Purdie - Forest Hill Cemetery - Section 16 - Lot 81
Maxwell Purdie  1883 - Jan 11, 1908
  • Maxwell died five hours after being run down, and dragged 300 feet, on Lake Mendota by the Chi Psi iceboat
  • Maxwell's remains have an interesting story
  •     Remained in the receiving vault until June 4, 1909, when he was finally buried in section 16
        In 1926 his remains were disinterned and taken to an unknown location