Infant Son Purifoy
M, b. 2 August 1921, d. 2 August 1921
Infant Son Purifoy|b. 2 Aug 1921\nd. 2 Aug 1921|p82.htm#i5002|James Denard Purifoy|b. 15 Aug 1880\nd. 2 Sep 1962|p57.htm#i2551|Susan Toler|b. 26 Nov 1897\nd. 30 May 1982|p46.htm#i1471|John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|Willis C. Toler|b. 17 Sep 1861\nd. 28 Nov 1921|p5.htm#i257|Emily S. Toler|b. 5 May 1872\nd. 23 Nov 1960|p46.htm#i1466|
Infant Son Purifoy died on 2 August 1921 at age 0. He was born on 2 August 1921. He was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
He was the son of James Denard Purifoy and Susan Toler.
Minnie Anne Purifoy
F, b. 27 April 1883, d. 31 October 1922
Minnie Anne Purifoy|b. 27 Apr 1883\nd. 31 Oct 1922|p82.htm#i5003|John Calvin Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa Jane Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|Arrington Purifoy|b. 27 May 1829\nd. 28 Jul 1906|p127.htm#i7924|Clarissa Morris|b. c 1831|p12.htm#i436|Stephen Toler|b. 3 Aug 1828\nd. 16 Dec 1902|p5.htm#i277|Susan Wiley|b. 9 Feb 1829\nd. 15 Oct 1919|p5.htm#i278|
Minnie Anne Purifoy was born on 27 April 1883 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 She was the daughter of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler. Minnie Anne Purifoy died on 31 October 1922 in Craven County, North Carolina, at age 39 according to her death certificate she "died suddenly...think she had apoplexy."1 She was buried on 1 November 1922 in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.1
Citations
- [S3] Death Certificate Register of Deeds Office.
Mary L. Purifoy
F, b. 13 March 1885, d. 23 October 1918
Mary L. Purifoy|b. 13 Mar 1885\nd. 23 Oct 1918|p82.htm#i5004|John Calvin Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa Jane Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|Arrington Purifoy|b. 27 May 1829\nd. 28 Jul 1906|p127.htm#i7924|Clarissa Morris|b. c 1831|p12.htm#i436|Stephen Toler|b. 3 Aug 1828\nd. 16 Dec 1902|p5.htm#i277|Susan Wiley|b. 9 Feb 1829\nd. 15 Oct 1919|p5.htm#i278|
Mary L. Purifoy was born on 13 March 1885 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 She was born on 14 March 1885 according to her tombstone. She was the daughter of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler. Mary L. Purifoy married James L. Andrews on 18 November 1906 in Craven County, North Carolina.2 Mary L. Purifoy died on 23 October 1918 in Jones County, North Carolina, at age 33 due to "flu pneumonia", a victim of the Great Influenza Epidemic of 1918.1 She died on 24 October 1918 at age 33 according to her tombstone. She was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy
F, b. 27 November 1887, d. 5 April 1981
Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy|b. 27 Nov 1887\nd. 5 Apr 1981|p82.htm#i5005|John Calvin Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa Jane Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|Arrington Purifoy|b. 27 May 1829\nd. 28 Jul 1906|p127.htm#i7924|Clarissa Morris|b. c 1831|p12.htm#i436|Stephen Toler|b. 3 Aug 1828\nd. 16 Dec 1902|p5.htm#i277|Susan Wiley|b. 9 Feb 1829\nd. 15 Oct 1919|p5.htm#i278|
Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy was born on 27 November 1887. She was the daughter of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler. Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy married Andrew Jackson Roberson on 19 April 1906 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy died on 5 April 1981 at age 93. She was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Children of Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy and Andrew Jackson Roberson
- Chester Worth Roberson+ b. 1907, d. 22 Jul 1979
- Samuel J. Roberson b. 15 Sep 1908, d. 20 Jul 1981
- James Robert Roberson+ b. 25 Apr 1910, d. 24 Oct 1964
- Woodrow Roberson+ b. 28 Mar 1912, d. 19 Jul 1997
- Esther Bell Roberson b. 17 Jun 1914, d. 16 Sep 1968
Citations
- [S8] , Craven County Marriage Records Craven County Register of Deeds.
