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Philetus Purdy (9 March 1835 – 29 May 1922) can be a lead-in to the subject's popular name. Describe the subject's nationality and profession(s) in which the subject is most notable. Provide a description of the subject's major contributions in the immediately relevant field(s) of notable expertise.

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Biography
Purdy was born in Lockport, New York, the second of four children born to Benjamin Erastus Purdy and Margarette Murray. He migrated to Michigan in 1853 and settled in Allegan County the following year.

Early life
Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.

Marriage and children
Purdy married Susan Ann (Hogmire) Mead in Newark, Michigan on 12 March 1858.


 * Subject's son (birthdate – death) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
 * Subject's daughter (birthdate – death) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.

Death
[If applicable] Legacy If any, describe. See Charles Darwin for an example.

Published works
If any, list the works organized by date of publication. See Charles Darwin for an example.

Recognition
Include honours, decorations, awards, and distinctions in this section, if any.

References/Notes and references
Always cite your sources! No original research!


 * 1) ^ Jump up to:a b Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx
 * 2) "Philetus Purdy Passes On," in The Commercial Record, Saugatuck, MI, 2 June 1922, p. 8
 * 3) Doublestein, Nancy in The History of Western Allegan County, Dallas, Curtis Media, 1988. ISBN 0881071226 p. 395