1. Benjamin Parrott Sr. was born about 1730 in Virginia and died By 1809 in Hancock Co., Georgia, about age 79.
Benjamin married Unknown.
Children from this marriage were:
2 M i. William Parrott was born circa 1750 in Virginia and died in 1824 in Lunenburg Co., Virginia, about age 74.
William married Nancy "Ann". Nancy was born in 1752 and died in 1830 in Lunenburg Co., Virginia, at age 78.
+ 3 M ii. Abner Parrott Sr. was born circa 1757 in Virginia and died circa 1797 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina, about age 40.
+ 4 M iii. Benjamin Parrott Jr. was born about 1768 and died in 1837 in Greene Co., Georgia, about age 69.
Second Generation (Children)
3. Abner Parrott Sr. (Benjamin Sr.1) was born circa 1757 in Virginia and died circa 1797 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina, about age 40.
Notes: Detailed information on Abner and his sons has been posted at https://tinyurl.com/BenjaminParrott#Abner
Abner married Elizabeth Sr. circa 1782. Elizabeth was born about 1755 and died on 9 Jun 1837 in Overton Co., Tennessee, about age 82.
Notes: Elizabeth is the head of household (indicating she was a widow) in the 1800 census for Rockingham County, NC.
[1800 U. S. census, Rockingham Co., N. C., p. 445 (stamped), ln. 5 (Elizabeth Parrott).]
Elizabeth and family probably moved to Burke Co., Ga, where her son-in-law, Pleasant Hardwick died, and from there moved to Hancock county, ca 1809, where her brother-in-law, Benjamin, was living. Her daughter, Michael Parrott Hardwick, married John Powers there.
While John and Michal Powers moved to Greene county, Elizabeth had left Hancock county by 1810:
9 January 1810. Georgia Historic Newspapers," Digital Library of Georgia (http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/); imaging the Georgia Argus (Milledgeville), p. 3, col. 3: "A List of Defaulters in Hancock County for the Year 1809. . . Captain Sledge's District: Edwin Huff, James Brewer, Henry Pullen, Alex. Thompson, Widdow Parrott, Henry Moss, ___ Worsham.
"Elizabeth Hill Parrott died 9 Jun 1837, in Overton Co., Tennessee. Her heirs-at-law were Richard Hill, Isaac Hill, Peter Williams (husband of Sarah Hill), William Parrott, Benjamin Parrott, Riland Parrott, and John Powers (husband of Michel Parrott)." -- Janice McAlpine on Genealogy.com, 15 Dec 2009
Children from this marriage were:
+ 5 F i. Michal Parrotte was born in 1785 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, died on 15 Apr 1849 in Monroe Co., Georgia, at age 64, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 166925351.
+ 6 M ii. William Parrott was born about 1789 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina and died after 1860 in Leake Co., Mississippi.
+ 7 M iii. Benjamin Parrott was born in 1790 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina and died in Feb 1839 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 49.
8 M iv. Abner Parrott Jr. was born after 1790 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina and died before 1800 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina.
Notes: Is listed in his father's 1897 will, but dead for the land sale in 1821.
9 M v. Joseph Parrott was born after 1790 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina and died before 1821 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina.
Notes: Is listed in his father's 1897 will, but dead for the land sale in 1821.
+ 10 M vi. Riland Parrott was born before 1800 in North Carolina and died by 1865 in Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia.
11 F vii. Elizabeth Parrott Jr. was born in 1818 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina and died about 1908, about age 90.
Notes: 15 April 1823, Whitley, Overton County, Tennessee, Genealogical Records, 36; cites Deed Book E: 325
" Elizabeth Parrott, Senior, of Overton County, for consideration for maternal affection as well as valuable consideration of $500 paid U. S. currency, to me conveys negroes and personal property to Elizabeth Parrott, Jr."
Elizabeth married Samuel H. Russell on 12 Jan 1826 in Greene Co., Georgia.
4. Benjamin Parrott Jr. (Benjamin Sr.1) was born about 1768 and died in 1837 in Greene Co., Georgia, about age 69.
Notes: Detailed information on Benjamin Jr and his sons has been posted at https://tinyurl.com/BenjaminParrott#Benjamin
Benjamin married Rachel Harvey, daughter of John Harvey, circa 1790. Rachel died before 1822.
Notes: Still single in the 1796 tax digest for Hancock County.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 12 M i. John Harvey Parrott was born before 1800 in Georgia and died circa 1848 in Greene Co., Georgia.
13 M ii. Abner B. Parrott was born in 1800 in Greene Co., Georgia and died on 23 Dec 1822 in Newton Co., Georgia, at age 22.
Notes: - Was an honor student at fifteen years of age at Milledgeville Academy.
-1821- Enters the Litchfield Law School in Connecticut
-"Abner Parrott, Esq., 22 year old son of Benjamin Parrott Esq. of Hancock County, Georgia died 23 December 1822 in the Village of Newtonborough in Newton County, Georgia. He had just entered the profession of law." (Mt. Zion Missionary, 6 Jan 1823, Mt. Zion, Hancock County, Georgia Marriages and Deaths, 1820-1830)
14 M iii. Jesse Parrott was born circa 1800 in Georgia and died before 1837 in Georgia.
15 F iv. Hannah M. Parrott was born on 12 Jul 1800 in White Plains, Greene Co., Georgia and died on 2 May 1841 in Plains, Sumter Co., Georgia, at age 40.
Hannah married James Josiah Ely on 13 Feb 1821 in Hancock Co., Georgia. James was born on 1 Apr 1797 in Franklin Co., North Carolina and died in Georgia.
Marriage Notes: From Michael Eley Bible, Georgia DAR records.
Benjamin next married Patience Johnson on 28 Jun 1828 in Greene Co., Georgia.
Marriage Notes: source: 40,000 Georgia Marriages
The child from this marriage was:
16 F i. Rebecca Ann Margarett Parrott was born on 14 Oct 1835 in Greene Co., Georgia and died on 22 May 1900 in White Plains, Greene Co., Georgia, at age 64. {FGID: 27934494}
Notes: John Copeland became her guardian upon the death of her father, so she was still a minor in 1837.
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Much regret is felt in this community on account of the sudden illnes of Mrs. Rebecca Jernigan.
Miss Annie Grimes has been called home from her class in Eastonton to the beside of her grandmother, Mrs. Jernigan.
Sparta Ishmaelite, 30 Mar 1900
TerryJames_ac originally shared this on 16 Dec 2017 on Ancestry
Rebecca married Albert A. Jernigan on 15 Oct 1850 in Greene Co., Georgia. Albert was born on 16 Feb 1829 in Georgia and died on 18 Nov 1892 in White Plains, Greene Co., Georgia, at age 63. {FGID: 27934614}
Benjamin next married Nancy Williams on 14 Feb 1838 in Greene Co., Georgia. Nancy was born on 18 Jul 1795 in North Carolina and died on 19 Jan 1883 in White Plains, Greene Co., Georgia, at age 87. {FGID: 45562428}
Notes: From Parrott Talk 9:109, From The Southern Recorder, Milledgeville, GA, Oct. 2, 1838
John Copeland and William Hightower in the right of the latter's wife Nancy, formerly Nancy Parrott, Excutors of will of Benjamin Parrott, deceased, advertise for sale all the perishable prooperty of estate to be sold at residence of dec'd in said county 1st Tuesday in Dec., next. They will be at the same sale, rent the plantation of dec'd to the highest bidder.
Nancy & William Hightower had married Aug. 29, 1838, Nancy and Benjamin had married Feb. 14, 1838.
Isaac Hill was surety for ---- made $150 bond with Pleasant Hardwick when he and Michal married-she signing her own consent 17 May 1802
Isaac Hill (adult) witnessed will of Abner Parrott Sept. 11 1797
Richard Hill an executor of same
From a book Marriages & Deaths 1820-1830:
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
5. Michal Parrotte (Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in 1785 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, died on 15 Apr 1849 in Monroe Co., Georgia, at age 64, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 166925351. {FGID: 166925351}
Notes: Moves to Burke Co., Georgia. After her first husband dies, she moves to Hancock Co. where her uncle Benjamin Parrott was. Then moves to Greene co., Georgia, and then Monroe Co.
21 February 1809, "Georgia, County Marriages, 1785-1950," FamilySearch
Hancock County
License granted for marriage of Jno. Powers of Greene County and Micca Hardwick "of this Cty."
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A note in PT 9:109-110 says "Ga. Tombstone records show Michal Parrott was born in Pittsylvania Co." [WP Note: She was definitely married in Pittsylvania, but was most likely born in Rockingham.] See:
Tombstone, Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon, Ga
Sacred to the memory of
Mrs. Michal Powers
Formerly MICHAL PARROTTE
and the wife of John Powers Esq.
lately of Monroe County Georgia
She was born near Danville County
of Pittsylvania. Virginia died in
Monroe County, Georgia April 15, 1849
In the 54 year of her age.
Respected and Beloved through her whole
life. She adored her Christian profession
for 25 years in the communion of the
Presbyterian Church. As a faithful and
devoted Wife and Mother. She finished
her course of duty and suffering in the
comfort of a religious & holy hope of
eternal life and glory. For we know
that if our earthly house of this tabernacle
were dissolved, we have a building
of God a house not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens.
Michal married Pleasant Hardwick on 17 May 1802 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Pleasant was born in Virginia, died in Burke Co., Georgia, and was buried in Burke Co., Georgia.
Michal next married John Powers Jr. on 21 Jul 1809 in Hancock Co., Georgia. John was born on 20 Nov 1779 in Halifax Co., North Carolina, died on 15 Jul 1854 in Monroe Co., Georgia, at age 74, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 166925272. {FGID: 166925272}
Notes: 7 November 1796
Greene Co., Ga., Inferior Court Minutes 1: 167.
Inferior Court. Henry Parrott vs. Shadk. Gatling & Jno. Powers; case continued by court
June 1797
Greene Co., Ga., Inferior Court Minutes 1: 183
Henry Parriott vs. Shack. Gatling and Jno. Powers; case. Wm. Daniel & Richd. C. Royston claim nine [?] days attendance, each sworn to in open case
6 May 1816 (Posthumous)
"Georgia Probate Records, 1742'961990," Ancestry imaging Greene Co. Estate files, Poullain-Radin, folder "Powers, John, 1815."
Joint return of James Nesbitt to the Court of Ordinary of the estates of John Powers and Henry Parret.
Furthermore, John Powers Sr (father in law to Michal Parrott) and Henry Parrott had the same estate adminstrator, James Nesbit, who also ended up being guardian to Henry's oldest son, Obediah [Greene Co. Estates files, folder "Powers, John, 1815."].
The Henry Parr*tt in question is Henry Blanton Parrott, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~parrott/HenryBlanton.shtml
While these records suggest he was related to John Powers' wife, Michal in some way, they fall short of proof.
Children from this marriage were:
17 M i. Abner Parrott Powers was born in 1812 in Georgia and died on 2 Oct 1859 in Vineville, Bibb Co., Georgia, at age 47. {FGID: 230331223}
Notes: BIBB COUNTY, GA - Obits Judge A.P. Powers
< http://files.usgwarchives.org/ga/bibb/obits/powers.txt >
October 8, 1859
Vol 1 #47
Macon Telegraph Oct 4, 1859, Death Of Judge Powers:
We deeply regret to announce the decease of Hon A.P. Powers, at his residence in Vineville, on Sunday morning last 4 o'clock. The sad event has taken the whole community by surprise, for although Judge Powers had been very ill for more than a week, he was generally understood to be past the crisis of his disorder and in a fair way to recovery.
His body was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery Monday morning attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
As a citizen, lawyer, scholar and jurist, Judge Powers enjoyed a position in Middle Georgia which will enlist her ablest pens in honor to his memory. To them we leave a duty which we could not adequately perform.
18 F ii. Sarah Michal Powers was born on 5 Jun 1822 in Greene Co., Georgia and died on 16 Jul 1870 in Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, at age 48.
Notes: 2. Sarah M. Powers b. 5 Jun 1822, Greene Co., Georgia, d. between the 1870 and 1880 censuses in Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia. She married Lewis Neale Whittle on 14 December 1842 in either Bibb or Monroe Co., Georgia. Lewis was a lawyer and practiced law for a while with his brother-in-law, Abner Parrot Powers.
There is an obituary for Lewis Neale Whittle plus a photograph of Sarah M. Powers Whittle at:
<http://www.victorianvilla.com/sims-mitchell/history/whittleln/obit01/index.htm>
from Janice McAlpine.
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From Jane Whittle Carrison Bockel <jbockelsr@att.net>, 20 Oct 2014
This is what I can tell you. Sarah Michal Powers is buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Macon, Georgia, next to her husband, Lewis Neale Whittle. Left of the Whittle plot which has numerous other family members are the Griffins, who are cousins. Lewis Whittle and Daniel Griffin were friends at UVA and went to Macon together to start their careers. Lewis was an attorney and Daniel Griffin became the first president of the telegraph. The two men stayed with John Powers who had 3 or 4 daughters - Sarah, Narcissa, Mary and I believe Julia Ann. Lewis married Sarah and Daniel married Narcissa. Narcissa died within a few years and seven years later, Daniel married the younger sister, Mary.
Above the Whittles and Powers are the tombstones of the Powers family. John Powers and Michal Parrotte Powers are under the same monument.
On the stone, it says Michal Parrotte Powers was born in Danville County, Pittsylvania, VA and died in Monroe County, GA 4/15/1849 at age 54. There is no birthdate on the stone.
On the side with information on John Powers, it says he was born in Halifax County, NC 11/20/1779 and died in Monroe County, GA 7/15/1854 at age 75. We used to have a portrait of him painted on the inside of the curved glass, but it was destroyed by Hurricane Hugo along with my father's home in Awendaw, SC IN 1989
Sarah married Lewis Neale Whittle on 14 Dec 1842 in Monroe Co., Georgia. Lewis was born on 15 May 1818 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia and died on 17 Feb 1886 in Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia, at age 67.
Notes: ttp://www.victorianvilla.com/sims-mitchell/history/whittleln/obit01/index.htm
Posted 09 Dec 2008 by roostercogburn189
Lewis Neale Whittle
(1818-1886)
Notice of death, from The Macon Daily Telegraph, Thursday morning, February 18, 1886.
Lewis Neale Whittle 1818-1886, husband, father, devoted son and brother, civil engineer, lawyer, colonel, Command-in-Chief of the Bibb County Georgia Militia later named the Whittle Guard, Committee of eleven Macon leaders November 7, 1860 report resolution calling for state convention and arming of all male citizens, City Councilman, County Commissioner, member Georgia State Legislature 1861, 62, 63 and 1877. Senior Warden Christ Church, Macon 1874-1886. At time of death was President: Board of Trustees State Lunatic Asylum, Board of Public Education and Orphanage Bibb County, Academy for the Blind and the Macon Free School. He was a trustee of the University of the South at Suwannee, Tennessee and of the Alexander Free School Macon, Attorney and Director of Macon and Western Railroad and the Macon and Brunswick Railroad. The following is often seen in reference to him:
Col. Lewis Neale Whittle was the Commander-in-Chief of the Bibb County Militia, A.D.C. 22 Militia District. Too elderly for combat service during the Civil War, Whittle helped to equip companies, raise money and gave generously of what he had during those hard times during the war. He headed the battlefield Relief Assn. which took nurses, surgeon and supplies to the men on the battlefields. The Whittle Guards, organized in 1862, were named for him, as was one of Macon's elementary schools. Whittle was perhaps the most outstanding citizen of Macon during the years of the Civil War.
The Macon Daily Telegraph:
Thursday morning, February 18, 1886.
DEATH OF COLONEL L.N. WHITTLE
Sketch of his life '97 Meeting of the Bar '97 His Funeral
Colonel L.N. Whittle died at his residence on Jefferson Street at 2:00 o'clock yesterday morning.
Lewis Neal Whittle was born on the 15th day of May 1818 in the City of Norfolk, VA. He was the son of Fortescue Whittle, a gentleman of good family in Ireland who immigrated to this country and became quite a prominent merchant in Norfolk, but was like thousands of others engaged in foreign commerce very much reduced by the War of 1812. His mother was Mary Ann Davies, the daughter of Colonel William Davies, aide to General George Washington during the Revolution and personal friend of the General.
Sarah Powers Whittle.
Lewis N. Whittle left his father's home at the age of 17 to seek his fortune in Georgia, and was engaged for a time upon the Georgia Railroad Board. In 1836 he came to Macon as an Assistant Engineer under the late Daniel Griffin of Columbus, on the Monroe Railroad, and remained connected with that road in different capacities until it was reorganized as the Macon and Western Road. Whilst engaged in the service of that road between Macon and Forsyth he and Mr. Griffin lived for some time in the family of John Powers near the line of Bibb and Monroe Counties, and afterwards on the 14th of December 1842 he married Sarah M. the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. Powers by whom he had twelve children, only one of whom, (James Murray) survives. Some time after his marriage he went to his father's house in Virginia where he studied law and returning to Macon was admitted to the Bar in 1844. Soon afterwards he formed a co-partnership with his brother-in-law Abner P. Powers, which continued until Mr. Powers was elevated to the bench, being elected the first Judge of the Macon circuit. He afterwards practiced alone until a year or two before the War when he associated his brother Powhatan B. Whittle with him. That co-partnership was dissolved by the election of his brother as Judge of the County Court, and in 1866 he formed a co-partnership with George W. Gustin, Esquire which continued for ten years.
Abner P. Whittle, his son, was admitted into the firm in 1873 and continued with his father until his death in 1883.
Colonel Whittle enjoyed a larger professional income than the great majority of his brethren.
He was not permanently connected with the movements of political parties in the County or in the State, but he was elected to the legislature in 1861-1863 and again in 1876. Before his health failed he was more or less intimately connected with every enterprise which had for its object the advancement of the interest of Macon and of its people. In reference to all such enterprise we could have truthfully said, "Quorum Magna Pars Fui".
He leaves one son, James Murray; two granddaughters, the children of his daughter who died on the 14th of this month and four brothers: James Murray, a distinguished lawyer of Danville, VA; Conway Davies, a physician of Mecklenburg County, Virginia; Frank M. of Richmond, Virginia, the Episcopal Bishop of that State and Powhatan B., a lawyer of Valdosta, GA and formerly Judge of the County Court of Bibb.
At 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon the members of the Bar held a meeting in the Judge's room in the Court House to take suitable action regarding Colonel Whittle's death.
The report following was made by the Secretary: Wednesday, February 17, 1886, a meeting of the Macon Bar having been called for the purpose of taking action relative to the death of Colonel L.N. Whittle, the Bar assembled at the Judge's Chambers Bibb Superior Court this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
On motion Judge Simmons was invited to the chair and Mr. Clifford L. Anderson requested to act as Secretary.
On motion of Judge Nisbet the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
1st - That the Bar attend the funeral of Colonel Whittle in a body
2nd - That a committee of five be appointed by the Chair at his leisure to draft a memorial and suitable resolution relating to the death of Colonel Whittle to be submitted in open Court at the next term of the Bibb Superior Court.
It was agreed that the Bar should assemble in a body at the late residence of Colonel Whittle at the proper time to escort the funeral procession from there to the church and thence to the cemetery. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Clifford L. Anderson
Secretary
At a meeting of the Board of Public Education, the following action was taken:
By order of the Board of Public Education and Orphanage, the exercises in he City schools and in the suburban schools of Vineville, East Macon and Gilesville will be suspended for this day in respect of the memory of L.N. Whittle, the late President of the Board.
The members of the Board are requested to assemble at the Lanier House at 3 o'clock P.M. to attend the funeral of Mr. Whittle.
Jas. T. Nisbet
Secretary
Appearing in the weekly Macon Telegraph dated February 23, 1886:
"A communication has been received at this office from a well known citizen of Macon suggesting that a monument be erected to the memory of Colonel L.N. Whittle. 'All classes and every age' the writer says, 'I am confident would cheerfully give their mite toward a monument to be erected to his memory, from the little school girl and the little school boy to the oldest citizen of the County.'"
LEWIS NEALE WHITTLE
Resolutions by the Vestry of Christ Church
The Committee appointed by the Vestry of Christ Church to draft resolutions relative to Colonel L.N. Whittle, born in Norfolk, Virginia, May 15th, 1818, died at this home in Macon, Georgia, February 17th, 1886, are unable to embody in words the virtues of his life; for language cannot possibly express their ideas regarding his symmetrical character which was completed according to the heavenly model and resembled a perfect cube, whose length, breadth and height were equal '97 i.e., intellectually, morally and spiritually he approximated as seldom seen the Scriptural standard of manhood. Realizing that a pillar has been removed from our spiritual edifice, and with a deep sense of our loss '97 therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That it becomes our sad pleasure to testify to his pure and spotless character reflected from both public and private life, his lofty and chivalrous conceptions of trust, and his clear and sound judgment as a friend and adviser in all questions of perplexity. That he has left his fellow-men a bright example of humility, for with many and great honors he had the spirit of the meek and lowly Jesus; of boldness, for, like the forerunner of Christ, he did not hesitate to denounce evil principle wherever found; and of liberality to all objects of good, whether missions of his Church or the advancement of any charitable institution in his city or State, for, like the early, and unlike the latter day Christians, he brought his property with a consecrated heart and laid it at the feet of the Savior's cause. That his virtues are held up to young men as worthy of their aspirations.
BE IT RESOLVED, That this Commonwealth has lost a true patriot, the City of Macon a public-spirited and broad-minded man, the Parish of Christ Church an eminently godly and influential warden, the Diocese of Georgia a substantial friend, the Church an able advocate, and the poor of all classes a sympathizing benefactor.
BE IT RESOLVED, That this Vestry has bee deprived of their safe adviser, whose mind was logical, while burning, like St. Paul's, with devoted love for the Savior and yearning for the salvation of all men, and that his death should draw us more closely to the same dear Lord who comforted him under many dark clouds of sorrow.
BE IT RESOLVED, That cordial sympathy be tendered his relatives, and to the sole survivor of his twelve children be extended the additional assurance that a rich legacy has been bequeathed him in the pure character of such a father whose chief happiness consisted in doing good, whose life was a daily preparation for a still higher existence, and whose good deeds must co-exist with time.
"So when a good man dies,
For years beyond our ken
The light he leaves behind him lies
Upon the paths of men.
BE IT RESOLVED, That these resolutions be sent to his bereaved family, and be published in the Macon Telegraph and the Southern Churchman.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. WINCHESTER, Rector
JOHN G. DEITZ, Sr. Warden
T. SKELTON JONES, Secretary
JAMES R.WINCHESTER, Rector
JOHN G. DEITZ, Sr. Warden
T. SKELTON JONES, Secretary
Committee
Notes
Research assistance and document transcription were provided by Jane Carrison Bockel, great-great-granddaughter of Lewis N. Whittle;
The portrait of Lewis Neale Whittle is from the collection of H. George Carrison, great-grandson of Lewis N. Whittle;
The portrait of Sarah Powers Whittle is from the collection of Sallie (Mrs. Walter L, Jr.) Penn, great-granddaughter of Lewis N. Whittle's brother Capt. W. C. Whittle. The original photograph was created by Riddle's Photographic Temple, Macon, Georgia.
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19 M iii. Julian Powers was born about 1822 in Greene Co., Georgia.
6. William Parrott (Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born about 1789 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina and died after 1860 in Leake Co., Mississippi.
Notes: Most of the work was done by Dr. Mavis Parrott Kelsey, Harald Rekstan and Janice McAlpine, mcalpage@cox.net. Additional information on William and his descendants provided by Nicole Parrott Norris, Nicole.Norris@gmail.com, Jane JW, and by Melvin Collier in his book [Ealy Family Heritage Documenting Our Legacy, by Melvin J Collier. 2016]. Updated 27 Jun 2009, 31 Jul 2013, & 07 Oct 2016.
"Was a Methodist preacher who rode horseback in those days they called them circuit rider preachers"-- Sally Parrott, his granddaughter.
William was born in North Carolina (presumably in Rockingham county), and moved to Lunenburg Co., Virginia, where he was closely associated with another William B. Parrott, who was married to Ann-- The two were often separated by a Sr. and Jr. in the records. "Junior, Senior -these terms were used in early times to differentiate between men (and sometimes women) with the same name whether they were related or not. These titles were not permanent, but rather conveniences in colonial families and communities." [www.webtrail.com/sopafug/gendictionary.html].
--1774 Tythables, SUNLIGHT ON THE SOUTHSIDE, Transcribed by Thomas Walter Duda, Part 11, page 333
Robert Estis, Senr.
Bartlet Estes
William Parrott .......................................... 9
--27 Oct 1782 William Parrott was a security when Robert Estes' will was administered. (Lunenburg Co., VA Will Book 3, pg. 387)
This older William was quite possible an uncle. It is clear from records from Rockingham Co, NC, and Greene Co., GA, provided at the end of this write-up, that they were not father and son. Instead, the younger William was the son of Abner Parrott of Rockingham Co., North Carolina.
Nevertheless, the two Williams appear to have had a close relationship. At one point, the elder William deeded his lands to the younger one, but then had a falling out, and revoked the deed:
-- Deed book 25, p 500. 10 December 1822:
This indenture made this 10th day of December A.D. 1822 between William Parrott Senior of the County of Lunenburg of the state of Virginia of the one part and William Parrott Junior of the aforesaid of the other part witnesseth clean the aforesaid William Parrott Senior for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear to the aforesaid William Parrott Junior and the further consideration that is for services rendered and money paid I give grant alien and confirm unto the said William Parrott Junior all of my estate that I now possess both real and personal my land beginning at a corner pine on Reedy Creek Road thence north on Geo Craigheads line (Adjacent to Henry Love, German Y Stokes et al, Samford, Cox road, Sanders, Stout, Elder)..... together with my Negroes to wit a negro man Dave, a man named Peter, one negro man named Adam, one negro man named James lshmeal, one negro woman by the name Amy, one negro woman by the name Jinney, one negro boy Willson, one negro girl name Miriah, one negro boy James, negro boy Peter, one negro girl Suckey and one named Patsey, one negro girl named Amy, one negro girl Nancy, them and their increase to him and his heirs forever together with the above mentioned land Bits and Bounds at the death of my wife except what parte of the property which the above mention William Parrott Junior has now in his possession and have had for two years is given from this time and all of the above named property I give grant and confirmed unto the said William Parrott Junior and his heirs and assigns forever free from any claim or claims. Signed: Wm. Parrott. Witnesses: Thos. Keeton, Ms. Crowder. Travis Elder (X). Recorded: 10 December 1822.
