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     Elmer Millard Pulvermaker was born on 24 June 1886 at Marshall Co. (probably), KS, It appears Elmer did not know his birth location (given by his parents for the 1900 census) -- he consistently listed it as Odell, Nebraska, and he also gave 1884 instead of 1886 for his birth year for his military records and WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Heinrich Joseph Pulvermacher and Sarah Jane Scheurer.¹ Elmer Millard Pulvermaker lived in 1910 at Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID. He began military service on 9 November 1917 WW I service, U.S. Army, enlisted, 142 Aero Squadron, Air Service (per headstone application). Residence at time of enlistment was Sumatra, Rosebud County, Montana. He lived on 6 January 1920 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, single, no occupation, lodging in a house rented by Lea Wilcox. He lived on 6 May 1940 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, single, kitchen helper in hotel.² He lived in 1942 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, WW II draft registration. He died on 16 May 1958 at age 71. He was buried in 1958 at Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Findagrave #92720865.

     Etta Belle Mary Pulvermaker was born on 22 June 1887 at Marshall Co. (probably), KS.¹ She was the daughter of Heinrich Joseph Pulvermacher and Sarah Jane Scheurer.¹ Etta Belle Mary Pulvermaker married Robert Maurice Sisco, son of Harmon J. Sisco and Mary Ann McClune, on 4 July 1906 at Blue Springs, Gage Co., NE, after Robert's death, Etta remarried to Charles Meyer. Etta Belle Mary Pulvermaker died on 13 April 1968 at Maywood, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 80

Obituary -- Beatrice Daily Sun, Beatrice, Nebraska; Tuesday, 16 APR 1968, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

Meyer
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Maywood, Calif. for Mrs. Charles Meyer of Maywood, the mother of Joe Sisco of Beatrice and a former resident of Beatrice.

Other survivors are her husband, Charles, two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Steece and Mrs. Mildred Reid of Maywood, Calif; four sons, Charles Sisco of Tulsa, Okla., Marion Sisco of Elmwood and Arthur and Kenneth Sisco of California.

She was buried in April 1968 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #155942117.

     Mary Pumphrey married William Hopkins.

     Johann Nicholas Puntstein married Maria Sybilla Haster.

     Maria Gertraut Puntstein was born on 25 September 1724 at Framersheim, Palatinate. She was the daughter of Johann Nicholas Puntstein and Maria Sybilla Haster. Maria Gertraut Puntstein married Heironymous Becker, son of Johann Nicolaus Becker and Anna Maria Schworm, on 28 December 1749 at Framersheim, Palatinate. Maria Gertraut Puntstein died after 1795.

     Reinhart Puntstein was also known as Richard Poundstone. He was born on 15 January 1735/36 at Framersheim, Palatinate. He was the son of Johann Nicholas Puntstein and Maria Sybilla Haster. Reinhart Puntstein married Anna Margarethe Becker, daughter of Johann Nicolaus Becker and Maria Appolonia Bayer.

     Fred Purcell was born in February 1889 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Purcell and Arthelia C. Saum.¹

     Hazel Purcell was born in April 1896 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Purcell and Arthelia C. Saum.¹

     Howard E. Purcell married Mary Eleanor Ensle, daughter of James Frederick Ensle and Mary Ella Clippinger, on 28 June 1927 at St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL. Howard E. Purcell and Mary Eleanor Ensle were divorced before April 1940.

     Thomas Purcell was born in October 1854 at Ohio.¹ He married Arthelia C. Saum, daughter of Simon Saum and Emily J. Parrett, circa 1888 at Fayette Co. (probably), OH.¹

     Arthur Purdy was born on 12 December 1905 at Allen Co., OH. He was the son of Richard Purdy and Mary Fair. Arthur Purdy married Ethel Cleo Reynolds, daughter of William M. Reynolds and Nora M. Rose, on 29 January 1935. Arthur Purdy died on 15 October 1974 at Spencerville, Allen Co., OH, at age 68.

     Charles E. Purdy married Phoebe Isabella McConnell, daughter of Alexander McConnell and Elizabeth Tallman.

     Charles Michael Purdy was born on 17 March 1953 at Dansville, Livingston Co., NY. He died on 9 August 1998 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, at age 45. Cause of death: suicide by self-inflicted gunshot. He was buried in August 1998 at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IN, Findagrave #87174865.

     Clyde H. Purdy was born in 1880. He was the son of Charles E. Purdy and Phoebe Isabella McConnell. Clyde H. Purdy died in 1884.

     Edward Purdy married Rebecca Fender, daughter of Jacob Fender and Mary Ann Kibler, on 6 July 1868 at Highland Co., OH.

     Frederick Warren Purdy was born on 4 December 1911 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He married Molly White Pagan, daughter of Dr. Albert Elwood Pagan and Gwendolyn White, on 10 February 1941 at Washington, DC. Frederick Warren Purdy died on 5 July 1943 at Kula Gulf, Solomon Islands, at age 31. He was buried at Ft. McKinley, Manilla, Philippines, Monument.

