Cemetery records show Asa died 17 September 1895, however, The Morning Oregon ran an article regarding Asa Perkins [sic] dated 22 January 1896. Therefore, the cemetery records are most likely erroneous.
Additionally, the Genealogical Forum of Oregon Marriage Index indicates Asa Purkins married Mary Bybee in 1896, Vol 11, Page 265.
Further, Asa Purkins appears in the 1896 & 1897 Portland City Directory for Portland, Oregon.
Sophia Purkin's Estate indicates that on 6 September 1895 Asa Purkins was 72. The Estate also states that Asa and Sophia had been married for more than 43 years at the time of her death.
Additionally, the Genealogical Forum of Oregon Marriage Index indicates Asa Purkins married Mary Bybee in 1896, Vol 11, Page 265.
Further, Asa Purkins appears in the 1896 & 1897 Portland City Directory for Portland, Oregon.
Sophia Purkin's Estate indicates that on 6 September 1895 Asa Purkins was 72. The Estate also states that Asa and Sophia had been married for more than 43 years at the time of her death.
Cemetery records show Asa died 17 September 1895, however, The Morning Oregon ran an article regarding Asa Perkins [sic] dated 22 January 1896. Therefore, the cemetery records are most likely erroneous.
Additionally, the Genealogical Forum of Oregon Marriage Index indicates Asa Purkins married Mary Bybee in 1896, Vol 11, Page 265.
Further, Asa Purkins appears in the 1896 & 1897 Portland City Directory for Portland, Oregon.
Sophia Purkin's Estate indicates that on 6 September 1895 Asa Purkins was 72. The Estate also states that Asa and Sophia had been married for more than 43 years at the time of her death.
Additionally, the Genealogical Forum of Oregon Marriage Index indicates Asa Purkins married Mary Bybee in 1896, Vol 11, Page 265.
Further, Asa Purkins appears in the 1896 & 1897 Portland City Directory for Portland, Oregon.
Sophia Purkin's Estate indicates that on 6 September 1895 Asa Purkins was 72. The Estate also states that Asa and Sophia had been married for more than 43 years at the time of her death.
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