Text from Melvin Collier and Mavis Parrott Kelsey
Note: One of the Negroes was James Ishmael, probable father of Jane Parrott Ealey [source, Ealy Family Heritage Documenting Our Legacy, by Melvin J Collier. 2016]. Descendants of Jane Parrott Ealy have an atDNA match to a descendant of John W. Parrott, of Rockingham Co., North Carolina, and later north Georgia. This John W is thought to be related to William Parrott of Lunenberg, as his family also came from Rockingham. When William moved to Leake Co., Mississippi, he took Jane with him.
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The close relationship between William Sr. and Jr. came to an end just 16 months later, and William Sr. revoked his gift. William Jr. was still able to keep James Ishmeal:
"Articles of agreement made and entered unto this 7th day of April in the year of our Lord Christ 1824 between William Parrott Senior of the County of Lunenburg of the first part and William Parrott Junior of the same county the second part witnesseth that whereas the said William Parrott Senior?? a deed of gift which bears date on the 10th day of December 1822 and which was duly recorded on the County Court of Lunenburg at December Court 1822 convey unto the said William Parrott Senior all the negroes which was in the possession of William Parrott Senior and which said negroes are intentionally named in the said deed by reference to the same it will fully appear also a tract or parcel of land as is described and set forth in the said and whereas some misunderstanding has taken place between the parties aforesaid in consequence of said deed of gift and the said William Parrott Senr. and institute a suit in the Chancery of Richmond to recover back the property conveyed by and said deed of gift to William Parrott Junr. and by the said William Parrott Senr. do alas institute a suit in the Superior Court of Lunenburg County to recover from the said William Parrott Jr the sum of $800 the price of a Negro named Adam now therefore it is the true intent and meaning of these articles of agreement that the said William Parrott Senr and the said William Parrott Junr do agree to revoke and make null and void the said Deed of Gift from the said William Parrott Senr to the said William Parrott Junr recorded as herein before mentioned upon the following conditions and also the said William Parrott Jr upon the said condition hereafter mentioned that is to say the said William Parrott Senr·hereby agrees to give to the said William Parrott Junr and his heirs forever a certain tract of land wherein the said William Parrott Jr now resides containing 250 acres more or less ...... and the said William Parrott Senr. also hereby agree to give to the said William Parrott Junr two Negro men slaves to wit , Named lshmeal and Adam to him and his heirs forever. Witnesses: Edmd. F. Taylor, Thos. Keeton, Henry H. Love. Recorded: 19 April 1824."
Source: William Parrot Sr. vs. William Parrott Jr., Apr. 7, 1824, Lunenburg County, Virginia, Lunenburg County Deed Book 26, p 273. Transcribed by Melvin Collier. (and witness list by Mavis Kelsey).
The older William was married to Nancy (aka Anne) as evidenced by Deed book 23, p 412." 4 February 1815. Wm. Parrott & wife Nancy of Lunenburg to David Smith for $200, 75 acres in Lunenburg adjacent James Smith, Elisha Estes, & land wereon Beverly Burge lives. Witnesses: Francis Smith, William Parrott, Robert Smith Recorded: 14 September 1815." Elisha Estes was later to buy some of William's father's land, in Rockingham Co., North Carolina.
According to research by Melvin Collier:
"Six months after the disagreement, William Parrott, Sr. wrote a new will on October 8, 1824, leaving his entire estate to his wife Ann during her widowhood for her benefit and maintenance, including negroes, Davy, Peter, Jim, Jenny, Amy, Wilson, Maria, Paul, James, Peter, Bush, Sucky, Patsey, Amy, Jane, Cutty, Hundly. After Ann's death, he instructed that his estate go to his niece, Susanna Beasley, the wife of Edwin Beasley of Petersburg, Virginia. Ann appeared to have died about six years later in 1830 in Lunenburg County. She is reported in the 1830 U.S. Census with having eight slaves. However, on November 8, 1830, William Parrott was appointed as administrator of her estate; she had recently died."
Source: Ealy Family Heritage Documenting Our Legacy, by Melvin J Collier. 2016, and references therein:
- The will of William Parrott Sr., Oct. 8, 1824, Lunenburg County, Virginia, Lunenburg County Will Book 8, p. 404.
- Portion of the 1830 U. S. Census, Lunenburg County, Virginia, Household of Ann Parrott, Year: 1830, Place: Lunenburg County, Virginia. Roll: 19 . Family History Library Film: 0029674. Page: 20
-Lunenburg County, Virginia Order Book 27, p. 182.
William Jr. was married to Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of Julius Johnson and Mary Walker. The name 'Julius' has been useful in tracing the Parrott - Johnson family when they moved to Leake Co., Mississippi. There is however conflicting information on when the marriage took place, being recorded both in Mecklengurg Co. (William Parrott to Jean Elizabeth Johnson, 15 April 1819) and in Lunenburg Co. (15 December 1819 W.E. Parrott to E. Johnson. Minister: Charles Ogburn.)
William Jr. had acquired his own land in Lunenburg Co., and he and his wife sold it on 5 Jun 1822: Deed book 26, p 74. 5 June 1822. Wm. Parrott Jr. of Lunenburg to David Smith and wife Elizabeth for $230, 75 acres in Lunenburg adjacent Miles Crowder, Wm. Crittenden, Edmd. F. Taylor. Elizabeth wife of Parrott, relinquished dower. Recorded: 9 June 1823.
William Parrott eventually became administrator of the late Julius Johnson's (his father in law) estate in Lunenburg and that he was working on the estate about 1830, as evidenced by the following records:
-- Deed book 26, p 444. 12 November 1824. Mary W. Johnson, widow of Julius Johnson, deceased of Lunenburg to Wm. Parrott of same for $287, all claim or dower in estate… Witnesses: Charles N. Gee, Traverse Elder, Daniel Hazlewood. Recorded: 9 May 1825.
-- Deed book 27, p 402. February 1827. Wm. Parrott commissioner of estate of Julius Johnson, deceased to John Arnold, all of Lunenburg, for $310, 114 acres in Lunenburg …. Signed: William Parrott. Recorded: 17 September 1827.
William continued selling lands:
-- Deed book 28, p 308. 7 March 1829. William Parrott and Betsey his wife to James and Thomas Fisher, deed trust, secured by 300 acres where said Parrott new resides, on waters of Reedy Creek, adjacent Travis Elder, John Boswell, estate of Wm. Parrott, Elizabeth Robertson, … . Signed: William Parrott, Elizabeth Parrott. Recorded: 11 March 1829. Elizabeth, wife of William, relinquished her dower.
--Deed book 29, p 19. 11 December 1829. William and Elizabeth Parrott of Lunenburg to William R Jordan of same for $600, 245 acres in Lunenburg County, … Signed: William Parrott, Elizabeth Parrott. Recorded: 14 December 1829. Elizabeth relinquished her dower.
-- Deed book 30, p 26. 12 August 1833. William Parrott of Lunenburg to Jos. B. Wilson of same all his interest in the estate of James Watkins, deceased purchased of Micheal Walker, a legatee. Recorded: August 1833.
-- Lunenburg Co., VA, Deed Book 31, 1837-1849: dated 25 May 1839; Recorded 20 June 1839, Grantor: Charles Woodson, acting as commission in suit of Susan R. Presley. Grantee: Silvanus Johnson, consideration $401.83. Description: Land in location of Reedy Creek in Lunenburg, 133 1/2 acres being 1/2 of a tract belonging to the estate of William Parrott, bounded by Henry S. Love...?
There were no Parrotts in Lunenburg Co. for the 1840 census. However, William appears in the 1840 census for Leake Co., Mississippi. William Parrott was on the 1850 and 1860 censuses in Leake Co., Mississippi, with Elizabeth's brothers Benjamin W. Johnson and James G. Johnson from Lunenburg Co. Benjamin Johnson, had son named Julius, thus pretty much ensuring the relationship.
The 1850 and 1860 censuses in Leake Co, MS, list William as having been born about1789 in North Carolina, again strenghthening the association with Abner Parrott.
A particularly interesting entry is found in will book 8, p 460. 9 March 1825 (from 7 August 1820) Account of Dr. Archibald Hatchett, deceased. Mentions: …, Wm. Parrott, Mrs. B. Betts, …, Wm. Parrot, … . Recorded: 16 March 1825. Dr. Archibald Hatchett was the grandson of Mary Ann Parrott Haynie Betts, daughter of Lawrence Parrott of Northumberland Co., and sister to William Parrott of Northumberland. Mrs. B(arbee) Betts was Mary Ann's daughter in law. We know from DNA tests of descendants of William Parrott of Northumberland and William Parrott of Rockingham, that they are from the same family, though the exact relationship between remains unknown.
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In his will, Abner Parrott of Rockingham, who owned land on either side of Wolf Creek, mentions his children:
11 September 1797, Will Book 1957, page 185. (Published in the North Carolinian, November 1955):
In the name of God, Amen.
I Abner Parrott of Rockingham County, State of North Carolina being weak in body but of sound memory calling to mind the quality of this life and the certainty of death do make & ordain this my last will and Testament in the following manner to wit, first I will that my negroes Dick, Will, Tamor & her child be sold on credit a while to the best advantage & when collected the money to be put in Interest til my sons come of age & then to be divided among them viz William, Benjamin, Joseph & Abnor, the other two negroes Juno & Lucy I leave to my wife & Daughter viz Juno to my wife and Lucy to my Daughter Michal I also leave my land whereon I now live to my wife during her life & then to be divided between my four sons above mentioned. I also desire that the hundred & sixty acres of land I have of Peter Williams in Caswell be sold the best advantage to pay my debts & whatever there is coming to me out of my father's Estate I leave to my wife & the child she is now big with if it live, if not to go to my wife & Daughter Michal ~ I also will that as much of my stock and household furniture be sold as may discharge my debts & what is left be applied to the use of my wife & children furthermore I appoint my friends Richard Hill & James Grant Excers of this my last will and Testatment whereof I have set my hand & seal this 11th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & ninety seven.
Abner Parrott (seal)
Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of Nat Dickerson, Isaac Hill & Charles Price
Next, William and his brother, Benjamin, sell some of the land they had inherited from their father's estate:
3 July 1818. Indenture between William Parrott and William Parrott (attorney for Benjamin Parrott) of County of Lunenburg, Virginia, and William and Elisha W. Estes of Danville, Pittsylvania county, Virginia for $5,889 paid William Parrot for himself and also as attorney for Benjamin Parrott for a parcel of 98 ½ acres in Rockingham County, North Carolina on both sides of Wolf Island Creek - to wit: adj John Durhams, Fenley's old deeded line, Nichols line, on Jesse Williams corner, Farlow's line, John Moreheads line, Murphey's line, on Halobys line. Includes appurtenances.
Signed & sealed William Parrott Atty for Benjamin Parrott
In presence of John H. (X) Watson, Rich'd S. Ranzon.
State of North Carolina, Rockingham County: August Session 1818: This deed proved in open court by oath of John (x) Watson. Recorded, Robert Galloway C.C.
This passage is confusing. According to Janice McAlpine, "There weren't two Williams on this deed. William Parrott was acting in two capacities. He was selling his own share of the land plus he had his brother Benjamin's power of attorney and was selling Benjamin's share of the land. If Benjamin had been there, the transaction would have been with William Parrott and Benjamin Parrott. Because Benjamin wasn't there, the transaction was with William in his individual capacity and William as attorney for Benjamin."
After that, William reverses trend, and starts buying his father's estate from his siblings & mother:
--12 September 1821. Rockingham County, North Carolina, Box X, pp 95-98, #3350. Indenture between Elizabeth Parrott, Benjamin Parrott, and Elizabeth Parrott, daughter of Abner Parrott, deceased, of Overton County, State of Tennessee, the one part, and William Parrott of Lunenburg County, Virginia, of the other part, for $3000 sells William Parrott 981 ½ acres on Wolf Island Creek, Rockingham County, for their claim under Abner Parrott, deceased, land he held and lived on and by his will devised to his wife Elizabeth (one of the parties to this deed) for her life and after her death to his for sons William Parrott, Benjamin Parrott, Abner Parrott and Joseph Parrott; the said Joseph and Abner Parrott having died without issue, Elizabeth Parrott Jr., having claim instilled as heir-at-law of Joseph and Abner Parrott.
Elizabeth (x) Parrott, B. Parrott, Elizabeth (x) Parrott, daughter of Abner Parrott, deceased
North Carolina Court of Please, Rockingham Co. 4th Monday in November 1821
Jacob Buson and John Montgold, Esqs. take acknowledgements in Overton County, Tennessee.
-- 2 June 1824. Rockingham Co North Carolina Book Y, pp 24-26, # 3544.
Indenture between William Parrott of Lunenburg County, Virginia and John Morehead of Rockingham County, North Carolina for $5,500 paid to Wm Parrott for tract of land in Rockingham County, North Carolina on both sides of Wolf Isand Creek, bounded by John Durhams, Joshua Finleys, Farleys, John Moreheads, Murphey's corner, Halabys. Includes appurtenances.
Signed William Parrott
Witnesses: James Tallowhead, J.L.W. Briscoe
Rockingham Co., North Carolina- June Session 1824 - proved and recorded - Ro. Galloway, C.C.
--12 September 1821. Greene County, GA Book HH -1821-1826, p 76.
State of Georgia, Greene County, to wit:
this 12 day Sept 1821 AD. This indenture entered between John Powers and his wife Michael (both of Greene County, GA) and Wm Parrott of Lunenburg County, Virginia: John Powers and wife Michael for $400 sell to Wm. Parrott their claim in a tract on both sides of Wolf Island Creek, Rockingham County, North Carolina, land whereon Abner Parrott of Rockingham County, North Carolina, lived and died and was owned by him in his lifetime and by him devised to his wife Elizabeth for her life and after her death to his four sons William, Benjamin and Abner having died and Joseph and said Joseph and Abner and their heirs at law claims to be entitled to a childs part of her deceased brothers estate thereon now it is especially understood that John Powers and Michael do transfer all their rights, etc., etc., to the said land lying in the buts (sic) and bounds following: adj John Durhams, etc., north bank of Creek, etc., etc., Joshua Farleys, etc., John Moreheads, Murpheys, Halobys containing 981 ½ acres.
Signed John Powers, Michael Powers
Witt: George W. Elliott, Chas Baldwin JP, Ebenezer Torrance, Cclk.
William married Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of Julius Johnson and Mary Walker, on 15 Dec 1819 in Mecklenburg Co., Virginia. Elizabeth was born in 1795 in Lunenburg Co., Virginia. Another name for Elizabeth was Jean Elizabeth Johnson.
Notes: From Janice McAlpine:
Elizabeth's father Julius Johnson was on the 1810 census in Lunenburg Co. and her widowed mother, Mary Walker Johnson, was on the 1820 census in Lunenburg Co. The William Parrott who married Elizabeth Johnson was undoubtedly the William Parrott Jr on the 1820 census and the William Parrott on the 1830 census.
Elizabeth's brothers, Benjamin W., James G., and Julius Allen and her sister Nancy (Johnson) Crow, moved to South Carolina, then to Alabama, and on to Mississippi and later to Louisiana.
Benjamin W. Johnson moved to Leake Co., Walnut Grove community. James G. Johnson lived down Tuscolameta Creek near Good Hope.
On the 1850 Leake County census, Elizabeth's brother, James G. Johnson, is living adjacent to the Parrotts.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 20 M i. Abner J. Parrott was born in 1823 in Virginia.
+ 21 M ii. Capt William Sharpe Parrott was born in 1825 in Virginia and died on 14 Jul 1862 in Meridian., Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, at age 37.
22 F iii. Mary E. Parrott was born in 1830 in Virginia.
Notes: By 1870, she has moved to Madison Co., along with her brother Abner, nephew Henderson, and her children from both marriages.
Mary married Flowers. Flowers died by 1850 in Leake Co., Mississippi.
Mary next married Joseph J. Lamar circa 1851.
7. Benjamin Parrott (Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in 1790 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina and died in Feb 1839 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 49. {FGID: 136480964}
Notes: From Mavis Parrott Kesley: "Tradition has it that, as a youth, Benjamin moved to Georgia with his widowed mother to be with relatives. [ ] Benjamin Parrott was granted land in Overton County, Tennessee in October 1818 in the town of Monroe."
"In 1811, a Benjamin Parrott was a lieutenant in the 35th Regiment, Tennessee Militia, and later served in the war of 1812 (Records of Commissions and Officers, 1807-1811, p 60-62). He, among many others, petitioned the State of Tennessee on October 26, 1813, to enlist 500 mounted volunteers to take up arms against the Creek Nation of Indians (part of his Brittanic Majesty's Savage Allies) and 'fight them in their own savage way and to receive pay as other mounted soldiers.' Benjamin was made a constable of Overton County on March 9, 1818. He was later accused of trover, that is wrongfully converting another person's possessions to his own use. This offense usually referred to cattle or horses and resulted from lawsuits over the ownership of livestock.
"In October, 1818, Benjamin was granted an unknown amount of acreage by the commissioners of Overton County in the town of Monroe (Overton County Deed Book D, p 316). On 30 October 1818, Benjamin purchased two town lots in Overton County, #36 and #66 from James Wilson for $33.00 (Overton County Deed Book E., p 19). Benjamin then bought town lot #108 in Monroe from Solomon Huteburg for $180.00 on 21 January 1819 (ibid, p 20). Two lots in Monroe were sold to Valentine Matlock on 1 April 1819 (Ibid, p 34) and two lots, #66 and 108, were sold to William Chilton, Jr., for $320 on 28 February 1820 (Ibid p 454). On 18 November 1825, the State of Tennessee granted 50 acres to Benjamin 'on the waters of Eagle Creek' in Overton County (Grant #2903), Book F, p 235). The Overton County Tax Lists show Benjamin owning 128 acres and one black in 1836 and, in 1837, he had 175 acres worth $500 and one black valued at $800.00 (most likely, this was the blacksmith, Jerry).
"Benjamin's finances and health were poor for some ten years before his death in 1839 (Petit vs Parrott). Benjamin's wife's name is unknown and there were four children, heirs, unlisted by the census in 1840 but listed in 1840. A fifth unnamed son was listed in Overton County in 1830.
"In the settlement of Benjamin's estate, the sale and partition of his lands, the four surviving children are listed as being Micah, William Giles, Catherine and John, as well as an unnamed son who must have died in infancy. On July 16, 1859, William, John, Micah (and her husband Elijah Stover), and Kitty (and her husband Joseph Stover), deeded 139 acres on the waters of Eagle Creek to Solomon Selly for $550.00 (Overton County Deed Book A, p 98). That same day, all these people agreed on the partition to Joseph Stover and Catherine Parrott Stover of 65 acres on Eagle Creek. This land was bounded by land owned by Lockhart, Goode and Elijah Stover and John Parrott (ibid). On July 25, 1859, William, John and Catherine and her husband Joseph Stover conveyed to Micah and Elijah the 'same tract of land whereon the said Elijah and Michael (sic) now reside.' The deed stated that the land would go to Elijah Thomas Parrott, the son of William Thomas Parrott if Elijah and Micah died without children. If E.T. was deceased, the land would go to Joseph Benjamin Parrott, another son of William Giles Parrott (ibid). On 9 September 1859, they conveyed to John Parrott 'the tract on which David Sidell now lives' which comprised 65 acres on Eagle Creek."
Benjamin married Petit?. Petit? was born in Tennessee and died before 1837 in Overton Co., Tennessee.
Children from this marriage were:
23 F i. Catherine "Kitty" Parrott was born on 20 Mar 1824 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 23 Dec 1888 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 64.
Catherine married Joseph W. Stover, son of Lewis Stover Sr. and Elizabeth Williams. Joseph was born in 1824 in Tennessee and died about 1864 in Overton Co., Tennessee, about age 40.
24 F ii. Michael "Micah" Parrott was born on 20 Mar 1824 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died in Oct 1859 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 35. {FGID: 108423814}
Michael married Elijah Stover, son of Lewis Stover Sr. and Elizabeth Williams. Elijah was born in 1813 in Tennessee.
+ 25 M iii. Dr. William Giles Parrott was born on 1 Oct 1825 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 28 Sep 1905 in Young Co., Texas, at age 79.
+ 26 M iv. John Parrott was born on 1 Mar 1830 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 8 Jun 1901 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 71.
10. Riland Parrott (Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born before 1800 in North Carolina and died by 1865 in Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia.
Notes: Evelyn Parrott Scott reports that Riland Parrott married Serena McDonald. They lived in Dalton County, Georgia where he died in his 80's and she at 89. Their first son William was killed at the Battle of Murfreesboro as a Union solder. The second son Benjamin was poisoned by his second wife. They had a grandson to drown, but one (William Frederick) made a famous baseball player. In reality, William Frederick played in the minor leagues from 1908-1912.
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1860 census finds Riland in Hamilton Co., TN.
Information on Riland and his descendants provided by Jenny DeLuna, jendeluna@cs.com.
The court fight below is the source of most of the genealogical information on this family.
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Supreme Court of Middle Tennessee District
RILAND PARROTT VS JOEL PETTIT, Dec 6, 1841
Livingston, CHANCERY COURT, 1st Monday in September, 1841
JOEL PETTIT against RILAND PARROTT
A bill filed 24 June, 1839
A bill of complaint of Joel Pettit, Administrator of the estate of Benjamin Parrott, deceased. A citizen of Overton County - showeth that on the ___ day of February, 1839, the said Parrott departed this life in said county, intestate. That your orator was appointed administrator upon his estate by the County Court of Overton County at June court, 1839. Your orator states that the said Benjamin Parrott at his death was possessed of a note of hand, for money, to the amount of four hundred dollars, dated the eleventh day of February, 1839, and this in four years, with interest from the date, upon John B. Murphey, Thomas Champlin, & Benjamin J. Bledsoe. Your orator states that immediately after the death of said Benjamin Parrott, one Riland Parrott, took said note into his possession, together with many other papers of the said Benjamin Parrott and refuses to give them up, although your orator has since his appointment, repeatedly most earnestly requested him to do so. Your orator states that said Riland Parrott has but little property, not worth, at the highest valuation, more than one hundred and fifty dollars, and will not be good for the amount of said note. (page 2 to follow:
Page 2 - Parrott Case - Supreme Court, Middle TN District
Your orator states, that he is informed that said Riland Parrott has made use of one note belonging to the estate already. And your orator has not doubt, but that if not restrained, by injunction, will dispose of said note of four hundred dollars.
The premises considered, may it please your Honor, that said Riland Parrott, John B. Humphrey, Thomas Champlin, and Benjamin J. Bledsoe of Overton County, State of Tennessee, be made defendants to this bill. That process of subpeona, and issue that they answer the allegations of this bill. That said Riland Parrott specify his property and effects, notes, accounts, and receipts belonging to the estate in his hands, and that he produce them. That he be enjoined from transferring or disposing of said note in any way. And that the other defendants be enjoined from paying it to any person. And that said Riland be compelled to surrender said note; and that all such other and for this relief as may appertain to equity be granted. A. Cullom, Solicitor (page 3 coming up)
State of Tennessee, Overton County
24th June, 1839 Joel Pettit made an oath on the Holy Gospel, before me that the statements made in the foregoing bill is of his own knowledge, and true and subscribed his name hereto in my presence, and this is the first application for an injunction.
Al Caruthers, Judge
Joel Pottit (signed)
4th Judicial Circuit Court
To the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Livingston, issue an injunction agreeable to the ___ of the foregoing bill in this complaint to giving an injunction Bond and Security according to law in three hundred dollars
24th June 1839, Judge, 4th District
ANSWER OF PARROTT
The answer of Riland Parrott to the Bill of Complaint filed gainst him in the Chancery Court of Livingston, Tennessee, by Joel Pottit, Administrator of Benjamin Parrott, deceased.
This respondent saving and reserving to himself the right of exception to the many errors, uncertainties and falsehoods in said Bill of complaint contained, for answer them to, or so much this of as he is advised is material for him to answer unto, he answers and says that it is true that said complaintant is the administrator of the said Benjamin Parrott, deceased. But he expressly denies that he holds any of the notes or effects of the said Benjamin Parrott, with the exception of the note of $400 mentioned in said bill. Respondent will not explain how he came to hold said note, and will show from the following statement of fact that in equity and justice he is entitled to same. Said note is a part of the price of a valuable negro man named JERRY which your respondent and said Benjamin Parrott, and William Parrott, Peter Williams, Richard Hill, Isaac Hill, and John Powers were the heirs at law of said Elizabeth Parrott, deceased, and were each entitled to a distributive share of the personal estate of said Elizabeth Parrott. (Note: John Powers was her son in law. RIchard and Isaac Hill were wards of Abner Parrott, Elizabeth's husband.)
Your respondent further shows, that he has, for a fair and valuable consideration, bought the claims of all of said heirs, so far as they were interested in said Negro man, JERRY, he therefore insists that he is entitled to hold said note, as being the equitable owner of the same, especially as he joined with the said Benjamin Parrott in an obligation binding themselves to warrant and deend the title of said negro man JERRY to the said John B. Murphrey against the claim of all manner of purchases whatsoever.
Your respondent expressly denies the charge of being insolvent, contained in said bill. Respondent admits that he did sell a note of three dollars and fifty cents on John Kennedy, which note was sold for the purpose of purchasing shoes for the daughters of the said Benjamin Parrott, deceased, and he is able and willing at all times to account for that. He also used two dollars in money, which in like manner was expended for the benefit of said Benjamin Parrott's family. For the same purpose he used a note of Jesse Rooker, for one dollar, said children having been left in some manner, IN A STATE OF DISTRIBUTION. Respondent having all the material allegations in said bill, denies all fraud with which he is charged, and prays a dissolution"
Riland married Zarennah McDonald. Zarennah was born in 1809 in South Carolina and died in 1865 in Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia, at age 56.
Notes: Appears as Serena, mother of John H. in the 1880 census for Hardin Co., TN.
