Personal Details Born: 1 July 1898 in Whitchurch, Shropshire. Family: He was the second child born to George Purcell, a railway platelayer and his wife Mary Ellen, nee Williams. No marriage can be found for him. Residence: In 1901 his … 
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Personal Details Born: In 1859 in Whitchurch, Shropshire. He was also known as Simmons. Family: He was the eldest of six children born to George Simmonds, an iron boat builder, and his wife Ann. He married Elizabeth Hurrrey on 11 …