Purvis Family Portrait

My Great-Grandmother. Sarah Ann Purvis (Born 1878) Meet her husband... I notice she has a wedding ring.

My Great-Great-Grandfather, Lambton Purvis.

My Great-Great-Grandmother, Jane Purvis. (born 1854)

I think this is William Lambton Purvis. Born 1880, died 1904 in a pit accident.

These are my Great-Great-Grandparents and their 12 children, including my Great-Grandmother. Not sure when it was taken, but most likely around the turn of the century.

Despite appearances, they weren't wealthy. Most of the lads worked down Houghton pit.

OK, today I found this on the Durham Mining Museum site. It's the records of the death of William Lambton Purvis, who is one of the lads on the back row. It also mentions my Great-Great Grandfather and Great-Great Mother (also buried in the same grave as her son). Given the ages, I think it puts this photo somewhere around the late 1800's!

The name Lambton still lives on in the family - through my Uncle Ian Lambton Moran.

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PinkCappachino says:

What an amazing collection of photos to have.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaxpix50 says:

what a treasure.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

ѕιмσиα84 says:

I love old photos.. this one is very beautiful..
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

bripurvis says:

I've been doing some family research and Lambton was my great great grandfather also. My great grandfather was Bertram whom most have been one of William's brothers
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

bob the bolder says:

Presumably a relative?

Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Moran says:

Hi Bob, I presume so, yes. I've not traced further down the Purvis tree myself though.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Delfina Purvis de Sá says:

Hello, I am Delfina [Purvis] de Sá from Portugal. It's a pleasure to meet you here.
Do you know about www.purvisfamilytree.com !?
I am there:
www.purvisfamilytree.com/getperson.php?person ID=I1835&...
I help John doing our genealogie, it became by a book and is now at the site...
It will be great to talk about with you...If y are interested...
delfinadesa@gmail.com
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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