Children from this marriage were:
27 F i. Laura Adaline Parrott was born on 1 Dec 1842 in North Carolina, died on 17 Jul 1897 in Whitfield Co., Georgia, at age 54, and was buried in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Whitfield County, GA. Another name for Laura was Ad Keisner. {FGID: 54170131}
Laura married Henry Johnson on 12 Jan 1860 in Hamilton Co., Tennessee. Marriage status: death. Henry was born on an unknown date, was christened in U, and died on an unknown date.
Laura next married Charles Byron Kistner Sr. on 23 Sep 1865 in Hamilton Co., Tennessee. Marriage status: unknown. Charles was born on 7 Dec 1866 in Hamilton Co., Tennessee, died on 8 Oct 1951 in Dalton, Whitfield Co., Georgia, at age 84, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 105142014.
Laura next married Chesley Duncan on 27 Jul 1867 in Hamilton Co., Tennessee. Chesley was born in 1836 in TN, died after 1900 in Whitfield Co., Georgia, and was buried in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, In An Unmarked Grave, It Is Believed, Next To Laura Adaline Parrott Johnson Kistner, A Wife.. Another name for Chesley was Chesly Dunkin.
28 M ii. William Parrott was born circa 1844 and died circa 1 Jan 1863 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee, about age 19.
29 F iii. Martha Ophelia Parrott was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
Martha married Pole Wrinkle. Pole was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.
Notes: Will worked on the railroad - lost a leg at work.
30 F iv. Katherine Parrott died on 15 Mar 1932.
Katherine married Unknown Bolin.
Notes: He had a residence in Arkansas
31 F v. Sarah Emily Parrott was born in 1839 in Overton Co., Tennessee.
Sarah next married Rev Greenberry Stone on 21 Jan 1858 in Tennessee. Greenberry was born on 21 Oct 1833 in Georgia and died on 23 Dec 1889 in Tennessee, at age 56. Another name for Greenberry was Osceola Stone. {FGID: 187471052}
Marriage Notes: Whitfield Co., Georgia, Marriage Records Mar 1852-Jan 1884. FHL US/CAN Film 339861
Notes: My dear father, G. B. Stone, died of Diabetes on Dec. 23d, aged 56 years, 2 months, and 2 days. He leaves a widow and four children and many relatives and friends to mourn his departure, but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for he lived a true Christian life. He was a minister of the gospel for 32 years. Not content with simple membership in the church, he was constant and earnest in his endeavors to do good. He was faithful and exemplary in all religious services and duties and his liberality was always commensurate with, and often beyond his ability. Funeral services were held at the grave by Reuben McCash. --McDonald, Tenn. Imogen Stone.
Gospel Advocate, Jan. 29, 1890, p. 79.
Posted on Find a Grave 187471052
32 F vi. Elizabeth Parrott .
Elizabeth married Unknown Unknown.
+ 33 M vii. Benjamin W. Parrott was born in 1847 in Georgia and died in Erin, Houston Co., Tennessee.
+ 34 M viii. Alsey B. Parrott was born in 1849 in Kentucky and died on 4 Apr 1909 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 60.
35 F ix. Amanda Parrott was born on 5 Aug 1850 in Georgia, died on 21 Jun 1930 in Red Bank, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 79, and was buried on 23 Jun 1930 in Forest Hills, Tennessee. {FGID: 143370900}
Notes: Amanda and Franklin had no children of their own, but adopted three.
DUNCAN - MRS. AMANDA, aged 79, died at her residence, Rosewood drive, Red Bank, at an early hour Saturday afternoon. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. C.B. Doyle of this city; one brother, J.H. Parrott, of Jackson, Tenn., and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Moss, will be held from the Pentecostal Mission church, Thirty-seventh street and Rossville boulevard., Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Forest HIlls cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased: W.M., G.E., C.L. and L.G. Robbs and B.E. Haynes and W.L. Haynes. Arrangements in charge of Chapman's.
Unsourced clipping posted on Ancestry added by gsmith5 on 4/20/2020.
Amanda next married Franklin Fortner Duncan, son of Chesley Duncan and Wife 1. Franklin was born on 17 Sep 1856 in Whitley Co., Kentucky and died on 26 Mar 1929 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 72. {FGID: 143370323}
Notes: His sister in law was also his step mother. This couple also 'adopted' Audra, who was the daughter of Amanda's sister???
+ 36 M x. John Henry Parrott was born on 22 Jan 1853 in Georgia and died on 15 Mar 1932, at age 79.
12. John Harvey Parrott (Benjamin Jr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born before 1800 in Georgia and died circa 1848 in Greene Co., Georgia.
Notes: - Mentioned in his grandfather Harvey's will, dated 19 May 1802, whereby he is bequeathed 1 slave:
19 May 1802, Hancock County
John Harvey Sen.r of the State of Hancock County for the love and good will & affection I have for my grandson John H. Parrotte: bequeath one negro Girl named Delse. Witnesses: Jno. Simmons, Josiah Simons, and Wm Raburn JP. - Hancock Co. Deed Book F: 96.
- Appears in the 1840 census for Hancock Co., Georgia. However, the guardianship papers for his orphan son, Jeffrey C. Parrott, are dated 1856.
- Hancock County, Georgia, Court of Ordinary Minutes. P. 464. Georgia Hancock Co.- Inferior Court - Sitting for Ordinary Purposes -Monday 4th day of November 1850. Unpon the application of Laurany B. Parrott Executrix of John H. Parrott dec'd for the appointment of appraisers to divide said Estate so far as to set apart to Julia E. Parrott now Julia E. Jackson, wife of Alfred Jackson, one of the legatees, her distributive share in said Estate. It is ordered that William Hightower, William Wilson, James Ely, Honsan Jackson Sen'r & Thomas Hightower be and are hereby appointed as appraisers to divide said Estate so far as to set apart to the said Julia E. Jackson her distributive share in the same.
John married Laurana B. Lewis on 2 Jun 1831 in Greene Co., Georgia. Laurana was born in 1812 and died circa 1856 in Greene Co., Georgia, about age 44.
Marriage Notes: Macon Telegraph 11 June 1831
Notes: Is a widow in the 1850 census for Hancock Co., Georgia.
Children from this marriage were:
37 F i. Julia Edwards Parrott was born in 1834 in Georgia.
Julia married Alfred H. Jackson on 10 Oct 1850 in Greene Co., Georgia. Alfred was born in 1822 in Greene Co., Georgia and died in 1860, at age 38.
38 M ii. Abner B. Parrott was born in 1836 in Georgia and died on 16 Feb 1881 in Byron, Peach Co., Georgia, at age 45.
39 M iii. John H. Parrott Jr. was born in 1839 in Georgia.
Notes: Had Albert A. Jernigan as Guardian by 1856, and the 1860 census finds him living with Albert and his wife, who was John's aunt Rebecca. Became of age in 1861.
Strongly suspect he is the Private Parrott, Stephens Light Guards, Company 1, 8th Ga. Regiment, who was dischared on 06 Feb 1861 due to illness
40 F iv. Mary Annette Parrotte was born in 1842 in Greene Co., Georgia and died in 1904, at age 62. {FGID: 73268073}
Notes: was still a minor in 1958, under the guardianship of Miles W Lewis. Guardianship dismissed 1862
See https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-30545-134-52?cc=1999178&wc=MM1Q-ZM3:n2021356322 for documentation of name.
Mary married Matthew Alonzo Howell on 18 Jan 1860 in Greene Co., Georgia. Matthew was born in Jul 1836 in Georgia and died on 1 Feb 1902 in Greene Co., Georgia, at age 65. {FGID: 105837621}
41 M v. Cosby W. Parrott was born in 1844 in Georgia and died in 1853 in Hancock Co., Georgia, at age 9.
Notes: Hancock County, Georgia, Court of Ordinary Minutes, 1853-1860. It appearing to the Court that Cosby W. Parrott one of the minor children of John H. Parrott dec'd & a legatee under his will has died during the present year 1853.... and that under said will his undivided legacy is to be divided among the surviving children who are six in number two of whom are married. it is ordered that William Hightower, William W. Wilson, James Ely, Thomas Hightower and James Williams b appointed.
p 24.
Commissioners to ascertain by appraisement the distributive share of said deceased minor and set apart 2/8 or 1/3 (two eighths or one third) part of the same for William P. Williams and Alfred H. Jackson in right of their wives daughters of said John H. Parrot dec'd.
Estate John H. Parrott - deceased - Account current. Bal due estae $213.72
+ 42 M vi. Jeffrey C. Parrott was born on 30 May 1846 in Greene Co., Georgia.
43 F vii. Louisa R. Parrott was born in Greene Co., Georgia.
Louisa married William P. Williams on 8 Aug 1847 in Greene Co., Georgia.
Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)
20. Abner J. Parrott (William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in 1823 in Virginia.
Notes: Birth place from 1850 census.
Abner married Mary H. McKenzie on 2 Aug 1856 in Coosa Co., Alabama. Mary was born in Scotland and died before 1860 in Mississippi.
Notes: Note: The identification of Abnur's mother as Mary McKenzie is tentative-- it is based on a listing of a marriage between Abnur J. Parrott to Mary H. McKenzie, 2 Aug. 1856, witness was JH Phelan, J.P. Source is page 84, unknown title.
The child from this marriage was:
44 M i. Henderson M. Parrott was born in May 1857 in Leake Co., Mississippi.
Notes: Is in 1860 census fro Leake Co., Mississippi.
Appears in 1900 census for Madison Co., Mississippi, as Abnur J. Parrott, mother born in Scotland. He was single, a boarder, and deputy sheriff.
21. Capt William Sharpe Parrott (William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in 1825 in Virginia and died on 14 Jul 1862 in Meridian., Lauderdale Co., Mississippi, at age 37. {FGID: 11345120}
Notes: Given a land grant of 40 and 53/100 of acres in MS on 1 October 1859.
From Nicole Parrott Norris: "Captain William S. Parrott organized Company H of the 40th Mississippi Regiment (Volunteers), known as "Parrott's Rifles" on 7th March 1862. He made his brother-in-law Levi Beeman Sparkman First Lieutenant and later his brother-in-law Dausey Sparkman Second Ltnt."
Believed to have died during service, as per the July and Aug. 40th MS Infantry Company H roll.
William married Mariah Mary Sparkman, daughter of Dempsey Sparkman and Margaret "Peggy" Beeman, on 16 Jan 1849 in Leake Co., Mississippi. Mariah was born in 1833 in North Carolina and died in Nov 1870 in Leake Co., Mississippi, at age 37.
Children from this marriage were:
45 M i. William D. Parrott was born in 1849 in Leake Co., Mississippi.
+ 46 M ii. Franklin Z. Parrott was born on 21 Apr 1850 in Scott Co., Mississippi and died on 25 Sep 1919 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi, at age 69.
47 M iii. Dausey S. Parrott was born in Feb 1853 in Mississippi.
Notes: Name might have been Dorsey, but Dausey was a family name.
48 M iv. Cephas Parrott was born in 1855 in Mississippi.
49 F v. Abby S. Parrott was born in 1856 in Leake Co., Mississippi.
+ 50 M vi. Abner Lewis Parrott was born in Sep 1856 in Leake Co., Mississippi and died in 1932, at age 76.
51 F vii. Martha Elizabeth Parrott was born on 15 Feb 1859 in Leake Co., Mississippi and died on 12 May 1896 in Columbia, Marion Co., Mississippi, at age 37. {FGID: 40239180}
Martha married John Lindsey McBeth on 9 Sep 1880 in Leake Co., Mississippi. John was born on 16 Mar 1859 in Leake Co., Mississippi and died on 19 Mar 1925 in Leake Co., Mississippi, at age 66.
52 M viii. Sharfie V. Parrott was born in 1860 in Leake Co., Mississippi.
53 F ix. Virginia Parrott was born in 1864 in Mississippi.
25. Dr. William Giles Parrott (Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 1 Oct 1825 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 28 Sep 1905 in Young Co., Texas, at age 79. {FGID: 51351898}
Notes: Was a farmer and physician. Family tradition states he served in the Confederate Army.
BASTARDY Surrena STOVER vs William PARROTT filed August 1852. Ordered to pay $20.00 by 2nd August 1853, $10.00 by 2 August 1854 and $5.00 by 2 August 1855. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnoverto/OCHS/Misc/Overton1852to1862.html.
William married Mary Stover, daughter of Lewis Stover Sr. and Elizabeth Williams, about 1847. Mary was born on 1 Nov 1828 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 11 Mar 1893 in Young Co., Texas, at age 64. {FGID: 51351934}
Notes: Suffered from asthma-- prompted the family to move to Texas in search of a more favorable climate for asthmatics.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 54 M i. Joseph Benjamin Parrott was born on 22 Dec 1848 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Sep 1882 in Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 33.
+ 55 M ii. Elijah Thomas Parrott Sr. was born on 21 Aug 1853 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee and died on 10 Jul 1919 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 65.
+ 56 M iii. Dick (Richard L.) Parrott was born on 16 Sep 1855 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 18 May 1910 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 54.
+ 57 M iv. John William Parrott Sr. was born on 27 Mar 1859 in Overton Co., Tennessee.
William next had a relationship with Serena "Rennie" Stover, daughter of Elizabeth Stover. Serena was born in Sep 1827 in Tennessee and died in 1900 in Willow Grove, Clay Co., Tennessee, at age 73.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 58 M i. William Baley Stover was born in 1851 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Aug 1902 in Clay Co., Tennessee, at age 51.
26. John Parrott (Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 1 Mar 1830 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 8 Jun 1901 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 71. {FGID: 82163678}
Notes: Was a saddlemaker and farmer. After Civil War, moved to Texas for a few years, near his brothers. After becoming a widower, he returned to Texas.
John married Permila C. Burgess on 28 Dec 1852 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Permila was born on 21 Jun 1836 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 15 Nov 1891 in Ranger, Texas, at age 55. {FGID: 49942481}
Children from this marriage were:
59 M i. William Winfield Parrott was born on 16 Oct 1853 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 17 Feb 1927 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 73. {FGID: 20020433}
60 F ii. Sabrina Florence Parrott was born on 17 Feb 1856 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 11 Jan 1858 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 1.
+ 61 M iii. Edward Thomas "ET" Parrott was born on 17 Dec 1858 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 5 Apr 1919 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 60.
+ 62 M iv. Washington Lafayette "Wash" "Bud" Parrott was born on 29 Dec 1860 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 7 Mar 1919 in Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 58.
63 F v. Clarinda "Rindy" Gates Parrott was born on 1 Jul 1862 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 8 Jan 1905 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 42.
Clarinda married Joseph Henderson Stover on 29 Oct 1879 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Joseph was born on 3 Dec 1850 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 3 May 1926 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 75.
Notes: Livingtson, Tenn., May 4.- Joseph H. Stover, 76, died at his home in the 11th district Monday. Although he had been in feeble health and he was living alone, and was even seen in the forenoon stirring around his place as usual, and was found sitting in his chair about 3 p.m. dead. He was a a quiet, well-to-do citizen. He belonged to one of the pioneer families of Overton county, and was a son of the late Hiram Stover. Five children survive, Walter Stover, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. Henry Robbins, Mrs. Parker Mainard, and Mrs. Carson Parker, with many grandchildren.
The Nashville Tennessean, 05 May 1926, p 3
+ 64 M vi. Pompey Monroe "James" Parrott was born on 14 Oct 1864 in Scottsville, Illinois, died on 8 Jul 1923 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 58, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 158032366.
65 F vii. Ella W. Parrott was born on 14 Dec 1866 in Tennessee and died on 20 Apr 1922 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 55. {FGID: 19648214}
Ella married Charles R. Allison on 7 Aug 1884 in Clay Co., Tennessee. Charles was born in 1865 in Tennessee and died in 1896 in Tennessee, at age 31.
66 M viii. Joseph G. Parrott was born on 28 Mar 1869 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 2 Oct 1927 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 58. {FGID: 20020338}
John next married Ferriba Ann Holt on 19 Dec 1895 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Ferriba was born on 6 Jun 1871 in Tennessee and died on 11 May 1971 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 99. {FGID: 60147679}
Children from this marriage were:
67 F i. Martha Geneva Parrott was born on 14 Jan 1897 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 16 Jan 1972 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 75.
Martha married Carl Allred on 25 Sep 1927 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Carl was born on 12 Dec 1895 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Dec 1974 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 78.
+ 68 M ii. Charlie Browning Parrott was born on 21 Mar 1899 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 21 May 1987 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 88.
33. Benjamin W. Parrott (Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in 1847 in Georgia and died in Erin, Houston Co., Tennessee.
Notes: From Evalyn Parrott Scott- Parrott Talk 10:106. He was poisoned with arsenic by his second wife: John Henry and a brother found the bottle buried in the pigpen.
Is in the 1860 census for Hamilton Co., TN, with his parents. Appears again in the 1880 census for Hardin Co., TN.
Benjamin married Julia A. Parker, daughter of Zenith Parker. Julia was born on 19 Nov 1850 in Vermont and died on 3 Mar 1887 in Houston Co., Tennessee, at age 36. {FGID: 59269770}
Children from this marriage were:
69 F i. Lillian A. Parrott was born on 5 Dec 1870 in Tennessee and died on 15 Aug 1871 in Houston Co., Tennessee. {FGID: 59269776}
+ 70 M ii. G. Henry Parrott was born on 1 Feb 1875 in Tennessee and died on 13 May 1905, at age 30.
71 F iii. Rosa Parrott was born in Sep 1878 in Tennessee.
Notes: She had a residence in Missouri
Rosa married Unknown Northcutt.
Rosa next married Abe Yancy on 9 Aug 1896 in Hardin Co., Tennessee. Abe was born in Sep 1876 in Arkansas.
72 F iv. Lena Parrott was born on 14 Feb 1881 in Houston Co., Tennessee and died on 1 Apr 1922 in El Paso, , El Paso Co., Texas, at age 41. {FGID: 33117138}
Notes: TO FORWARD BODY TODAY.
The body of Mrs. Lena Pitt, age 41, will be forwarded to Humboldt, Tenn., for interment by the J.J. Kaster company. She died early Friday morning at a local hospital. Mrs. Pitt had no relatives living in El Paso. She came here about a year ago for her health.
El Paso Times, 03 Apr 1922
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Paris, April 8.-- Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Parrott Pitt, aged 41, wife of Conductor Russ A. Pitt, were conducted at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon with services by Rev. J.H. Buchanan. Interment was at Maplewood. Among those from a distance attending the funeral was Mr. and Mrs. John Rainey of Clarksville.
Mrs. Pitt died Saturday at the Hendricks Sanitarium, El Paso, Tex., where she had been a patient since December. She had been in feeble health for six months. Before her marriage she was Miss Lena Parrott of Stewart, Tenn., and had been a resident of Paris for twenty years.
Surviving are her husband, who is an L. & N. conductor, and three sons, Carson Pitt, Ray Pitt and Gilbert Pitt.
Daily Leaf-Chronicle, 08 April 1922, p 2
Lena married Russell Avery Pitt on 27 Apr 1897 in Houston Co., Tennessee. Russell was born on 22 Mar 1878 in Tennessee and died on 9 Apr 1933 in Paris, Henry Co., Tennessee, at age 55. {FGID: 33117126}
73 F v. Hattie Parrott was born on 23 Aug 1882 in Houston Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Dec 1883 in Houston Co., Tennessee, at age 1. {FGID: 59269762}
74 F vi. Etta L. Parrott was born in 1887 in Tennessee and died in 1952 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 65.
Etta married John Bishop Rainey on 25 Jul 1911 in Henry Co., Tennessee. John was born on 1 Dec 1889 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., Kentucky and died on 9 May 1939 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 49.
Benjamin next married J. Fannie Fisher on 25 Oct 1888 in Hardin Co., Tennessee.
34. Alsey B. Parrott (Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in 1849 in Kentucky and died on 4 Apr 1909 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 60.
Alsey married Matilda Elvira Vawter on 17 Jun 1874 in Tate Co., Mississippi. Matilda was born in 1857 in Mississippi and died on 22 Apr 1909 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 52. {FGID: 181274220}
Marriage Notes: Had been married 24 years in the 1900 census.
Notes: MRS. PARROTT'S FUNERAL
The funeral of Mrs. M.E. Parrott, widow of the late A.B. Parrott, who died Thursday night at her home, 700 Dudley street, as a result of the shock caused by her husband's death, which occurred April 4, was held yesterday afternoon from the late home, with services at the grave in Elmwood cemetery, where the mortal remains of the heartbroken woman were laid to rest beside those of her husband.
Mrs. Parrott was ill at the time of Mr. Parrott's death, and the shock caused her to grow worse. She is survived by seven chilren, J.H., C.E., W.S., C.B., H.V., Margie and Lenora Parrott.
The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal, 24 Apr 1909, p 5
Children from this marriage were:
75 M i. Charles Edward Parrott was born on 23 Dec 1879 in Tate Co., Mississippi and died on 10 Mar 1963 in Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 83.
+ 76 M ii. John Henry Parrott Sr. was born on 20 Aug 1877 in Mississippi and died on 11 Dec 1954 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 77.
+ 77 M iii. William Frederick Parrott was born on 22 Jan 1882 in Strayhorn, Tate Co., Mississippi and died on 11 Feb 1949 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 67.
78 M iv. Cleveland Parrott was born on 28 Sep 1884 in Houston Co., Tennessee and died on 17 Jun 1885 in Houston Co., Tennessee. {FGID: 59269756}
79 M v. Clyde Buquo Parrott was born on 30 Oct 1886 in Senatobia, Tate Co., Mississippi and died on 29 Apr 1951, at age 64.
Notes: 1910 is in Fayette co., Tennessee. Was a Chaffeur-Mechanic at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis (WWI registration card).
Clyde married Annie Gertrude Smith on 20 Mar 1912 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee. Annie was born on 18 Feb 1890 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 6 Aug 1982 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., Texas, at age 92.
Marriage Notes: HAVE QUIET WEDDING.
The Rev. C.H. Walton, pastor of the Central Cumberland Presbyterian Church, officiated at a quiet wedding which took place in his home, 426 Union avenue, last evening at 8:30 o'clock, when Miss Gertrude Smith became the bride of Clyde B. Parrott.
The bride wore a tailored suit of blue cloth and a spring hat. The young couple are at home to their friends at 731 Union avenue.
The Commercial Appeal, 21 Mar 1912, p 8
80 M vi. Vernon Hillory Parrott was born on 15 Sep 1889 in Strayhorn, Tate Co., Mississippi and died on 8 Feb 1954 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 64. {FGID: 3166413}
Notes: VERNON H. PARROTT
Rites For Painter, Carpenter Will Be Held Tomorrow
Vernon H. Parrott, veteran of several World War I battles in Europe suffered a fatal heart attack about 2 yesterday afternoon at his home at 1232 Empire. He was 64.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. E.L. Mason at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at National Funeral Home. Burial will be in National Cemetery.
Mr. Parrott, a painter and carpenter, was born in Strayhorn, Miss., and had lived in Memphis about 30 years. He was a member of the Breedlove Baptist Church.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Anna Viola Parrott; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Auburn Hamm of Memphis; two stepsons, R.E. Medlock of Houston, Texas, and R.P. Medlock of Memphis; two brothers, John Parrott and Charles Parrott of Memphis, and seven grandchildren.
The Commercial Appeal, 09 Feb 1954, p 24
Vernon married Anna Viola Haire. Anna was born on 1 Jan 1893 in Mississippi and died on 11 Jul 1964 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 71. {FGID: 14860745}
81 F vii. Marjorie Agnes Parrott was born on 4 Dec 1892 in Senatobia, Tate Co., Mississippi and died on 20 Apr 1986 in Bolivar Co., Mississippi, at age 93. {FGID: 29690263}
Notes: CLEVELAND - Mrs. Marjorie Parrott Michie Williams, 93, died April 20, 1986, at Cleveland Health Center after a lengthy illness. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. today at New Cleveland Cemetery. Thweatt-King Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Born in Senatobia, Mrs. Williams attended high school in Memphis and was a graduate nurse at Gartley Ramsey Hospital. In 1912, she married George C. Michie in Memphis, and the couople moved to Merigold, where Mr. Michie farmed until his death in 1930.
Following her husband's death, she lived in Greenville before moving in 1933 to Cleveland, where she owned and operated Mistlow Gardens Florist. In 1941, she married William P. Williams, who died in 1970. Mrs. Williams retired in 1947. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Cleveland.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jane Michie Henry of Cleveland; stepsons, John C. Michie and James V. Michie, both of Memphis; and five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Clarion-Ledger, 21 Apr 1986, p 2B
Marjorie married George Curtis Michie in 1912 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee. George was born on 25 Nov 1880 in Nebraska and died on 1 May 1930 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., Mississippi, at age 49. {FGID: 29454061}
Marriage Notes: Marjorie married a soldier during the war (assume it was WW1) He was a "Catholic" and her parents demanded that it be annulled
Marjorie next married William P. Williams in 1941 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., Mississippi. William was born on 23 Mar 1889 and died on 12 Oct 1970 in Bolivar Co., Mississippi, at age 81. {FGID: 29688937}
82 F viii. Leona Frances Parrott was born on 31 Jul 1897 in Mississippi and died on 31 Dec 1984, at age 87. {FGID: 29233615}
Leona married Sparkan Beggs Johnson. Sparkan was born on 15 Jan 1896 in Cleveland, Bolivar, Mississippi and died on 3 Aug 1933 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 37. Another name for Sparkan was Tubby Johnson. {FGID: 29233662}
Notes: THEATRE MAN DIES
MEMPHIS, Aug. 4- Sparkman B. Johnson, 37, vice-president of the Motion Picture Theatre owners of Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee, died in a hospital here yesterday of pneumonia. The body was sent today to his home at Cleveland, Miss., where funeral services will be held tomorrow.
The Knoxville Journal, 05 Aug 1933, p 3
36. John Henry Parrott (Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 22 Jan 1853 in Georgia and died on 15 Mar 1932, at age 79. {FGID: 24199243}
John married Fannie (Frances Sherman) Parker in Saltillo, Hardin Co., Tennessee. Fannie was born on 12 Jun 1865 in Henderson Co., Tennessee and died on 5 Nov 1945 in Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 80. {FGID: 24199238}
Notes: Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Parrott were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of Griffin Funeral Home with Rev. J.W. Carnell of Bemis minister in charge.
