PURDUE, Thomas - 1947
Source: Veedersburg News abt July 30, 1947
Thomas Purdue, one of Fountain County's oldest residents passed away at his home, Attica, RR 4, Thursday night. He had been ill for some time.
Thomas Purdue, son of Abraham and Margaret Byers Purdue, was born in Centerville, Iowa, Feb 13, 1856. On March 25, 1880 he was united in marriage to Eva Hatfield who preceded him in death Sept 1944. He was a highly respected farmer in Fountain County for many years.
He was a member of the Union Christian Church and Masonic Lodge of Attica. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frank Campbell, Attica, RR, three grandchildren, Mrs. Earl Crowder, Covington, RR and Horace Robert Campbell and four great grandchildren. --- transcribed by kbz
Source: Indiana Certificate of Death Fountain County, Indiana #21327
Thomas Purdue born Feb 13, 856 Centerville, Iowa - Retired Farmer
Died: July 24, 1947 11:40 p.m. -- 91 Years 5 Months 11 Days - arterior sclerosis - cerebral hemorrhage
Dr. AB McCord
Father: Abraham Purdue born Iowa
Mother: Margaret Byers, born ___
Informant: Mrs. Frank Campbell Attica, Ind
Buried Union Cemetery, south of Attica by RA DeSutter, Funeral Director, Attica, Ind