Brittain Birdsong Purser

Maleabout 1876–

Brief Life History of Brittain Birdsong

When Brittain Birdsong Purser was born about 1876, in Mississippi, United States, his father, David Inghram Purser Sr., was 35 and his mother, Deza Jennie Bass, was 32. He married Ethel Hunigate about 1895, in Mississippi, United States.

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Brittain Birdsong Purser
1876–
Ethel Hunigate
1877–
Marriage: about 1895

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    Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1895Mississippi, United States
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    Siblings (7)

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    World Events (8)

    1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

    Age 0

    The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.

    1877 · Mississippi State Board of Health is Created

    Age 1

    In 1877, the Mississippi State Board of Health was established to protect and advance health throughout the state. There are several different categories that fall under their watch such as disease, environment, injury, standard care, shots, keep records, and more.

    1907 · Not for profit elections

    Age 31

    The first act prohibiting monetary contributions to political campaigns by major corporations.

    Name Meaning

    English: occupational name from Middle English purser(e), purcere, porser(e) ‘purser, purse-bearer, treasurer’ but sometimes also meaning ‘maker of purses or bags’.

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

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