Mrs. Parrott made her home in and around Bemis for the past 43 years. She was from Saltillo, Tenn., the daughter of Redmond and Mary Parker. Her husband who was painter foreman at Bemis for a number of years died 12 years ago. She was a member of the Bemis Methodist church and known to friends as Granny.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ida Williams of Knoxville, Mrs. Flora Grissorf (sic), Mrs. May Claiborne, Mrs. J.T. Cavender all of this city, Mrs. Laura Frady of St. Petersburg, Fla., one brother, R.B. Parker and one sister, Mrs. George Taylor of this city.
The following served as pallbearers: Active, James Davis, Otha Allen, Ed Stanfill, G.I. Maroney, Webb Allison, Harold West, Charlie Branch and A.M. Scott. Honorary: A.M.Tate, T.M> Patton, E.M. Scarborough, J.R. Greer, J.L. Mays, C.M. Davis and A.E. Floyd. Griffin Funeral Home in charge.
The Jackson Sun, 08 Nov 1945, p 14
Children from this marriage were:
83 F i. Katherine Parrott .
Katherine married Joseph Thomas Woodson. Joseph was born on 12 Aug 1898 in Malesus, Madison Co., Tennessee and died on 16 Sep 1988 in Tennessee, at age 90.
Notes: Services for Joe T. Woodson, Sr., 89. will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday from the Main Street Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons with Rev. David Logan and Rev. Homer Johns officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Woodson died Friday at the residence of his son and daughter-in-law in Woodbury, Tennessee after a one month illness.
A native of Malesus, he was the son of the late Howell Smith and Betty Thomas Woodson. He started his career at the Bemis Company in 1921 as a cotton classer and completed a 42 year career advancing to position of office manager. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I, He was a member of the Madison County Hospital Board, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Jackson Lions Club and American Legion. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church and Laura Russell Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife, Neva S. Woodson, his son and daughter-in-law, Joe T. Woodson, Jr. and Catherine C. "Kitty" Woodson of Woodbury and three grandhildren, Joe T. Woodson III and Diana L. Woodson both of Woodbury and Susan C. Woodson of Mechelen, Belgium.
The family will receive freinds at the Main Street Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons from 11 am to 3 pm Sunday.
The Jackson Sun, 17 Sep 1988, p 4A
84 F ii. Ophelia Parrott .
Ophelia married Unknown Sutliffe.
85 F iii. Laura Adaline Parrott was born on 7 Oct 1881 in Tennessee and died on 8 Jan 1960 in Collier Co., Florida, at age 78. {FGID: 29604146}
Notes: Naples Traveler Dies After Heart Attack
NAPLES, Jan. 9- A traveler who suffered a heart attack 10 days ago died yesterday at the Naples Community Hospital. Mrs. Laura Adeline Frady, 68, of Pensacola, who had a history of coronary trouble, was driving through with her daughter, Miss Rebecca Frady. Near Everglades, Mrs. Frady suffered a seizure. She was given first aid in Everglades and then transferred to the hospital by Sherriff's Office ambulance.
Mrs. Frady, a native of Jackson, Tenn., had been living in Pensacola for the past several years. She is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Ed DeKing, Pensacola, and Mrs. J.R. Cason, Chambersburg, Pa.; two sons, Howard, Hialeah, and Wallace, Pensacola; four sisters, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral party will leave tonight for Pensacola where serivices and interment are planned. The Richard a Pittman Funeral Home of Naples is in charge of local arrangements.
Fort Myers News-Press, 10 Jan 1960, p 5-B
Laura married Robert Lee Frady on 18 Nov 1908 in Madison Co., Tennessee. Robert was born on 16 Jun 1890 in Alabama and died on 24 Feb 1958 in Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 67. {FGID: 29604147}
Notes: ROBERT LEE FRADY
Mr. Frady, 66, a resident here for 18 years from Tavares, Fla., died Monday night at his home, 1225 Tallahassee Dr., after a long illness.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Frady, West Palm Beach; three sons, Robert Lee Frady, Jr., of West palm Beach, Howard Frady , of Hialeah, and Wallace Frady, of Pensacola; four daughters, Mrs. Lillian Mack of Little York, Ill., Mrs. Dorothy Cason, of Chambersburg, Pa., and Mrs. Kathryn Dee King and Miss Rebecca Frady, of Pensacola; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Dulin, of Bemis, Tenn., and Mrs. Ida Watson, of New Orleans, La.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Mizell-Simon-Fayville Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward M. Straner of West Gate Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. It was requested that flowers be omitted.
The Palm Beach Post, 26 Feb 1958, p 12
86 F iv. Ida Ann Parrott was born on 16 Jul 1883 in Tennessee.
Ida married Levy Joseph Williams on 25 Dec 1907 in Madison Co., Tennessee. The marriage ended in divorce. Levy was born on 7 Jul 1885 in Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Aug 1953, at age 68.
87 F v. Lena Parratt was born on 13 Jun 1885 in Tennessee, died on 15 May 1886 in Tennessee, and was buried in Collier Cemetery, Houston Co., Tennessee,. {FGID: 59269752}
88 M vi. Infant Son Parratt was born on 19 May 1886 in Tennessee, died on 19 May 1886 in Tennessee, and was buried in Collier Cemetery, Houston Co., Tennessee,. {FGID: 59269747}
89 F vii. Flora Louisa Parrott was born on 3 Jun 1887 in Tennessee and died on 21 Jan 1976 in Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 88. {FGID: 100959349}
Flora married Carl Linsey Grissom in 1914. Carl was born on 27 Apr 1890 in Benton Co., Tennessee and died on 11 Apr 1945 in St. Johns Co., Florida, at age 54. {FGID: 100959331}
Notes: Carl Leander (sic) Grissom, 56, formerly of Jackson, died at his home Tuesday night at St. Augustine, Fla.
Mr. Grissom was in the restaurant business at St. Augustine. He had suffered failing health for the past several years.
He was born and reared near Camden, Tenn., and had lived in Jackson for 35 years.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Flora Louise Grissom; his sons, James H. Grisson, U.S. Navy; Robert C. Grissom, U.S. Army overseas, Kenneth R. Grissom of Jackson; his daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Jones of Jackson, Mrs. Claude E. Dyer of Mifflin, Tenn., three brothers, Leonard L. Grissom, U.S. Army overseas; Buell Grissom of Jackson; G.H. Grissom, St. Augustine, Fla., four sisters, Mrs. Lela Puckett of Jackson; Mrs. Lola Jones of St. Augustine Fla. Mrs. Carl Warmath of Jackson, Mrs. Onie Cain of Paducah, Ky
Funeral arrangements have not been completely and will be announced later. The Smith Funeral home is in charge.
The Jackson Sun, 11 Apr 1945, p 9
90 F viii. Maye Edith Parrott was born on 28 May 1889 in Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 7 Aug 1977 in Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 88. {FGID: 164207896}
Notes: Services for Mrs. Maye Edith Claiborne, 88, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Madden officiating. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery with Griffin Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Claiborne died Sunday at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a native of Saltillo and a member of the Bemis United Methodist Church.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Pauline Raines, Mrs. Lillian Davis and Mrs. Hazel Moyer, all of Jackson, and Mrs. Louise Armour of Somerville; a sister, Mrs. J.T. Caviner of Jackson; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Edward Ferguson, Woodrow Barker, L.L. Moyer, Marvin "Nip" McKnight, Roy Spencer and Claude H. Henderson.
The Jackson Sun, 08 Aug 1977, p 5-A
Maye married Raymond Cassius Martin on 5 Jul 1908 in Madison Co., Tennessee. Raymond was born on 28 Apr 1890 in Ware, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.
Maye next married John Taylor Claiborne on 9 May 1927 in Haywood Co., Tennessee. John was born on 6 Feb 1870 in Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 15 Jan 1936 in Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 65.
Notes: JOHN T. CLAIBORNE BE BURIED THURSDAY
John T. Claimorne (sic), 66, a residence of this county for many years passed away this afternoon at his home near Bemis. He was a member of the Malesus Methodist Church and the Woodmen of the World.
He is survived by a son, L.T. Claiborne of Arkansas and four daughters, Mrs. N.B. Davis of Pinson, Misses Hazel Louise and Pauline Martin of this county.
The funeral will be held Thursday afteronoon at 1 o'clock at the Griffin chapel by the Rev. W.A. Swift and the interment will follow in the Tabernacale (sic) cemetery near Brownsville.
The Jackson Sun, 15 Jan 1936, p 10
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Biography posted on Find a Grave by Barbara Tynes Claiborne, Jan 22, 2012. Memorial # 83827761
"Son of John Alexander Claiborne and Elizabeth Adelaide Taylor. He was nicknamed "Jack" to distinguish him from his father John. In 1888, he suffered a severe injury in a logging accident, and lost his leg. On October 24, 1894 he married Anna Baird (1866-1925), daughter of Robert H. and Fannie Grider Baird, and they had children Irene Baird Claiborne (1895-1933) and Louis/Lewis Taylor Claiborne (1901-1969). They spent time in Bolivar, and then ran a dairy farm outside Jackson, Madison County Tennessee. His father John, youngest brother Bill lived with him until 1918 when John A. Claiborne died, and William A. Claiborne joined the Army. May 9, 1927 he married May Parrott Martin, (daughter of John H. and Fannie Parker Parrott and widow of Raymond Martin) in Haywood County, Tennessee. She and her four daughters and divorced brother Fred Battle Claiborne lived on the dairy farm 1930. Jack Claiborne died 1936, and was buried with his wife Anna Baird and family in Tabernacle."
91 M ix. Walter Parrott was born on 11 Apr 1894 in Henderson Co., Tennessee and died on 27 Aug 1898 in Henderson Co., Tennessee, at age 4. {FGID: 112384857}
Notes: There are about five clear cases of dyptheria in town, and so far only one case has proved fatal. J.H. Parrot lost his 4-year-old boy last Saturday morning, and he was buried at Shady Grove Sunday morning.
Savannah Courier, Savannah, Tennessee,. Sept. 2, 1898
92 F x. Tommie Elizabeth Parrott was born on 29 Oct 1898 in Tennessee and died on 3 May 1990 in Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 91.
Notes: Servics for Tommie Cavender, 91, will be at 2 p.m. today at Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery.
Mrs. Cavender, a retired medical bookkeeper and receptionist, died Thursday at Humbolt Nursing Manor.
She was married to the late Jesse T. Cavender. They had four children, Bill Cavender of Cullman, Ala., Robert Cavender of Knoxville, Ruth Pevahouse of Jackson, Catherine Woodson of Woodbury and two stepchildren, Myrtle Fitzgerald of Humbolt and J.T. Cavender, Jr. of Knoxville.
For more information, call the funeral home at 424-2222.
The Jackson Sun, 06 May 1990, p 2B
Tommie married Jesse Turner Cavender on 21 Aug 1918 in Madison Co., Tennessee. Jesse was born on 19 Jul 1884 in Hickman Co., Tennessee and died on 7 Jul 1951 in Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee, at age 66.
Notes: Jesse Cavender Dies, Rites To Be Monday
Jesse Cavender, 66, died at 5 p.m. Saturday of complications at his home on Route 3, Jackson.
He had worked fro 38 years as carman for the Illinois Central Railroad, retiring on January 15. He was a member of the Bemis Methodist Churcy, the Railroad Carmen, and the Woodsmen of the World at Bemis.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tommie Parrott Cavender; three sons, J.T. Cavendrr, Jr., of Miami, Fla., Billy Cavender of Cooper, Tex., Robert Cavender of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Troy Matthews of Malesus, Mrs. Ruth Pevahouse of Tennessee and Mrs. Joe Woodson of Memphis, and a sister, Mrs. Joe Lane of Lyle, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held from Griffin Chapel at 3 p.m. Monday. The Rev. H.W. Davis assisted by the Rev. Homer Jones will officiate. Burial in Hollywood.
The Jackson Sun, 08 Jul 1951, p 6
42. Jeffrey C. Parrott (John Harvey3, Benjamin Jr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 30 May 1846 in Greene Co., Georgia.
Notes: Is in the 1850 census for Hancock Co., Georgia, living with his widowed mother and siblings. In the 1860 census, he is with his aunt, Rebecca Parrott Jernigan. Then in the 1880 census for the same county, and finally in the 1900 census for Dooley Co., Georgia.
Albert A. Jernigan (his aunt's husband) became his guardian 12 Jan 1857. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-30545-428-15?cc=1999178&wc=MM1Q-ZM3:n2021356322
Was still a minor in 1867, but of full age by 9 Aug 1867. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-30545-412-61?cc=1999178&wc=MM1Q-ZM3:n2021356322
From widow's pension application, 15 Dec 1931:
Jeffrey C. Parrott enlisted as a private in Co. C, 27th Battn, Ga Infantry Jan 12, 1864.
Roll for Dec 31, 1864, last on file, shows him sick hospital since Oct 18, 1864.
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Parrott Talk VIII(3):28, Nov 1980
Jeffrey married Lora E. West on 19 Dec 1866. Lora was born on 11 Aug 1844 in Greene Co., Georgia and died on 10 Dec 1932 in Albany, Dougherty Co., Georgia, at age 88. {FGID: 205320342}
Notes: ALBANY, Ga., Dec. 12. - Funeral services for Mrs. Lora West Parrott, 88, were held Saturday afternoon and she was buried in the cemetery here. She died at 5 o'clock Saturday morning.
Mrs. Parrott, widow of Jeff Parrott, made her home here with her brother, E.R. West. She was a native of Hancock county but had lived here for many years.
She was one of the few women who attended Mercer university when it was located at Penfield. During the War Between the States, Mercer university admitted women students for certain courses and Mrs. Parrott attended them.
She is survived by her brother here, another brother, W.G. West of Atlanta, and several nieces and nephews.
Macon Evening News, 12 Dec 1932, p 2
Children from this marriage were:
93 F i. Connie Lou Parrott was born on 3 Oct 1867 in Greene Co., Georgia.
Notes: Is a widow, living with her parents in the 1900 census for Dooley Co., Georgia.
Connie married Frank L. Cawley on 19 Apr 1885 in Bibb Co., Georgia. Frank was born in 1862 in Georgia.
94 M ii. John Emmet Parrott was born on 25 Sep 1872 in Greene Co., Georgia and died on 18 Feb 1906 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 33.
95 M iii. Forrest Parrott was born on 14 Jun 1887 in Greene Co., Georgia and died on 23 Aug 1887 in Greene Co., Georgia.
Fifth Generation (2nd Great-Grandchildren)
46. Franklin Z. Parrott (William Sharpe (Capt)4, William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 21 Apr 1850 in Scott Co., Mississippi and died on 25 Sep 1919 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi, at age 69.
Notes: From Nicole Parrott Norris: "According to all census entries, William D. Parrott is older than Franklin Z. Parrott. Franklin Z. is estimated to be born between 1849-1851 according to census and death certificate. If William S. and Mariah married in 16 Jan 1849, Leake, MS census taken 25 Sept 1850 shows William D. as 8/12 (8 months old). Would put him born about Jan. 1850. Seems more likely that Franklin Z. would be born closer to 1850/51 despite death certificate estimating him born 1849."
Franklin married Delia Holmes on 18 Dec 1879 in Leake Co., Mississippi. Delia was born in 1860 in Mississippi. Another name for Delia was Adelia Holms.
Franklin next married Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Bailey Massey, daughter of John C. Bailey and Nepsey Jane Dew, on 6 Jan 1892 in Yazoo Co., Mississippi. Sarah was born on 8 Aug 1858 in Leake Co., Mississippi and died on 27 Jul 1944 in Madison Co., Mississippi, at age 85. Another name for Sarah was Sarah Elizabeth Bailey. {FGID: 25529436}
Children from this marriage were:
96 F i. Martha Parrott was born on 27 Apr 1893 in Mississippi and died infancy.
97 F ii. Mary L. Parrott was born on 27 Apr 1893 in Mississippi and died on 29 Jun 1965 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi, at age 72. {FGID: 21035255}
Mary married James A. Halbert on 6 Jul 1911 in Mississippi. James was born on 6 Nov 1879 in Mississippi and died on 4 Jul 1917 in Pulaski Co., Mississippi, at age 37. {FGID: 21414449}
Mary next married Levi Gaston Buckner. Levi was born on 16 Nov 1871 in Parsons, Decatur Co., Tennessee and died on 21 Apr 1958 in Parsons, Decatur Co., Tennessee, at age 86.
Notes: PARSONS, Tenn.- L.G. Buckner, 86, died today at 6:45 a.m. at his home here after being ill several months.
He was born in Parsons, son of the late James Edward and Mary Coggins Buckner. He moved to Memphis at an early age and was employed as ingineer for the Illinois Central Railroad in 1892. He was on the "Luisianne" passenger train from Memphis to New Orleans.
He retired in 1937 after 45 years' service and after retirement made his home in Parsons.
Mr. Buckner was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Calvary Baptist Church, Parsons.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Buckner, Parsons; three stepsons, J.E. Halbert of Topeka, Kan., L.T. Halbert of Canton, Miss., and F.M. Halbert of Memphis; stepdaughter, Mrs. W.B. Pierce, Atlanta, Ga.; brother, S.J. Buckner, Memphis; sister, Mrs. Elsie Hays, Darden, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at Canton City Cemetery Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Coy C. Thurston, minister of Parsons Calvary Baptist Church, officiating, and Morgan Funral Home in charge of arrangements. Nephews and grandsons will be pallbearers. The body will be at the funeral home in Henderson until Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.
The Jackson Sun (TN) 21 Apr 1958, p 11
+ 98 M iii. William Malcolm "Mac" Parrott was born on 18 Oct 1894 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi, died on 11 Mar 1947 in New Harmony, Posey Co., Indiana, at age 52, and was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, New Harmony, Posey Co., Indiana.
99 F iv. Sallie Bell Parrott was born on 22 Nov 1895 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi and died on 19 Feb 1978 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., Mississippi, at age 82.
Sallie married Jerome Ernest Meek on 26 Dec 1911. Jerome was born on 20 Mar 1890 and died in 1920, at age 30.
Sallie next married James Hervey Evans Jr. James was born on 19 Sep 1895 in Madison Co., Mississippi and died on 22 Jan 1951 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi, at age 55.
50. Abner Lewis Parrott (William Sharpe (Capt)4, William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in Sep 1856 in Leake Co., Mississippi and died in 1932, at age 76. Another name for Abner was Lewis Abbie Parrott. {FGID: 91103435}
Notes: Information on wife and children from 1900 census for Madison co, MS
KILLING. - On Friday night, 13th inst. Mr. Abner Parrott, who lives on his uncle's farm, about eight miles east of this place, shot and killed Collin Sharkey, colored, as he was escaping from his (Parrott) corn crib, bearing a sack well filled with corn. Parrott called to Sharkey to halt; but as he continued to run, he gave him a load of duckshot, which killed him instantly. There was no witness to the affair. Parrott was dischared by Justice Pitchford on the above statement. The jury of inquest held Parrott justifiable.
The American Citizen, 20 Mar 1875, p 3
Note name of judge who absolved him. His daughter Alma was married to Charles Pitchford Elam.
Abner married Mattie J. McCrary, daughter of Jane McCrary, on 7 Oct 1879 in Carroll Co., Mississippi. Mattie was born in Sep 1859 in Mississippi.
Children from this marriage were:
100 F i. Margaret Elizabeth Parrott was born on 28 Aug 1858 in Carthage, Leake Co., Mississippi and died on 1 Sep 1918 in Leake Co., Mississippi, at age 60. {FGID: 35467060}
Margaret married Thomas Jefferson Chambers on 28 Apr 1898 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi. Thomas was born on 10 Dec 1853 in Rehoboth, Wilcox Co., Alabama and died on 22 Dec 1939 in Lena, Leake Co., Mississippi, at age 86. {FGID: 35467079}
Marriage Notes: MARRIED - On Thursday eve, April 28th, at 7 o'clock, four miles north of Canton, at the home of her brother, Mr. D.S. Parrott to Mr. Thomas J. Chambers, of Good Hope Miss.
The Canton Times, 29 Apr 1898, p 5
101 F ii. Abbie Lee Parrott was born in Jul 1880 in Mississippi and died on 9 Feb 1928 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi, at age 47. {FGID: 26183148}
Abbie married Henry Clellan Binegar. Henry was born on 25 Aug 1880 in Illinois and died on 19 Aug 1963 in Mississippi, at age 82. {FGID: 88725760}
+ 102 M iii. William Sharp Parrott was born on 29 May 1882 in West, Holmes Co., Mississippi and died in 1948, at age 66.
103 F iv. Geneva Parrott was born on 18 Mar 1889 in Mississippi and died on 24 Apr 1977 in Greenwood, LeFlore Co., Mississippi, at age 88. {FGID: 13255101}
Notes: SUMNER-Services for Mrs. Geneva Parrott Campbell, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Avent Funeral Home Chapel in Tutwiler.
Mrs. Campbell died Sunday at Greenwood Leflore Hospital after a long illness. She was the widow of Pete. C. Campbell.
Survivors include two sons, Pete C. Campbell and George Campbell of Houston, Tex.; three daughters, Mrs. Ora Lee Bowers of Carrollton, Mrs. Norma Lance of Philipp and Mrs. Ann Overstreet of Clarksdale; 13 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sumner.
The Greenwood Commonwealth, 25 Apr 1972, p 2
Geneva married Prentiss Crisler Campbell. Prentiss was born on 6 Oct 1890 in Mississippi and died on 6 Apr 1972 in Clarksdale, Coahoma Co., Mississippi, at age 81. {FGID: 13261124}
104 F v. Omega Parrott was born in Sep 1891 in Mississippi.
Abner next married Annie B. Annie was born in 1883 in Alabama.
Children from this marriage were:
105 F i. Alma Parrott was born in Feb 1901 in Mississippi and died in 1953, at age 52. {FGID: 91103384}
Alma married Charles Pitchford Elam. Charles was born on 21 Feb 1907 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., Mississippi and died on 3 Jan 1966 in Jackson, Hinds Co., Mississippi, at age 58. {FGID: 215319769}
Notes: C.P. (Charlie) Elam, 58, substation superintendent for Mississippi Power & Light Company, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at St. Dominic Hospital. He was stricken with an apparent heart attack at his home Sunday night.
Mr. Elan was a native of Lexington, and a former resident of Jackson prior to residing in Greenwood for 18 years. He returned to Jackson about a year and a half ago. He had been employed by the Mississippi Power & Light Company for over 40 years.
He was a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church where he was a teacher in the Sunday School. He was a Mason, member of Pearl Lodge, and a Shriner, member of Wahabi Temple.
Survivors are his wife, the former Janette Binegar; a son, Charles Elam, Jr.; a daughter, Lou Elam; a brother, Robert O. Elam; and a sister, Mrs. L.W. Lawrence, all of Jackson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from the Wright and Ferguson Chapel conducted by Dr. Fuller B. Saunders. Interment will be in Lakewood Memorial Park.
The Clarion-Ledger, 04 Jan 1966, p 17
106 F ii. Marie Parrott was born on 8 Apr 1906 in Mississippi and died on 24 Jan 1957 in new Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at age 50. {FGID: 84041733}
Notes: McCOMB - Services for Mrs. Marie Thomas, 51, who died suddently at her home in New Orleans Friday at 4:30 a.m., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hartman Chapel, with Rev. R.E. Wesson, pastor of Pearl River Avenue Methodist church, conducting and burial following in Hollywood cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas lived in McComb for many years until moving to New Orleans seven months ago.
She leaves her husband, Jack Thomas, New Orleans; and a sister, Mrs. Geneva Campbell, Sumner.
The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson MS), 27 Jan 1957, p 8
Marie married Christopher Columbus Thomas on 16 Jan 1935 in Pike Co., Mississippi. Christopher was born on 30 May 1912 in Mississippi and died on 20 Nov 1983 in Natchez, Adams Co., Mississippi, at age 71. Another name for Christopher was Jack Thomas. {FGID: 33940516}
54. Joseph Benjamin Parrott (William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 22 Dec 1848 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Sep 1882 in Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at age 33. {FGID: 29859025}
Notes: From Mavis Kelsey: "When his father moved to Texas in the 1870's, Benjamin moved to Arkansas and most likely settled in Van Buren near the family of his wife, whose name is not known. Benjamin died in his early fifties, around 1900, and left three children ... Benjamin's brother, Elijah Thomas, came from Throckmorton, Texas, to take the three children back to raise them in Throckmorton."
Joseph married Eva Armitta Speegle in Arkansas. Eva was born on 24 Dec 1850 in Jasper Co., Missouri and died by 1884 in Arkansas, at age 34. {FGID: 206698175}
Children from this marriage were:
+ 107 F i. May Parrott was born in Apr 1875 in Tennessee and died about 1906 in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, about age 31.
+ 108 M ii. John William Parrott II was born on 15 Dec 1877 in Texas and died on 7 Jan 1927 in El Paso Co., Texas, at age 49.
109 M iii. Jackson Speagel Parrott was born on 12 Feb 1878 in Sebastian Co., Arkansas and died on 26 Dec 1951 in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 73.
Notes: "Moved to California in the early 1900's"
Also said to have been a Texas Ranger. Account from his grandniece, Joy, mabey49@yahoo.com
Conflicting birth dates on census records (Feb 1878), social security, and draft cards do not jive with that on his death certificate (1886)
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From http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/lccn/sn85033159/1908-11-23/ed-1/seq-1/
The Coos Bay Times, 23 November 1908
IDENTIFIES REV. CLARK AS MAN WANTED IN TEXAS.
Jack Parrott Swears That Gardiner Preacher Is the Offender.
SAYS WOMAN WITH HIM IS NOT WIFE
Gives Sensational Testimony at Hearing In Roseburg.
ROSEBURG, Ore., Nov. 23. The iron grip of the law fastened itself more securely around Rev. George "Clark," of Gardiner, in Justice Long's court, when Jack Parrott, a recent arrival at Gardiner, positively and emphatically identified the minister as Rev. George C. Summers, who is wanted at Throckmorton, Texas, on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. With equal positiveness, Parrott declared the woman with whom the minister was living at Gardiner and the mother of two children, is an acquaintance of his boyhood days and not the woman and mother of three children whom he knew as Summers' wife in Throckmorton, where he, himself, lived for many years before coming to Oregon.
