Purcell Family of America

Welcome to the Purcell Family of America’s Website: www.pfaroots.org

We’re delighted to have you here! 

Launched in June 2008, our attempt with this website is to create a convenient access point for those interested in Purcell family history, (and 200+ spelling variations.) What we will try and do is answer as many questions as possible, and then give you an opportunity to utilize this site to access information that might be useful in your genealogical research.  Ultimately, we would love to welcome you as PFofA Member.  (See the Download Brochure button to get information on becoming a member.)  

Under the Purcell name, you will find references to Purcell’s’ of the Past and those who are famous.  We’ve include a Memorabilia Section for those who collect Purcell-related collectibles. 

The greatest depth of research can be found in our publication: The Purcell Family of America Journal, which is a quarterly publication dating back to 1972.   (Back issues are available for $6 per copy, including postage.) It is a benefit of membership.  Going forward, we will be publishing an online/mailed newsletter for members, which will incorporate many aspects of the Journal.   

While we build out the site, please excuse gaps we need to fill in.  One feature we will offer for members is an ability to do a genealogical query.   

Coming up in the summer of 2009 we expect to have a Tri-Annual Reunion in one of these cities:  Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Long Beach, CA (perhaps as part of a cruise), or Coeur d’Alene, ID.  (We expect to have photos of past reunions posted to the website in the future.) 

Since 1972 when Todd and June Purcell started the Association, we have endeavored to provide a forum of Purcell history, research and fellowship.  Join us won’t you? 

Best regards, 

J.F.  

Joe Frank ‘J.F.’ Purcell

President, Purcell Family of America