This is a small branch that traces back to John, b ca 1822 Tennessee, from where they moved to DeWitt county in Illinois. It is not clear if there are any living male descendants.

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1. John Parrott was born in 1822 in Tennessee and died on 6 Mar 1911 in DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 89.

General Notes: Would Compell Support.
An action peculiar and unusual will be up for hearing before Judge Hill in the county court on Feb. 14. State's Attorney Browne has filed a petition on behalf of John Parrott asking that Parrott's son William and Lydia Litzennberger, John E. Jones, E.S. Jones, Mamie McCumber and Bell Mansfield be compelled to support Mr. Parrott. J.A. Clark makes affidavit that Mr. Parrot has been living on his charity and that the children should be compelled to support their father as they have ample means. The case was to come up today but as the original petition only asked for relief against the son William Parrot an amendment was allowed taking in the other children and the case was continued.

The Decatur Herald, 9 Feb 1910, p 5

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Children Made to Care for Father
The children of John Parrot, a poor person, were summoned before Judge Hill today to show why they should not support their father. The court ordered a judgement of $5 against Belle Mansfield, a daughther, William Parrott, $5; Mrs. Lizenberg, a daughter, $2; Mrs. Clark, a daughter, $2, making a total of $16 to be paid monthly at the office of the county clerk and paid by him to the party selected to keep Parrott. It was not decided whether he would be kept at the home of one of his children or elsewhere.

The Decatur Herald, 27 Sep 1910, p 5


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RECEIVES WORD OF THE DEATH OF HER FATHER
Mrs. Theron Thomas, 2500 Marion avenue, has received word of the death of her father, John Parrott, who passed away at Clinton this morning after a week's illness from paralysis. He was born in Tennessee eighty-nine years ago, having lived in Illinois for the past thirty years. Mrs. Parrott died two years ago and since that time had lived with his daughter, Mrs. W.J. McCumber, at whose home he died. There survive one son and four daughters, eighteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

The funeral services took place this afternoon, with burial in the Clinton cemetery. Mrs. Thomas was unable to attend the funeral.

Journal Gazette (Mattoon, IL), 7 Mar 1911, p 6

John married Martha Tackwell on 3 Jun 1855 in Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee. Martha was born on 25 Feb 1836 in DeKalb Co., Tennessee and died on 11 Apr 1909 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 73.

General Notes: MRS. JOHN PARROT CLAIMED BY DEATH
Aged Clinton Woman's Demise Comes Suddenly From Heart Failure

CLINTON. April 11.-- Mrs. Martha Parrott aged 74 years died this morning at 7:30 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law, Harry Litsinberger, 1510 E. Washington street. She had suffered for more than three years from a complication of diseases, the principle complaint being heart trouble, which resulted in her death. Her death was sudden, she having passed the night in a quiet sleep.

Mrs. Parrott's maiden name was Martha Tackwell. She was born in DeKalb county, Tenn., Feb. 25, 1836, being the fifth of a family of seven children. On June 3, 1855 she was married to John Parrott in Jackson, Tenn. They remained in Tennessee for two years, then came to Farmer City, whre Mr. Parrott engaged in farming. Three years ago they moved to Clinton, where they have since resided.

Besides the husband, Mrs. Parrott leaves four daughters and a son. The daughters are, Mrs. Nancy McCumber, Mrs. Mollie Clark, and Mrs. Lida Litsinberger, all of this city, and Mrs. Belle Mansfield, of Alvin, Ill. Mrs Parrott was a member of the Methodist church, joining it at Flynn's Lick, Tenn., in 1853, until her removal to Illinois, when she joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Farmer City.

The funeral will be held from the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

The Decatur Herald, Decatur, IL, 12 Apr 1909, p 2

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M    i. William Tyler Parrott was born on 27 Nov 1858 in Farmer City, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 3 Sep 1944 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 85.

   3 F    ii. Sarah Parrott was born in 1860 in Illinois.

   4 F    iii. Nancy Jane Parrott was born on 7 Feb 1862 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 3 May 1933 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 71.

Nancy married William J. McCumber. William was born in 1859 in Indiana and died on 20 Jun 1947 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Illinois at age 88.

   5 F    iv. Mollie A. Parrott was born in 1865 in DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 4 Jul 1940 in Illinois at age 75.

Mollie married Jacob Andrew Clark on 28 Nov 1900 in DeWitt Co., Illinois. Jacob was born on 18 Mar 1860 in Bledsoe Co., Tennessee and died on 29 May 1943 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 83.

