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Residences & events: 1840 Shelby Co, IL. In the census, he was 20-30 years old, with 1male 5-10, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, and his wife, Malinda,also 20-30. Next door was Malinda's sister, Mahala Purvis, who livednext to their brother, George. 1870 Jonathan Creek Twp, Moultrie Co, IL. Jerry was a farmer withproperty valued at $1800/450 at census time. His second, third, andfourth children were not listed with his family. 1875 Jonathan Creek Twp. In the atlas he was named as a land owneramong the 1001 township residents. Also listed there was J Purvis. 1881 Jonathan Creek twp, Moultrie Co, IL. History records hisresidence there but states his wife's name was Mahala. |
| No date was given for their marriage. |