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• _UID: 6C2B28B54BF04D56900B08F99852E126DF9A

Family/Spouse: Alfred Even WILLIAMS. Alfred and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Leonard WILLIAMS and died.
2. Doris WILLIAMS and died.
3. Harry WILLIAMS was born on 4 May 1903; died on 16 Dec 1917.
4. Ralph Hill WILLIAMS was born on 24 Apr 1904; died in Nov 2001 in Prestatyn, , , Wales.

Lilly married Alfred Evan WILLIAMS on 8 Jan 1900 in Cadoxton, , Glamorgan, Wales. Alfred was born on 27 May 1878; died on 2 May 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Alfred Leonard WILLIAMS was born on 22 Dec 1900; died on 23 Mar 1941 in North Atlantic.
2. Harry WILLIAMS was born on 4 May 1903; died on 16 Dec 1917.
3. Ralph Hill WILLIAMS was born on 24 Apr 1904; died in Nov 2001 in Prestatyn, , , Wales.
4. Lily Iris Anneta WILLIAMS was born on 16 Nov 1906; died on 29 Jan 1908.

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• _UID: E8B069E66D5F4FEB9CB8A722F05E92F4DE34
• Civil: Canton
• Civil: Cardiff St Mary
• Name (Facts Pg): Henry PURNELL
• Alt. Birth: 1838; Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
• Alt. Birth: 1838; St John & St Mary Cardiff
• Alt. Birth: Jun 1838; Glamorgan Monmouthshire
• Residence: 1861; Glamorgan, Wales
• Residence: 1891; Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Notes:

Sail maker Henry Skey Purnell was apprentice to sail making with Richard V erity and served for 7 years from 17 July 1855 (aged 17). His pay ranged f rom 3 shillings per week in the first year to 10 shillings a week in t he 7 year. He went to school at Bath and College Green, Bristol.

Discharge reference Araby Maid:
This is to certify that Henry Purnell has served on board the ship Araby M aid as sail maker on a voyage from Cardiff to China and back to Hamburg. D uring this time he has conducted himself to my satisfaction so that i ha ve pleasure in recommending to any ships master who may require his servic es
Hamburg
January 9th 1872 K. Butler
Master
The Araby Maid was a three masted schooner. Sunk in a collision in 1903, s he now rests in approximately 200' of water near the Dry Tortugas. Sitti ng upright, the large composite vessel is amazingly intact. The damage cau sed by the collision is easily identified near the bow on the portside. T he lower decks are still intact, her wooden planking still sound. Her mas ts lie off on the sides, as well as other unidentified parts of wreckag e. The stern of the Araby Maid is still intact, rising high off the bott om with her rudder easily visible. Numerous portholes were recovered, lyi ng loose on the deck. Her bronze capstan cover and bell were also recovere d, helping to identify the previously unknown vessel

Ship details from Ben Line Fleet List
Entered Ben Line Service 1868
Ended Ben Line Service 1894
Year sunk 1903
Gross Tonnage 863
Net Tonnage 837
Length 195
Beam 32
Depth 19
1868 - completed by R. Steele & Co., Greenock Yard No. 66
1894 - sold to Aktieselskabet, Norway. Name unchanged
1903 - sank after collision with S.S. DENVER off Florida, while on passa ge from Mobile to Rosario with pitch pine.
The Araby Maid, official number 62272, was built in October 1868 by Robe rt Steele and Company of Greenock. An elegant bark, she was 194.6 fe et in length, 32 feet in beam, and displaced 863 tons.


