Purnell Houston Obit
Monongalia Co. WV



This was copied from an original newpaper clipping of his obit, it was found 
among some old family photos by Peggy Miller, pmiller@olg.com.

Death of Purnell Houston - Died, at his home near Morgantown, Thursday, 
March 2, 1882, after a long and patient sickness, Purnell Houston, in the 
86th year of his age.
	Mr. Houston was one of the oldest citizens of our county.  He was 
born and raised in Monongalia and was well known in this as well as in 
adjoining counties.   He was active, vigorous and industrious all his life; 
was possessed of an aggressive character, and was a man of fixed views and 
opinions.  For several years he rode as High Constable of the county, and 
many incidents that took place during his public and private life are often 
told and ___ characteristic of his nature and habits.  He was an industrious 
man, and left a comfortable estate.  He died without children, his wife and 
daughter having died about 2 years ago.  The relatives of the deceased are 
many, in this and other counties, and his memory will long be revered by 
them and a large circle of friends and  _____.