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Name	Purvis, Hardy B.
Othernames	H. B. Purvis
Born	3/03/1891
Birthplace	Livingston, Texas
Father	E. M. Purvis
Mother	Emma Lowe Hanna
Notes	Joined the Texas Ranger in 1927 He worked in the Panhandle town of Borger until 1929 when he was transferred to the East Texas town of Lufkin. Promoted in 1936, Purvis transferred to Houston where he served as Captain until his retirement in 1956.
Occupation	Deputy Sheriff Texas Ranger 1927-1933, 1935-1956
Relationships	Ranger L. H. Purvis was his son
Spouse	Minnie Jane Purvis
Children	Louis H. Purvis Winifred Purvis
Deceased	7/16/1959
Deceased where	Houston, Texas
Additional Information	Historic Event Article New London School Disaster Artifact Article Thompson Sub-Machine Gun

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