John Alfred Purifoy
M, b. 7 March 1891, d. 17 January 1948
John Alfred Purifoy|b. 7 Mar 1891\nd. 17 Jan 1948|p82.htm#i5006|John Calvin Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa Jane Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|Arrington Purifoy|b. 27 May 1829\nd. 28 Jul 1906|p127.htm#i7924|Clarissa Morris|b. c 1831|p12.htm#i436|Stephen Toler|b. 3 Aug 1828\nd. 16 Dec 1902|p5.htm#i277|Susan Wiley|b. 9 Feb 1829\nd. 15 Oct 1919|p5.htm#i278|
John Alfred Purifoy was born on 7 March 1891 according to his tombstone. He was the son of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler. John Alfred Purifoy was born on 7 March 1896 according to his death certificate. He married Artha Jane Cuthrell on 29 October 1911. John Alfred Purifoy died on 17 January 1948 in Craven County, North Carolina, at age 56 . His cause of death was listed as cardiovascular disease.1 He was buried on 19 January 1948 in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.2
Child of John Alfred Purifoy and Artha Jane Cuthrell
- Lota Purifoy (living)
Emma C. Purifoy
F, b. 19 May 1896, d. 20 September 1982
Emma C. Purifoy|b. 19 May 1896\nd. 20 Sep 1982|p82.htm#i5007|John Calvin Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa Jane Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|Arrington Purifoy|b. 27 May 1829\nd. 28 Jul 1906|p127.htm#i7924|Clarissa Morris|b. c 1831|p12.htm#i436|Stephen Toler|b. 3 Aug 1828\nd. 16 Dec 1902|p5.htm#i277|Susan Wiley|b. 9 Feb 1829\nd. 15 Oct 1919|p5.htm#i278|
Emma C. Purifoy was born on 19 May 1896. She was the daughter of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler. Emma C. Purifoy married Otis Becton Speight on 30 July 1922 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 Emma C. Purifoy died on 20 September 1982 at age 86. She was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.

Citations
- [S8] , Craven County Marriage Records Craven County Register of Deeds.
Amanda Purifoy1
F
Amanda Purifoy was born.
Citations
- I had her as the daughter of John C. and Clarissa Purifoy, but don't know where I got the information. I removed her from these parents on 10 Jun 2008 until further proof can be found.
Ida Rowe
F, b. 1 January 1883, d. 24 June 1968
Ida Rowe was born on 1 January 1883. She married Leonard Oscar Purifoy, son of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler, on 23 August 1903 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 Ida Rowe died on 24 June 1968 at age 85. She was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Children of Ida Rowe and Leonard Oscar Purifoy
- Myrtie Purifoy+ b. 30 Dec 1904, d. 15 Mar 1989
- Lila Purifoy+ b. 30 Dec 1904
Citations
- [S8] , Craven County Marriage Records Craven County Register of Deeds.
Myrtie Purifoy
F, b. 30 December 1904, d. 15 March 1989
Myrtie Purifoy|b. 30 Dec 1904\nd. 15 Mar 1989|p82.htm#i5010|Leonard Oscar Purifoy|b. 15 Aug 1880\nd. 1 Oct 1960|p81.htm#i5001|Ida Rowe|b. 1 Jan 1883\nd. 24 Jun 1968|p82.htm#i5009|John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|||||||
Myrtie Purifoy was born on 30 December 1904. She was the daughter of Leonard Oscar Purifoy and Ida Rowe. Myrtie Purifoy married Thomas Kelly Speight on 25 April 1922 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 Myrtie Purifoy died on 15 March 1989 at age 84.
Children of Myrtie Purifoy and Thomas Kelly Speight
- Beatrice Speight (living)
- Jeannette Speight (living)
- Juren Speight (living)
- Gerlie Speight (living)
- Daisy Belle Speight b. 1923, d. 1923
- Thomas Graham Speight b. 1948, d. 1996
Citations
- [S8] , Craven County Marriage Records Craven County Register of Deeds.
