Maj. John Purnell 1
- Born: Abt 1665, Northampton Co., VA
- Marriage (1): Director Smith about 1690 in Accomack Co., VA
- Died: 05 Apr 1741-17 Apr 1741, Somerset Co., MD
 Notes:
John was named in his father-in-law's will on 31 March 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son-in-law (meaning step-son) John Purnell in the will of Maximilian Gore.
John was named in his father-in-law's will on 3 January 1716/17 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Purnell, now husband of my daughter Tabitha.
John was mentioned in a will on 3 January 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Daniel Gore, wife no name, named friends Edward Robins, William Selby & John Purnell overseers or trustees.
John was named in his brother's will on 27 February 1720/21 at Somerset Co, (present day Worcester Co), MD. In his will Thomas Purnell Sr., wife Katherine, named sons Thomas, Mathew, Benjamin (under 18), John & his wife Eliza., Elisha (under 18) and Walton (under 18) and daughters Eliza (under 16) and Ann (under 16). Son Thos. was to have care of Benjamin & Eliza, son John was to have care of son Elisha and wife Katherine to have care of Walton and Anne. Overseers: Brother John and son Mathew.
John made a will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. To youngest son John land "Purnell's Lot," "Mattapony Marsh," Brother's Lore." "To son Hezekiah land "Purnell's Exchange," "Pharsalis," & "Piney__?__." To daughter Barthsheba. To daughter Sophia Jenkins (property from grandfahter Bayley's estate). To daughter Mary Purnell. To daughter Sarah Kellam. To daughter Joyce Newbold. To daughter Tabitha Cropper (property from grandfather Bayley's estate). To daughter Elizabeth Major (property from grandfather Bayley's estate). To wife Martha. To grandson Purnell Rackliff £5. To wife's 5 children Barhsheba, Hezekiah, Mary, Martha & John Purnell. Extrs wife Martha & 5 children. Witt: Charles Rackcliff, Presgrave Turvill & Daniel Sturgis. Note: Martha, now the wife of William Selby, widow of John Purnell, takes her dower. He died before 17 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.
John married Director Smith, daughter of John Smith and Joyce (?), about 1690 in Accomack Co., VA. (Director Smith was born about 1674 in Accomack Co., VA.)
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