1m: Jane Ireland on Dec. 21, 1826, in Preble Co., OH.
Parents of:
Andrew I, d. 1840
William T. (1829-1908)
Elizabeth H. Cutter (1831-1877)
Jane N. (1835-1924)
2m: Mrs. Sarah (nee Ferguson) Knox on Feb. 27, 1844, in Preble Co., OH. Parents of:
James M. (1844-1903)
Charles C. (1847-1890)
Margaret T. Webb (1850-1883)
Biographical Memoirs of Huntington County
1901 (see son William T.'s bio)
One of the actors in the early history and development of this section of Huntington county is William T. Purviance, who has been a resident of the township since his fourteenth year with the exception of eight months spent serving his country during the war. Mr. Purviance was born near New Paris, Preble county, Ohio, October 19, 1829, the son of James Purviance, a native of Bourbon county, Kentucky. In 1808, the father of James Purviance emigrated with his family from Kentucky to Preble county, Ohio, and there figured prominently as a pioneer.
He first married Jane Ireland, who bore him four children, namely: Andrew I., killed in 1840; William T., the subject of this article; Elizabeth H., wife of Josiah Cutter, died in May, 1897[1877], and Jane N., who resides with our subject on the old homestead in Jackson township.
By a subsequent marriage with Sarah Knox, widow of James M. Knox, and daughter of Dr. Clements Ferguson, there were three children: James M., a farmer of Clear Creek township; Charles C., who departed this life in the year 1891; and Margaret T., who died in 1885, the wife of William Webb.
In 1835, James Purviance with his family moved from Ohio to Elkhart county, Indiana, where he purchased land and cleared a farm, being one of the earliest settlers in that part of the state. He remained there until 1841, at which time he disposed of his real estate, came to the county of Huntington and bought the northeast quarter of section thirty-two, Jackson township.
At the time there was a double log dwelling on the land and about fourteen acres partly cleared, the only improvements. He cleared and otherwise developed a fine farm, and became a potent factor in the early affairs of the county. He served as township trustee and township clerk for some years, was largely instrumental in projecting a number of roads through the township, besides taking the lead in establishing and building school houses. Few men did as much for Jackson township as this sturdy, strong-minded pioneer gentleman of the old school.
His life was fraught with much good to his fellows and his death, which occurred on the 8th day of December, 1854, was an event greatly deplored by the people of Jackson.
Parents of:
Andrew I, d. 1840
William T. (1829-1908)
Elizabeth H. Cutter (1831-1877)
Jane N. (1835-1924)
2m: Mrs. Sarah (nee Ferguson) Knox on Feb. 27, 1844, in Preble Co., OH. Parents of:
James M. (1844-1903)
Charles C. (1847-1890)
Margaret T. Webb (1850-1883)
Biographical Memoirs of Huntington County
1901 (see son William T.'s bio)
One of the actors in the early history and development of this section of Huntington county is William T. Purviance, who has been a resident of the township since his fourteenth year with the exception of eight months spent serving his country during the war. Mr. Purviance was born near New Paris, Preble county, Ohio, October 19, 1829, the son of James Purviance, a native of Bourbon county, Kentucky. In 1808, the father of James Purviance emigrated with his family from Kentucky to Preble county, Ohio, and there figured prominently as a pioneer.
He first married Jane Ireland, who bore him four children, namely: Andrew I., killed in 1840; William T., the subject of this article; Elizabeth H., wife of Josiah Cutter, died in May, 1897[1877], and Jane N., who resides with our subject on the old homestead in Jackson township.
By a subsequent marriage with Sarah Knox, widow of James M. Knox, and daughter of Dr. Clements Ferguson, there were three children: James M., a farmer of Clear Creek township; Charles C., who departed this life in the year 1891; and Margaret T., who died in 1885, the wife of William Webb.
In 1835, James Purviance with his family moved from Ohio to Elkhart county, Indiana, where he purchased land and cleared a farm, being one of the earliest settlers in that part of the state. He remained there until 1841, at which time he disposed of his real estate, came to the county of Huntington and bought the northeast quarter of section thirty-two, Jackson township.
At the time there was a double log dwelling on the land and about fourteen acres partly cleared, the only improvements. He cleared and otherwise developed a fine farm, and became a potent factor in the early affairs of the county. He served as township trustee and township clerk for some years, was largely instrumental in projecting a number of roads through the township, besides taking the lead in establishing and building school houses. Few men did as much for Jackson township as this sturdy, strong-minded pioneer gentleman of the old school.
His life was fraught with much good to his fellows and his death, which occurred on the 8th day of December, 1854, was an event greatly deplored by the people of Jackson.
