The first definite ancestor was Benjamin F Parrott, b 1853. Reports of earlier ancestors are currently unverified. Like most of the other Parrott families from eastern North Carolina, this family is very poorly documented. See the Francis Parrott page for a possible explananation of how these eastern North Carolina families might be related. Y-DNA testing is needed to sort out these relationships.

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14 Nov 2024: Noted death of Helen Marie 07 Nov 2022: Added family of Benjamin Floyd & Beulah Lloyd (11 persons) 03 Dec 2021: Added Ronnie Ricks 02 Dec 2018: Updated the family background information 10 Dec 2017: Added James Ellis & family (9 people) 14 Jul 2014: File established

1. Benjamin F. Parrett was born on 11 Jun 1812 and died on 29 Aug 1858 in Craven Co., North Carolina, at age 46. Benjamin married Eliza Louisa Adams Chapman Oakley. Eliza was born in 1805 in Pitt Co., North Carolina. Children from this marriage were: + 2 M    i. Obed Parrott was born on 24 May 1838 in Craven Co., North Carolina and died on 22 Dec 1860 in North Carolina, at age 22.    3 M    ii. Freeman Parrott Oakley was born on 27 Dec 1841 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 7 Jul 1863 in Hanover Junction, Hampshire Co., West Virginia, at age 21. Freeman married Louisa Buck. Second Generation (Children) 2. Obed Parrott (Benjamin F.1) was born on 24 May 1838 in Craven Co., North Carolina and died on 22 Dec 1860 in North Carolina, at age 22. Obed married Susan Jane Manker. Susan was born in 1834 in North Carolina. The child from this marriage was: + 4 M    i. Benjamin Franklin Parrott was born on 21 Feb 1858 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 2 Apr 1908 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 50. Obed next married Sophia Manker. Third Generation (Grandchildren) 4. Benjamin Franklin Parrott (Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 21 Feb 1858 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 2 Apr 1908 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 50. {Find A Grave ID: 74880591} General Notes: Some reports have him as the s/o of Obed Parrott (1838-1860) and Susan Jane Manker/Stanley, but no evidence has been posted in support. "the 1841 Craven County School Census, Sophia, Julia, and Jane Manker are all listed back-to-back as pupils" --Sara Whitford "Susan Jane Manker married Obed Parrott" " I have a document in which Benjamin listed his mother as Susan Jane." -- Carla A Roberts https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/10801187/person/-554037669/facts ------------------------------- https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/63089361/person/252350488703/media/f644a10e-8cc4-4d62-9cd0-2529155c54c2 OAKLEY Jesse John Oakley Family Bible posted by Bonnie Piper "Obed Parrett the son of Benjamin Parrett and Luliza his wife was Borned May the 24 Day 1838." "Freeman Oakley son of hillman Oakley and Luliza his wife was borned December the 27 Day of 1841." "Obed Parritt was borned May the 24 Day in the year of 1838" "Obid Parrett Departed from this life the 22 of December 1860" "Benjamin Franklin Parrett Died this 8 of April 1859" "Benjamin Franklin Parrett the son of Obed Parrett and Jane Parrett his wife was born in the year of our Lord 1859 on Monday night." Benjamin married Lucretia 'Lucy Bell' Hodges. Lucretia was born on 15 Jan 1866 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 4 May 1938 in Bear Creek, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 72. Children from this marriage were: + 5 M    i. Benjamin Floyd Parrott was born on 31 Aug 1883 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 21 Jul 1963 in North Carolina, at age 79.    6 F    ii. Nellie Geneva Parrott was born on 1 Oct 1885 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 28 Feb 1976 in Gates Co., North Carollina, at age 90. Nellie married James Walter Campbell. James was born on 5 Oct 1881 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 13 Oct 1918 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 37. + 7 M    iii. Seth Van Buren Parrott was born on 27 Mar 1888 and died on 14 May 1974 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 86.    8 F    iv. Mattie Elizabeth Parrott Alexander was born on 4 Dec 1890 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 30 Oct 1964 in Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 73. Mattie married Robert Earl Alexander. Robert was born on 1 Nov 1914 in Edgeworth, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania and died on 1 Jul 2016, at age 101. {Find A Grave ID: 202123100} {Find A Grave ID: 202123100} + 9 M    v. Willie Clayton Parrott was born on 11 Jul 1895 and died on 9 Feb 1989 in Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 93.    10 F    vi. Minnie Magnolia Parrott was born on 5 Jul 1898 in Chocowinity, Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 22 Mar 1981 in Norfolk, Virginia, at age 82. Minnie married Earnest Earl Jones. Earnest was born on 2 Dec 1897 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 1 Mar 1963 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 65.    