Emma Esther Purcell
This may be the same daughter of William Purcell who traveled to Utah in April 1896 to reside with Joseph A Rasband's family. The mission records list that girl's name as Flossie.
Born in Malaela, Aleipata, Samoa
1883 June 26
Mother
Matafua Afualo
Father
William Purcell
Date Details
Occurred On 1883 June 26
Baptized by Alex A Lemon
1895 November 3 (Age 12)
Served in Samoan Mission
1901 June 14 – 1903 July 30 (Age 17) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Residence When Called
United States
Set Apart By
B H Roberts
Location Served
Samoa
Date Details
Started On 1901 June 14
Set Apart
Ended On 1903 July 30
Released
Images
James Irons Kirby in Samoan Islands with missionaries
Buried in Iosepa, Tooele, Utah, United States
1909 December 21 (Age 26)
Media
Emma Esther Purcell (1883-1909) Profile
James Irons Kirby in Samoan Islands with missionaries, Circa 1902