O. W. Purdy
O W PURDY, son of Elijah and Clarinda, and brother of Julia A., Lucinda, Mercy J., Edward, Richard, Ephraim, Eliab and John Purdy, was born in Holmes County, in the year 1828. He married Mary Ann Carpenter. Their children are Priscilla, John, Ruth, George, Catharine, Elijah, Clara and Franklin. Mrs. Purdy was born in Guernsey County, in the year 1828. She is a daughter of Aaron and Priscilla Carpenter. She has one sister, Catharine. Mr. Purdy has held the offices of township trustee and supervisor.
From 1875 Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio by H H Hardesty & Co. Publishers, Chicago.