"It is impossible for the Almighty God to make two different men exactly like Rev. Summers," declared Parrott, on the witness stand; "and it is more impossible in the case of the woman at Gardiner whom he calls his wife." Besides Parrott's statement, there was introduced in evidence a periodical published by a Des Moines detective bureau, containing a picture of the accused man, together with a personal description that tallied to the most minute detail. The article said, however, that Summers was wanted on two charges, instead of one charge, of obtaining money under false pretenses, and that he would probably be accompanied by a blonde woman. The "Mrs. Clark" at Gardiner is a blonde.
District Attorney Brown also introduced in evidence a telegram stating that the sheriff of Throckmorton county, Texas, J. C. Sherlock, was now en route to Salem, Oregon, armed with requisition papers. He is accompanied by Judge Massie, also of Throckmorton, whom Parrott says is the father of the woman living with the minister at Gardiner. The two men are expected to reach Roseburg next Sunday. In order to get their testimony, Justice Long continued the examination over until Monday.
Parrott's Story.
Parrott stated that he was employed by the Gardiner Mill Company, although he claimed Throckmorton as his home. He said he first met Rev. Summers in Throckmorton in the fall of 1902, and that on numerous occasions, afterwards he had either heard him preach or engaged with him in personal conversation. His first meeting with the minister occurred at the house of his (Parrott's) uncle, whose wife, he said, is a sister of the woman living with "Clark" at Gardiner. This woman at Gardiner, Parrott said, he has known since he was 8 years of age Her maiden name is Bessie Massey at a church at Gardiner one evening, Parrott said he saw Summers and instantly recognized him. The minister evidently recognized Parrott too, because as the witness testified, he stared at him constantly throughout the service.
"When I heard his voice in prayer," declared Parrott, "I heard the same voice that I knew at Throckmorton. When I saw his "walk and met that peculiar look in his eyes, then I was sure he was the man. It is impossible for me to be mistaken. His so-called wife I recognized as quickly as I did him, and she is not the woman that I knew as his wife in Texas. In that state he had three children, the ages ranging from 21 to 8 years; at Gardiner he has two children, one 3 years of age and the other about one-half as old." Parrott then went into details about his correspondence with his uncle in Texas, which led up to the telegram to Sheriff Fenton for the, minister's arrest. On cross-examination by Attorney Cardwell his story did not vary in the slightest particular.
He denied that he was actuated in this case by the reward of $200 offer ed for the minister, and in response to one question said that he knew of no Rev. Summers while In Texas other than the man now on trial. Parrott's demeanor while on the stand was one of absolute confidence, and he told his story without a hitch. The effect of his damaging statements was not apparent on the defendant at first, but as his testimony progressed gradually the accused man became very nervous and seemed relieved when the ordeal was over.
Before continuing the hearing, Justice Long ruled on the copy of the Throckmorton indictment, to which objection was made by Attorney Micolli, of the defense, Wednesday, on the ground that It should bear the certificate of the Governor of Texas in order to make it admissable as evidence. The court denied the objection.
55. Elijah Thomas Parrott Sr. (William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 21 Aug 1853 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee and died on 10 Jul 1919 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 65. {FGID: 61985405}
Notes: From Dr. Mavis Kelsey:
"The 1880 Young County, Texas, census lists Elijah T. Parrott, 27 years, farmer and cattle trader. Shortly thereafter, he moved again, to Throckmorton County, acquired a ranch near Woodson and opened a mercantile business in Throck-morton, the county seat. He was successful, soon outgrew the original wooden store and built an additional larger stone structure. He handled groceries, dry goods, hardware, buggies and wagons, lumber, cotton and cattle, and also drove flocks of turkeys to the railhead. His sons entered the business with him as "E. T. Parrott and Sons". One of his sons, William Bramwell Parrott, took charge of the business after his father's death.
In 1910 oil was discovered near Woodson at Breckenridge, Texas. Much oil exploration was carried out around Woodson, Texas. In the 1920's the ranches of Dick Parrott, Lige's brother, became valuable oil fields. Before Lige died, he made provision that income from oil found on his ranch would be divided equally between his children, regardless of how the surface was owned. In 1926, oil was found on the ranch. Up to twenty wells were producing at one one time. A boom town sprang up called Parrottville, but the flush production was short-lived. However, a few stripper wells have continued to produce more than fifty years."
Elijah married Virginia Ann Massie on 5 Aug 1888 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Virginia was born in 1861 in Pembroke, Christian Co., Kentucky and died on 14 Jun 1938 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 77. {FGID: 61985515}
Notes: From Dr. Mavis Kelsey:
"On August 3, 1888, Lige married Virginia Ann Massie at Throckmorton, Texas. Virginia was born near Pembroke in Christian County, Kentucky, in 1861, soon after the beginning of the Civil War. Her father was Judge John Bramwell Massie, who was born in 1838 and died in 1910, and her mother was Betty Ann Massie who was born in 1839 and died in 1920. John and Betty were first cousins. The Massie family was practically destitute after the Civil War but all were lucky to be alive considering that half a million people died in battle. The one exception was George Massie, Jr., the father of Betty Ann Massie, who was killed in broad daylight, by bushwhackers or Yankee guerrillas, in 1865 in Pembroke while riding in his buggy with a wounded Confederate soldier. Virginia's father sold his farm in Kentucky for $15,000 before coming to Texas in 1872, about the time that several of the Massie families moved to Texas. This was a handsome sum for the time. He organized a covered wagon caravan and set out for Texas with his family, his widowed father (William Martin Massie), and his brother-in-law, Virgil and Franklin Massie. Virginia told stories to her grandchildren of this trying journey; of being in a runaway wagon when the brakes failed on a steep hill; of crossing the Mississippi River on a ferry to enter the wild west; of being threatened in Little Rock, Arkansas, when carpetbaggers attempted to abduct the Massie's former Negro slaves from the encampment. She remembered her red-haired Uncle Virgil who drew a line in front of their camp and threatened to shoot anyone who crossed the line. After this event, the party was no longer molested. The Negro couple lived out their lives with the Massie family.
"When the family finally arrived in Fort Worth, Virginia's father was encouraged to settle there but he decided to move the family further west. He went first to Long Creek, Parker County, near Cresson in Hood County, and later Grandbury, where Virginia attended college in her late teens. Before 1880 the family had settled in Throckmorton County where Virginia's father became, the first officer of the county: the judge and clerk, the organizer and superintendent of the Methodist Church, and a rancher. During these several moves, the family had increased. Virginia had several sisters and one brother by the 1880's. They all were active church goers, interested in music and school teaching. They enjoyed a happy life on the frontier. The Indians had just recently left the area and the U. S. Cavalry was stationed at nearby Fort Griffin to keep the country secure. Remembering how the family suffered during Reconstruction days, Judge Massie never turned away a beggar or destitute person from his door as long as he lived."
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PARROTT NO. 4 IN WOODSON POOL MAKES 100 BARRELS HOURLY
NEW GUSHER ON LAND OWNED BY ABILENE WOMAN HAS GAS FLOW OF THREE MILLION FEET
Central West Texas' most sensational completion of the past week is Red Bank Oil Co's Mrs. Virginia Parrott No. 4, in the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 971, five miles north of Wooson in Throckmorton county, which came in for production of 100 barrels of oil hourly and 5,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily.
The well is on land owened by Mrs. Virginia Parrott, who resides here with her son, George Parrott. It is the fifth producer on 900 acres owned by the Woddson field. Reltor-Foster, Humble, and others have parts of her farm leased.
The producing depth is 3,940 feet, one of the regular horizons from which other wells in the area have found production. No. 4 Parrott is located in the same section as Red Bank's discovery well of the field , which is in the northeast corner of section 971.
This sensational well, which is reported to be holding its initial production, will undoubtedly greatly stimulate activities throughout that territory. Following the discovery of the pool some failures temporarily put a damper on operations.
The Abilene Morning Reporter-News, 24 Apr 1927, p 6
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MRS. VIRGINIA PARROTT OF TROCKMORTON DIES
THROCKMORTON, June 15. - Mrs. Virginia Parrott, 77, pioneer resident of Throckmorton, died last night after a few weeks' illness. Rev. P.H. Gates conducted the funeral today. Survivors include the following children: J.M. Parrott, Throckmorton; W.B. Parrott, Weatherford; George Parrott, Lamesa, and Mrs. J.B. Kelsey, Deport, and 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jun 1938, p 4
Children from this marriage were:
+ 110 M i. William Bramwell Parrott was born on 14 May 1889 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 10 Jul 1952 in Denton, Texas, at age 63.
+ 111 M ii. George Massie Parrott was born on 14 Aug 1891 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 14 Jun 1948 in Cane Hill, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 56.
+ 112 F iii. Bonita Parrott was born on 9 Jan 1892 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 3 May 1980 in Lamar Co., Texas, at age 88.
+ 113 M iv. Elijah Thomas Parrott Jr. was born on 9 Jan 1893 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 13 Aug 1931 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 38.
+ 114 M v. James Massie Parrott was born on 27 Aug 1895 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 4 Feb 1968 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 72.
56. Dick (Richard L.) Parrott (William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 16 Sep 1855 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 18 May 1910 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 54. {FGID: 20020363}
Notes: "Was a wagon boss for the Childress-Donnell cow outfit for several years. ... Around 1906, the Parrotts moved to Woodson, Texas, where they purchased ranches and farms which have proven rich in oil production. Oil was discovered in Woodson in 1910."
Dick married Josie (Josephine) Morrow on 18 Nov 1885 in Stephens Co., Texas. Josie was born on 16 Aug 1863 in Coryell Co., Texas, died on 3 Aug 1949 in Stanford, Jones Co., Texas, at age 85, and was buried in Woodson Cemetery. {FGID: 20020349}
Children from this marriage were:
115 F i. Susan Janet "Nettie" Parrott was born on 21 Dec 1886 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas, died on 30 Dec 1963 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 77, and was buried in Woodson Cemetery.
Notes: BRECKENRIDGE - Mrs. J.O. Crump, 77, of Woodson, died at 1:25 p.m. Monday in Stephens Memorial Hospital. In failing health since she broke a hip in 1962, she became seriously ill Dec. 23 and was hospitalized Sunday.
Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in First Christian Church in Woodson with the Rev. Dick Russell, pastor of the Breckenridge First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Woodson Cemetery under direction of Melton Funeral Home.
Born Susan Janet Parrott on Dec. 21, 1886 in Eliasville, she moved to Woodson in 1915 and was married there the same year. The couple had ranched in the woodson area all their married life.
She was a member of the Woodson First Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Merle Timmons of Woodson; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Parrott Bibb of Throckmorton; three brothers, L.E., J.E. and W.A. Parrott, all of Woodson, and two grandaughters.
Abiline Reporter-News, 31 Dec 1963, p 3
Susan married James Oliver Crump on 3 Nov 1913 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. James was born on 19 Mar 1888 in Hickory Flat, Benton Co., Mississippi and died on 21 Apr 1972 in Stephens Co., Texas, at age 84.
Notes: CRUMP, James Oliver
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 23, at First Christian Church, Woodson, for James Oliver Crump, 84, who passed away Friday, April 21, in Breckenridge Hospital following a brief illness. Rev. Bill Boswell, Brady, Texas was in charge of the services. Burial was in Woodson Cemetery under direction of Merriman Funeral Home. Pallbearers were BOBBY BELLAH,
MARVIN BELLAH, D.G. SMITH, JOHN LEE PEVEY, JIMMY OVERCASH, and CLIFF MALEY.
Mr.Crump was born March 19, 1888 in Hickory Flat, Miss., to THOMAS L. and MARY ELIZABETH CRUMP. He moved to Oklahoma and then to Throckmorton County in 1909. He was married to SUSAN JEANNETTE PARROTT, Nov. 3, 1913. She preceded him in death Dec. 30, 1963. Survivors are one daughter, MARIE TIMMONS, Woodson; two granddaughters, and one sister, Mrs. L.Y.FOSTER, Woodson.
source:http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txthrock/woodson.htm
+ 116 M ii. Lewis Elidge Parrott was born on 16 Sep 1888 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 4 Mar 1968 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 79.
+ 117 M iii. Don (Orville Hermon) Parrott was born on 25 Mar 1890 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 14 Dec 1958 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 68.
118 M iv. Walter Parrott was born on 14 Oct 1890 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 18 Sep 1900 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas, at age 9.
+ 119 M v. William Arthur Parrott Sr. was born on 19 Oct 1892 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 12 Apr 1964 in Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas, at age 71.
+ 120 M vi. James Ermon Parrott was born on 3 Sep 1897 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 22 Sep 1975 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 78.
121 M vii. Lloyd Parrott was born on 16 Sep 1899 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 18 Sep 1900 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas, at age 1.
122 F viii. Evelyn Virginia Parrott was born on 30 Sep 1902 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas, died on 15 Jul 1986 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 83, and was buried in Woodson Cemetery.
Notes: BIBB, Evelyn V.
Evelyn Bibb, 84, of Throckmorton, died Tuesday in an Abilene hospital following a brief illness.
Services were at 10 a.m.Thursday at Merriman Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Schaffer officiating.
Burial followed in Woodson Cemetery in Woodson.
Born in Eliasville,she was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, JOY LOW of Abilene and MARTHA CLIFFORD of Hobbs, N.M.; two sons KENNITH BIBB of Rising Star and JERRY BIBB of Perryton; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txthrock/woodson.htm
Evelyn married Murray Edward Bibb on 4 Dec 1924 in Young Co., Tennessee. Murray was born on 15 Jul 1901 in Erath Co., Texas, died on 26 Jul 1977 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 76, and was buried in Woodson Cemetery.
57. John William Parrott Sr. (William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 27 Mar 1859 in Overton Co., Tennessee. {FGID: 97803855}
Notes: The 1920 census is a bit confusing.
It lists John W., age 61, as head
Allie, age 61, as wife
Garnet Stagle, age 26 as daughter, widowed
Earl Parrott, age 6, as son
Allie R Parrott, age 29, as son, single
Not sure where Earl fits in; might be son of Garnet
John married Olive Myrtle Burnett on 30 Sep 1888 in Shackelford Co., Texas. Olive was born on 3 Jul 1868 in Sweet Home, Lavaca Co., Texas and died on 24 Nov 1954 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 86. {FGID: 67690942}
Children from this marriage were:
123 M i. Allie Roe Parrott was born on 5 May 1890 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 30 Mar 1950 in Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 59. {FGID: 69457056}
Notes: A.R. Parrott, 59, of 221 North McKown, who had been employed as storekeeper at Perrin Air Force Base, died at a Sherman hospital Thursday at 3:20 a.m. He was a native of Throckmorton.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at the Dannel Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Badgett, pastor of the Central Christian Church, will conduct. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery. Members of the Sherman American Legion Post will serve as pallbearers.
Mr. Parrott was born May 5, 1890, a son of John and Ollie Bennett Parrott. He was married at Sherman July 5, 1933. He was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Pythias, and the Central Christian Church.
Survivors include: His wife, Mrs. Esther W. Parrott; his other, a daughter, Mrs. Martin Green and two sisters, Mrs. R.L. Cook and Mrs. Elma Martin, all of San Antonio, and two grandchildren.
Undated clipping from The Sherman Democrat, added by diwalk1 on 5/20/2020 to Ancestry
Allie married Esther Fairy Webb on 5 Jul 1933 in Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas. Esther was born on 12 Oct 1904 in Fate, Rockwall Co., Texas and died on 24 Jun 1983 in Dallas Co., Texas, at age 78. {FGID: 28343556}
124 F ii. Ruby Lee Parrott was born on 12 Aug 1891 in Texas and died on 12 Dec 1979 in Boerne, Kendall Co., Texas, at age 88. {FGID: 215176152}
Ruby married Martin Lee Barnes. Martin was born in 1893 in Tennessee and died on 5 May 1937 in Bexar Co., Texas, at age 44.
Ruby next married Morris Cook in 1912 in Texas.
125 F iii. Garnet Mittie Parrott was born on 28 Sep 1894 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 28 Jul 1983 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 88. {FGID: 215176528}
Garnet married Morris L. Cook. Morris was born in 1884.
Garnet next married Munsey Calvin Slagle Sr. on 15 May 1915 in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas. The marriage ended in divorce on 14 Aug 1918. Munsey was born on 30 May 1892 in Cookville, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 15 Feb 1973 in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 80. {FGID: 83657060}
Garnet next married Robrt Busby on 20 Sep 1921 in Texarkana, Miller Co., Arkansas.
Garnet next married Martin Lee Barnes on 14 May 1929 in Palestine, Anderson Co., Texas. The marriage ended in divorce on 5 May 1937. Martin was born in 1893 in Tennessee and died on 5 May 1937 in Bexar Co., Texas, at age 44.
Garnet next married Thomas Elmo Martin in 1937. Thomas was born on 24 Apr 1884 in Uvalde Co., Texas and died on 22 Dec 1973 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 89. {FGID: 44089640}
Notes: Thomas E. Martin, San Antonio General Depot employe since 1919, retired last Thursday. He has served all but one of 33 years at the depot. Col. Stanley H. Partridge presented him with a wrist watch in the name of fellow employes. Martin was a storekeeper checker. He has not used any of his 15-days-per-year allowed sick leave since 1948. Martin lives at 251 W. Drexel Ave.
San Antonio Express, June 9, 1952
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58. William Baley Stover (William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in 1851 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Aug 1902 in Clay Co., Tennessee, at age 51.
Notes: From: Notes on Surrena "Rennie" Stover
Posted 09 Apr 2016 by Tony Coleman
"The book Benjamin Parrott c1795-1839 and Lewis Stover 1781-1850/60 of Overton County, Tennessee on page 101 states,"Reenie lived in a little house near the big log house where an Elizabeth lived and the place is still known by the oldsters as the "Reene lot". Some oldsters say that she was Elizabeth's daughter but census does not show her name." I contend the Overton County 1860 census shows just that. Elizabeth (50), Myrina(23), Baley (8) and John (2) all in the same home.
"Oral history and written history in the book Benjamin Parrott c1795-1839 and Lewis Stover 1781-1850/60 of Overton County, Tennessee. Page 63 state Baley Stover was born out of wedlock and the father was John Parrott son of Benjamin. Court Records for Bastardy show differently:
"BASTARDY Surrena STOVER vs William PARROTT filed August 1852. Ordered to pay $20.00 by 2nd August 1853, $10.00 by 2 August 1854 and $5.00 by 2 August 1855. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnoverto/OCHS/Misc/Overton1852to1862.html."
William married Ellen Alvina Brewington. Ellen was born in 1850 in Tennessee and died on 14 Nov 1928, at age 78.
Children from this marriage were:
126 M i. Joseph D. Stover was born in 1868 in Overton Co., Tennessee.
127 M ii. James Stover was born in 1869 in Overton Co., Tennessee.
128 M iii. Albert Stover was born on 15 Jan 1883 in Tennessee and died on 3 Dec 1963 in Albany, Clinton Co., Kentucky, at age 80. {FGID: 48151295}
61. Edward Thomas "ET" Parrott (John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 17 Dec 1858 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 5 Apr 1919 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 60. {FGID: 10055947}
Notes: "ET had a thriving general merchandise store in Wirmingham, Tennessee, during the period when all his stock was hauled over mountains by wagon, sometimes at considerable risk from outlaws.
"ET was part of a posse formed in Clay County, where he was living at the time, to protect the town of Celina after the Sheriff was captured by the Williams gang. Ed killed JW Williams, one of the gang, after Williams tried to shoot him. The silver dollar in his pocket stopped the bullet."
Edward married Sarah Josephine Waddell. Sarah was born on 15 Jan 1866 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 12 Jan 1904 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 37.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 129 M i. Commodore Cornelius Parrott was born on 8 Aug 1885 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 22 Mar 1933 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee, at age 47.
+ 130 M ii. Herman Parrott was born on 4 Jul 1887 in Celina, Tennessee and died on 2 Mar 1944 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 56.
131 M iii. Infant son Parrott was born on 9 Sep 1888 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 9 Sep 1888 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee. {FGID: 105097668}
132 F iv. Bonza Ethel Parrott was born on 9 Sep 1890 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 5 Jan 1923 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 32.
Bonza married John Washington Smith on 20 Jul 1913. John was born on 27 Aug 1890 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 28 Jan 1929 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 38.
133 M v. Homer Hetton Parrott was born on 3 Apr 1893 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 6 Mar 1894 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee.
+ 134 M vi. Allard Gratton Parrott was born on 20 Dec 1894 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 25 Sep 1973 in Celina, Clay Co., Tennessee, at age 78.
135 F vii. Bessie Estella Parrott was born on 1 Jul 1897 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 15 Nov 1972 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 75.
Bessie married John Albert Jouett on 4 Jan 1925 in Pickett Co., Tennessee. John was born on 8 Aug 1890 in Pickett Co., Tennessee and died on 9 Jan 1984 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 93.
Notes: Funeral services for Mr. John Albert Jouett, age 93, of Apine, Tenn., were conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 1984 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Prather officiating. Burial was in the Hatcher Hall Cemetery.
Mr. Jouett, a retired farmer, died January 9, 1984 at the Livingston Community Hospital. Born August 8, 1890 in Pickett County, Tennessee, he was a son of the lage Dr. John William Jouett and Ellen Clark Jouett. He was the husband of the late Bessie Parrott Jouett.
He was a member of the First Christian Church, Hatcher Hall. Survivors include one son, John Louis Jouett, Manchester, Tenn.; two daughters, Philena Blankenship, Lafayette, Tenn.; and Mildred Arney, Alpine, Tenn.; four grandsons; one granddaughter; one great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Kermit Keisling, Noel Jouett, John Jouett, James Jouett, Ken Arney, and Lowell Arney.
Added Ancestry by Mybutterfly17 on 4/2/2023.
+ 136 M viii. Roy Parrott was born on 2 Dec 1899 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee, died on 28 Nov 1973 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 73, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 159155355.
137 F ix. Linnie Eugene Parrott was born on 5 Feb 1902 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee, died on 26 Aug 1977 in Santa Cruz, California, at age 75, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 158664658.
Linnie married Joseph Wheeler Jouett on 16 Mar 1927. Joseph was born on 16 Nov 1898 in Hull, Pickett Co., Tennessee, died on 16 Mar 1957 in Santa Cruz Co., California, at age 58, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 158664746.
Notes: Funeral services for Joseph W. Jouett, 58, well known Santa Cruz business who died Saturday in a local hospital, will be held at the Wessendorf mortuary tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Officials of the Masonic and Elk lodges will officiate along with Rev. Arthurs G. Watson. Interment will be in the Oakwood cemetery.
A native of Byrdstown, Tenn., Jouett came to California in 1923 after completing his high school education in the small Sourthern town and attending a mechanicaal school in Lansing, Mich.
He was with the Hobart Estate Lumber company near Lake Tahoe until it ceased operations in 1937. Jouett then moved to Santa Cruz and was employed by Coast Counties Gas & Electric company until 1946.
Jouett purchased the Owens Brothers Transfer and Storage company, 131 Center street, upon the retirement of J.B. Owens. He operated the firm until his death.
He was an ardent sportsman and belonged to the Cottonwood Gun club in Gustine.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Linnie Jouett of Santa Cruz; his mother, Mrs. Ellen Joueett, of Monroe, Tenn.; two brothers, John Jouett and William Jouett; three sisters, Mrs. Nan Keisling, Mrs. Martha Myers and Mrs. Gladys Hargrove, all of Tennessee.
Jouett and his wife were childhod sweethearts and were married 30 years ago.
He was a member of the F. & A. M. lodge, No. 530, Monroe, Tenn.; Scottish Rite Bodies, San Jose Consistory No. 9; Island Shrine Temple, San Francisco; Santa Cruz Shrine Club; BPOE No. 824; and the Santa Cruz Rotary club.
Jouett was also a member of the Mayflower Warehouseman's association; past director of the California Moving and Storage association, and hed of transportation for civil defense in this area.
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 18 Mar 1957, p 1
+ 138 M x. Carson Kit Parrott was born on 12 Jul 1904 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 2 Feb 1964 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 59.
Edward next married Elsie Holloway Hill. Elsie was born on 19 Oct 1884 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 23 Jul 1957 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 72. {FGID: 59995478}
Children from this marriage were:
+ 139 M i. Hatton Edward Parrott was born on 12 Jul 1908 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 12 Nov 1953 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 45.
+ 140 M ii. Hollis G. Parrott was born on 2 Aug 1909 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Sep 1987 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, at age 78.
141 F iii. Connie Parrott was born on 9 Sep 1910 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 29 Jan 1960 in Metropolis, Massac Co., Illinois, at age 49. {FGID: 139506073}
Notes: METROPOLIS, Ill., Jan. 27- Mrs. Connie Redding, 49, Metropolis Rt. 2, died at 7:20 a.m. today at Massac Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Redding; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Lee of Monroe, Tenn., Mrs. John A. Jouett of Allons, Tenn. and Mrs. J.W. Jouett of Santa Cruz, Calif. and four brothers, Hollis parrott and Alord (sic) Parrott of Byrdstown, Tenn. and Roy Parrott and Carson Parrott of Detroit, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Arthur Farmer officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Lexington, Ky. at 1 p.m. (EST) Saturday. Friends may call at Miller Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
The Paducah Sun-Democrat, 28 Jan 1960, p 14
Connie married Raymond C. Redding. Raymond was born on 12 Jul 1910 in Woodford Co., Kentucky and died on 4 Jul 1978 in Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 67. {FGID: 139506204}
142 F iv. Edna Bird Parrott was born on 18 Mar 1912 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 20 Dec 1971 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 59. {FGID: 103964193}
Edna married Elmer Lewis Lee. Elmer was born on 19 Mar 1915 in Pickett Co., Tennessee and died on 7 Dec 1983 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 68. {FGID: 103964292}
62. Washington Lafayette "Wash" "Bud" Parrott (John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 29 Dec 1860 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 7 Mar 1919 in Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 58. {FGID: 63227148}
Washington married Frances Priscilla Judd on 2 Oct 1890 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Frances was born in Jan 1874 in Tennessee and died on 5 Jun 1925 in Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 51. {FGID: 63227228}
Children from this marriage were:
143 F i. Nola B. Parrott was born on 20 Aug 1891 in Eastland Co., Texas and died on 15 Mar 1912 in Deaf Smith Co., Texas, at age 20. {FGID: 63227083}
Nola married Joseph David Pylant. Joseph was born on 3 Jul 1890 in Tennessee and died on 25 Sep 1965 in Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 75. {FGID: 158886480}
144 F ii. Nora Cordelia Parrott was born on 14 Feb 1893 in Ranger, Eastland Co, , Texas and died on 29 Dec 1957 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at age 64. {FGID: 15023113}
Notes: Mrs. Oliver Hufstedler, 4438 Wheeler St., Houston, who became ill while visiting in the home of Mrs. J.W. Love, Sr., 813 W. Kaufman St., died Sunday in a Paris hospital.
