About Amos Purdy
Lived 1825 – 1904 (aged 78–79). Amos Purdy was a Canadian politician.
Amos Joseph Griffin Purdy (September 4 or 5, 1825 – September 1904) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Cumberland County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1867 to 1871 and in 1874 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Westchester, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, the son of David Purdy and Mary Griffin,
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Who was Amos Purdy?
Canadian politician
When was Amos Purdy born?
Amos Purdy was born on 5 September 1825.
When did Amos Purdy die?
Amos Purdy died in 1904.
What was Amos Purdy's occupation?
Amos Purdy was a politician.
What nationality was Amos Purdy?
Amos Purdy was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amos Purdy. https://biography.guide/amos-purdy/
MLA: "Amos Purdy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amos-purdy/.
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