Lila Purifoy
F, b. 30 December 1904
Lila Purifoy|b. 30 Dec 1904|p82.htm#i5011|Leonard Oscar Purifoy|b. 15 Aug 1880\nd. 1 Oct 1960|p81.htm#i5001|Ida Rowe|b. 1 Jan 1883\nd. 24 Jun 1968|p82.htm#i5009|John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|||||||
Lila Purifoy married Paul Gaskins. Lila Purifoy was born on 30 December 1904. She was the daughter of Leonard Oscar Purifoy and Ida Rowe.
Children of Lila Purifoy and Paul Gaskins
- Belma Gaskins (living)
- Luke Milton Gaskins (living)
- William Purifoy "Bill" Gaskins (living)
- Cleo Bradford Gaskins (living)
Thomas Kelly Speight
M, b. 1899, d. 1985
Thomas Kelly Speight was born in 1899. He married Myrtie Purifoy, daughter of Leonard Oscar Purifoy and Ida Rowe, on 25 April 1922 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 Thomas Kelly Speight died in 1985.
Children of Thomas Kelly Speight and Myrtie Purifoy
- Beatrice Speight (living)
- Jeannette Speight (living)
- Juren Speight (living)
- Gerlie Speight (living)
- Daisy Belle Speight b. 1923, d. 1923
- Thomas Graham Speight b. 1948, d. 1996
Citations
- [S8] , Craven County Marriage Records Craven County Register of Deeds.
Daisy Belle Speight
F, b. 1923, d. 1923
Daisy Belle Speight|b. 1923\nd. 1923|p82.htm#i5017|Thomas Kelly Speight|b. 1899\nd. 1985|p82.htm#i5012|Myrtie Purifoy|b. 30 Dec 1904\nd. 15 Mar 1989|p82.htm#i5010|||||||Leonard O. Purifoy|b. 15 Aug 1880\nd. 1 Oct 1960|p81.htm#i5001|Ida Rowe|b. 1 Jan 1883\nd. 24 Jun 1968|p82.htm#i5009|
Daisy Belle Speight died in 1923. She was born in 1923. She was the daughter of Thomas Kelly Speight and Myrtie Purifoy.
Thomas Graham Speight
M, b. 1948, d. 1996
Thomas Graham Speight|b. 1948\nd. 1996|p82.htm#i5018|Thomas Kelly Speight|b. 1899\nd. 1985|p82.htm#i5012|Myrtie Purifoy|b. 30 Dec 1904\nd. 15 Mar 1989|p82.htm#i5010|||||||Leonard O. Purifoy|b. 15 Aug 1880\nd. 1 Oct 1960|p81.htm#i5001|Ida Rowe|b. 1 Jan 1883\nd. 24 Jun 1968|p82.htm#i5009|
Thomas Graham Speight was born in 1948. He was the son of Thomas Kelly Speight and Myrtie Purifoy. Thomas Graham Speight married Judy Carol Casper in 1968. Thomas Graham Speight married Lynn Anne Black in 1987. Thomas Graham Speight died in 1996.
James L. Andrews
M
James L. Andrews married Mary L. Purifoy, daughter of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler, on 18 November 1906 in Craven County, North Carolina.1
Citations
- [S8] , Craven County Marriage Records Craven County Register of Deeds.
Andrew Jackson Roberson
M, b. 8 June 1873, d. 23 November 1952
Andrew Jackson Roberson was born on 8 June 1873. He married Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy, daughter of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler, on 19 April 1906 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 Andrew Jackson Roberson died on 23 November 1952 at age 79. He was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Children of Andrew Jackson Roberson and Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy
- Chester Worth Roberson+ b. 1907, d. 22 Jul 1979
- Samuel J. Roberson b. 15 Sep 1908, d. 20 Jul 1981
- James Robert Roberson+ b. 25 Apr 1910, d. 24 Oct 1964
- Woodrow Roberson+ b. 28 Mar 1912, d. 19 Jul 1997
- Esther Bell Roberson b. 17 Jun 1914, d. 16 Sep 1968
Citations
- [S8] , Craven County Marriage Records Craven County Register of Deeds.
