Hi Rooters, Been looking for this Purnell Brittingham bc 1789, son of Elijah and Elizabeth Brittingham. Purnell was apprenticed to Benjamin Gunby on Aug 23, 1803 to learn the trade of farmer and miller, Wor. Orphans Ct. Proc 1802/4: 207. He seems to dissappear after this, I have located three Purnells that married within a relative timeframe, but need some help figuring out who's whose Purnell....... Purnell mar Nancy Bishop Feb 3, 1807 Purnell mar Mary Masey/Massey Feb 3, 1817 Purnell mar Esther S. Lambden Oct 20, 1826 Maybe if I can find out which Purnell is with what Brittingham family I can at least rule out that he was still in MD. at this time. Any help is always appreciated....... thanks, Joanie