Discharge Reference Falkland Bank:
I hereby certify that Henry Purnell has served with me on board the ship F alkland Bank as sail maker on a voyage to South America and Sydney and fin ally return in this past time for 18 months and I can verify he is an exce llent seaman in every aspect.
J.A. Robbins
Master
Ship Falkland Bank
Liverpool
Febuary 14th 1901

Dadicated by Capt: J.A.Robbins to the Officers and Crew of ship Falkla nd Bank
In memory of carrying the first Original Cargo of Argentina Wheat around t he world and 8,000 miles over the distance.
Great attempts have been made to reach the Artic Pole,
Ships and property have been lost, with many precious souls,

But has a ship with the same cargo sailed around the world,
If not, I'll here mention one with canvas all unfurled.
The Falkland Bank a noble ship, one of the bank line,
Has spread her sails the last ten years, and shortened many a time.
Her voyages have been around Cape Horn, at all times of the year,
And safely returned to port, in lands both far and near.

This cargo mentioned was laden in the Argentine,
Her destination being Sydney, a port of great sublime
When on the passage to this port a storm she did contend,
Which caused this cargo to reshift, throwing ship on her beam ends.
But by hard work of her brave crew all was again made safe,
Again to put her on her course, to battle wind and wave,

Arriving safely at her port , and to the dock she went,
Her moorings were all made fast, Her sails were all unbent
The stevedore had his pennants rigged to land the grain on shore,
When orders from the merchant came, you must again unmoor,
And on to Europe you must sail, again around Cape Horn,
I know you would rather rest, your crew will look forlorn.
But this cargo has been sold in London far away,

To sea again you must now go; causing no delay,
And when you get to England, it's something new to state,
A cargo carried around the world, the first one up to date.
A fair attempt here I've made to explain it all to you,
So now my officers I will thank, likewise my gallant crew.

Christmas Day
25th December, 1905

Henry married Mary SMITH on 31 Aug 1860 in Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales. Mary was born in 1840 in Gloucestershire, England; died in in Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: BCC249A40C304604ADCCDDC73922515F1948
• Name: Mary PURNELL
• Name: Mary PURNELL
• Alt. Birth: 1840; Gloucestershire, England
• Alt. Birth: 1844; Gloucestershire, England
• Residence: 1861; Cardiff St Mary, Glamorgan, Wales
• Residence: 1881; Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales

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• _UID: 890667F804424F38B626EC1C5287E3D6317F
• Address: Hill PURNELL; Address:
  Leckwith Manor
  Great House Farm, Canton
  Cardiff, Wales Cardiff, W
• Civil: Canton
• Name (Facts Pg): Hill PURNELL
• Name (Facts Pg): Hill Purnell
• Name (Facts Pg): Hill Purnell
• Residence: 1871; Canton, Glamorgan, Wales

Notes:

Hill Purnell came to Cardiff from High Littleton-Poulton area of Somerset.

Birds Directory for 1858 records Hill Purnell as living at Great House Fa rm (Leckwith Manor) Cardiff.


1851 CENSUS St Mary's Cardiff
22 Whitmore Street

Hill Purnell Head 49 yrs Retired Farmer Born Holcomb Somerset
Sarah Purnell Wife 44 yrs Born Cardiff
Mathew Freeman Son 22 yrs Ship Owner
Susan Daughter 21 yrs
Catherine Daughter 8 yrs Scholar
Robert Son 7 yrs Scholar



1861 CENSUS parish of Llandaff
189 Severn Road

Hill Purnell Head 59 yrs Farmer Born Somerset Holcombe Hou se
Sarah Wife 55 yrs Born Glamorgan Cardiff
Sarah Elizabeth Daughter 34 yrs Born Glamorgan Cardiff
Mathew Freeman Son 33 yrs Master Mariner Born Glamorg an Cardiff


1881 CENSUS Parish of Llandaff
204 Severn Road

Hill Purnell Head 80 yrs Retired Farmer Born Holcomb Somer set
Sarah Wife 76 yrs Born Cardiff
Sarah Daughter 55 yrs Born Cardiff
Susan Granddaughter 14 yrs Born Llandaff
Marion Granddaughter 9 yrs Born Llandaff

