Shem Bevin Purnell and His Ancestors of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England: A First Generation Latter-day Saint and One of the First Pioneers of Franklin, IdahoA fully source cited hardcover history of Shem Bevin Purnell and 4 generations of his ancestors of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England (with photos & illustrations). It includes his step siblings Henry Purnell, Jacob Purnell, and Thomas Whatley who immigrated to Rockville, Connecticut and explores possibilities for the immigration of his sister Elizabeth Purnell and step brother Luke Purnell. Shem was the son of James Purnell Jr. and Ann Beaven, but was