died age 83 years, 10 months & 8 days
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(Ithaca Daily Journal; Ithaca, NY. October 11, 1898, page 7.)
OBITUARY
EBENEZER PURDY
Ebenezer Purdy, a former resident of Ithaca, died at his home in Red Wing, Minn., Oct. 6th, in the 84th year of his age. His remains will be brought to Ithaca for interment. He was one of a family of twelve children, of whom there are four survivors: Samuel H. Purdy and Oliver Purdy, of Red Wing, Minn. Mrs. Edgar Brewer, of Enfield and Mrs. E.C. Van Kirk of this city.
Mr. Purdy was a man of unblemished character, stern integrity, and universally trusted and respected by all who knew him. One daughter, Mary survives him.
Mr. Purdy lived for many years at the corner of Albany and Green streets. He was a member of the village board of trustees in 1870-1. He built, and for many years conducted, the Newfield woolen mills. When he removed to Ithaca he entered the employ of the Waterworks Company as foreman of the pipe-laying. He supervised the building of the Scott and Buttermilk creek dams.
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(Ithaca Daily Journal; Ithaca, NY. October 13, 1898, page 6.)
The remains of Ebenezer Purdy arrived here at noon today from Red Wing, Minn. accompanied by Edgar Brewer, and were taken direct to the city cemetery for interment.
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(Ithaca Daily Journal; Ithaca, NY. October 11, 1898, page 7.)
OBITUARY
EBENEZER PURDY
Ebenezer Purdy, a former resident of Ithaca, died at his home in Red Wing, Minn., Oct. 6th, in the 84th year of his age. His remains will be brought to Ithaca for interment. He was one of a family of twelve children, of whom there are four survivors: Samuel H. Purdy and Oliver Purdy, of Red Wing, Minn. Mrs. Edgar Brewer, of Enfield and Mrs. E.C. Van Kirk of this city.
Mr. Purdy was a man of unblemished character, stern integrity, and universally trusted and respected by all who knew him. One daughter, Mary survives him.
Mr. Purdy lived for many years at the corner of Albany and Green streets. He was a member of the village board of trustees in 1870-1. He built, and for many years conducted, the Newfield woolen mills. When he removed to Ithaca he entered the employ of the Waterworks Company as foreman of the pipe-laying. He supervised the building of the Scott and Buttermilk creek dams.
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(Ithaca Daily Journal; Ithaca, NY. October 13, 1898, page 6.)
The remains of Ebenezer Purdy arrived here at noon today from Red Wing, Minn. accompanied by Edgar Brewer, and were taken direct to the city cemetery for interment.
died age 83 years, 10 months & 8 days
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(Ithaca Daily Journal; Ithaca, NY. October 11, 1898, page 7.)
OBITUARY
EBENEZER PURDY
Ebenezer Purdy, a former resident of Ithaca, died at his home in Red Wing, Minn., Oct. 6th, in the 84th year of his age. His remains will be brought to Ithaca for interment. He was one of a family of twelve children, of whom there are four survivors: Samuel H. Purdy and Oliver Purdy, of Red Wing, Minn. Mrs. Edgar Brewer, of Enfield and Mrs. E.C. Van Kirk of this city.
Mr. Purdy was a man of unblemished character, stern integrity, and universally trusted and respected by all who knew him. One daughter, Mary survives him.
Mr. Purdy lived for many years at the corner of Albany and Green streets. He was a member of the village board of trustees in 1870-1. He built, and for many years conducted, the Newfield woolen mills. When he removed to Ithaca he entered the employ of the Waterworks Company as foreman of the pipe-laying. He supervised the building of the Scott and Buttermilk creek dams.
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(Ithaca Daily Journal; Ithaca, NY. October 13, 1898, page 6.)
The remains of Ebenezer Purdy arrived here at noon today from Red Wing, Minn. accompanied by Edgar Brewer, and were taken direct to the city cemetery for interment.
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(Ithaca Daily Journal; Ithaca, NY. October 11, 1898, page 7.)
OBITUARY
EBENEZER PURDY
Ebenezer Purdy, a former resident of Ithaca, died at his home in Red Wing, Minn., Oct. 6th, in the 84th year of his age. His remains will be brought to Ithaca for interment. He was one of a family of twelve children, of whom there are four survivors: Samuel H. Purdy and Oliver Purdy, of Red Wing, Minn. Mrs. Edgar Brewer, of Enfield and Mrs. E.C. Van Kirk of this city.
Mr. Purdy was a man of unblemished character, stern integrity, and universally trusted and respected by all who knew him. One daughter, Mary survives him.
Mr. Purdy lived for many years at the corner of Albany and Green streets. He was a member of the village board of trustees in 1870-1. He built, and for many years conducted, the Newfield woolen mills. When he removed to Ithaca he entered the employ of the Waterworks Company as foreman of the pipe-laying. He supervised the building of the Scott and Buttermilk creek dams.
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(Ithaca Daily Journal; Ithaca, NY. October 13, 1898, page 6.)
The remains of Ebenezer Purdy arrived here at noon today from Red Wing, Minn. accompanied by Edgar Brewer, and were taken direct to the city cemetery for interment.
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