Meshack PURDUM
Dates of birth and death from Purdum Family Tree compiled by Barbara Purdum, Santa Maria, CA. Age listed in 1850 U.S. Census for Springfield Township, Ross County, Ohio is 49, supports birth year of 1801. Names of children as listed in 1850 U.S. Census for Ross County, Ohio. Relation to Walter Purdum presumed from fact that Meshack served as Adm'r of Walter's estate in 1836-37 and served as trustee of real property for benefit of Walter's heirs at law.
He married Elizabeth Coyle Abt 1829 . Elizabeth Coyle was born at Montgomery co, Md, Usa Abt 1801 .
They were the parents of 10
children:
Sarah A. Purdum
born 1831.
Priscilla Purdum
born 1832.
James W. Purdum
born 1834.
Samuel Purdum
born 1835.
William Purdum
born 1837.
John A. Purdum
born 1838.
Nelson Purdum
born 1840.
Amos Purdum
born 1842.
Alexander Purdum
born 1844.
Meshack Purdum
born 1845.
Meshack Purdum died Abt 1870 .
Elizabeth Coyle died 26 Dec 1853 at Ross co, Oh, Usa .