Fry - Gibbs Funeral home is sending the body to Tolar, where services in the Church of Christ will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m., burial there to be made in the family cemetery.
Mrs. Hufstedler, mother of Mrs. John W. Love of Houston, made her home with her daughter there since her husband's death in 1951. She was born at Ranger, February 15, 1893, the former Miss Cordelia Parrot, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Parrot. She was married at Summerfield, in 1911, to Mr. Hufstedler, and they had operated grocery stores in Austin, Lubbock and Corpus Christi until his retirement in 1948.
Besides her daughter, she leaves these sisters Mrs. W.E. Eddington, Douglas, Ariz.; Mrs. Henry Keener, Culver City, Colo., and Mrs. Otto Christenson, Los Angeles, Calif.
The Paris News, 30 Dec 1957, p 2
Nora married Oliver Lee Hufstedler on 17 Sep 1911 in Deaf Smith Co., Texas. Oliver was born on 23 Oct 1878 in Randolph Co., Arkansas and died on 16 Nov 1951 in Travis Co., Texas, at age 73. {FGID: 15023069}
Notes: Oliver Hufstedler, former resident of Tolar, passed away at his home in Austin, Texas Nov. 16. Hufstedler a native of Randolph County, Arkansas was born October 23, 1878 and came to Texas with his parents to Tolar as a child.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Miss Virgina Hufstedler; three brothers, John G. of Lubbock, Charles and Virgil of Dallas; three sister, Mrs. Laura Hannis, of Cameron, Mrs. Ida Lock, Cedar Point, and Mrs.. Joe McIlray, Tolar.
Funeral services were held at the Tolar Church of Christ Sunday, November 19, and interment at Stroud's Creek Cemetery.
Hood County News-Table, 29 Nov 1951, p 1
145 F iii. Katherine Z. Parrott was born on 20 Aug 1895 in Texas and died on 20 Sep 1967 in Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 72. {FGID: 73608480}
Katherine married William Ervin Eddington. William was born 28 Jan1888 in Bailey, Indian Territory, Oklahoma and died on 22 Sep 1950 in Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona. {FGID: 73608481}
146 F iv. Margaret Viola Parrott was born on 12 May 1896 in Ranger, Eastland Co., Texas and died on 26 Oct 1966 in Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona, at age 70. {FGID: 105543444}
Margaret married Jacob Marvin Johnson. Jacob was born on 25 Feb 1882 in Washington Co., Arkansas and died on 3 Dec 1955 in Yuba Co., California, at age 73. {FGID: 182623568}
Margaret next married Otto F. Christensen. Otto was born on 11 Nov 1900 and died on 29 Jan 1973, at age 72. {FGID: 105545008}
147 F v. Essie Dee Parrott was born on 4 Sep 1899 in Ranger, Eastland Co, , Texas and died on 7 Jan 1936 in Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 36. {FGID: 43501788}
Essie married Lewis Clarence Haygreen. Lewis was born on 4 Sep 1894 in Arlington, Bureau Co., Illinois and died on 28 Jan 1986 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, at age 91. {FGID: 64579899}
148 F vi. Irabelle Parrott was born on 10 Apr 1907 in Boon, Deaf Smith Co., Texas and died on 6 Apr 1981 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 73. Another name for Irabelle was Irene.
Irabelle married Curtis Bice on 30 Jul 1925 in Cochise Co., Arizona. Curtis was born on 21 Dec 1904 in St Clair Co., Alabama and died on 16 Nov 1997 in Alabama, at age 92. {FGID: 125485313}
Notes: Services for Curtis Bice, 92, of Ragland are today at 1 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Ford officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery with Chapel Hill Funeral Home of Pell City in charge. The body will be at the church at noon. Mr. Bice died Sunday.
Survivors include a sister, Cecil Virginia Campbell of Ragland.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Crowe, Ralph Meyers, William Crow, Gene Bice, Gilbert Bice and Michael McPherson.
Mr. Bice, a Ragland native and lifelong resident, was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
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Irabelle next married Alvin E. Shadrick. Alvin was born on 17 Nov 1891 in Los Angeles Co., California and died on 4 Mar 1973 in San Diego Co., California, at age 81. {FGID: 179492173}
Irabelle next married Henry Franklin Keener. Henry was born on 16 Jun 1908 in Allegheny, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania and died on 15 Mar 1970 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 61.
64. Pompey Monroe "James" Parrott (John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 14 Oct 1864 in Scottsville, Illinois, died on 8 Jul 1923 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 58, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 158032366.
Pompey married Synthia Alice Martin on 8 Dec 1887 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Synthia was born on 17 Apr 1867 in Overton Co., Tennessee, died on 16 Jun 1939 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 72, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 84070396.
Children from this marriage were:
149 F i. Maude Parrott was born on 8 Dec 1889 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 2 Mar 1981 in Clarkesville, Red River Co., Texas, at age 91.
Maude married John Newton Sells on 7 May 1905 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee. John was born on 18 Apr 1882 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 6 Jun 1964 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., Texas, at age 82.
Notes: John Newton Sells, 82, passed away Friday. Survivors: wife, sons, O.A. Sells, Channelview, A.E. Sells, J.T. Sells, both of Alvarado, sister, Mrs. Rebecca Holeman, Livingtston, Tennessee, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Services 3 p.m. Sunday, Crosier-Pearson Chapel, Cleburne. Interment Prairie Springs Cemetery.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 07 Jun 1964, p 7-7
150 F ii. Ava Jane Parrott was born on 14 Feb 1890 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 22 Oct 1946 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 56.
Ava married James William Vann on 15 Jun 1911 in Tennessee. James was born on 30 Jun 1875 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 26 May 1951, at age 75.
+ 151 M iii. Hulburt Monroe Parrott was born on 19 Feb 1892 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 5 May 1961 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 69.
152 F iv. Estie Parrott was born on 8 Jan 1894 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 24 Nov 1970 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 76.
+ 153 M v. Dandy Ralph Parrott was born on 10 Jul 1896 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 30 Sep 1983 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 87.
154 M vi. Disney Kermit Parrott was born on 2 Jun 1900 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 30 Nov 1984 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 84.
155 F vii. Margie Amaline Parrott was born on 17 Mar 1904 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 27 Oct 1954 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 50.
Notes: Livingston. Oct. 28 - Funeral services for Miss Marjorie Parrott, 50, who died Wednesday at her home in the Independence Community, were to be held today at Free Communion School. Burial was to be in Sells Cemetery, Speck-Hyder Funeral Home was in charge.
Miss Parrott was a member of the Free Communion Church of Christ. A teacher at Livingston Academy for approximately eight years, she was a graduate of Livingston Academy and Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. She was a native of Overton County and a daughter of the late J.M. and Alice Martin Parrott.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Estie Parrott, and Mrs. Maude Sells, Eldorado, Texas; three brothers, Hulbert, Ralph and Kermit Parrott of Overton County.
The Nashville Banner, 28 Oct 1954, p 12
156 U viii. Unnamed Parrott was born on 10 Feb 1907 in Overton Co., Tennessee, died on 28 Jul 1907 in Overton Co., Tennessee, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 163497996.
68. Charlie Browning Parrott (John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 21 Mar 1899 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 21 May 1987 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 88. {FGID: 59995416}
Notes: From Mavis Parrott Kelsey:
"Charlie farmed the old Parrott place and ran a grist mill on Eagle Creek which operated even after World War II. It was one of the last to operate. During the Prohibition days, the moonshiners would come out of the mountains on horseback with a couple of sacks of corn to be ground at the Parrott mill for whiskey mash."
Charlie married Hessie Kittie Stover on 6 Feb 1927 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Hessie was born on 28 Jul 1907 and died on 29 Jan 1961 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 53. {FGID: 60147956}
Children from this marriage were:
157 M i. John Harrison Parrott was born on 4 Oct 1927 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 25 Aug 1981 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 53. {FGID: 132122960}
158 F ii. Katy Dean Parrott was born on 29 Jan 1930 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 22 Sep 1939 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 9. {FGID: 105097726}
Notes: Funeral Conducted for Katie Deen Parrott
Funeral services for Katie Deen Parrott, 9, an elementary school student, who died Thursday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Parrott of the Eagle Creek community of the Eleventh District of Overton County, were held Friday evening at the Stover Graveyard in the Seventh District, conducted by Rev. John M. Brown of the Baptist church. Burial was at that place. She was ill only two days of meningitis. Besides her parents, she is survivbed by one sister, Ruby Parrott and four brothers; John, Bramble, Roy Lansden and Charles Cooper.
Posted by Carol Rudd on Find a Grave 105097726
159 F iii. Ruby Irene Parrott was born on 21 Nov 1931 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 1 Apr 2020 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 88. {FGID: 208646870}
Notes: Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Parrott Bilbrey, 88, of Livingston, were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020, from Wirmingham Cemetery with Bro. Chris Coil officiating.
Mrs. Ruby passed from this life Wednesday evening, April 1, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
Ruby was a 1953 graduate of Livingston Academy and a member of Free Communion Church of Christ. She loved her church family, gardening, and cooking. Ruby had a green thumb for plants and flowers and loved her grandchildren dearly.
Born November 21, 1931, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hessie Stover Parrott.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Willie "Bill" Bilbrey; three brothers, Kersey Stover, James Parrott, and John Parrott; and a sister, Katie Parrott.
Ruby leaves behind a loving daughter, Carol Ann Rudd and husband Ronnie of Livingston; three grandchildren, Jacob Reeder and wife Afton of Fullerton, CA, Kandace Ward and husband Austin of Livingston, and Elizabeth Rudd of Monroe; three great-grandchildren; Kaysen Ward, Mayim Reeder, and Casca Reeder; two brothers, Roy Parrott and wife Jessie of Monroe and Charles "Chig" Parrott and wife Rose of Hilham; a sister-in-law, Betty Parrott; a brother-in-law, Herman Bilbrey; several nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Dean Ledbetter.
Pallbearers were Jared Rudd, Michael Matthews, Weston Parrott, Jack Parrott, Tyson Stover, and Kersey "Junior" Stover.
https://www.overtoncountynews.com/obituaries/ruby-parrott-bilbrey/article_d158a27e-7909-11ea-a21d-9fa4a210a94c.html
Ruby married Willie Doyle Bilbrey on 3 Aug 1965 in Trousdale Co., Tennessee. Willie was born on 8 Jun 1936 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 15 Jul 2018 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 82. {FGID: 191880047}
Notes: Funeral services for Mr. Willie D. "Bill" Bilbrey, 81, of Livingston, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, at the chapel of Speck Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Boles officiating. Burial will follow in Wirmingham Cemetery. The family will welcome friends from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Speck Funeral Home on Tuesday July 17, and from 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday until time of service at 10:00.
Mr. Bilbrey passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, July 15, 2018, in the comfort of his home. He was a member of Free Communion Church of Christ and Swallows Chapel Church of Christ. He loved his wife Rudy and children and grandchildren.
He enjoyed fishing and enjoyed training horses. He trained a World Champion Walking Horse "pushover Majic Lady".
Born June 8,1937 in Overton County, he was the son of the late Floyd Bilbrey and Ethelene Parrish Bilbrey
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 3 brothers. Joe Bilbrey, AB Bilbrey, and Robert Bilbrey; and 3 sisters Roxie White and Jewel Smith, and Geneva Bilbrey.
Survivors include his wife Ruby Parrott Bilbrey of Livingston; a daughter, Carol Ann Rudd and husband Ronnie; 3 grandchildren, Jacob Reeder and wife Afton, Kandace Ward and husband Austin, and Elizabeth Rudd; 2 great-grandchildren Kaysen Ward and Mayin Reeder; a brother, Herman Bilbrey of Livingston; and a sister, Vestal Prichard of Livingston.
https://www.overtoncountynews.com/obituaries/willie-d-bill-bilbrey/article_d7056b30-89eb-11e8-9dcf-cb34acd70263.html
+ 160 M iv. James Bramble Parrott was born on 4 Oct 1933 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 11 Nov 2018 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 85.
70. G. Henry Parrott (Benjamin W.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 1 Feb 1875 in Tennessee and died on 13 May 1905, at age 30.
G. married Ethel C. Northcutt on 24 Feb 1895 in Hardin Co., Tennessee. Ethel was born on 19 Nov 1880 in Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 20 Jan 1965 in Savannah, Hardin Co., Tennessee, at age 84.
Notes: Appears as Mrs. Henry Parrott, widow, age 29, b in TN, boarder, in the 1910 census for Hardin Co., TN.
Mrs. Ethel Pitts Rites Friday
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-- Services for Mrs. Ethel Northcutt Pitts, wife of John A. Pitts Sr., will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Shackleford Funeral Home with the Rev. John Williams officiating. Burial will be in New Harmony Cemetery.
Mrs. Pitts, who was 84, died Wednesday morning at Hardin County General after a heart attack.
She was a life-long resident of Hardin County and had lived in Cerro Gordo Community until moving to Savannah five years ago. She was a Methodist.
She also leaves three daughters, Mrs. Kate Mangum of Savannah, Mrs. Josephine Dickson of Memphis and Mrs. Ellen Westover of Deerfield, Ohio; three sons, John A. Pitts, Jr., Telly B. Pitts, both of Houston, Tex., and H.H. Parrott of Gideon, Mo.; two brothers, Clifford Northcutt of Cerro Gordo Community and Fayette Northcutt of Savannah; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The Jackson Sun, 21 Jan 1961, p 14
Children from this marriage were:
161 F i. Bertha Northcutt Parrott was born on 4 Dec 1895 in Hardin Co., Tennessee and died in 1935 in Hardin Co., Tennessee, at age 40.
Bertha married Elisha Franklin Pitts on 30 Mar 1913 in Hardin Co., Tennessee. Elisha was born on 26 Apr 1890 in Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 29 Aug 1953 in Cerro Gordo, Hardin Co., Tennessee, at age 63. Another name for Elisha was Frank Pitts.
Notes: Savannah, Aug. 29- Funeral services for Elisha Franklin Pitts, 63 will be held at Harmony Church near Cerro Gordo at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. Shackleford Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Pitts, a merchant at Cerro Gordo for 42 years, died at 3 a.m. today after a long illness. He was born and raised in Hardin County and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bess Porter, Pitts; two daughters, Mrs. L.B. Falls, Savannah, and Miss Ella Jo Pitts, Cerro Gordo; two sons, R.G. Pitts, Nashville, and Jack Pitts, Saltillo, John Pitts, Cerro Gordo, Hardy Pitts, a partner in the mercantile business, and Dr. Luther Pitts, Hobb, N.M.; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Northcutt, Clovis, N.M.
The Nashville Banner, 29 Aug 1953, p 3
+ 162 M ii. Hershel Harbet Parrott Sr. was born on 10 Oct 1897 in Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Oct 1973 in Gideon, New Madrid Co., Missouri, at age 75.
+ 163 M iii. Edwin Alexander Parrott was born on 26 Jan 1903 in Denver, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma and died on 12 Feb 1955 in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 52.
76. John Henry Parrott Sr. (Alsey B.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 20 Aug 1877 in Mississippi and died on 11 Dec 1954 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 77. {FGID: 178850252}
John married Alice Virginia Brown in 1906. Alice was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Mississippi and died on 16 Sep 1971 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 86. {FGID: 178850343}
Children from this marriage were:
+ 164 M i. Dr. Nicholas Barker Parrott was born on 7 Mar 1910 in Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 29 Jan 1984 in Etowah, Mississippi Co., Arkansas, at age 73.
+ 165 M ii. John Henry Parrott Jr. was born on 28 Jan 1922 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 28 Nov 2001 in Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 79.
166 F iii. Bessie Juanita Parrott was born on 2 Jul 1925 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 13 Mar 1992 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 66. {FGID: 183294062}
Bessie married Thomas Raymond Hamblin. Thomas was born on 8 Jan 1922 in Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio and died on 10 Nov 1978 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 56. {FGID: 183294061}
Notes: Lived at 755 E. Brockhaven Court, Memphis, TN
77. William Frederick Parrott (Alsey B.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 22 Jan 1882 in Strayhorn, Tate Co., Mississippi and died on 11 Feb 1949 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 67. {FGID: 117485951}
Notes: Was the ball player mentioned in Parrott Talk 10:107. Minor league 1908-1912.
W.F. Parrott, 67, Ex-Ball Player
W.F. Parrott, 1856 Jackson, professional baseball player for 19 years before his retirement in 1916, died at 1:45 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Hospital after an illness of several years. He was 67.
Mr. Parrott was born in Strayhorn, Miss., and came to Memphis when a boy. He started playing at Hot Springs, Ark., when he was 15, played some with the old Memphis Turtles, forerunners to the Chicks, and before his career ended has played in 40 of the nation's 48 states. He was a catcher.
After retiring from baseball he became a master pipefitter, specialized in high-pressure steam work. He worked thruout (sic) this country, in Cuba, Mexico and Canada. In 1945 he was stricken while at work in Louisville, Ky., and returned to Memphis. He had been unable to walk since Dec. 26, 1947, and had been in the hospital since May 30 last year.
Mr. Parrott was a Catholic. He leaves his wife, the former Marcie Foster of Dyersburg, Tenn.; his daughter, Mrs. L.A. Wilcox, the former Mary Virginia Parrot of Memphis, now of Palacios, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. George E. Scott and Mrs. Will Williams, both of Cleveland, Miss.; four brothers, John, Charlie, Clyde and Vernon Parrott, all of Memphis; three grandchildren.
Services at 4 p.m. tomorrow at National Funeral Home, Rev. R.H. Hartwell officiating. Burial in Memorial Park.
Memphis Press-Scimitar, 11 Feb 1949, p 12
William married Marcie V. Foster on 20 Dec 1914 in Dyer Co., Tennessee. Marcie was born on 10 May 1883 in Tennessee and died on 7 Dec 1965 in Seabrook, Harris Co., Texas, at age 82.
The child from this marriage was:
167 F i. Mary Virginia Parrott was born in 1917 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.
Mary married Bascome Lee Briscoe on 28 Nov 1937 in Crittenden Co., Arkansas. Bascome was born on 11 Aug 1909 in Adamsville, Tennessee and died on 27 Dec 1970 in Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 61. {FGID: 194604858}
Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)
98. William Malcolm "Mac" Parrott (Franklin Z.5, William Sharpe (Capt)4, William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 18 Oct 1894 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi, died on 11 Mar 1947 in New Harmony, Posey Co., Indiana, at age 52, and was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, New Harmony, Posey Co., Indiana.
Notes: NEW HARMONY.- William Malcolm Parrott, 50; died here Tuesday. Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday at Shoultz Funeral Home here, the Rev. R.J. Skelton officiating. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors: wife, Camilla; small daughter, and sisters, Mrs. L.G. Buckner, Parsons, Tenn., and Mrs. Sallie Evans, Canton, Miss.
The Evansville Press, 05 Mar 1947, p 11
William married Lola Reynolds on 3 Aug 1916. Lola was born on 8 Mar 1896 in Mississippi and died on 21 Apr 1960 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 64.
William next married Esther Matilda Appl on 12 Aug 1938 in Ellingwood, Kansas. The marriage ended in divorce. Esther was born on 3 Dec 1911 in Bison, Rush Co., Kansas and died on 21 Jun 1971 in Central Med Ctr, Great Bend, Barton Co., Kansas, at age 59. {FGID: 80498412}
The child from this marriage was:
+ 168 M i. William Malcolm Parrott Jr. was born on 21 May 1939 in Olney, Richland Co., Illinois and died on 16 May 2013 in Davie, Broward Co., Florida, at age 73.
William next married Camila L. Hardy circa 1943 in New Harmony, Posey Co., Indiana. Camila was born on 4 Dec 1919 in Posey Co., Indiana and died on 27 Dec 1984 in New Harmony, Posey Co., Indiana, at age 65. {FGID: 38037766}
The child from this marriage was:
169 M i. Franklin Eugene Parrott was born on 17 Aug 1943 in Indiana, died on 16 Dec 1966 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana, at age 23, and was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, New Harmony, Posey Co., Indiana. Another name for Franklin was Frankie Parrott.
102. William Sharp Parrott (Abner Lewis5, William Sharpe (Capt)4, William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 29 May 1882 in West, Holmes Co., Mississippi and died in 1948, at age 66. {FGID: 93111222}
William married Norah May Rigby on 8 Aug 1902 in Attala Co., Mississippi. Norah was born in 1880 in Mississippi and died in 1955, at age 75. Another name for Norah was Nannie. {FGID: 93111215}
Marriage Notes: From time immemorial Love has been laughing at locksmiths, and these chachinnations are not infrequent at Kosciusko of late. On Friday morning last the Commercial hotel was the scene of a "gretna green" wedding, the contracting parties being Mr. W.S. Parrott of Madison County and Miss Nannie Rigby, the amiable daughter of Esquire W.P. Rigby of Lily. Judge Brooke performed the ceremony that linked their destinies. The Herald flings the proverbial slipper.
The Kosciusko Herald, 15 Aug 1902, p 5
The child from this marriage was:
+ 170 M i. Dossie S. Parrott was born on 30 Jan 1905 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi and died on 30 Nov 1960 in Lincoln Co., Mississippi, at age 55.
107. May Parrott (Joseph Benjamin5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born in Apr 1875 in Tennessee and died about 1906 in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, about age 31.
May married Edwin E. Roach on 13 Feb 1895 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas. Edwin was born in 1871 in Texas.
The child from this marriage was:
171 F i. Beulah Maude Roach was born on 10 Aug 1893 in Arkansas and died on 14 Nov 1918 in Pecos, Reeves Co., Texas, at age 25. Another name for Beulah was Maude Gertrude Parrott Roach.
Beulah married Hubert Nathan Buchanan on 17 Jul 1912 in Pecos, Reeves Co., Texas. Hubert was born on 23 Dec 1899 in Franklin, Robertson Co., Texas and died on 19 Nov 1955 in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 55.
Notes: Hubert Buchanan of 501 Sierra road died in a hospital today. He was 65.
He had been a reisident of El Paso for 13 years. Mr. Buchanan was a retired carpenter, formerly with the McKee Construction Co., and was a member of the local carpenter's union. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Pecos.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. F.W. Bowers of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mrs. W.C. Bradford of El Paso; two brothers; six sisters; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The body is being sent to Pecos by Kastor and Maxon Funeral Home for burial there. Funeral services will be held in Pecos, with Dr. William Turner officiating.
El Paso Herald-Post, 19 Nov 1955, p 24
May next married William Allen Nichols on 13 Nov 1901 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. William was born on 11 Feb 1871 in Stephens Co., Texas and died on 12 May 1942 in Sterling City, Sterling Co., Texas, at age 71.
The child from this marriage was:
172 F i. Ada Garl Nichols was born on 4 Sep 1902 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, died on 20 Oct 1992 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 90, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 153609517.
Ada married Howard Casey Nichols on 18 Jun 1916 in Sterling City, Sterling Co., Texas. Howard was born on 5 Dec 1895 in Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas and died on 27 May 1962 in Las Vegas, Clark Co, Nevada, at age 66.
108. John William Parrott II (Joseph Benjamin5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 15 Dec 1877 in Texas and died on 7 Jan 1927 in El Paso Co., Texas, at age 49. {FGID: 57797176}
Notes: Fought in the Spanish American war [Bulacan, Philippine Islands, Military and Naval Forces, where he appears in 1900 census]. Widow later filed for a pension.
Also said to have been a medical doctor in Haskell county. No evidence-- may have been confusing with his grandfather. Account from his grandniece, Joy, mabey49@yahoo.com
The following is from http://www.odmp.org/officer/10393-inspector-john-w.-parrott. Additional accounts in El Paso Times from 31 Dec 1926 and 8 Jan 1927.
On Thursday, December 30, 1926 around 7:00 p.m. U.S. Customs Inspectors John W. Parrott and Leon L. Gemoets were patrolling by car in the Upper Valley of El Paso County looking for smugglers. They signaled a truck with three men to stop a short distance from the Rio Grande River. The officers approached the truck with their flashlights to see what was in the truck. Inspector Gemoets opened a tool box on the side of the car but found no contraband. He saw a bag of bottles on the back seat and reached into the car to retrieve it. The suspects opened fire from inside the vehicle. Inspector Gemoets fell with a shot to the shoulder. The wounded inspector pulled two pistols and fired three shots from one and four shots from another. The driver, Victor Arriola, was wounded and fled the scene with Inspector Parrott in pursuit. Inspector Parrott returned shot through the stomach after having fired five rounds at the suspect. He staggered to the truck and handcuffed Franelsco Rodriguez to the seat. Alejandro Anaya was found dead in the truck with a shot through the head. County motorcycle officer N.I. Chamberlain arrived and had both officers taken to the hospital. Customs and Border Patrol agents pursued Arriola to Bowen, New Mexico, where he was arrested. Arriola was convicted of the murder of Parrott and sentenced to life in prison. It is unknown as to the disposition of charges on Rodriguez.
It was thought that Gemoets was the more seriously wounded, but Parrott had been sick with the flu and his immune system was in a weakened state. Parrott died in the hospital around 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 1927. He was 49 years old and had been employed as a Customs Inspector for only a few weeks. He was survived by his wife and four children. He was buried in the Masonic Section of Concordia Cemetery in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso, Texas, Friday, December 31, 1926- El Paso Times
RUM RUNNER SLAIN, TWO U.S. CUSTOMS AGENTS SHOT
Government Officers Seriously Wounded In Gun Battle With Trio On Upper Valley Road
ONE MAN JAILED, ANOTHER ESCAPES
Unidentified Mexican Is Killed in Fight When Inspectors Attempt To Search Liquor Car.