11 F    vii. Clara Ann Parrott was born on 8 Jun 1901 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 19 Sep 1989 in North Carolina, at age 88. {Find A Grave ID: 119356261} Clara married Simon L. Jones. Simon was born on 14 Jan 1900 and died on 16 Feb 1940, at age 40. {Find A Grave ID: 116735889} {Find A Grave ID: 116735889}    12 M    viii. Johnie Jasper Parrott was born on 10 Jul 1902 and died on 1 Oct 1966 in Bear Creek, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 64.    13 F    ix. Bonnie Bell Parrott was born on 27 Sep 1906 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 11 Oct 1989 in San Mateo Co., California, at age 83. {Find A Grave ID: 87576884} Bonnie married Clifton Cecil Carrow. Clifton was born on 16 Oct 1901 and died on 5 Jun 1962 in San Mateo Co., California, at age 60. {Find A Grave ID: 79603455} {Find A Grave ID: 79603455} Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren) 5. Benjamin Floyd Parrott (Benjamin Franklin3, Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 31 Aug 1883 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 21 Jul 1963 in North Carolina, at age 79. {Find A Grave ID: 98336690} General Notes: WASHINGTON, N.C. - Benjamin Floyd Parrott, 79, died at his home Sunday. He was born in Beaufort County and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, the former Bertha Buck; a daughter, Mrs. W.I. Beddard Jr. of Washington; two sons, James of Washington, Bejamin of Glenoldon, Pa,; two step-sons, Jessie Buck of Washington, Ray Buck of the home; five sisters, Mrs. Nellie Lee of Gates, Mrs. Mattie Alexander of Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Minnie Jones of Newport News, Va., Mrs. Bonnie Carrow of California, Mrs. Clara Jones of Eckin, S.C.; three brothers, Seth Parrott of Washington, Willie Parrott of Greenville, Jasper Parrott of Chocowinity; 21 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Cherry-Lyles Funeral Home by the Rev. Charles Keith. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The News and Observer, 22 Jul 1863, p 6 Benjamin married Lucretia Adeline Lilly. Lucretia was born on 27 Mar 1882 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 10 May 1931 in Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 49. Children from this marriage were:    14 M    i. James Benjamin Parrott was born on 8 Mar 1913 and died on 15 Feb 1914 in Pactolus, Pitt Co., North Carolina. + 15 M    ii. James Floyd Parrott Sr. was born on 15 Dec 1914 in Pactolus, Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 8 May 1971 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 56.    16 F    iii. Janie Lucretia Parrott was born on 31 May 1917 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 30 Mar 1995 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 77. Janie married William Ivey Beddard Jr. William was born on 2 Oct 1917 in Virginia and died on 31 Dec 1977 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 60. + 17 M    iv. Benjamin Swindell Parrott was born on 4 Jun 1922 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 13 Jun 1982 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60. Benjamin next married Bertha Mae Hill Buck. Bertha was born on 31 Aug 1905 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 18 Dec 1996 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 91. {Find A Grave ID: 98336719} {Find A Grave ID: 98336719} 7. Seth Van Buren Parrott (Benjamin Franklin3, Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 27 Mar 1888 and died on 14 May 1974 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 86. Seth married Samuel Timothy. Godley. Samuel was born on 12 Apr 1887 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 21 Jan 1973 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 85. Children from this marriage were:    18 F    i. Rose Bud Parrott was born on 1 Oct 1916 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 19 May 2011 in Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 94. Rose married Jay Hugh Sheppard. Jay was born on 5 Sep 1914 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 1 Feb 1984 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 69.    19 F    ii. Lucy Bell Parrott was born on 8 Dec 1920 in Chocowinity, Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 16 Jan 1921 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina.    20 M    iii. Jasper Earl Parrott was born in 1924 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 25 Mar 1926 in Chocowinity, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 2. 9. Willie Clayton Parrott (Benjamin Franklin3, Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 11 Jul 1895 and died on 9 Feb 1989 in Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 93. Willie married Mary Braughton. Mary was born on 12 Aug 1900 in North Carolina and died on 12 Nov 1974 in Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 74. Children from this marriage were: + 21 M    i. Alvin David Parrott Sr. was born on 28 Aug 1917 in Pamlico Co., North Carolina and died on 7 Nov 2011 in Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 94.    