Thomas Purrier

London solicitor, partner in Purrier & Wright. Son and co-heir of John Vincent Purrier (1773-1833) and brother of Edward (q.v.) and John Vincent (d. 1849) (each of whom q.v.). Purrier & Wright were active on behalf of slave-owners in British Guiana as well as on behalf of Thomas Purrier's family.

1. Married 26/04/1836 Frances Mary Johnston. In 1871 living at 2 The Mall Chiswick, attorney and solicitor, born Woodford (as was Edward Purrier). Will of Thomas Purrier proved 21/05/1873 by Vincent J Purrier, effects under £2000.

T71/877 Antigua claim no. 387 (Holly & Savanna); British Guiana Nos. 389, 2045 and 2421 for Purrier & Wright as agents for other slave-owners.

1. Ancestry.com, London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921 [database online]; 1871 census online; National Probate Calendar 1873.