> I am searching for the marriage and descendents of John PURPLE, son of Edward II PURPLE and Mary Cook. He is a brother of Elias and half brother of Edward !!! and Mary PURPLE. He was born 14 JUN 1718 and may have died 24Oct 1745. His occupation may have been shipbuilder. I have received a story about the 7 sons of John Purple 2 (He had an uncle John) who were shipwrecked and all rescued but one.I am not sure which John the story is. > > I am also searching for the family and descendents of Phila Amanda PURPLE and Seth BAILEY m. 20 Jan1820. She was from Chatham and the daughter of Josiah PURPLE These records are from Barbour: PURPLE Edward, twin with Mary, son Edward, b Mar 28, 1713 Elias, son Edward, b Mar 17, 1716 John, son Edward, b June 14, 1718 Mary, twin with Edward, dau Edward, b Mar 28, 1713 There's also a brief mention in the town history of Chatham of John PURPLE - no dates given - and a number of other marriages in various records on my website. Do a search for PURPLE. Jane list mom http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jdevlin/