Thomas Purrier

1809 - 8th May 1873

Claimant or beneficiary

Biography

London solicitor, partner in Purrier & Wright. Son and co-heir of John Vincent Purrier (1773-1833) and brother of Edward (q.v.) and John Vincent (d. 1849) (each of whom q.v.). Purrier & Wright were active on behalf of slave-owners in British Guiana as well as on behalf of Thomas Purrier's family.

  1. Married 26/04/1836 Frances Mary Johnston. In 1871 living at 2 The Mall Chiswick, attorney and solicitor, born Woodford (as was Edward Purrier). Will of Thomas Purrier proved 21/05/1873 by Vincent J Purrier, effects under £2000.

Sources

T71/877 Antigua claim no. 387 (Holly & Savanna); British Guiana Nos. 389, 2045 and 2421 for Purrier & Wright as agents for other slave-owners.

  1. Ancestry.com, London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921 [database online]; 1871 census online; National Probate Calendar 1873.

Further Information

Absentee?
British/Irish
Spouse
Frances Mary Johnston
Children
Vincent John, Cecil, Harcourt, Edith
Wealth at death
£2,000
Occupation
Solicitor

Associated Claims (5)

£3,461 17s 6d
Awardee
£4,987 0s 4d
Awardee
£2,856 3s 9d
Awardee
£3,595 7s 8d
Awardee
£3,863 14s 6d
Awardee

Legacies Summary

Commercial (1)

Name partner
Purrier & Wright
Solicitor  
 

Relationships (3)

Son → Father
Brothers
Brothers

Addresses (1)

2 The Mall, Chiswick, London, Middlesex, London, England