PURSELL, William - Putnam

PURSELL, WILLIAM, P. O. Fillmore, Farmer, Section 6; son of Thomas and Melinda GORHAM-PURSELL; was born in Bourbon County, Ky., July 1, 1814; came with his parents to this county in 1823, and settled in Floyd Township. He married October 9, 1836, Zerelda, daughter of Israel and Margaret MOSS; children - Elizabeth, Sallie A., Francis, Charles, William, Lydia A., Emma and Melinda.