   6 F    v. Maggie Belle Parrott was born in 1872 in DeWitt Co., Illinois and died in 1951 in Vermilion Co., Illinois at age 79.

Maggie married Isaiah Ulysses Mansfield on 11 Sep 1890 in DeWitt Co., Illinois. Isaiah was born on 24 Jan 1865 in DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 2 Apr 1930 in Vermilion Co., Illinois at age 65.

   7 F    vi. Eliza Lida Parrott was born in 1879 in DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 9 Apr 1962 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 83.

Eliza married Harry Litsinberger on 23 Nov 1904 in Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois. Harry was born on 15 Jun 1878 in Arrowsmith, McLean Co., Illinois and died on 15 Dec 1957 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois at age 79. Another name for Harry was Robert Henry Litsinberger.

Marriage Notes: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Litsinberger
CLINTON - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Litsinberger, who were married Nov. 23, 1904, in Bloomington, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at a family dinner at noon Saturday in First Methodist Church and at an open house in their home from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Except fro two years at Ramsey, they have lived their entire married lives in Clinton. He is a retired Illinois Central Ralroad employee, and she is a retired public school teacher.

The Pantagraph, 17 Nov 1954, p 15
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To Mark 51st Wedded Year
CLINTON - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Litsinberger, lifelong residents of Clinton, will mark their 51st wedding anniversary Wednesday. No formal celebration of the anniversary is planned.

Married in Bloomington at the Presbyterian parsonage, Lida Parrott and Harry Litsinberger made their home in Clinton. He is a retired Illinois Central Railroad employee, after 43 years of service in the water service department at Clinton. His wife is a retired school teacher.

The Pantagraph, 20 Nov 1955, p 23

2. William Tyler Parrott (John¹) was born on 27 Nov 1858 in Farmer City, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 3 Sep 1944 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 85.

General Notes: CLINTON - (PNS)- William Tyler Tarrott (sic), 86, died at 5.48 p.m. Sunday. He was born Nov 27, 1958, in Farmer City, a son of John and Martha Tackwell Tarrott.

He married Harrett Blossom Dec. 8, 1891, in Clinton. She died in 1937.

He is survived by a son, Russell, two stepsons, Howard and Harry Blossom, all of Clinton; one brother, Belle Mansfield of Rossville; one sister, Mrs. Harry Litsenberger, Clinton.

He was a member of the Christian church.

Funeral services will be held at the Helm and Trigg Funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with burial in Woodlawn cemetery. The Rev. H.B. Wheaton will officiate.

The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, 4 Sep 1944, p 5

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PARROTT REUNION HELD IN URBANA
Descendants of Pioneer Dewitt County Residents Present for Third Annual Gathering

The third annual reunion of the Parrott family was held Sunday in Crystal Lake park, Urbana, with 63 descendants of the late John and Martha (Lockwell [sic]) Parrott pioneer residents of Dewitt county. Representatives were present from Decatur, Danvillle, Litchfield, Mattoon, Kinmundy, Champaign, Waynesville and Hoopeston.

W.T. Parrott of Clinton was the oldest member of the family present, and he was elected president of the association for the coming year. Mrs. Lida Litsenberger was elected secretary, and Mrs. Elsie Miller of Danville, James Parrott of Litchfield, Mrs. Eva Stewart of Decatur, Mrs. Maude McCumber of Mattoon, Mrs. Win Heading of Kinmundy and Mrs. Elsie Romine of Champaigne were put on the entertainment committee.

It was decided to hold the 1926 family reunion in Nelson park, Decatur.

Of the eight Parrott children, five are living, and all five were present with their families. There were also present 12 grandchildren and their families, 13 great grandchildren and their families, and five great great grandchildren.
-present - JH

The Decatur Herald, 14 Jul 1925, p 8

William married Hattie Josephine Gano on 8 Dec 1891 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois. Hattie was born on 22 Feb 1864 in Harp, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 22 May 1935 in Harp, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 71.

General Notes: CLINTON. - Mrs. W. Thomas Parrott, 71, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday at her home, four miles northeast of here. The funeral will be held at the Reeser funeral home in Clinton at 2:30 p.m. Friday. The Rev. H.B. Wheaton will officiate and burial made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Hattie Gano, daughter of John and Elizabeth Gano, was born in DeWitt county, Feb. 22, 1864. She was twice married, her first husband being J.L. Blossom. He preceded her in death. She married W.T. Parrott, Dec. 8, 1891.