1m: Jane Ireland on Dec. 21, 1826, in Preble Co., OH.
Parents of:
Andrew I, d. 1840
William T. (1829-1908)
Elizabeth H. Cutter (1831-1877)
Jane N. (1835-1924)
2m: Mrs. Sarah (nee Ferguson) Knox on Feb. 27, 1844, in Preble Co., OH. Parents of:
James M. (1844-1903)
Charles C. (1847-1890)
Margaret T. Webb (1850-1883)
Biographical Memoirs of Huntington County
1901 (see son William T.'s bio)
One of the actors in the early history and development of this section of Huntington county is William T. Purviance, who has been a resident of the township since his fourteenth year with the exception of eight months spent serving his country during the war. Mr. Purviance was born near New Paris, Preble county, Ohio, October 19, 1829, the son of James Purviance, a native of Bourbon county, Kentucky. In 1808, the father of James Purviance emigrated with his family from Kentucky to Preble county, Ohio, and there figured prominently as a pioneer.
He first married Jane Ireland, who bore him four children, namely: Andrew I., killed in 1840; William T., the subject of this article; Elizabeth H., wife of Josiah Cutter, died in May, 1897[1877], and Jane N., who resides with our subject on the old homestead in Jackson township.
By a subsequent marriage with Sarah Knox, widow of James M. Knox, and daughter of Dr. Clements Ferguson, there were three children: James M., a farmer of Clear Creek township; Charles C., who departed this life in the year 1891; and Margaret T., who died in 1885, the wife of William Webb.
In 1835, James Purviance with his family moved from Ohio to Elkhart county, Indiana, where he purchased land and cleared a farm, being one of the earliest settlers in that part of the state. He remained there until 1841, at which time he disposed of his real estate, came to the county of Huntington and bought the northeast quarter of section thirty-two, Jackson township.
At the time there was a double log dwelling on the land and about fourteen acres partly cleared, the only improvements. He cleared and otherwise developed a fine farm, and became a potent factor in the early affairs of the county. He served as township trustee and township clerk for some years, was largely instrumental in projecting a number of roads through the township, besides taking the lead in establishing and building school houses. Few men did as much for Jackson township as this sturdy, strong-minded pioneer gentleman of the old school.
His life was fraught with much good to his fellows and his death, which occurred on the 8th day of December, 1854, was an event greatly deplored by the people of Jackson.
Parents of:
Andrew I, d. 1840
William T. (1829-1908)
Elizabeth H. Cutter (1831-1877)
Jane N. (1835-1924)
2m: Mrs. Sarah (nee Ferguson) Knox on Feb. 27, 1844, in Preble Co., OH. Parents of:
James M. (1844-1903)
Charles C. (1847-1890)
Margaret T. Webb (1850-1883)
Biographical Memoirs of Huntington County
1901 (see son William T.'s bio)
One of the actors in the early history and development of this section of Huntington county is William T. Purviance, who has been a resident of the township since his fourteenth year with the exception of eight months spent serving his country during the war. Mr. Purviance was born near New Paris, Preble county, Ohio, October 19, 1829, the son of James Purviance, a native of Bourbon county, Kentucky. In 1808, the father of James Purviance emigrated with his family from Kentucky to Preble county, Ohio, and there figured prominently as a pioneer.
He first married Jane Ireland, who bore him four children, namely: Andrew I., killed in 1840; William T., the subject of this article; Elizabeth H., wife of Josiah Cutter, died in May, 1897[1877], and Jane N., who resides with our subject on the old homestead in Jackson township.
By a subsequent marriage with Sarah Knox, widow of James M. Knox, and daughter of Dr. Clements Ferguson, there were three children: James M., a farmer of Clear Creek township; Charles C., who departed this life in the year 1891; and Margaret T., who died in 1885, the wife of William Webb.
In 1835, James Purviance with his family moved from Ohio to Elkhart county, Indiana, where he purchased land and cleared a farm, being one of the earliest settlers in that part of the state. He remained there until 1841, at which time he disposed of his real estate, came to the county of Huntington and bought the northeast quarter of section thirty-two, Jackson township.
At the time there was a double log dwelling on the land and about fourteen acres partly cleared, the only improvements. He cleared and otherwise developed a fine farm, and became a potent factor in the early affairs of the county. He served as township trustee and township clerk for some years, was largely instrumental in projecting a number of roads through the township, besides taking the lead in establishing and building school houses. Few men did as much for Jackson township as this sturdy, strong-minded pioneer gentleman of the old school.
His life was fraught with much good to his fellows and his death, which occurred on the 8th day of December, 1854, was an event greatly deplored by the people of Jackson.
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