I noticed that you mention Samuel Purcell. I am looking for informantion on Nora Purcell 1871-1947 who married William Keefe 1862-?. Her parents were Samuel Purcell and Elizabeth Pye/Pry. William's parents were John Keefe and Mary Walsh, all born in Purcells Cove. I am particularly interested in Wm. and Nora's son Allen who married Dorothy Clarke in Halifax. Dorothy was my grandfathers sister. Any info would help. Wendy in BC

Hi Wendy
Have a marriage license for them -
ALLAN PATRICK KEEFE marries DOROTHY ELIZABETH CLARKE on 16 May 1933 in ST. THERESA'S CHURCH, HALIFAX, N.S.
He was a clerk, living on SOUTH KLINE ST., HALIFAX, born in FAIRVIEW, N.S., father is William and mother is Nora.
Dorothy was born in Halifax, living at Cunard St.,Halifax, father was ALFRED EDWARD CLARKE from Birmingham, England and mother was MARY SNOW.
Witnesses to the marriage were Margaret C. Keefe, 34 South KLINE St. and Harold R. Hennessey, 32 South KLINE St., with the clergyman being Michael Cole.

Hope this helps in your search.

Trueman - STAR1@EASTLINK.CA

Thank you sooooo much! I was beginning to think I would never find them! Do you know the family at all? My mother remembers three children but not much else. Dorothy would be my gAunt on my Mother's side. My email is wendyquerin@hotmail.com if you would like to exchange any info. Again, I thank you!!


Wendy in BC