Hello "K. Bailey":
I am also a michigan
Purtell researcher. I have also trying to track your Ann Arbor Purtells. My John
Purtell was born about 1816 in Co
Limerick near Shanagolden. He immigrated to Binghamtonm, NY abt 1850. He finally settled in
Emmett, St. Clair County, MI abt 1855. He moved to
Bay City, Mi abt 1870. My family owned the
Purtell Dairy Bar in Pinconning and I do know that we are related to the
Lansing,
Midland , and
Shepherd, MI Purtells. I was told that the
Lansing Purtells came to Pinconning once a year to "visit relatives". They do not know how we are related. Their line descends from Robert
Purtell who emigrated to LaSalette, Ontario abt 1840 from Co
Limerick, Ireland. I believe he was born abt 1808. I have lots of
Purtell records from Kilcolman parish in Co
Limerick. Would very much like to hear from you.