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Residences & events: 1860 Moultrie Co, IL. In the census Henry's occupation was farmworkand he was still at home. Apparently he leaned toward the Copperhead movement during the CivilWar as pointed out in the McPheeters family letters: 9/6/1863 "Henry Purvis was riding by Travilion's a few days since.The old man (Squire Purvis) was on the side of the road. Henryshouted for Vollandingham. The old man replied that Vollandingham wasa tory and so were all his friends. Very well done." Another letter hinted at his personal relationships: 4/5/1863 "I expect you will hear of a wedding in this neighborhoodbefore long. (Henry Purvis)" 9/1871 He paid a school tax for his property at T13 R6. By 7/1873 KS. He started the westward trek. 1877 TX, where he would spend the rest of his life. 1900 Comanche Co, TX, where he farmed several thousand acres of land. |