Wayne County MI Archives Obituaries.....Purcell, William June 4, 1880
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The Detroit Post & Tribune, June 5, 1880
DEATH OF WILLIAM PURCELL.—This well known citizen died at 7:30 o'clock last
evening at his home in this city after an illness of only a few days. Mr.
Purcell came to Detroit upwards of 40 years ago and has since resided here. In
politics he was an active Democrat and once represented the Eighth ward in the
common council. On the death of B. B. Stimson the deceased was elected to
succeed him as controller. In 1876 when Stanley G. Wight resigned his position
as member of the board of public works Mr. Purcell was appointed his successor
by Ex-mayor Lewis. The deceased served on the board until the expiration of the
term for which he was appointed, and was succeeded in January last by Mr.
Briscoe, Mr. Purcell was an iron molder by trade, and was employed in various
foundries in this city during his lifetime. He was regarded as an excellent
workman. Personally Mr. Purcell was a genial and agreeable gentleman who was
well and favorably known in Detroit; and will leave many warm friends to mourn
his unexpected demise. The deceased was 62 years of age and leaves several
children. His wife died a little more than a year ago.

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