hi my name is rose purdy from yarmouth
nova scotia canada my dads name is arthur and my grand fathers name was bernard l purdy could anyone give me any more info on what family line goes back further im new at this and some what in need of help thanks

Rose,I couldn't not respond when I saw your message as my maternal grandmother's maiden name was Icie Rosella (Rose) Purdy! However, her family and her husband's (Howard) were all from Kentucky, don't know where before that. I am currently researching to find relatives of both families. If anyone has information, please email me: dblack@brazosport.cc.tx.us
Good luck on your search.
Diane Summers Black in Texas

Hi Rose, my name is susie purdy, from perth, australia. I am trying to research my ancestor samuel purdy, who was born in Yarmouth around 1830 to parents henry and abigail or elizabeth purdy nee shortcliff. I am of the understanding that the yarmouth purdy's are'nt part of the bigger purdy line. There was apparently a purdy from british columbia at last years reunion, looking for purdy's from Yarmouth. I am trying to get hold of someone with more info on him at the moment. I would love to hear from you to see if we are from the same line. My samuel left nova scotia approx 1850 bound for australia. He lists his father as a captain of ship. We also know from family stories that he was from a seafaring family.

You must be the grandaughter of Bernard Lockie Purdy & Harriett Judith (Hattie) Quinlan. I am the great grandaughter of Augusta Purdy & William James Gallagher. I live in Rockville, Yarmouth Co. NS.
Here is what I have found so far.

3. Jacob Purdy was listed as father to James Purdy in 1859 Marblehead MA.
Mother of James was Almira Bell

2. James Purdy B: 1859 and Evelina Nickerson married March 15,1884 Bear Point Shelburne County
Evelina Nickerson age 18 Woods Harbor, NS Parents: Joseph Nickerson & Sarrah Fisherman
James Purdy age 24 Fisherman Shag Harbor B in Marblehead Parents: Jacop & Almira Bell Fisherman
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1884 - Book: 1836 - Page: 147 - Number: 44

Children:
Augusta Purdy M/William James Gallagher
Sadie Purdy (Sadie)B: 1883 M/ Ward Smith Rockville NS Canada
Bernard Locke Purdy
Edward Purdy lived in Sandwich Mass. USA
Robert Purdy lived in Sandwich Mass. USA
Jessie Purdy
Daisy Purdy
Lilly Purdy
Josephine Purdy
Douglas Purdy
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1.Augusta Purdy & William James Gallagher

Gussie Waden Purdy and William James Gallagher married 1906 in Yarmouth County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1906 - Book: 1840 - Page: 116 - Number: 69
Aug 2 1906 Rockville Congregational Church
William James Gallagher age 20 B: York CO, NB Canada Residence: Rockville, NS. Canada
Parents: John & Rhoda Gallagher Farmer
Gussie Waden Purdy 17 B: Shag Harbor NS Canada
Parents:James Purdy & Evelyn Fishermen
Witness:Fred Hilton & Maud Vickery

Children
Gallagher James Edward Feb 1907
Gallagher Myrtle Feb 1909
Gallagher Oliver Apr 1911
Gallagher Harold
Gallagher Waneta
Gallagher Lillian
Gallagher Marjorie
Gallagher Grace
Gallagher Walter
Gallagher Philup
Gallagher Ray
Gallagher Bruce

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1.Purdy, Bernard Lockie
B Oct 12,1893 Birth Place Shag Harbor Died April 1,1950 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1950 - Page: 3456
Wife: Harriett Judith (Hattie) Quinlan
Father: James Purdy
Mother:Evelina Nickerson
Race Canadian English

Marriage
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1913 - Book: 16 - Page: 412
Harriet Quinlan and Bernard L. Purdy married April 20,1913 in Yarmouth County Acadia Hall
Bernard L. Purdy age 21
Religion:Presbyterian Occ: Fisherman Residence: Rockville Born :Shag Harbor
Harriet Quinlan age 20
Father William Quinlan
Mother Annie
Religion:Baptist Born: in Stoney Island

Children: Bernard
Keith
Bruce
Dowe
Herbert
Richard
Lydia

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1. Sarah (Sadie)Purdy and Ward E. Smith

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:
Sarah (Sadie)Purdy and Ward E. Smith
married June 11,1904 in Yarmouth County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1904 - Book: 1840 - Page: 95 - Number: 48

Sarah Purdy age 18 B: Shag Harbor NS
Parents James & Elvinia Purdy

Ward Earl. Smith age 21 B: Cape Sable
Fisherman
Parents David A & Barbara Smith

DEATH CERTIFICATE:
Ward Earl Smith, died Aug, 10, 1936 in Rockville, Yarmouth County
Item can be found in Registration Year: 1936 - Book: 156 - Page: 919
B: March 23,1886 B: Cape Sable
Parents David A & Barbara Smith B: Cape Sable
Cause of death : Cancer of Kidneys

Children:
Aurelia Evelyn Smith