Henry Purcell

Background

Purcell, Henry was born on October 13, 1848 in Wilna, New York, United States. Son of Michael and Susan (Keon) Purcell.

Education

Graduate Antwerp (New York) Academy.

Career

Began practice at Watertown, 1876. Local counsel for New York City&Hassaram Rijhumal Railroad, 1897-1914, except 1911, when on bench. Trustee Jefferson County Savings Bank.

Secretary and director Harmon Machine Company School commissioner, Jefferson County, New York, 1873-1875 inclusive.

Recorder, Watertown, 1882-1885, city attorney, 1887-1888. Member Watertown Board of Education, 1887-1897.

County judge, Jefferson County, by appointment of Governor Flower, 1892. Justice Supreme Court of the New York, 1911.

Justice Supreme Court, February 24, since 1914.

Achievements

• Henry Purcell has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Watertown Board of Education.

Connections

Married Cecelia R. Neary, January 10, 1878.

Father:

Michael Purcell

Mother:

Susan (Keon) Purcell

Spouse:

Cecelia R. Neary