Birth : 16 Apr 1868 Iowa, USA
Death : 11 Sep 1935 Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Biglers Grove Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate : 41.7327995, -95.7786026
Description : NOTE: His death certificate shows he was born 14 Apr 1868 and deid 10 Sep 1935.

OLD FIDDLER DIES OF HEART ATTACK
Special to the Nonpareil.
MISSOURI VALLEY, Sept. 12
Alex Purcell was found dead Wednesday afternoon in a garden near his home on North Fifth street. Charles Riley, who was delivering Mr. Purcell's washing, was the first to find him. An examination showed death due to a heart attack.

Mr. Purcell was an old time fiddler and took part in many contests.

He is survived by a nephew, Oscar Querry of Missouri Valley. Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Alexander “Alex” Purcell Jr.'s memorial?

    Alexander “Alex” Purcell Jr.'s memorial is located at: Biglers Grove Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA.

  • When did Alexander “Alex” Purcell Jr. death?

    Alexander “Alex” Purcell Jr. death on 11 Sep 1935 in Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Alexander “Alex” Purcell Jr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 41.7327995
    Longitude: -95.7786026

Family Members:

Parent

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Alexander Purcell

(1821 - 1895)

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Elizabeth Brown Purcell

(1824 - 1899)

Spouse

Siblings

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Daniel M. Purcell

(1849 - 1919)

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(unknow - unknow)

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Henry C. Purcell

(1856 - 1926)

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Surrelda Purcell Harris

(1862 - 1893)

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Benjamin T Purcell

(1866 - 1867)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Biglers Grove Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7327995, -95.7786026

2. Jesse Purcell Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -95.8232000

3. Benjamin Purcell Cemetery
Allen, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694328, -95.7794523

4. Silver Hill Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6897011, -95.7919006

5. Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7466316, -95.7143936

6. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

7. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

8. Logan Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6487579, -95.7843170

9. Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

10. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6915660, -95.8812480

11. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

12. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

13. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

14. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

16. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

17. Soldier Valley Cemetery
Pisgah, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7916985, -95.9546967

18. Frazier Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5932999, -95.8375015

19. Harris Grove Cemetery
Beebeetown, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

20. Hurleys Evergreen Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5700989, -95.8618698

21. Valley View Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8647003, -95.6252975

22. Linnwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5589200, -95.7502100

23. Preparation Canyon Cemetery
Moorhead, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8810997, -95.9049988

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8446999, -95.5939026