Purcell Family of America

Is your last name Purcell, Pursel, Pursell, Purscell, Pursley or one of nearly 50 related spellings? Are you related to a Purcell somewhere in your family tree?

The Purcell Family of America is an historical and genealogical organization dedicated to research into the history of Purcell ancestors and descendants. The resulting information, along with contributions from members is published in a highly-professional quarterly newsletter. Through these newletters, and past journals, plus this website, you may learn about your ancestors and make contact with cousins. You can also use the Discussion Groups to ask questions or read what others have posted.  Find out more about yourself by better understanding your heritage. We look forward to exchanging information with you.

Reunion 2010

Set aside these dates on your calendar for 2010: June 19 to June 22.  Go to the reunion page for more information.

Purcell Family of America Reunion
                                             
Salt Lake City -- June 19-22, 2010
We are excited about our upcoming Reunion in Salt Lake City, UT, the genealogy capitol of America! We have planned our activities to allow for free time to explore the city or to do research in the almost limitless LDS records.
 

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 19, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Check into Salt Lake Plaza Hotel at Temple Square. We will have a welcome and registration table in the hotel
lobby. Information packets will be provided.

8:00 pm

Dinner in the Roof Top restaurant at the stunning Joseph Smith Memorial Building, one block from the hotel. It offers 360-degree city views and an unparalleled menu. Cost not included in registration fee.

Sunday, June 20         

Breakfast on your own. JB’s, the Plaza Hotel restaurant, has an deliciously varied menu.

8:30 am

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcasts live every Sunday at 9:30 am and welcomes visitors. For those who want to attend, we will meet in the hotel lobby and walk one block to the LDS Conference Center for the broadcast.

10:30 am-12:30 pm

Meeting of the Board, venue to be announced.
For members at large, the afternoon is free to have lunch and explore the city. For example:
  --Tour the Temple grounds and see exhibits, video presentations, award-winning horticulture.
  --Golf at one of the dozen courses near downtown Salt Lake.
  --Attend Church
  --Visit The Gateway for the Clark Planetarium, the Discovery Gateway children’s museum, and shopping.
For more ideas, contact Aloa Dereta or see the Visitors Bureau website: http://visitsaltlake.com

6:00 pm

General Meeting in our hotel conference room, including dinner. A silent auction will be held, featuring
Purcell memorabilia and other items of interest. Contributions for the auction are gratefully accepted. If you have something to offer, please contact Tony Marostica at (719) 676-4054 or at marostica@juno.com.

Monday, June 21
9:00 am

Gather for a fascinating guided tour of the Family History Library. Aloa Dereta will be available after the tour to help those who would like to stay and do research.

11:30 am

A presentation on the basics of genealogy research by Secretary/Treasurer Mike O’Shea, venue to be announced.

12:30 pm

Lunch and presentation on DNA by Vice President Douglas Purcell in a restaurant located within the Lion
House, the house built by Brigham Young in 1856. Meal is included in the registration fee. Take a virtual tour
at: http://www.templesquarehospitality.com/lionhouse/

Immediately after lunch, a tour of This is The Place Heritage Park. Exhibits, demonstrations, artisans, and
activities bring to life the early days of Salt Lake history. Transportation, admission and picnic supper included
in registration fee.

--A Farewell gathering is being planned for our last evening together.

This closes the official activities of the Purcell Reunion.
Tuesday, June 22
For those who stay and wish to participate, Aloa Dereta will be available in the Family History Library or to arrange a tour of the inspiring LDS Church Humanitarian Center, a world-famous place visited by kings, queens, and heads of state.

Questions and suggestions are welcome. Please contact Aloa Dereta at (801) 660-4411 or email her at: ndereta@yahoo.com