     Myrtle E. Purdy was born in 1882. She was the daughter of Charles E. Purdy and Phoebe Isabella McConnell. Myrtle E. Purdy married Francis B. Mallans.

     Richard Purdy married Mary Fair.

     Belle Purkeypile married Anthony Schurr.

     William Jasper Purkheiser was born on 1 December 1835 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ He married Sarah A. Jacobs on 4 July 1861 at Harrison Co., IN. William Jasper Purkheiser lived in June 1880 at Washington Twp., Harrison Co., IN.² He died on 26 March 1882 at age 46.

     Arthur L. Purkhiser was born in April 1882 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ He was the son of William Jasper Purkheiser and Sarah A. Jacobs.¹

     Della L. Purkhiser was born in June 1880 at Harrison Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of William Jasper Purkheiser and Sarah A. Jacobs.¹ Della L. Purkhiser married Franklin G. Windell, son of Robert L. Windell and Martha Hardsaw, on 31 March 1905 at Floyd Co., IN, no children. Della L. Purkhiser died after January 1920.

     Dora A. Purkhiser was born in August 1869 at Harrison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of William Jasper Purkheiser and Sarah A. Jacobs.² Dora A. Purkhiser married Robert Emmett Sonner, son of Agrippa Felix Sonner and Emily Simler, on 7 March 1889 at Harrison Co., IN, Four children born, three living as of 1900 census. Dora A. Purkhiser and Robert Emmett Sonner were divorced after June 1900. Dora A. Purkhiser married Strauther Albert Best on 11 November 1908 at Floyd Co., IN, Dora remarried to Strauther A. Best on 11 NOV 1908, Floyd County, IN. Dora A. Purkhiser died on 12 December 1958 at Jefferson Co., KY, at age 89

Obituary -- The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 13 DEC 1958, p.11 (Newspapers.com):

MRS. DORA A. BEST

Mrs. Dora A. Best, 89, died at 12:45 p.m. yesterday at her home, 400 W. Bloom.

Survivors include two duaghters, Mrs. Mary Plank and Mrs. Lelah Berry; a son, Charles L. Sonner, Frankfort, and several grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Arch L. Heady Funeral Home, 1201 E. Oak. Burial will be at Cave Hill Cemetery.

     Noel A. Purkhiser was born on 13 August 1908 at Indiana. He married Helen M. Hoar. Noel A. Purkhiser died on 23 March 1998 at Washington Co., IN, at age 89 dates per SSDI, last residence Salem.

     Grace Purlee married Franklin Fisher on 23 June 1901 at Washington Co., IN.

     Ellen Perlena Purmort was born on 10 August 1832 at Jay, Essex Co., NY. She was the daughter of Minor Purmort and Perlina Nettleton. Ellen Perlena Purmort married John Sanford Brumback, son of David Brumback and Frutilda Bearns, on 26 May 1852 at Ashley, Delaware Co., OH.

     Minor Purmort married Perlina Nettleton. Minor Purmort was born circa 1802 at New York.

     Doris Louella Purnell was born on 27 August 1911 at Holt Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of George C. Purnell and Verna M. Stennet. Doris Louella Purnell married Charles William Withers, son of Charles Devere Withers and Serena Walton Thurston, on 25 July 1928 at Gregory Co., SD. Doris Louella Purnell died on 30 September 2004 at Rancho Mirage, Riverside Co., CA, at age 93. She was buried in October 2004 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Atkinson, Holt Co., NE, Findagrave #77020237.

     George C. Purnell was born in 1883 at David City, Butler Co., NE. He married Verna M. Stennet. George C. Purnell died on 8 August 1950 at Seattle, King Co., WA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Seattle Daily Times, August 10, 1950:
George C. Purnell
Funeral services for George C. Purnell, 67, of 9520 Eighth Ave. N. E., will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow in Forkner’s chapel with burial in Washelli. He died Tuesday in a hospital after a short illness.
Mr. Purnell, an interior decorator, came to Seattle 15 years ago from his birthplace, David City, Nebraska. He was past master of Atkinson Lodge No. 164, F. and A. M., Atkinson, Neb. He was a member of the Building Service Employees Union.
Surviving are his wife, Verna; three daughters, Mrs. B. W. Mueller and Mrs. Ralph I Davis, both of Seattle, and Mrs. F. W. Withers, Omaha, Neb; a son, Clifford R. Purnell, Tacoma; two sisters, Mrs. Russell Emory and Mrs. Harvey Knickerbocker, both of Colville, Stevens County; a brother, Jesse A. Purnell, Omaha; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was buried in August 1950 at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA, Findagrave #170961590.

     Nina Purney was born on 6 August 1902 at Nova Scotia, Canada. She married John Elijah Linebaugh, son of John Henry Linebaugh and Viola C. Harner. Nina Purney died in 1957 at Berkley, Oakland Co., MI.