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

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Record #3613 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

Page (PDF) 37
Certificate Number 19086
Name of Deceased Purnell, John L, infant
Place of Death Worcester
Town of Death Near Showell
Sex F
Race black
Married, Widowed, or Single x
Date of Birth at 6/12/1917
Age (year, month, days) 4 mos
Occupation or Employer x
Birthplace Maryland
Father's Name John L Purnell
Father's Birthplace Maryland
Mother's Name Annie Beathards
Mother's Birthplace Maryland
Informant (Relationship and Address) Zadock H Purnell; erlin Rt 7
Date of Death 10/15/1917
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor pneumonia lobular; no infectious disease preceeding
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long malnutrition; 4 mos
Physician and Address JR Bishop; Showell Md
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address Whaleyville Md; 10/15/1917; Curtis J Evans; Berlin Md
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence
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