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

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Record #150 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

Page (PDF) 43
Certificate Number
Name of Deceased Purnell, Raechel
Place of Death Worcester
Town of Death Prop near Berlin
Sex F
Race Colored
Married, Widowed, or Single M
Date of Birth
Age (year, month, days) 90 yrs
Occupation or Employer House Keeper
Birthplace New Ark
Father's Name Unknown
Father's Birthplace Unknown
Mother's Name Unknown
Mother's Birthplace Unknown
Informant (Relationship and Address) Emma Henory, daughter
Date of Death 9/1/1910
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor old age
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long I did not see her 6 mos before death
Physician and Address Collier E. Holland, Berlin, Md
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence -
Other Notes spouse: Chas Purnell

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