Surviving children are Howard Blossom, Clinton; Harry Blossom, Maroa; Russell Parrott, Clinto, and one brother, L.J. Gano, Clinton.

The Pantagraph, 23 May 1935, p 2

The child from this marriage was:

+ 8 M    i. Russell Alford Parrott was born on 29 Nov 1898 in Illinois and died in Apr 1968 in Richland Co., Illinois at age 69.

8. Russell Alford Parrott (William Tyler², John¹) was born on 29 Nov 1898 in Illinois and died in Apr 1968 in Richland Co., Illinois at age 69.

Russell married Sarah Louise Armstrong. Sarah was born on 22 Apr 1897 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 25 Jan 1981 in Olney, Richland Co., Illinois at age 83.

General Notes: Mrs. Russell (Sara Louise Armstrong) Parrott, 83, of Olney died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 25, 1981) in her home.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Herington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.

Mrs. Parrott was born in DeWitt County, daughter of John T. and Lena J. Armstrong. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She married Russell Parrott in 1920. He died in 1968.

Surviving are her sons, Jim, John and Allen, all of Olney; daughters Eileen Jackson and Jolene Walters, both of DeWitt; brothers, Charles Armstrong of McLean; Gerald Armstrong of St. Louis, Mo.; sisters, Merna Woollen and Lucille Miller, both of Bloomington; Jean Carter of Clinton; Mildred Jackson of Canton; five grandchildren.

The Herald and Review, Decatur, IL, 26 Jan 1981, p 33

Children from this marriage were:

   9 F    i. Elda Eileen Parrott was born on 9 Feb 1921 in Harp, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 11 Oct 2000 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 79.

General Notes: DEWITT - Elda Eileen Jackson, 79, of Dewitt died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000) at Crestview Healthcare Center, Clinton.

Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton. Jim Dann will officiate. Burial will be in Dewitt Cemetery, Dewitt. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice.

She was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Harp Township, DeWitt County, a daughter of Russell and Sarah Louise Armstrong Parrott. She married Lester Leo Welch on May 8, 1939 in Lafayette, Ind. He died in March 1967. She later married Harvey W. Jackson in 1971. He died Nov. 13, 1991.

Survivors include one son, Thomas (Leslie) Welch, Dewitt; one daughter, Judy (Ron) Richards, Clinton; two brothers, Jim (Louise) Parrott and Allen (Diane) Parrott, both of Olney; and one sister, Martha Jealene Walters, of Dewitt; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Susan Troyer; two brothers; and one granddaughter.

The Pantagraph, October 13, 2000
Edition: MAIN, Page: A11

Elda married Lester Leo Welch on 8 May 1939 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. Lester was born on 11 Feb 1920 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 21 Mar 1967 in Vermilion Co., Illinois at age 47.

Elda next married Harvey W. Jackson in 1971. Harvey was born on 21 Dec 1913 in Mississippi and died on 13 Nov 1991 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 77.

   10 M    ii. William Alford Parrott was born on 4 Sep 1926 in Harp, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 21 Aug 1943 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois at age 16.

General Notes: One Killed, Three Hurt In Accident at Clinton
William Parrott is Victim Of Crash

CLINTON - William Alford Parrott, 16, of Clinton, was killed at 9:10 p.m. Saturday and his three companions injured, in a collision between an automobile and a truck at the intersection of East Main street and the state route 54 at the east edge of town.

Paratrooper Leroy Taylor, son of Elmer Taylor of Clinton, was driver of the car, and according to testimony at the inquest held at 4 p.m. Sunday, the accident occurred when the passenger car pulled on to the route in front of the truck, driven by Russell McCallum of Shelbyville.

Driver Not Blamed.
Other passengers in the car were Pvt. Gilbert Thomas of Scott field and Ray Sumrall, son of George Sumrall of Clinton.

The four youths were removed to John Warner hospital, where Parrott was pronounced dead upon arrival.

In the absence of Coroner John Herington, away on vacation, Deputy Coroner Lyle Crum officiated at the inquest. McCallum, driver of the truck and Harold Sullivan, who lived near the scene of the accident, were the only two witnesses. The verdict was "death due to injuries sustained in an unavoidable accident," and the truck driver has held without blame.

Three Injured.
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Parrott was born Sept. 4, 1926 in Harp township, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russull Parrott. He is survived by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Arlene Welch of Clinton, and four brothers, James, John, Jealene, and Allan, all at home.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Helm and Trigg funeral home, with the Rev. Guy Longenbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

The Pantagraph, 23 Aug 1943, p 5

+ 11 M    iii. James Ross Parrott was born on 1 Jun 1929 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 30 Apr 2019 in Evansville, Randolph Co., Illinois at age 89.

