Life History
about 1799  | 
              Born in Anderston, Glasgow.1,2 Calculated from death certificate  | 
            
about 1821  | 
              Birth of daughter Violet Purdon in Cathcart, Renfrewshire.3  | 
            
about 1821  | 
              Birth of son William Purdon in Cathcart, Renfrewshire.3  | 
            
about 1826  | 
              Birth of son John Purdon in Cathcart, Renfrewshire.3  | 
            
about 1829  | 
              Birth of son Robert Purdon in Cathcart, Renfrewshire.5  | 
            
about 1830  | 
              Birth of daughter Margaret Purdon in Cathcart, Renfrewshire.3  | 
            
about 1832  | 
              Birth of daughter Jane Purdon in Cathcart, Renfrewshire.3  | 
            
about 1832  | 
              Birth of daughter Agnes Purdon in Cathcart, Renfrewshire.3  | 
            
about 1836  | 
              Birth of son James Purdon in Govan, Glasgow.3  | 
            
about 1838  | 
              Birth of son Alexander Purdon in Govan, Glasgow.3  | 
            
about 1839  | 
              Birth of son Mathieson Purdon in Govan, Glasgow.3  | 
            
1841  | 
              Resident in Alexander Street, Gorbals, Lanarkshire.3  | 
            
about 1842  | 
              Birth of daughter Euphemia Purdon in Govan, Glasgow.2  | 
            
before 1861  | 
              Death of Margaret Mason.1,4  | 
            
17th May 1865  | 
              Died in Alexander Row, Glasgow.1 Heptatic Disease  | 
            
Other facts
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              Married Margaret Mason  | 
            
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              Occupation Coal Miner.3  |