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Purvis, John

Church: Canterbury Cathedral (in Canterbury, Kent).
Profession: Captain.
Sex: Male.
Virtue(s): Affection, Bravery, Duty in singular, Gallantry, Good friend, Good spouse, Honour, Leadership*, Sincerity, Worth*, Zeal*.
Year of death: 1814.
Age at death: 44 (classed as: Adult).

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