   12 M    iv. John Parrott was born on 22 Aug 1934 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 16 Oct 1995 in Olney, Richland Co., Illinois at age 61.

General Notes: CLINTON - The funeral of John Parrott, 61, of Olney, formerly of Clinton, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, the Rev. Lloyd Wages officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton. Visitation will be one hour before the service Friday at the funeral home. he died at 9 p.m. Monday (Oct 16, 1995) at his home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Surviving are two brothers, James and Russell Parrott, both of Olney; and two sisters, Jaelene Walters and Eileen Jackson, both of Dewitt.

The Pantagraph, 19 Oct 1995, p 20

   13 M    v. Russell Allen Parrott Jr. was born on 23 Mar 1939 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 26 Sep 2006 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana at age 67.

General Notes: CLINTON - Russell A. Parrott, 67, of Olney died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 26, 2006) at St. Mary's Medical Center, Evansville, Ind.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Calvert Funeral Home, 201 S. Center St., Clinton. Ernie Harvey, Jr. will officiate.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Parrott was born March 23, 1939, in Clinton, a son of Russell and Sarah Armstrong Parrott.

He married Diane Marie Welch on Feb. 20, 1981, in Olney. She survives.

Survivors also include a daughter, Dorothy Parrott of Olney; two sons, Russell Parrott Jr. and Christopher Parrott, both of Olney; a brother, James Parrott of Olney; and a sister, Martha Walters of DeWitt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

Mr. Parrott was a farmer.

Memorials may be made to the Russell A. Parrott Memorial Fund.

The News-Gazette, September 29, 2006
Edition: 1 star, Page: A-4 A-5

11. James Ross Parrott (Russell Alford³, William Tyler², John¹) was born on 1 Jun 1929 in Clinton, DeWitt Co., Illinois and died on 30 Apr 2019 in Evansville, Randolph Co., Illinois at age 89.

General Notes: James Ross Parrott, age 89 of Olney, passed away at 5:30 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville.

Visitation will be from 11 AM - 1 PM on Friday, May 3, 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 1 PM 2019 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Pastor Kevin McGinnis will be officiating.

James was born on June 1, 1929 the son of Russell and Sarah (Armstrong) Parrott. He later married Louise Alberta Cochran on March 14, 1954 in Flora. She survives.

He served in US Army during the Korean War. He worked at AMF for many years. He was a member of Eureka Church of Christ. He enjoyed gardening and watching westerns. Some of his favorite shows included Gunsmoke and the Big Valley. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

James is survived by his wife of 65 years Louise Parrott of Olney; 2 daughters, Delores Kay Knight of Albion and Alice Moudy (Roy Dee) of Allendale; sister Martha Jealene Walters of Dewit, IL; and 8 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Sarah Parrott, sister Elda Ilene Jackson and 3 brothers John Parrott, Russell Allen Parrott and Alfred Parrott.

Memorials can be sent to the funeral home to help pay for final expenses in memory of James Ross Parrott.

Family and friends can sign James' online guestbook at www.thrasherfamilyfh.com

Olney Daily Mail (Illinois), May 2, 2019

James married Louise Alberta Cochran on 14 Mar 1954 in Flora, Clay Co., Illinois. Louise was born on 4 Apr 1935 in Hord, Clay Co., Illinois and died on 12 Dec 2020 in Olney, Richland Co., Illinois at age 85.

General Notes: Louise Alberta (Cochran) Parrott, age 85 of Olney, passed away at 8:45 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Private family service will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Graveside service open to the public will be at 1:45 PM in the chapel of Crest Haven Memorial Park in Claremont. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial Park. Pastor Kevin McGinnis will be officiating.

Louise was born on April 4, 1935 in Hord the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Davis) Cochran. She later married James Parrott on March 14, 1954 in Flora. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2019.

She was a homemaker for many years. She was a member of Eureka Church of Christ in Claremont. She enjoyed telling stories and keeping her home nice.

Louise is survived by her 2 daughters Delores Kay Knight of Albion and Alice Moudy (Roy Dee) of Allendale; and 8 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Parrott, parents Thomas and Mary Cochran, 2 brothers Harlan 'Curly' Cochran and Thomas Everett, 2 sisters Mae James and Della Mary Arnold, a great-granddaughter and 2 nieces Judy Kocher and Theresa Thomas.

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