A. G. Purdy
A. G. Purdy, superintendent of the Holmes County Infirmary, is a native of this county, born February 15, 1840, a son of Charles and Mary (Shrimplin) Purdy, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of English and the latter of German descent. They came to Holmes County in 1820, and located on Wolf Creek, being among the first settlers of that part of the township. The father died in 1878; the mother is still living on the homestead. They had a family of twelve children, ten of whom are living.
A. G. Purdy was married in 1867 to Susan J. Lepley, a native of Holmes County, born in 1850, daughter of Solomon and Phoebe Lepley, pioneers of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Purdy have five children: Ellsworth, Burtis, Earl, Charles and Iva M. Mr. Purdy was appointed superintendent of the Holmes County Infirmary in 1884, and has conducted the affairs of the institution judiciously and satisfactorily, as is evidenced by his continued appointment to the place. He is a Demorat in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889