22 F    ii. Verna Mae Parrott was born in 1920 in Pitt Co., North Carolina. Verna married Guy Linwood Evans. Guy was born on 18 Sep 1911 in Chicod, Pitt Co., North Carolina and died in Jan 1977 in Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 65. Verna next married Thomas William Reed. Thomas was born on 4 Mar 1918 in Ashe Co., North Carolina and died on 12 Sep 2014 in Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 96. {Find A Grave ID: 135944132} {Find A Grave ID: 135944132}    23 M    iii. Willie McDonald 'Donald' Parrott was born on 8 Jun 1921 in Pamlico Co., North Carolina and died on 20 Jan 1961 in Craven Co., North Carolina, at age 39. + 24 M    iv. Cecil Rayvon Parrott was born on 18 Dec 1922 in Pamlico Co., North Carolina and died on 11 Oct 1999 in Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 76.    25 F    v. Helen Marie Parrott was born on 18 Aug 1927 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 27 Mar 2024 in Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 96. Helen married Wilbur Keel. Wilbur was born on 22 Mar 1923 and died on 6 Aug 1997 in Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 74. Fifth Generation (2nd Great-Grandchildren) 15. James Floyd Parrott Sr. (Benjamin Floyd4, Benjamin Franklin3, Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 15 Dec 1914 in Pactolus, Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 8 May 1971 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 56. James married Vivian Rose Ricks. Vivian was born on 21 Jun 1916 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 24 Mar 2008 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina, at age 91. Children from this marriage were:    26 M    i. Phillip Ray Parrott was born on 19 May 1934 in Pactolus, Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 20 Feb 1982, at age 47.    27 F    ii. Rita Jane Parrott was born on 2 Feb 1937 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 8 Sep 2020 in Williamston, Martin Co., North Carolina, at age 83. {Find A Grave ID: 215404952} General Notes: Mrs. Rita Parrott Paige, 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was a lady who loved to can vegetables, loved to drink her coffee, and loved her "stories" on T.V., but her greatest love was time spent with her grandchildren. She loved and was loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Paige is survived by 3 children, Franklin (Dinky) R. Paige, Jr. and wife Angie of Bear Grass, Ola Paige Dickerson and partner Gene Futrell of Jamesville, and Jamie Paige Peaks and husband Ronnie of Bear Grass; 3 grandchildren, Lara Paige Hollis of Bear Grass, Henry Clyde Price ll and partner Brandy Bland of Jamesville and Victoria Paige Joyner and husband Donald of Henrico, Va.; 4 great grandchildren, Natalie Hollis, Nicholas Hollis, Harper Joyner, and Lucas Price; 3 step-great grandchildren, Ryan Vann, Kristaya Vann, and Abigail Rogers; brothers, Floyd Parrott, Jr., of Williamston, Ronnie Parrott and wife Opal of Morehead, N.C., Mickey Parrott and wife Debbie of Greenville; sisters, Betty Bullock of Virginia and Trudy Sparrow of Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin R. Paige; parents James Floyd Parrott, Sr. and Vivian Ricks Parrott ; sister , Carolyn Whitley and brother Phillip Parrott. There will be a visitation on Saturday, September 12 at Biggs Funeral Home, LLC. In Williamston, N.C. from 12:30 until 1:30 P.M. followed by a graveside service and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rita married Franklin Roosvelt Paige. Franklin was born on 10 Oct 1934 in Martin Co., North Carolina and died on 17 Apr 1986 in Martin Co., North Carolina, at age 51. {Find A Grave ID: 192117836} {Find A Grave ID: 192117836}    28 F    iii. Iris Nicole Parrott was born on 17 Dec 1941 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 24 Dec 1941 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina.    29 F    iv. Carolyn Laverne Parrott was born on 18 Dec 1942 in Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 23 Jan 2000 in Durham, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 57.    30 M    v. Ronnie Ricks Parrott was born on 3 Apr 1949 in Beaufort Co., North Carolina and died on 14 Mar 2021 in Morehead City, Carteret Co., North Carolina, at age 71. General Notes: Mr. Ronnie Ricks Parrott of Morehead City passed away March 14, 2021 at his home following a long illness. He was with his family and friends. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Beaver Dam Church of Christ, highway 264 East, Washington conducted by Tony Krantz and Ethan Coltrain. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery in Washington. The following will serve as active pallbearers: Ashton McRoberts, Gray Roberson, Grayer Sherrill, Grayson Parrott, Jacob Lewis, and Michael Cundiff. Kenneth Mayo and Richard Gerard will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the funeral home Wednesday at the church and other times at the home, 6725 Highway 264 East, Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Beaver Dam Church of Christ, 5125 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, N.C. 27889. The family would like to thank everyone at Raab Clinic at Carteret Health Care for all of the love, care and support they gave Ronnie. Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Parrott family. https://www.paulfuneralhome.com/obituary/ronnie-parrott 17. Benjamin Swindell Parrott (Benjamin Floyd4, Benjamin Franklin3, Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 4 Jun 1922 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 13 Jun 1982 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60. General Notes: PARROTT On June 13, 1982, Benjamin Swindell, of Rex., formerly of Washington, N.C., loving husband of Mary A. (nee Mills) Parrott and father of Benjamin T. and Susan Gallagher; also survived by 2 grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to funeral service Wed. 2 P.M. at Funeral Home of Warren F. Miller, 7220 Ridge Ave., Rex., where friends may call to view after 12:30 P.M. Int. George Washington Memorial Park. Philadelphia Inquirer, 15 Jun 1982, p 7B The child from this marriage was: + 31 M    i. Benjamin T. Parrott was born on 25 May 1953 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania and died on 7 Jul 2013 in Downingtown, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60. 21. Alvin David Parrott Sr. (Willie Clayton4, Benjamin Franklin3, Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 28 Aug 1917 in Pamlico Co., North Carolina and died on 7 Nov 2011 in Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 94. General Notes: http://www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com/new_view.php?id=98434 Alvin D. Parrott, Sr., 94, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 2 pm in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mr. Parrott, a native of Pamlico County, lived most of his life in Pitt County. He farmed for a number of years and worked as a master carpenter for many years. He was a charter member of Grace Free Will Baptist Church and was a current member of Unity Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing in the church, gardening and sharing produce with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie C. and Mary Braughton Parrott; wife, Magalene Smith Parrott; brothers, Rayvon and Donald Parrott. He is survived by his: sons, Cecil M. Parrott and wife, Carol, of Cedar Mountain, NC and A. J. Parrott, of Greenville; grandchildren, Jennifer P. Hardee and husband, Troy, of Greenville, Darlene P. Oakley and husband, Beasley, of Ayden, and Bonnie Parrott, of Greenville; great-grandchildren, Austin C. Hardee, Amber Leigh Hardee, David Rouse, and Brittany Rouse; great-great-granddaughter, Karleigh Rouse; sisters, Helen P. Keel and Verna Mae Reed, both of Greenville; and a brother, Waverly Parrott, of Wilmington. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Life Care Hospital, Kindred Healthcare, and Community Homecare and Hospice, all of Rocky Mount. Alvin married Magalene Smith. Magalene was born on 5 Aug 1917 in Clayroot, Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 4 Dec 2005 in Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 88. 24. Cecil Rayvon Parrott (Willie Clayton4, Benjamin Franklin3, Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 18 Dec 1922 in Pamlico Co., North Carolina and died on 11 Oct 1999 in Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 76. Cecil married Lynell Wingate. Lynell was born in 1925 in Pitt Co., North Carolina and died on 22 Dec 2016 in Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 91. Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren) 31. Benjamin T. Parrott (Benjamin Swindell5, Benjamin Floyd4, Benjamin Franklin3, Obed2, Benjamin F.1) was born on 25 May 1953 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania and died on 7 Jul 2013 in Downingtown, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60. General Notes: Benjamin T. Parrott, 60, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of Mary Mills Korhammer and husband, Frank, of Philadelphia, and the late Benjamin S. Parrott. He was a 1971 graduate of Roxborough High School. Mr. Parrott was co-owner of System Designs Services in Downingtown, which was founded in 1994. It was acquired by UGI in 2007, and he continued working there until this year. Ben was a huge Eagles fan and enjoyed tailgating and traveling to various game locations. He was also an avid fan of the Phillies and Sixers. When his son was younger, he enjoyed coaching for the Marsh Creek Eagles organization, and loved watching him play lacrosse in high school and college. In addition to his mother and step-father, Ben is survived by his children, Matthew T. and Meredith A. Parrott, both of Downingtown; his spouse, Margaret A. Novitsky Parrott of Downingtown; sister, Susan G. Gallagher (Michael) of Upper Darby; step-brother, David Korhammer of Merchantville, N.J,; and by his nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th, at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, where family and friends may call from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Bringing Hope Home, 940 W. Valley Road, Suite 1602, Wayne, PA 19087. To send online condolences, visit www.james terryfuneralhome.com. The Daily Local, July 9, 2013 -

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