Historical Information: John Dean Purdy was for many years one of the leading shipowners and merchants of Saint John, New Brunswick. Mr. Purdy was lost at sea when the steam-ship "City of Bostom" sank en route to Liverpool, England from New York.
Marriage Notice: m. Tuesday eve., by Rev. Dr. Gray, John D. PURDY, merchant / Hannah Amelia STICKNEY only d/o Capt. Samuel STICKNEY, all of this city (St. John)