PURKESS

George (son of George Purke of 59 Dean st. Soho, London, publisher, d. 1862). b. Wardour st. Soho, London 1840; publisher and bookseller at 16 St Alban’s place, Edgware road, London 1858–63; proprietor of The Family Doctor and people’s medical adviser, a weekly publication, No. 1 March 7, 1885 to death; proprietor of The Illustrated Police news at 83 Fleet st. 1863–5, at 275 Strand 1865–8, at 286 Strand 1868–90, and at 34 Catherine st. Strand 1890 to death; one of the founders of the old Unity club. d. 25 Avenue road, Regent’s park, London 10 Dec. 1892. bur. High gate new cemetery 15 Dec. The Referee 18 Dec. 1892 p. 7; Illust. Police News 17 Dec. 1892 p. 2.