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

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Record #3796 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

Page (PDF) 69
Certificate Number 5121
Name of Deceased Purnell, Sarah
Place of Death Wicomico
Town of Death Powellville; Dennis St
Sex woman
Race collard
Married, Widowed, or Single single
Date of Birth don't know
Age (year, month, days) 14 yrs
Occupation or Employer housekeeper
Birthplace Worcester
Father's Name Annias Purnell
Father's Birthplace Worcester
Mother's Name Mary Dixon
Mother's Birthplace Worcester
Informant (Relationship and Address) father Annania Purnell; Pittsville Md R2
Date of Death 3/2/1919
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor in child birth from fits
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long
Physician and Address LH Collins; Pittsville
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address Talors gate; 3/4/1918; LJ Rayne; Pittsville Md
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence
Other Notes

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