelyn Amy Young Purnell Albert Ernest G. Purnell Percy H. Purnell Clarice Vinetta Purnell
Charles Nathaniel Purnell
1841–1885
Birth: about February 1841 36 37 — Bradford, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Death: November 26, 1885 — Harris Park, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
stepmother
Birth: October 14, 1844 42 39 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: estimated 1863
Child support: November 1863 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1868 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: October 13, 1924 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles Nathaniel Purnell John Charles Sharp Family with spouse George Gapes Emily Gapes Mary Ann Gapes Edith Jane Gapes James George Gapes William Alfred Gapes Richard Henry Gapes Elsie Mabel Gapes Stanley Barker Gapes
Lydia Sharpe
1844–1924
Birth: October 14, 1844 42 39 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: October 13, 1924 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — estimated 1863 —
1 year
half-brother
Birth: 1863 21 18 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1917 — New South Wales, Australia
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John Charles Sharp
1863–1917
Birth: 1863 21 18 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1917 — New South Wales, Australia
Family with Marcia Louisa Pratt
himself
Birth: 1869 27 20 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: June 22, 1897 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 10, 1914 — Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Probate: February 27, 1915 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: McGraths Hill, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Marcia Louisa Pratt Marcia Ingram Purnell Charles William S. Purnell Eileen Heather Purnell Maurice James Purnell John William Purnell
Charles William Purnell
1869–1914
Birth: 1869 27 20 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 10, 1914 — Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Birth: 1876 30 25 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: June 22, 1897 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: February 21, 1930 — Gladesville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles William Purnell Marcia Ingram Purnell Charles William S. Purnell Eileen Heather Purnell Maurice James Purnell John William Purnell
Marcia Louisa Pratt
1876–1930
Birth: 1876 30 25 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: February 21, 1930 — Gladesville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — June 22, 1897 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
19 months
daughter
Birth: 1898 29 22 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1954 — Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Leopold Vincent Doherty
Marcia Ingram Purnell
1898–1954
Birth: 1898 29 22 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1954 — Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: 1900 31 24 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: January 3, 1981
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Vera Mildred Wilkins
Charles William S. Purnell
1900–1981
Birth: 1900 31 24 — Windsor, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: January 3, 1981
9 years
daughter
Birth: 1908 39 32 — Lismore, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1954 — Chatswood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse David Henry de Mestre
Eileen Heather Purnell
1908–1954
Birth: 1908 39 32 — Lismore, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1954 — Chatswood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5 years
son
Birth: 1912 43 36 — Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Railway porter — Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1966 — Epping, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Nancy Violet Eatch
Maurice James Purnell
1912–1966
Birth: 1912 43 36 — Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1966 — Epping, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
son
Birth: about 1915 46 39
Marriage: 1938 — Annandale, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1949 — Burwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 9, 1958 — Burwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Rookwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Elizabeth Walsh Family with spouse Rita Elizabeth MacKay
John William Purnell
1915–1958
Birth: about 1915 46 39
Death: June 9, 1958 — Burwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Birth
Marriage
Text:

Charles was described as a storekeeper. Marcia was described as a milliner.

Citation details: Windsor and Richmond Gazette Sat 10 Jul 1897 p. 11
Text:

Social.
A very pretty and fashionable wedding was celebrated at St John;s Church, Parramatta, on the 22nd untimo, when Mr C W Purnell son of the late C N Purnell (once of Windsor) led to the altar Miss Marcia Pratt, second daughter of Mr. W. Pratt of Parramatta. The church had been tastefully decorated, and about 200 friends of the happy pair assembled to witness the ceremony which was performed by the Venerable Archdeacon Gunther. The bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her father, and looked charming in a gown of cream floral lustre, cream silk and orange blossoms with wreath and veil to match, and carried a large shower boquet. She was accompanied to the altar by four bridesmaids - Miss Pratt and Miss Purnell (in costumes of crepe de chine with silk lace and eau de nil trimmings, carrying beautiful shower boqusts) and the two little Misses Ford (Ruby and Hilda) in cream silk dresses with eau de nil trimmings and picture hats en suite, and carrying baskets of flowers. These, with the other bouquests, were the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr S. Ford (Annandale), and the groomsmen Mr P.C. Watt, B.A. (Newcastle) and Mr. J. Roach. The happy couple left the church amid showers of rice, rose leaves and slippers. A sumptuous breakfast awaited the guests at the residence of the bride's parents, whena bout 50 sat down, and after justice had been done to the good things provided, "The Bride and Bridegroom" was proposed by Mr. Frazer and responded to by the bridegroom. Other toasts were also honoured in bumpers. A dance was held in the evening, when about 80 guests were present. The bride's travelling dress was electric blue shot silk, brocade trimmings, with hat en suite. The bride and bridegroom left in the evening amidst the good wishes of their many friends, for their future residence, Petersham. Many very pretty dresses were worn by the ladies present - Mesdames Pratt, black lustre, heliotrope blouse and bonnet; Purnell, black crepon, pink silk with black lace, jet trimmings, jet bonnet and pink roses; Fraser (Stanmore) navy blue cashmere, red silk vest and bonnet to match; Husband (Stanmore) black saton, jet trimmings; Sibson (Goulburn), grey cloth, pink satin and chifon; Mudie (Glebe Point), black silk, jet trimmings; N. Radbourne, royal purple and black trimmings; Ford (Annandale) electric blue, shot silk trimmings; Chandler (Katoomba) fawn repp and shot silk trimmings; Taylor (Newtown).....The presents, which were numerous and costly, were displayed in the drawing room, and much admired by all present, and among which were a handsome gilt edged dinner service, afternoon tea and jubilee set from Mr TW Pollock, in whose employ Miss Pratt had for some years held a responsible position.
Death
Text:

Charles was described as a shoe shop proprietor. The shop was located at the top of the hill in the main street of Leura, on the right hand side as you climb the hill.

Citation details: Windsor and Richmond Gazette Fri 3 Jul 1914 p. 6
Text:

THE LATE MR. PURNELL.
The Blue Mountains paper says: "quite a gloom was cast over Leura and Katoomba on Wednesday through the very sudden death of Mr. Charles Purnell, storekeeper, of the Mall, Leura. Deceased had been ailing for some weeks past but nothing of a serious nature was expected. On Wednesday morning, he, in company with his wife, called on Dr. Macintosh for medical advice. Entire rest was ordered, and the patient was advised to enter Prince Alfred Hospital, as his condition was critical. Mr Purnell then left his wife and walked to his place of business to make arrangements with his staff preparatory to leaving for the hospital in the morning. A few minutes after arrival at the shop he collapsed, and his employees carried him to a coach to convey him home, but he expired before arrival. The sudden end came as a great shock to his wife, family and intimate friends. Deceased was born in the historic town of Windsor, and was in his 45th year. He came to the mountains about 6 years ago, living at Lawson. Three years later he settled in Leura, working up a prosperous business, being generally liked by all. On Friday morning a short service was held in his home, the Rev. T. Ellison, of Katoomba, officiating, after which the remains were conveyed to Windsor Methodist Church per train, where a service was also held. The funeral then moved to the Methodist cemetery, Windsor, the deceased being interred by the side of his father, who died 27 years ago under exactly similar circumstances. The Rev. Golsnan, of Windsor, officiated at the graveside.
Probate
Text:

The Sydney Morning Herald 27 Feb 1915:
'PROBATE COURT
The following probates and leeters of administration were granted by the Registrar of Probates during the past week:-Probate.-C.W. Purnell...'
Burial