195. Thomas⁵ Purnell (William⁴, John³, Thomas², Thomas¹) was born in Worcester Co., MD about 1773. Thomas died 1833 in Worcester Co., MD.

He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, January 17, 1833. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Wills MH 1822-1833, p. 44)

Thomas's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, March 26, 1833. Named orphan of William Purnell October 12, 1779 and his mother given guardianship; age 6. (David Heise, Wor. Co. Orphan's Court Proceedings, pp. 86-89; Liber JW15) Thomas' will left "Purnells Grove" to a nephew, Purnell Anderson, and to nieces and nephews, children of James & Sarah Bruff, and a niece Sarah Beswick. Witnesses were John B. Fassitt, James Prideaux and John Fassitt, Sr.

Thomas Purnell had the following child:

469 i. Elizabeth⁶ Purnell. Land records show John Purnell of Sussex Co., DE sold land to Elizabeth daughter of Thomas in 1802. (Ruth T. Dryen, Worcester Land Records, p. 615) Thomas did not name a daughter, Elizabeth, in his will.

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