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

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Record #108 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

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Certificate Number
Name of Deceased Purnell, Paul J
Place of Death Worcester
Town of Death Germantown
Sex M
Race Col.
Married, Widowed, or Single M
Date of Birth
Age (year, month, days) 7 mos 11 days
Occupation or Employer -
Birthplace Germantown
Father's Name John F. Purnell
Father's Birthplace Wor. Co.
Mother's Name Florance Purnell
Mother's Birthplace Wor. Co.
Informant (Relationship and Address) John F. Purnell, Father
Date of Death 8/1/1910
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor Marasmus, since birth
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long Marasmus, since birth
Physician and Address Josh W Pitts, Berlin, Md
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence -
Other Notes

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