Early today border patrolmen reported that a Mexican who gave his name as Victor Arriola, and admitted that he was the third man in the liquor-laden automobile, was arrested at Bowen, N. M., two miles west of the Smelter. Arriola had a flesh wound in the right arm, patrolmen said.
Patrolman Douglas D. Pyatt and Thad Pippin made the arrest, it was reported.
However, at 2:10 a. m. today the man reported captured by border patrolmen had not been lodged in the county jail.
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At 3:15 a. m. Masonic hospital attendants reported that the two wounded customs agents were in a critical condition, but were resting easy.
ONE unidentified Mexican rum runner was killed, another Mexican slightly injured, and two United States customs agents seriously wounded in a gun battle between the officers and three Mexicans in a liquor-laden automobile on the upper valley road, near the cement plant, about 7 o'clock last night.
Leon Gemoets, 50, and J. N. Parrott, 40, customs agents are at Masonic hospital seriously wounded. Parrott perhaps fatally. The body of an unidentified Mexican is at Peak-Hagedon mortuary. Francisco Rodriguez, 25, with two slight flesh wounds, is in the county jail, while the third Mexican escaped in the darkness after the battle.
Despite his wounds, Parrott managed, after the gunfire ceased, to handcuff Rodriguez in the automobile. Then both crumpled up and fell by the side of the road, where they were found a few minutes later by N. L. Chamberlain county motorcycle officer.
The two officers were patrolling the highway looking for smuggles when they saw the headlights of the approaching automobile carrying three Mexicans. They ordered the car to stop. Gemoets, who was at the wheel of the officers' car, jumped out and started to walk towards the rear of the rum car; Parrott approached from the other side. It looked like an ordinary case of stopping possible booze runners.
Suddenly a fusillade of shots came from the automobile.
Details of the shooting are somewhat confused, but from the account given by Gemoets at Masonic hospital to Deputy Collector of Customs W. W. Carpenter, the occupants of the car started shooting just as Gemoets reached towards a bag of liquor in the rear of the car.
The bullet hit Gemoets in the back, deflected against a rib, breaking it, and ranged down, lodging against his spine. It is believed that this shot was fired from the front of the car.
Both officers drew their guns and began shooting. Gemoets fell to the ground, but continued to shoot, firing four shots from one automatic and three from another. Then his strength gave away and he rolled over on the ground.
Parrott was hit by a bullet in the lower part of the body, the bullet entering from the side and passing almost through his body. He continued firing. One of the Mexicans in the front seat slumped down dead with a bullet hole in his forehead.
Rodriguez, crouching in the car, was shot twice in the fleshy part of the right thigh. The third occupant of the car escaped.
Parrott, with his last strength, handcuffed Rodriguez to the rail in the rear of the car. The he, too, fell beside the road seriously wounded.
The two cars were parked side by side, almost blocking the road. Chamberlain came down the road on his motorcycle on his way to report at the sheriff's office. He had not heard the firing. He saw the two cars and stopped to reprimand the drivers for violating traffic rules.
As Chamberlain's machine came to a halt, a wavering figure rose from beside the highway. It was Parrott; he told Chamberlain of the shooting. Gemoets was too badly wounded to arise. With the aid of a Mexican girl living near the smelter, Chamberlain placed the two wounded customs officers in their car and started for El Paso.
To guard the liquor car Chamberlain deputized an "oldtimer" who happened to appear on the scene. He told him to keep guard over the car with its dead and handcuffed occupant and two cases of tequila. He gave the "oldtimer" an automatic.
"Hell," said the new deputy. "I don't know who to use them things. Give me a rifle."
Chamberlain compromised by handing him a six-shooter with which the "old timer" mounted guard until the arrival of the police.
Meanwhile, Chamberlain had told a spectator to notify the police. Police Sergt. Billy Wolverton notified the sheriff's office and with Detective Sergt. W. W. Anderson and Patrolmen Womack and Rooney rushed to the scene. Deputy Sheriff Howell Cobb arrived a moment later.
The car with its load of liquor, the dead man and the captured Mexican were taken to police headquarters. Rodriguez was given first aid treatment at emergency hospital and lodged in jail. The dead man was taken to Peak-Hagedon mortuary, where Justice of the Peace R. B. Rawlings held an inquest, returning a verdict of death from gunshot wounds.
Gemoets said at the hospital that he had seen the third man standing on the side of the hill immediately after the shooting. He said the Mexican was about 100 feet distant and holding a rifle in his hand. On the other hand, Deputy Sheriff Cobb found a pistol with five empty cartridges on the side of the road near the river bank and footprints beside it. One theory is that the man who shot the officers may have fallen into the river wounded, after dropping the pistol on that spot.
It is believed, however, that either the would-be slayer or one of the other occupants of the rum car probably tossed the pistol out of the automobile after the affray.
Within 200 yards of the scene of last night's shooting Immigration Inspector Charles Gardner was fatally wounded and Inspector C. T. Birchfield shot through the hip and jaw in a battle with liquor runners October 20, 1922. The officers had hailed a wagon on the highway near the cement plant. The two men on the wagon stopped, but when the inspectors approached them suddenly opened fire. Birchfield recovered, but Gardner died two days later. The men who did the shooting escaped across the Rio Grande into Mexico.
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El Paso, Texas, Saturday, January 8, 1927- El Paso Times
U.S. CUSTOMS AGENT DIES OF WOUNDS
Government Agent Shot In Battle With Rum Runners Succumbs.
COMPANION BETTER
Two Held In Jail On Dry Charge May Be Reindicted.
JOHN W. PARROTT, U.S. customs agent, wounded in a gun battle with rum runners near the cement plant on the night of December 30, lost his battle with death at the Masonic hospital last night. For several days he had been growing weaker. He died at 6:27 p. m. He is survived by his widow and 4 children.
As a result of his death, Victor Arriola and Francisco Rodriguez, arrested following the fight, will probably be re-indicted. They are now being held following federal indictments on charges of violating the prohibition act and resisting customs officers. Alejandro Anaya, 38, of the Smelter, was killed in the gun battle.
Leon L. Gemoets, customs agent, wounded at the same time as Parrott, is also in the Masonic hospital, but reported as improving. He was shot in the back.
It was first believed that Gemoets was the more dangerously injured of the two. Parrott was shot in the abdomen. At the time of the shooting Parrott did not think he was seriously hurt. He had been suffering from influenza before the fight, and was in a weakened condition, according to Dr. H. E. Stevenson, who attended him. Peritonitis later set in, Dr. Stevenson said, causing death.
The fight on the upper valley road occurred about 7 p. m. Parrott and Gemoets in their car were looking for smugglers. They signaled the car with three Mexicans to stop. The officers started to search the car. Gemoets had opened a tool box at the side of the car. It contained no liquor. He reached his hand into the back of the car, where there was a bag filled with bottles.
At once there came shot after shot from the car, fired in rapid succession.
Gemoets fell, shot in the back. He snatched out his guns and fired three shots from one pistol and four from another. Parrott was equally quick. He was wounded, and not only fired five shots, but staggering forward, shackled Rodriguez to the seat of the car. Arriola escaped from the car. Anaya, the third man in the car, had slumped down in his seat, a bullet in his brain.
The two wounded officers had fallen to the side of the road. The cars, parked so as to almost block traffic, were standing side by side, when County Motorcycle Officer N. L. Chamberlain arrived at the scene. He slowed up to give his opinion of folks who blocked traffic in that way. Chamberlain then noticed Gemoets and Parrott lying beside the road. He called for help and had the wounded men taken to Masonic hospital. Rodriguez was locked up in the county jail.
Meanwhile, customs agents and border patrolmen had taken up the pursuit of Arriola. They traced him to Bowen, N. M., where they found him in bed at his home. He was brought back to El Paso, but was so badly wounded that he could not be committed to jail. A bullet had struck him in the arm, breaking it, and then ranged upward, shattering his shoulder. He was taken to the City-county hospital, where he has since been kept under guard. When arrested Arriola blamed the dead man for the shooting.
Parrott had been a customs agent only a few weeks. He lived with his family at 318 North Luna street. Funeral arrangements are pending with Peak Hagedon.
John married Eula Ardis on 7 Dec 1902 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Eula was born on 19 Jul 1883 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Texas and died on 18 Dec 1958 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 75. {FGID: 54516743}
Children from this marriage were:
173 F i. Allie Gertrude Parrott was born on 22 Jan 1904 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 3 Mar 1974 in Graham, Young Co., Texas, at age 70.
Allie married Jack Sharp on 13 Jun 1937 in Stephens Co., Texas. Jack was born on 24 Dec 1883 in Texas. Another name for Jack was James Zachary Sharp.
+ 174 M ii. Benjamin Giles Parrott Sr. was born on 4 Apr 1905 in Texas and died on 22 Nov 1957 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 52.
175 F iii. Beatrice Esther Parrott was born on 11 Jan 1912 in Texas and died on 23 Feb 1994 in Kern Co., California, at age 82. {FGID: 23300213}
Beatrice married someone Loren Wesley Springer. Loren was born on 19 Nov 1909 in Yale, Payne Co., Oklahoma and died on 19 Feb 1993 in Kern Co., California, at age 83. {FGID: 23302634}
176 F iv. Myrtle Johnnie Parrott was born on 21 Jul 1918 in Deming, Luna Co., New Mexico and died on 8 Jul 2006, at age 87.
Myrtle married Ancil Brooks Conklin. Ancil was born on 30 Jan 1906 in Bangs, Brown Co., , Texas and died on 29 Jul 1982 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 76.
John next had a relationship with María de Jesús Estrada. María was born on 15 Aug 1901 in México and died in Sep 1979 in Orange Co., California, at age 78.
Children from this marriage were:
177 F i. Emma Maria Manuela Parrott was born on 24 Feb 1917 in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas and died on 10 Jun 1993 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 76.
Emma married Vidal Gomez Cordero on 8 Jun 1939 in Doña Ana Co., New Mexico. Vidal was born on 28 Apr 1912 in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas and died on 16 May 1998 in Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 86.
+ 178 M ii. John Luis Estrada Parrott was born on 13 Oct 1919 in Tyrone, Grant Co., New Mexico and died on 29 Jun 2008 in Hobbs, Lea Co., New Mexico, at age 88.
+ 179 F iii. Alicia Parrott was born on 2 Jan 1922 in Tyrone, Grant Co., New Mexico and died on 13 Feb 2019 in Riverside Co., California, at age 97.
+ 180 M iv. James Edward Parrott was born on 7 Aug 1924 in Tyrone, Grant Co., New Mexico and died on 27 Feb 2010 in Oxnard, Ventura Co., California, at age 85.
181 F v. Refugio Ruth Parrott was born on 25 Aug 1927 in El Paso Co., Texas and died on 17 Feb 2003 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 75.
Refugio married Manuel Valencia. Manuel was born on 14 Nov 1926 and died on 19 Apr 1998 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 71.
110. William Bramwell Parrott (Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 14 May 1889 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 10 Jul 1952 in Denton, Texas, at age 63. {FGID: 61985519}
William married Lucille Safronia Robinson on 10 Jun 1917 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Lucille was born on 28 May 1891 in Comanche Co., Texas and died on 26 Feb 1982 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 90. {FGID: 61985468}
Notes: THROCKMORTON, Texas - Mrs. Lucill Parrott, 91, was found dead at her home in Throckmorton on Thursday.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Merriman Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy Taylor, pastor of First Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Throckmorton Cemetery.
She was born May 28, 1890, in Comanche County, Texas, and she had lived in Throckmorton most of her life. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include a son, James of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Ruth Cherry of Beaumont, Texas, and Sangster Parrott of Greensboro,, N.C.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Wichita Falls Record News, 06 Mar 1982, p 4A
Children from this marriage were:
+ 182 M i. Elijah Bramwell Parrott was born on 7 Jul 1918 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 13 Nov 1969 in Gaines Co., Texas, at age 51.
183 F ii. Kathryne Ruth Parrott was born on 3 Aug 1919 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 19 Jul 2012 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas, at age 92. {FGID: 93907479}
Notes: Kathryn Ruth Cherry
Kathryn Ruth Cherry died as she lived, with courage, vigor, and faith. In the early hours of Thursday, July 19, 2012, Kathryn passed away in her home where she had lived graciously for 67 years, surrounded by her family. She was born of pioneer stock in Throckmorton, Texas, August 3, 1919. Kathryn was an active member of First United Methodist Church, who loved Lamar University, her family and friends. As a voracious and brilliant reader, she treasured books and was a lifelong learner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Cherry; her daughter, Margaret Ann Cherry Nerenberg; her parents, Brammel and Lucy Parrott; her sister; and 2 brothers. She is survived by her son, Frank Cherry and grandson, Alex Cherry of Los Angeles, California; her grandson, Lloyd Nerenberg and wife, Shira of New York and their 2 children, Reuben Joseph Nerenberg and Maayan Aliza Nerenberg. Her memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Beaumont, Saturday, July 21, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., with interment to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Kathryn requested memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 701 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on July 20, 2012
Kathryne married Lloyd Benjamin Cherry on 23 Nov 1938. Lloyd was born on 1 Mar 1915 in Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas and died on 11 Aug 1974 in Waukesha Co., Wisconsin, at age 59. {FGID: 92351741}
Notes: Was a prominent professor and dean at Lamar State University, where a building was named after him.
184 F iii. Margaret Sangster Parrott was born on 31 Dec 1922 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 5 Nov 2000 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 77. {FGID: 230162828}
Notes: Sangster Parrott died on Sunday, November 5, at her home in Greensboro at the age of 77. Among her many professional activities, Sangster was a long-time active member of SLA belonging to the North Carolina Chapter and Social Science Division.. Miss Parrott graduated from North Texas State College and received her master of science in library science from UNC-- Chapel Hill. She studied administration at N.C. State University, Raleigh, and law librarianship at UNC-- Chapel Hill. She served on an ad hoc committee to study distribution of state documents. Miss Parrott was a member of Sigma Tau Delta, national honorary society for English majors and Beta Phi Mu, international honor society for library science. She was president of the Epsilon Chapter of Beta Phi Mu at UNC-Chapel Hill, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, honorary society for women educators, a member of American Library Association and of its descriptive cataloguing committee and its public documents subcommittee. In the N.C. Library Association, she was chair of the resources and technical services division. She was a member of Southeastern Library Association and Special Libraries Association. She published a number of professional articles. Miss Parrott was a consultant for the N.C. Sites Commission and for numerous public libraries in North Carolina. In her career, she conducted many workshops for public libraries. From being a student library assistant in high school, she focused her career on library services in Texas and North Carolina. She retired as associate professor of library education at UNCG. Since retirement, she was an active volunteer with Shepherds Center of Greensboro and a driver for Senior Wheels.
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185 M iv. James Russell Parrott was born on 24 Feb 1925 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 27 Dec 1986 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 61. {FGID: 79616277}
James married Ruth Weaver Ayers on 16 May 1958 in Jefferson Co., Texas. Ruth was born on 25 Jun 1919. {FGID: 79616330}
Marriage Notes: Ayers-Parrott Vows Repeated In Throckmorton
THROCKMORTON -- Ruth Ayers, Denton, and James Russel Parrott were married May 16 in the home of the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. I.B. Cherry, in Beaumont.
Parents of the couple are B.W. Ayers of DeLeon and the late Mrs. Ayers, and Mrs. W.B. Parrott, Throckmorton. The Rev. James Wray performed the ceremony.
A graduate of Tarleton State College and North Texas State College, the bride has been teaching at the NTSC Laboratory School.
The bridegroom attended Tarleton State College and McMurray College. He is a veteran of World War II and served in Japan and the Mid-Pacific Islands.
The Abilene Reporter-News, 18 Jun 1958, p 3B
111. George Massie Parrott (Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 14 Aug 1891 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 14 Jun 1948 in Cane Hill, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 56. {FGID: 61985410}
Notes: CANE HILL MAN DIES
George Parrott, 57, died at 6:45 Tuesday evening of pneumonia at the family home in Cane Hill, Ark. The body was brought to the Roberts Funeral home and prepared for shipment to Throckmorton, Texas, for burial.
Stilwell (OK) Democrat-Journal, 17 June 1948, Pg 1
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George married Mary Lorena Sellars on 29 Dec 1910 in Haskell Co., Texas. Mary was born on 11 Nov 1894 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Texas and died on 15 May 1923 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 28. {FGID: 61985487}
Children from this marriage were:
186 F i. Mildred Elizabeth Parrott was born on 26 May 1913 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 4 Oct 1979 in Colorado City, Mitchell Co., Texas, at age 66. {FGID: 129241806}
Notes: COLORADO CITY - Services for Mildred Wilkinson, 66, of Colorado City, who died Thursday, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Kiker-Seale Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Ron Hamby and Glen Roenfeldt will officiate. Burial will be in Colorado City Cemetery. Born Aug. 26, 1913, in Throckmorton, she married Ben R. Wilkinson July 1, 1933, in Throckmorton. She moved here in 1947 and was a housewife. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; a son, Byron of Houston; a sister, Polly Carnohan of Abilene; and three grandsons.
The Abilene Reporter-News, 06 Oct 1979, p 3D
Mildred married Ben Reynolds Wilkinson on 1 Jul 1933 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Ben was born on 31 Aug 1910 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 23 Mar 1986 in Hondo, Medina Co., Texas, at age 75. {FGID: 129241740}
Notes: KERRVILLE - Ben R. Wilkinson, 75, formerly of Colorado City, retired civil engineer, died Sunday at a Hondo nursing home after a long illness. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Colorado City Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Lamb officiating, directed by Kiker-Seale Funeral Home of Colorado City.
Abilene Reporter-News, 25 Mar 25 1986, p 7A
187 F ii. George Bethea "Polly" Parrott was born on 23 Sep 1916 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 26 Feb 2006 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 89.
Notes: Polly Carnohan, 89, departed to be with her Lord on a blessed rainy Saturday, February 25, 2006. Visitation will be at North's Funeral Home Sunday at 6:00 PM and a memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church Chapel, North 2nd and Orange, Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00 PM. Dr. Ron Smith will officiate.
Born September 23, 1916 in Throckmorton, Texas, she moved to her hometown of Abilene as a young girl. She attended Abilene High, graduated Lamesa High in 1933, and married Mac on November 2, 1938. They moved to Colorado City in 1950 as owners of Carnohan Chevrolet/Oldsmobile, they lived in Southern California from 1953 until 1969. After a few years in rainy Oregon, the family returned to Abilene in 1972 and lived at 873 Leggett until her death.
Polly was known for her sense of humor and zest for life, the love she lavished on her friends, and most of all, her devotion to her husband and sons. She rarely missed an opportunity to dance, appreciate music, or play bridge.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mac, in August, 1995.
She is survived by son Chris and wife Kristen of Abilene; son Chuck, wife Lisa and two grandsons of Idaho; and nephew and caregiver Pat Carnohan of Abilene who dearly loved and tirelessly cared for her for years.
Memorials may be made to the Foundation of the Kiwanis Club of Abilene, of which she was a member. Condolences may be made to: www.northsfuneralhome.com
Abilene Reporter-News, February 26, 2006
George married Macario "Mac" "Carney" Carnohan on 2 Nov 1938. Macario was born on 18 Apr 1913 in Dallas, Texas and died on 9 Aug 1995 in Taylor Co., Texas, at age 82.
George next married Myrtle D. Myrtle was born in 1898 in Tennessee.
112. Bonita Parrott (Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 9 Jan 1892 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 3 May 1980 in Lamar Co., Texas, at age 88.
Bonita married John Roger Kelsey. John was born on 14 Nov 1890 in Tennessee and died on 5 Oct 1977 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas, at age 86.
The child from this marriage was:
188 M i. Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. was born on 7 Oct 1912 in Deport, Lamar Co., Texas, died on 12 Nov 2013 in Texas, at age 101, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 120300086.
Notes: From Dr. Kelsey:
"He graduated from Texas A&M in 1932 with a B.S. degree and then attended the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston where he obtained an M.D. degree in 1936. Mavis also obained a Master of Science in Medicine at the Mayo Foundation, University of Minnesota in 1947. He trained at Bellvue Hospital in New York City, Scott & White Clinic, Temple Texas, and at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. From 1941 to 1945 he served in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps and attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded the legion of Merit. While in the Air Force, he was a flight surgeon and editor of the official medical magazine, the Air Surgeon's Bulletin. In 1949 he founded the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas."
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Deceased Name: Mavis Parrott Kelsey M.D. Sr.
TX United States
Mavis Parrott Kelsey, Sr., M.D. was born 7 October 1912 and died peacefully and surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, 12 November 2013. Mavis was a devoted family man, physician, World War II veteran, collector of art and Americana, writer, editor, publisher, rancher, genealogist, and philanthropist. He was a keen observer, a critical thinker, a visionary leader, and a life long scholar. He grew up in Deport, Texas, where he developed his insatiable curiosity and a creative mind. Mavis was inspired to seek a career in medicine by his grandfather, Dr. Joseph Benson Kelsey, who brought him along on house calls in a horse drawn buggy. Mavis graduated from Texas A&M and the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston. After an internship at Bellevue Hospital in New York, he returned to the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston as an Instructor in Pathology. The following year he became a junior staff member at the Scott and White Clinic. There he met the love of his life, Mary Randolph Wilson, of Beaumont. To Mavis, Mary was a lovely Southern girl with a refined intellect and polished social graces. She had degrees from Vassar and George Washington, had lived and studied in Paris, and had worked in Manhattan. She read in Italian and Spanish. She was fluent in French, and she had not forgotten her Latin. On average she read several books a week, and like Mavis, she remembered almost everything she read. Also like Mavis, Mary found it easy to speak her mind. After an elegant wedding in Beaumont, Mavis took his bride off to Rochester, Minnesota, and took a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. During World War II, he served as Flight Surgeon of the XI Air Corps Fighter Command in Alaska, and later, while at the Aeromedical Research Laboratory at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, as Editor-in-Chief of the Air Surgeon's Bulletin, the medical journal of the U.S. Air Force. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded the Legion of Merit. After the War, he finished his fellowship and became a staff member of the Mayo Clinic. He also earned a master's degree in medicine from the University of Minnesota. In 1949, he brought his family, which by then included four sons, back to Texas and within two years started what became the Kelsey Seybold Clinic. Among his early partners were Drs. Bill Seybold, Bill Leary, his brother John R. Kelsey, Earl Beard, Alfred Leiser and Jim Kemper. He led the clinic in the development of branch clinics, prepaid medical care, and occupational medicine. He initiated and directed the Clinic's relationship with NASA, which led to other larger scale patient groups. He pioneered nuclear medicine, the use of paramedical personnel and electronic patient records. He performed early research on the clinical use of radioisotopes, and he published some fifty medical articles. He especially enjoyed his affiliation with St. Luke's Hospital. Mavis loved his practice as a personal family doctor, and he was renowned as an endocrinologist. He founded the Kelsey Research Foundation which has been supported by many grateful patients and collaborating hospitals, and which has made several important contributions to medical research in the Medical Center. Mavis was a retired Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas where he was once Dean of the School of Post Graduate Medicine. He served on the staff of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital where a lectureship in the Section of Endocrinology is named in his honor. He was an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at Baylor Medical College. He enjoyed membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha and Sigma XI honor societies. He was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a Board Certified Internist, a Certified Flight Surgeon and an FAA Examiner. He was a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Apart from the practice of medicine and into his nineties, Mavis actively supported the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston where he served on the Executive Committee and the Prints Committee, the Texas A&M University Press, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, the Texas A&M University Institute of Biology and Technology, and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He was a member of the Philosophical Society of Texas, the Sons of the American Revolution, and charter member of the American Historical Print Collectors Society. He was an active member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church. When Mavis became interested in a subject he usually became an expert and sometimes wrote a book about it. He liked Winslow Homer's woodcuts and collected almost all of them. After completing the collection he gave it to the MFAH and with Mary as his co-author, he wrote Winslow Homer Graphics. He later gave most of the remainder of his collection, including some 20,000 books, prints and other art to Texas A&M. David Chapman, the Mavis & Mary Kelsey Professor and University Archivist at Texas A&M has written, "The Kelsey collection is broad and diverse, almost defying description. The Kelsey collections are a living testament to the lives of two devoted and generous people. It is and always will be a treasure for the ages." Mavis also helped with the restoration of the Cushing Library at Texas A&M where the main reading room is named in his and Mary's honor. Mavis wrote or co-authored Physiology of Flight; A Guide to the Courthouses of Texas; Engraved Prints of Texas; A Cookbook, by the Kelsey Family and Friends, his autobiography, Twentieth Century Doctor, and Texas Sayings and Folklore, which was published on his 100th birthday. Mary and Mavis were fifth generation Texans and co-authored seven genealogy books. They spent many hours in the Clayton Genealogy Library where the Dr. Mavis Kelsey Acquisition Fund is named in his honor. Mavis & Mary loved their ranch on the Katy Prairie and once owned a fine herd of Charolais crossbred cattle. They knew most of the cows and bulls by name, and they visited Charolais breeders in France. They could identify most of the native grasses and shrubs on the prairie and the plants in their gardens at home. Mary knew the Latin names, and Mavis knew the botanical classifications. The Kelseys were awarded the Zone Conservation Commendation by the Garden Club of America. Mavis and Mary loved to travel and visited most of the world's great cities. Mary kept wonderful travel journals, which Mavis later incorporated into a book for the family. Mavis kept up with current events and medical developments maintaining subscriptions to medical and scientific journals until his last days. He would annotate and underline clippings and pages from newspapers, magazines and books and mail copies to friends and family often with encouraging advice. He was a delightful conversationalist. Even after becoming a centenarian he took a sincere and kindhearted interest in the activities of friends and family of all ages. His memory for past events, places he had visited, friends, and his vast store of knowledge was legendary. Mavis was imbued with an indefatigable joy for life. He recently joked in an interview that the secret to his longevity was drinking good whiskey. Not mentioned: his extraordinary determination, persistence and discipline; an unusually broad range of interests; and a profound sense of integrity and duty. Mavis was predeceased by his wife, Mary; his parents, John Roger Kelsey, Sr. and Bonita Parrott Kelsey; his son, Cooke; his brother Dr. John R. Kelsey, Jr.; his sister Virginia and her husband Marvin Gibbs of Paris, Texas. He is survived by three sons and their families: John, and wife Gaye; Tom, and wife Ann; and Mavis Jr., and wife Wendy. Grandchildren: Kelly, and step grandson, Dan Weigel; William, and his wife, Laura; Margaret, and her husband, Dr. Greg Connor; Mavis III; Winifred, and her husband, Carleton Riser; and Cooke. Great Grandchildren: Wilson and Carter Kelsey; Patrick, Clara and Thomas Connor; Robert, Mac and Carleton Riser. Sisters-in-law: Mickey Kelsey and Callie Wilson. Nieces and nephews: John R. Kelsey III, Ann Naber, Robert Kelsey, Virginia Kelsey, Dr. Kelsey Gibbs, Nancy Scanlan, Jamie Griffith, Wilson Griffith, Mary Griffith Wallace, Richard Griffith, Cooke Wilson III, Margaret Wilson Reckling; numerous cousins; his assistants, Rebecca Ayers and Christina Hand; and devoted friends and caregivers, Mary Patino, Emelina Cruz, Federico Shotte, Jamarcus Wright and Jose Chavez. Honorary Pallbearers are Earl Beard, Gervais Bell, Spencer Bertelson, Earl Brewer, Herbert DuPont, Donald Dyal, Alfred Glassell III, Tony Greisenger, Jim Kemper, Meredith Long, David Mouton, Michael Newmark, Mike Stude, and the doctors and staff of the Kelsey Seybold Clinic. A memorial service will be held at three o'clock in the afternoon, Monday, the 18th of November, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road in Houston. There will be a reception after the service in the Parish Hall of the Church. Memorials may be sent to The Kelsey Research Foundation, 5615 Kirby Dr., Ste. 660, Houston, TX, 77005; St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Rd., Houston, TX, 77056; or the charity of one's choice.
