Purdy, Truman H
educator, lawyer, legislator, poet, was born June 26, 1830, in Wayne county, Pa. In his youth he taught school, and for ten years was a newspaper editor. For two terms he served with distinction as member of the Pennsylvania state legislature. He has attained success in the practice of law at Sunbury, Pa., deals in real estate, and is connected with several manufacturing enterprises. He is the author of three volumes of poems, entitled Doubter, Legends of the Susquehanna; and The Inn at Orr; and has contributed extensively to current literature.