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James Ernest Purvis

Birth	:	25 May 1853 Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	28 Nov 1917 Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, USA
Burial	:	Matthew Chapel Cemetery, Coosa, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.2407990, -85.3088989
Plot	:	B-21
Description	:	Bremen OIL KING DIES AT Greenville, Texas J.E. PURVIS FOUNDER OF BREMEN OHIO AND ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY KNOWN MEN IN THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY DIED SUDDENLY WHILE RETURNING FROM HOME Of BROTHER A telegram rceived in Bremen, Ohio early Thursday morning contained the startling news of the death of J.E. Purvis, one of the most widely known men in that vicinity; and known throughout Fairfield County as "The Bremen Oil King." Mr.... Read More	Bremen OIL KING DIES AT Greenville, Texas J.E. PURVIS FOUNDER OF BREMEN OHIO AND ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY KNOWN MEN IN THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY DIED SUDDENLY WHILE RETURNING FROM HOME Of BROTHER A telegram rceived in Bremen, Ohio early Thursday morning contained the startling news of the death of J.E. Purvis, one of the most widely known men in that vicinity; and known throughout Fairfield County as "The Bremen Oil King." Mr. Purvis accompanied by his wife, had been visiting his brother who had been ill in Texas, and while returning home took suddenly il at Greenville, Texas, where he died shortly before midnight Wednesday. He was 63 years old and had accumulated a vast fortune in the oil industry. He was founde of the Bremen Oil Company which stock was later purchased by the Standard Oil Company. He also held interest in several oil companies in that village besides having similar holdings in Hocking County. Since his retirement from the oil business a few years ago, Mr. Purvis has spent several months on his ranch in Texas which is a very valuable one. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Simpson Wright of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. James Turner of Bremen, Ohio; a son, having preceded him in death some years ago. Upon the receipt of the telegram, Mr. and Mrs. James Turner, who were visiting in Columbus, Ohio, started immediately for St. Louis where they will meet the body and accompany it to Bremen, Ohio. Funeral arrangements have not been made but it is thought the remains will arrive in Bremen Saturday morning. The telegram was very brief and did not give any particulars of his death. Mr. Purvis was a public spitited citizen and his large means made it possible for him to do an exceptional work. He always took an active part in those things which had to do with better moral and financial conditions in his home town, and his activities were not confined to that place alone. He will be greatly missed in Fairfield County, Ohio. Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette November 30, 1917

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Where is James Ernest Purvis's memorial?
James Ernest Purvis's memorial is located at: Matthew Chapel Cemetery, Coosa, Floyd County, USA.
When did James Ernest Purvis death?
James Ernest Purvis death on 28 Nov 1917 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Ernest Purvis's memorial?
Latitude: 34.2407990
Longitude: -85.3088989

Family Members:

Parent

James Ernest “Pa” Purvis

(1818 - 1900)

Elizabeth Ross Clemens Purvis

(1818 - 1903)

Spouse

Caroline Householder Purvis

(1853 - 1933)

Siblings

Elias Vance Purvis

(1837 - 1909)

Mariette Purvis

(1846 - 1851)

Albanus Clemens Purvis

(1850 - 1919)

Children

(1879 - 1964)

(1881 - 1900)

(1883 - 1959)

(1884 - 1887)

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