Jacob W Pursel

Brief Life History of Jacob W

When Jacob W Pursel was born in 1774, in Pennsylvania, United States, his father, Jonathan Pursel, was 44 and his mother, Hester, was 34. He married Jane Hill about 1795, in Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Crawford Township, Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States in 1850.

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Family Time Line

Jacob W Pursel
1774–
Jane Hill
1776–1855
Marriage: about 1795
Rebecca Purcill
1798–1834
Robert Pursel
1799–1891
Hugh Pursel
1800–1867
Jonathan Pursel
1804–1880

Sources (5)

  • Jacob Pursell, "United States Census, 1850"
  • J. W. Purcel in entry for Robert Pursel, "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897"
  • J.w. Pursel in entry for Robt. Pursell, "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995"

World Events (8)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1776

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The liberty bell was first rung here to Celebrate this important document.

1808

Atlantic slave trade abolished.

Name Meaning

Variant of Pursell .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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