James Robert Roberson
M, b. 25 April 1910, d. 24 October 1964
James Robert Roberson|b. 25 Apr 1910\nd. 24 Oct 1964|p82.htm#i5045|Andrew Jackson Roberson|b. 8 Jun 1873\nd. 23 Nov 1952|p82.htm#i5044|Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy|b. 27 Nov 1887\nd. 5 Apr 1981|p82.htm#i5005|||||||John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|
James Robert Roberson was born on 25 April 1910. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Roberson and Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy. James Robert Roberson married Lela Marie Jones in 1941 in Craven County, North Carolina. James Robert Roberson died on 24 October 1964 at age 54. He was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Child of James Robert Roberson and Lela Marie Jones
- Calvin Robert Roberson (living)
Woodrow Roberson
M, b. 28 March 1912, d. 19 July 1997
Woodrow Roberson|b. 28 Mar 1912\nd. 19 Jul 1997|p82.htm#i5046|Andrew Jackson Roberson|b. 8 Jun 1873\nd. 23 Nov 1952|p82.htm#i5044|Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy|b. 27 Nov 1887\nd. 5 Apr 1981|p82.htm#i5005|||||||John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|
Woodrow Roberson was born on 28 March 1912. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Roberson and Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy. Woodrow Roberson married Lela Marie Jones on 3 January 1973 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 Woodrow Roberson died on 19 July 1997 at age 85. He was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Children of Woodrow Roberson and Lela Marie Jones
- Jeannette Roberson (living)
- Jay Ormond (living)
- Myrtle Roberson (living)
Citations
- [S8] , Craven County Marriage Records Craven County Register of Deeds.
Esther Bell Roberson
F, b. 17 June 1914, d. 16 September 1968
Esther Bell Roberson|b. 17 Jun 1914\nd. 16 Sep 1968|p82.htm#i5047|Andrew Jackson Roberson|b. 8 Jun 1873\nd. 23 Nov 1952|p82.htm#i5044|Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy|b. 27 Nov 1887\nd. 5 Apr 1981|p82.htm#i5005|||||||John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|
Esther Bell Roberson was born on 17 June 1914. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Roberson and Sarah E. "Sallie" Purifoy. Esther Bell Roberson died on 16 September 1968 at age 54.
Artha Jane Cuthrell
F, b. 8 March 1888, d. 18 January 1986
Artha Jane Cuthrell was born on 8 March 1888. She married John Alfred Purifoy, son of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler, on 29 October 1911. Artha Jane Cuthrell died on 18 January 1986 at age 97. She was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Child of Artha Jane Cuthrell and John Alfred Purifoy
- Lota Purifoy (living)
Betty Jane Walls
F, b. 8 June 1944, d. 26 January 1961
Betty Jane Walls|b. 8 Jun 1944\nd. 26 Jan 1961|p82.htm#i5053|Charles Walls|||Lota Purifoy|||||||||John A. Purifoy|b. 7 Mar 1891\nd. 17 Jan 1948|p82.htm#i5006|Artha J. Cuthrell|b. 8 Mar 1888\nd. 18 Jan 1986|p82.htm#i5048|
Betty Jane Walls was born on 8 June 1944. She was the daughter of Charles Walls and Lota Purifoy. Betty Jane Walls died on 26 January 1961 at age 16.
Susan Andrews
F, b. 4 January 1884, d. 17 June 1968
Susan Andrews was born on 4 January 1884. She married Albert Mason Purifoy, son of John Calvin Purifoy and Clarissa Jane Toler, in 1912. Susan Andrews died on 17 June 1968 at age 84. She was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Children of Susan Andrews and Albert Mason Purifoy
- Kenneth Purifoy+ b. 25 Jan 1914, d. 16 Mar 1978
- Ethel Naomi Purifoy+ b. 27 Jul 1917, d. 26 Mar 1998
- Vernon Blade Purifoy b. 14 Oct 1919, d. 21 Jan 1995
- Clyde David Purifoy+ b. 7 Dec 1921, d. 4 Jan 1991
- Sanford "Sandy" Purifoy+ b. 6 Jun 1925, d. 11 Apr 2006
Kenneth Purifoy
M, b. 25 January 1914, d. 16 March 1978
Kenneth Purifoy|b. 25 Jan 1914\nd. 16 Mar 1978|p82.htm#i5056|Albert Mason Purifoy|b. 30 Sep 1892\nd. 28 Jun 1973|p79.htm#i4750|Susan Andrews|b. 4 Jan 1884\nd. 17 Jun 1968|p82.htm#i5055|John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|||||||
Kenneth Purifoy was born on 25 January 1914. He was the son of Albert Mason Purifoy and Susan Andrews. Kenneth Purifoy married Iredell Speight on 14 April 1936. Kenneth Purifoy died on 16 March 1978 at age 64.
