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I would like assistance reading the names on this census record. This is from the New Mexico Territo

MPS1
MPS1 ✭✭
January 22, 2021 edited January 24, 2021 in Social Groups
I would like assistance reading the names on this census record. This is from the New Mexico Territorial Census of 1885, Lincoln County, New Mexico.

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The father in this family is Joseph Canute Purcella, PID LWJ4-1KR. I am most particularly interested in deciphering the name of the first son in the list. His occupation is shown as Farmer. There is a difference of opinion on some of the records and sources I have read regarding the names of two of the sons. Any help is greatly appreciated.Joseph Purcella, New Mexico Territorial Census 1885

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  • Teresa Arispe
    Teresa Arispe ✭✭
    January 24, 2021

    Hi there, it's great to see you here!

     

    I saw your question when you first posted it and have tried to give it some thought, but I'm not sure I'd be of much help. I see "Anna G." as the name of the first son.

     

    That being said, the Purcellas gave two of their sons the first name "Andrew" , so they probably used nicknames to differentiate the two boys at home.

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