Hill married Sarah LEWIS on 17 Jan 1826 in Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales. Sarah was born on 10 Apr 1806 in Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales; died on 14 Jul 1884 in Cardiff, , Glamorgan, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 775D190772BC4EEC925AED78F657C809CBC2
• Address: Sarah Lewis; Address:
  Leckwith Manor
  Great House Farm, Canton
  Cardiff, Wales Cardiff, W
• Civil: Canton
• Name (Facts Pg): Sarah Purnell
• Name (Facts Pg): Sarah Purnell
• Alt. Birth: 1805; Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
• Alt. Birth: 1807; Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, Glamorgan, Wales
• Residence: 1851; Glamorgan, Wales
• Residence: 1871; Canton, Glamorgan, Wales

Notes:

BirdsRalph Williams wrote:

You will note that the name Matthew Pride is on both certificates. I under stand Thomas and Sarah died while still quite young and Matthew became Gua rdian to Sarah, daughter of Thomas and Sarah.

The Pride family owned Llandaff Mill and Thomas Lewis was a member of t he Lewis of Van family, the old Van mansion is a few miles from Caerphil ly Castle. Cousin Mildred would have told you about the Lewis family, a br anch lived at "greenmeadow" Tongwynlias. the arms of the family hang outsi de the local inn (The Old Ton Inn).
Cousin Mildred was the Landlady
Landaff memorials inscriptions
John PRIDE, of Llandaff Mill; ob. 1829, aet. 64. Also Helen, his relic t; and Jane their daughter


Birds Directory for Cardiff 1858 : High Sherrifs of Glamorgan were:
1547-55-59 Edward Lewis of Van, Caerphilly
1560-69-86 Thomas Lewis of Van, Caerphilly
1601 Edward Lewis of Van
1630 Thomas Lewis, Llanishen
1757 Thomas Lewis, New House, Thorn Hill
1790 William Lewis, "Greenmeadow" Tongwynlias
1795 Wyndham Lewis, Llanishen.

Members of Parliament:
1563 Henry Lewis
1586 George Lewis of Van
1601 William Lewis
1820 Wyndham Lewis



Adopted:
Adopted By Matthew Pride

Notes:

Married:
Copy of Marriage Certificate:

Hill Purnell of the Parish of St. Johns, Bachelor, and Sarah Lewis of t he Parish of St Mary, Spinster, were married in this church by Licence wi th the consent of Matthew Pride her lawfull guardian, this 17th day of Jan uary, in the year 1826
This marriage was solemnised betwe
Hill Purnell and Sarah Lewis
In the presence of:
John Pride, Thomas Heine, Sarah Purnell, Eliza Alexander.

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• _UID: 73BB31225E3742859A47D8BCD7365BC37D87
• Occupation: Schoolmaster according Betsy Skey Purnell's baptism entry

Notes:

Death before 1851 maybe before 1836 Possible but unconfirmed christening from IGI 22 June 1767 Presbyterian, Ashwick, Somerset, England JOHN PURNELL School master according to baptism of his second daughter in 1824; son of Robert Purnell and Betty nee Skey; m. ELIZABETH

(Research):Possible but unconfirmed christening from IGI 22 JUN 1767 Presbyterian, Ashwick, Somerset, England

Died:
Before 1851 maybe before 1836

John married Elizabeth HILL. Elizabeth (daughter of William HILL and Jane WHITE) was born about 1767 in Kingston, , , Jamaica; died in 1861 in Melksham, , Wiltshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: F559D448D0FB412EAD55D5044C5514184CB4
• Civil: Melksham
• Name (Facts Pg): Elizabeth Purnell
• Alt. Birth: 1767; Jamaica
• Residence: 1851, Melksham, , Wiltshire, England; Union Street

Notes:

Elizabeth's brith date is uncertain, as in 1851 she say's she is 84, but at her burial in 1861 she is 101. It is possible that this is the same couple as John Purnell and Elizabeth Salmon, who married 25 september 1792 at St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol. 1851 CENSUS Melksham Whiltshire Elizabeth Purnell Head 84 yrs Born Kingston Jamaca Robert Purnell Son 55 yrs Born Somerset Betty Cox Granddaughter 6 yrs Born Somerset