Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #107 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

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Certificate Number
Name of Deceased Purnell, Mary J.
Place of Death Worcester
Town of Death Snow Hill
Sex F
Race Negro
Married, Widowed, or Single M
Date of Birth
Age (year, month, days) 32 yr
Occupation or Employer Housewife
Birthplace Snow Hill, Md
Father's Name Henry Dickerson
Father's Birthplace unknown
Mother's Name Sarah Robins
Mother's Birthplace unknown
Informant (Relationship and Address) George H. Purnell, none
Date of Death 8/5/1910
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor Pulmonary tuberculous, 8 mos
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long Pulmonary tuberculous, 8 mos
Physician and Address John L Riley, Snow Hill, Maryland
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence -
Other Notes spouse: Norris Purnell

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