Children of Kenneth Purifoy and Iredell Speight
- Nellie Ann Purifoy (living)1
- David Allen Purifoy (living)1
- Linda Carol Purifoy (living)1
Citations
- [S1] Birth Certificate, Craven County Register of Deeds Office.
Ethel Naomi Purifoy
F, b. 27 July 1917, d. 26 March 1998
Ethel Naomi Purifoy|b. 27 Jul 1917\nd. 26 Mar 1998|p82.htm#i5057|Albert Mason Purifoy|b. 30 Sep 1892\nd. 28 Jun 1973|p79.htm#i4750|Susan Andrews|b. 4 Jan 1884\nd. 17 Jun 1968|p82.htm#i5055|John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|||||||
Ethel Naomi Purifoy was born on 27 July 1917. She was the daughter of Albert Mason Purifoy and Susan Andrews. Ethel Naomi Purifoy married Cecil Arnold Gaskins in 1938 in Craven County, North Carolina. Ethel Naomi Purifoy married Jesse Vernon Rowe on 10 February 1955 in Craven County, North Carolina.1 Ethel Naomi Purifoy died on 26 March 1998 in Craven County, North Carolina, at age 80.
Children of Ethel Naomi Purifoy and Cecil Arnold Gaskins
- Infant Girl Gaskins b. 17 Mar 1939, d. 17 Mar 19392
- Violet Faye Gaskins (living)
- Arnold Ravohn Gaskins (living)
- Jerry Glenn Gaskins (living)
- Bernice Elaine Gaskins (living)
Vernon Blade Purifoy
M, b. 14 October 1919, d. 21 January 1995
Vernon Blade Purifoy|b. 14 Oct 1919\nd. 21 Jan 1995|p82.htm#i5058|Albert Mason Purifoy|b. 30 Sep 1892\nd. 28 Jun 1973|p79.htm#i4750|Susan Andrews|b. 4 Jan 1884\nd. 17 Jun 1968|p82.htm#i5055|John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|||||||
Vernon Blade Purifoy was born on 14 October 1919. He was the son of Albert Mason Purifoy and Susan Andrews. Vernon Blade Purifoy married Nola Wetherington in 1969. Vernon Blade Purifoy died on 21 January 1995 at age 75. He was buried in Pine Tree Cemetery, Caton, Craven County, North Carolina.
Sanford "Sandy" Purifoy
M, b. 6 June 1925, d. 11 April 2006
Sanford "Sandy" Purifoy|b. 6 Jun 1925\nd. 11 Apr 2006|p82.htm#i5059|Albert Mason Purifoy|b. 30 Sep 1892\nd. 28 Jun 1973|p79.htm#i4750|Susan Andrews|b. 4 Jan 1884\nd. 17 Jun 1968|p82.htm#i5055|John C. Purifoy|b. 29 Dec 1856\nd. 18 Feb 1937|p79.htm#i4751|Clarissa J. Toler|b. 27 Dec 1852\nd. 6 Jan 1910|p6.htm#i281|||||||
Sanford "Sandy" Purifoy was born on 6 June 1925. He was the son of Albert Mason Purifoy and Susan Andrews. Sanford "Sandy" Purifoy married Ada Lou Carrawan. Sanford "Sandy" Purifoy died on 11 April 2006 at age 80.1
Child of Sanford "Sandy" Purifoy and Ada Lou Carrawan
- Sandra Lou Purifoy (living)
Citations
- [S13] Sun Journal, April 14, 2006, B2.