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An association to help those trace the Purcell family line

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Articles in April 2008

Twice Removed?

Posted: 5 April 2008 at 8:12 p.m.

If someone walked up to you and said "Howdy, I'm your third cousin,
twice removed," would you have any idea what they meant? Most people
have a good understanding of basic relationship words such
as "mother," "father," "aunt," "uncle," "brother," and "sister." But
what about the relationship terms that ...

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Purcell's Cove

Posted: 5 April 2008 at 8:08 p.m.

A little history of Purcell's Cove in Halifax.

LOCATION:

The cove is located along Route #253, what today is known as Purcell's Cove Road, opposite the tip of Point Pleasant Park on the North West Arm.

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

The community was named for Samuel Purcell ...

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