Purves, Thomas
Thomas Purves was born on September 28, 1785 in Whitebank, Scotland. He brought his family to the United States in 1819 hoping to work for the Parish family at the iron works in Rossie, NY. He received a cold reception from Parish's agent and instead went to work for Governor Ogden in Waddington, NY as a gardener. He died Jaunary 12, 1853 in Waddington.
From the description of Thomas Purves collection, 1809-1819 (St. Lawrence University). WorldCat record id: 40767906
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| creatorOf | Purves, Thomas. Thomas Purves collection, 1809-1819 | St. Lawrence University, Owen D. Young Library |
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