Houston Chronicle, November 13, 2013
113. Elijah Thomas Parrott Jr. (Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 9 Jan 1893 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 13 Aug 1931 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 38.
Notes: From Mavis Kelsey:
"When Tom was eighteen years old, he put his saddle in his car, and along with some Throckmorton boys, said he was going to Wyoming to work on a ranch. He drove to the Metropolitan Hotel in Ft. Worth, where he met his sweetheart.
"Tom started a registered hereford herd in 1909 and showed cattle at the Ft. Worth Stock Show where he won numerous prizes for years."
Elijah married E.P. Davis on 16 Jun 1911 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. E.P. was born on 12 Mar 1894 in Texas and died on 8 Jan 1942 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 47.
Marriage Notes: BRIDE WORTH $100,000 WINS IN WEDDING RACE
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Couple Secure Marriage License With Assistance of Friends and Marry Here.
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Miss E.P. Davis, pretty and wealthy, won by an hour in a race for love against her mother and stepfather, Dr. and Mrs. D.B. Davis, fro their home in Throckmorton to Fort Worth late Friday. She was married to Tom Parrott, also of Throckmorton, in the parlor of the Metropolitan hotel an hour before her parents arrived on the scene.
Annulment proceedings were at first threatened by the parents, who say the bride is only 16, but the intervention of mutual friends and a natural human sympathy previailed and in the end the couple received the parents' blessing.
Miss Davis' first name is just the initials, "E.P." -she was named for her father, E.P. Davis, one of the wealthiest ranchmen of Throckmorton county before his death. She is worth $100,000 in hr own right. The bridegroom is the son of E.T. Parrott, of the leading merchants of Throckmorton.
On the pretext of visiting a friend at Seymour, Miss Davis eluded her parents. She got in communication with young Parrott, who also left Throckmorton. Miss Davis boarded the Denver train at Seymour last night and was joined at Haslet by Parrott, who had come on ahead.
When the two arrived in Fort Worth Friday they enlisted the services of W.H. Baker of Loving, Texas, who secured the marriage license, while the couple waited in the Metropolitan parlor. They did not register and so escaped the vigilance of the parents who were searching every hotel register in the city for them.
Justice Peden performed the ceremony in the presence of Mr. Baker, M.B. Bachman, a Throckmorton merchant, and Marion Harle, a Throckmorton ranchman.
After the ceremony, the entire party started out to find the parents, whom they met an hour later. The reconciliation followed, and the entire party returned to Throckmorton Friday night.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jun 1911, p 3
Notes: WICHITA FALLS, Jan. 8 - Mrs. Bob Mason, 47, owner of the Parrott Hereford ranch in Throckmorton county, died in a hospital here today.
She was the daughter of the late E.P. Davis, well known cattle breeder of the area.
Funeral services will be held in Throckmorton tomorrow morning.
Survivors are: her husband; four daughters: Miss Eleanor Parrott of Throckmorton; Mrs. Carlton Cochran of Houston; Mrs. Joe Somerville of Throckmorton; Mrs. Sonny List of Fort Worth; a son, Tom Davis Parrott.
Lubbock Morning Avalanche, 09 Jan 1942 p 5
Children from this marriage were:
+ 189 F i. Virginia Alice "Ginger" Parrott was born on 22 Jun 1913 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 25 Dec 2000 in Denton, Denton Co., Texas, at age 87.
190 F ii. Hettie Ann Parrott was born on 5 Oct 1917 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 6 Sep 1981 in Vernon, Wilbarger Co., Texas, at age 63.
Notes: Hettie Ann List, 63, of Vernon had lived in Throckmorton during her early life. She was a Methodist.
Survived by son - C.W. List of Arlington; daughter - Susie Strode of Grand Junction, CO; two sisters - Mrs. R.B. Gentry of Throckmorton and Virginia Cochran of Denton; two grandchildren.
The Breckenridge American
10 September 1981
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Funeral for Hettie Ann List, 63, of Vernon will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Merriman Funeral Home in Throckmorton, with burial in Throckmorton Cemetery. She died Sunday at Vernon.
Mrs. List was a Throckmorton native. She lived in Fort Worth about 12 years before moving to Vernon in 1949.
Survivors include a son, C.W. List of Arlington; a daughter, Susie Strode of Grand Junction, Colo.; two sisters, Precious Gentry of Throckmorton and Virginia Cochran of Denton; and two grandchildren.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 08 Sep 1981, p 8C
Hettie married Albert Newell List on 11 Oct 1937 in Dallas Co., Texas. Albert was born on 28 Jul 1914 in Handley, Tarrant Co., Texas and died on 24 Dec 1991 in Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 77. Another name for Albert was Sonny List.
+ 191 M iii. Tom Davis Parrott was born on 16 Jan 1920 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 6 Apr 1981 in Wichita Co., Texas, at age 61.
192 F iv. Margie Marie Parrott was born on 13 Sep 1921 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 24 Feb 1945 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 23.
Notes: Funeral Today For Victim of Tire Blowout
THROCMORTON, Feb. 26. - Funeral services were planned here Monday afternoon for Mrs. Margie Parrott Somerville, 23, who was killed Saturday night when her car overturned after a tire blowout. The accident occurred five miles east of Throckmorton.
Mrs. Somverville's body was found by her brother, Tom Davis Parrott, to whose home she was en route. He started a search when she failed to arrive.
A sponsor of many ranch events in West Texas, Mrs. Somerville was a member of the Throckmorton Mounted Square Dance Team, represented Throckmorton at the Southwestern exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth as a Ranch Girl and took part in numerous cutting horse events, with her mount, Dunny.
She is survived also by three sisters, Mrs. Hettie List, Fort Worth; Mrs. R.B. Gentry, Throckmorton, and Mrs. Virginia Cochran, in Minnesota.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb 1945, p 2
Margie married Joseph Lawson Somerville on 12 Apr 1941 in Albany, Shackelford Co., Texas. Joseph was born on 27 Jun 1914 in Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma and died on 27 Mar 1998 in Wichita Co., Texas, at age 83. Another name for Joseph was Joe Somerville.
Marriage Notes: Texas Girl Weds J.L. Somerville
ARDMORE, APRIL 19. - MISS MARGIE PARROTT, daughter of Mrs. Bob Mason, Throckmorton, Texas, became the bride of Joseph L. Somerville, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Somerville, Ardmore, April 12. The ceremony took place in the First Christian church, Albany, Texas, with Rev. C.H. Morris reading the marriage vows. Easter lillies banked the chancel for the rite, which were attended by the immediate families and few close friends.
Miss Eleanor Parrott, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Rhys Evans, Ardmore, served Mr. Somerville as best man. Mrs. Albert Porter, Albany played nuptial music during the ceremony.
The bride wore a blue dress with matching accessories. Her corsage was of miniature white roses.
Mrs. Somerville was educated at Throckmorton, A.M.I., Wichita Falls, and Ward Belmont, Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Somerville attended Westminster college, Fulton, Mo., and the University of Oklahoma. He is member of Delta Tau Delta social fraternity. The couple will live in Throckmorton, where Mr. somverville is employed by Walter Newstadt and Charles E. Clowe.
The Daily Oklahoman, 20 Apr 1941, p C5
193 F v. Eleanor Precious Parrott was born on 27 Jul 1924 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 15 Aug 1999 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 75.
Notes: THROCKMORTON - Eleanor Parrott "Precious" Gentry, 75, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at a hospital after a brief illness.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Throckmorton. The Rev. Charles Casey will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Ava Berry. Burial: Throckmorton Cemetery. Pallbearers: Russell Webb, Glenn Webb, Thomas Gentry, Robert Gentry, Byron Parrott and Terry Lowrey. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Mrs. Gentry was born to Elijah Thomas and Mrs. E.P. Davis Parrott on July 27, 1924, in Throckmorton. She attended school in Throckmorton and Nashville, Tenn., and Our Lady of Victory College in Fort Worth. She was secretary for the county judge in Throckmorton for 15 years.
She married Robert Byron "Spooty" Gentry on June 14, 1942, in Opelika, Ala.; he preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1995. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Survivors: Son, Tommy Gentry of Houston; daughters, Becky Casey of Abilene and Nan Poe of Bedford; sister, Virginia Cochran of Denton; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Merriman-Archer Funeral Home Throckmorton, (940) 849-4021
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 17, 1999, p 6
Eleanor married Robert Byron Gentry on 14 Jun 1942 in Opelika, Lee Co., Alabama. Robert was born on 21 Nov 1914 in Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma and died on 31 Jan 1995 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 80. Another name for Robert was Spoody Gentry.
114. James Massie Parrott (Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 27 Aug 1895 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 4 Feb 1968 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 72. {FGID: 61985424}
Notes: James Parrott Dies at Throck
Throckmorton: James Massie (Gee) Parrott, 72, died Sunday at 3 a.m. in the Throckmorton Memorial Hospital.
Funeral will be at the First Methodist Church Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Henry Salley, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Throckmorton, the Rev. Waymald Dowden and Brother Will Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Throckmorton Cemetery with Merriman Funeral Home in charge.
He was born in Trockmorton Aug. 27, 1895, and was a retired rancher. He married Bessie Condron in 1914.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jake of Weatherford and Johnny of Cisco; three daughters, Mrs. Lonnie Collins of Throckmorton, Mrs. G.D. London of Throckmorton and Mrs. Sam Horton Jr. of Odessa; one sister, Mrs. J.R. Keysey of Deport, Texas; seven grandchildren and eight grandchildren.
Pall bearers will be Norman McCluskey, Frank Rhoades, Kent Turner, Guy London, Joe Ed Thompson, Harold Thomas, John Davis, Jr., and Tom Kraft.
The Abilene Reporter-News, 5 Feb 1968
James married Bessie Graham Condron on 29 Jan 1914 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Bessie was born on 16 Nov 1895 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 31 Dec 1984 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 89.
Marriage Notes: Parrotts Plan Anniversary Event Sunday
THROCKMORTON - Mr. and Mrs. Gee Parrott will be celebrating their 50th anniversary Sunday from 2 to 5 p..m with an open house.
Mrs. Parrott is the former Bessie Condron, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Condron who lived in the Rocky Point community at the time the Parrotts were married in the bride's home.
Mr. Parrott, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Parrott, was born in Throckmorton. He and his wife live in the house where he was born.
Children of the couple are Jake Parrott of Weatherford, Johnny Parrott of Cisco, Mrs. Lonnie Collins and Mrs. D.C. London, both of Throckmorton, and Mrs. Sam Horton Jr. of Odessa.
Abilene Reporter-News, 21 Jan 1964, p 3-B
Notes: THROCKMORTON - Bessie Parrott, 89, a lifelong resident of Throckmorton, died at Throckmorton Hospital Monday morning after a lengthy illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Mike Shafer, pastor, will officiate. Burial willl be at Throckmorton Cemetery, directed by Merriman Funeral Home.
Born Nov. 16, 1895, she married Gee Parrott who died in 1968. She was preceded in death a son, Jake Parrott, in 1971.
Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth London of Throckmorton, Ada Collins of Burkburnett and Bonita Horton of Odessa; a son, Johnny of Cisco; two brothers, Pat Condron of Henrietta; two sisters, Lola Belle Robin and Sammie Thorp, both of Throckmorton; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Abilene Reporter News, 01 Jan 1985, p 10C
Children from this marriage were:
+ 194 M i. Wilbur Wyman Parrott was born on 21 Jun 1914 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 23 Jun 1976 in Parker Co., Texas, at age 62.
195 F ii. Ada Genella Parrott was born on 8 Dec 1915 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 6 Feb 1993 in Burkbunett, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 77.
Notes: Ada G. Collins, 77, died Saturday in a Burkburnett nursing home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Merriman-Archer Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Moore, pastor of Throckmorton, Texas, First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Merriman-Archer Funeral Home.
Mrs. Collins was born Dec. 8, 1915 in Throckmorton. She lived in Throckmorton until 1978, when she moved to Burkburnett. She was a homemaker and a Methodist.
She and Lonnie Collins were married in1936. He died March 12, 1973. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Dodson of Burkburnett ad Palma Dodson of Topeka, Kan.; two sisters, Elizabeth London of Throckmorton and Bonita Horton of Odessa, Texas; a brother, Johnny Parrott of Cisco, Texas; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Times Record News, 08 Feb 1993, p 4A
Ada married Lonnie Daniel Collins on 8 Jul 1936 in Cotton Co., Oklahoma. Lonnie was born on 3 Aug 1906 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 12 Mar 1973 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 66.
196 F iii. Katy Elizabeth Parrott was born on 23 May 1918 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 30 Mar 2015, at age 96. Another name for Katy was Doogue Parrott London.
Notes: Elizabeth Parrott London, a long time Throckmorton resident and a lady in the true sense of the word died on March 30, 2015 at the age of 96. A visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 p. m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Smith Family Funeral Home in Throckmorton. Burial will be April 3, 2015 in the Throckmorton Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A memorial service will follow at The First United Methodist Church of Throckmorton, Texas, at 2:30 p. m. April 3, 2015 with Rev. Jay Gage officiating. Elizabeth was born on May 23, 1918 in Throckmorton, Texas to James Massie, "Gee" , Parrott and Bessie Condron Parrott. She grew up in a family of two brothers , Jake and Johnny, and two sisters, Ada and Bonita. As a young girl she was greatly influenced by her Grandmother Parrott who taught her all the graces of a fine lady. This example was taken to heart and a central tenant of her life.
She graduated from Throckmorton High School in 1935. She worked at the Throckmorton Tribune and for Condron Thorp Insurance. As a young lady, she was courted by a very capable cowboy, G. D., "Nig" London. He was known in the area as a cowboy and catteman. They married November 6, 1937 and established their life on a ranch. He became a rancher near Archer City and she became his devoted wife and partner in life. Theirs was a deep love built on family values . Elizabeth and Nig moved back to Throckmorton in 1940 where they became an active part of the community. Elizabeth quickly established a home and circle of friends. To this union they were blessed with a daughter, Georgia.
Ranching influences and shapes the life of the family. So it was in the life of Nig and Elizabeth as they built a ranch partnership. Elizabeth was always at his side to support and do her part to strengthen the business. Her versatility expanded as the ranching operations expanded. As more land was leased and more cattle were bought, she transitioned from being a homemaker to being business partner and when needed a ranch cook . At one time, she cooked for 20-30 cowboys three meals a day and every cowboy that sat at one of her tables knew they were to use their best manners.
While she made a life for her husband and herself traveling from ranch to ranch, she stayed connected to her family and friends in Throckmorton. She had grown-up with numerous family members to whom she was close. In her younger years, she helped her Mother with hosting family holidays and learned how to establish traditions that kept the family connected. Elizabeth established herself as the keeper of the family traditions, the host of holidays, birthdays, and other events. She became the matriarch of the family and she played that role perfectly.
She was passionate about the love of God in her life. She was the oldest, continuous members of First United Methodist Church where she was a member for eighty five years. Along with family, faith was a pillar of her life. She had many roles in the church from Sunday School teacher to being a conference officer in United Methodist Women. Elizabeth was a life member of United Methodist Women.
A caring and dedicated mother to their daughter, Georgia. She was the quintessential grandmother to her grandson, George. They were close as he spent many summers with them helping his grandfather on the ranch. Grandmother was always there to listen with interest, laugh at TV shows, advise on what was proper, and remind him of the values she held so dear. She took pleasure in being called Great Gran by her great grandchildren, Hanna and Scott Keeter. She took pride in their talents and accomplishments. She was involved in community activities. She was a member of 39 Study Club, serving as an officer, board member of Depot Library, as well as various other organizations.
Elizabeth is survived by: her daughter, Georgia London Keeter and husband, Harrell, of Throckmorton, her grandson George Thomas Keeter and wife Liesl of McKinney, Texas, and her two great grandchildren, Hanna Elizabeth and Scott William Keeter, and her nephew, Ralph Parrott and wife Betty, and nieces, Pam Lyons and Kathy Davidson and husband, Bart.
She is preceded in death by: her husband, G. D. "Nig" London, parents, Gee and Bessie Parrott, her brothers, Jake and Johnny Parrott, and sisters, Ada Collins and Bonita Horton.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Throckmorton, Throckmorton Ex-Student Scholarship Fund, or Depot Library.
Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX), April 2, 2015
Edition: Wichita Falls
Page: 3A
Katy married George Donovan London on 6 Nov 1937 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. George was born on 20 Jun 1910 in Spring Creek, Throckmorton Co., Texas, died on 22 Oct 1998 in Wichita Co., Texas, at age 88, and was buried in Throckmorton Cemetery. Another name for George was Nig London.
+ 197 M iv. John Thomas Parrott was born on 12 Jun 1924 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 6 Apr 2004 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 79.
198 F v. Bonita Gee Parrott was born on 28 Dec 1926 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 22 Mar 2013 in Wichta Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 86. {FGID: 61874407}
Notes: Bonita Gee Horton, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Burkburnett with Rev. Jay Gage of the First United Methodist Church, Throckmorton, officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at the funeral home.
Bonita was born December 28, 1926, in Throckmorton, Texas, to the late Gee and Bessie Condron Parrott, who were pioneer families of Throckmorton County. Bonita graduated from Throckmorton High School in 1943. She was employed at various business including Condron-Thorp Insurance and Abstract Co. until she married her high school sweetheart, Sam Mutt Horton, Jr. They lived in Throckmorton until they moved to Odessa where Sam worked for Phillips Oil. Bonita was a homemaker. After Sams death, Bonita moved to Burkburnett to be near family. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Throckmorton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sam Mutt Horton, Jr.; two brothers, Jake and Johnny Parrott; her sister, Ada Collins; and her son-in-law, Rayford Young. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth London of Throckmorton; her longtime companion, Joe Garvin of Burkburnett; her nephew, Ralph Parrott; and her nieces, Pam Lyons, Georgia Keeter, and Kathy Davidson.
Times Record News, 24 Mar 2013
Bonita married Samuel Franklin Horton Jr. on 20 Sep 1949 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Samuel was born on 18 Oct 1919 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 17 May 1990 in Odessa, Ector Co., Texas, at age 70. Another name for Samuel was Mutt Horton. {FGID: 61874450}
Notes: THROCMORTON - Sam "Mutt" Horton Jr., 70, of Odessa, died Thursday at his home. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Merriman Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Billy McCauley officiating. Burial will be in Throckmorton Cemetery.
Mr. Horton was born in Throckmorton and lived in Odessa since 1957. He was a machinist in the petroleum business. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Bonita Horton of Odessa; and a niece, Janet Amiri of Tyler.
Originally added to Ancestry by MaureenMcCulley on 4/19/2023.
116. Lewis Elidge Parrott (Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 16 Sep 1888 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 4 Mar 1968 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 79. {FGID: 20020393}
Notes: BRECKENRIDGE - Lewis Parrott, 79, of Woodson, died Monday at 10:05 p.m. in a Throckmorton Hospitital.
He had been ill since he broke his hip in January, and had been admitted to the hospital March 1.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Central Church of Christ at Woodson, with Will H. Scott, pastor of Throckmorton Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Woodson Cemetery under direction of Melton Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Miss Lila Parrott and Mrs. J.C. Hill, both of Woodson, and Mrs. Orval Houston of Throckmorton; one brother, Ermon Parrott of. Woodson; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Bibb of Throckmorton; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Leo Harris, Bobby Bellah, Bill Sanders, Kent Turner. Bill Daws, Clarence Sullivan.
Abilene Reporter News, March 6, 1968
Lewis married Myrtle Daisy Reamy on 3 Sep 1910 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Myrtle was born on 18 Feb 1892 in Comanche Co., Texas and died on 18 Aug 1978 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 86. {FGID: 20020386}
Notes: Funeral services were held in the Woodson Church of Christ with Bro. Will Scott, Church of Christ minister and Richard Lunsford of Olney officiating.
She was a homemaker.
She married L.E. Parrott in 1910. He preceded her in death. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors: son - Buster; three daughters - Lila, Mrs. Ruby Hill, Mrs Florence Houston; brother - Earmon Reamy; two sisters - Mrs. Vida Carlile and Mrs. Olive HIckman; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Unsourced obit on Find a Grave.
Children from this marriage were:
199 F i. Lila Belle Parrott was born on 17 Feb 1912 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 28 Jun 2000 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 88. {FGID: 20020368}
Notes: PARROTT, Lila
Lila Parrott, age 88, died Wednesday, June 28, 2000, at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center of Abilene, Texas. Services were held Friday, June 30, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Woodson Church of Christ with Rev. Darrell Martin officiating. Burial was in the Woodson Cemetery under the direction of Merriman-Archer Funeral Home. Ms. Parrott was born in Woodson,Texas on February 17,1912. She was a member of the Woodson Young Homemakers and
the Woodson Church of Christ from the time she was a young teenager. She moved to Throckmorton from Woodson in 1982. She attended Nursing school at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth.She was preceded in death by her father, LEWIS PARROTT on March 4, 1968 and her mother, MYRTLE PARROTT on August 18,1978. Also one brother, BUSTER PARROTT on February 3, 1996. Survivors are 2 sisters, RUDY HILL and FLORENCE HUSTON of Throckmorton, and numerous nieces and nephews.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txthrock/woodson.htm
200 F ii. Anna Ruby Parrott was born on 30 Mar 1913 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 18 Nov 2009 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 96. {FGID: 136390897}
Notes: THROCKMORTON \emdash Ruby Hill, 96, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in Throckmorton. A graveside will be 3 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, in Woodson Cemetery, Woodson, under the direction of Merriman-Archer Funeral Home, Throckmorton.
Ruby was born March 30, 1913, in Eliasville, Texas, to L.E. and Myrtle Parrott. She married J.C. Hill on February 28, 1935, in Throckmorton, Texas. She was a resident of Throckmorton before moving to Claude in January 2008.
She was preceded in death by Lewis and Myrtle Parrott, her parents; her husband, J.C. Hill on October 21, 1982; one foster son, Jimmy Allen Vaughn on November 5, 1984; and one grandson, Todd Roberson on June 7, 1986; and one great-grandson, Adam Nagle on January 29, 2008.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Hill and wife Diane; daughter, Linda Spoon and husband Lloyd both of Claude; grandchildren, Becky Mechler and husband Tom, Rodney Hill and wife Julie, Lori Baggett, Andrea Hall and Julie Garcia and husband Gary; 11 great-grandchildren, Justin Wilde, Crystal McCallie, Brady Baggett, Brooklyn Baggett, Thadius and MaRae Hall, Rachael and Randy Garcia, Bobby Neuroth, Josh Neuroth, Billy Neuroth; and 3 great-great-grandchildren, Connor, Aeryn and Corwyn McCallie.
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http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2009/nov/19/ruby-hill/
Anna married John Charles Hill on 27 Feb 1925 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. John was born on 31 Mar 1913 in Poolevile, Parker Co., Texas and died on 21 Oct 1982, at age 69. {FGID: 19948773}
+ 201 M iii. Virgil Lee Parrott was born on 6 Nov 1914, died on 3 Feb 1996 in Albany, Shackelford Co., Texas, at age 81, and was buried in Woodson Cemetery.
202 F iv. Margaret Florence Parrott was born on 5 Nov 1917 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 25 Jun 2011 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 93.
Notes: Margaret Florence (Parrott) Huston was born November 5, 1917 to Myrtle and Lewis Parrott in Eliasville, Texas. Florence was the youngest of four children; two sisters, Lila and Ruby and a brother Buster Parrott, all deceased. She went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the age of 93 years. Services will be held at the Church of Christ in Throckmorton at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 with Mr. Curtis Timmons officiating. Burial will be at the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Florence has been looking forward to seeing Jesus in her pain free glorified body. Florence graduated from Woodson High School. She married Orval Huston August 20, 1937 where he worked as a ranch hand for the Marcel Ranch in Elbert. He worked as a hired cowboy until they bought a place of their own in Throckmorton where Florence and Orval raised their three sons, Raymond, Reuel and Rex. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Abilene Reporter-News, June 27, 2011
Margaret married Robert Orvall Huston on 20 Aug 1937 in Elbert, Throckmorton Co., Texss. Robert was born on 15 Aug 1914 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 2 Dec 1981 in Seymour, Baylor Co., Texas, at age 67.
117. Don (Orville Hermon) Parrott (Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 25 Mar 1890 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 14 Dec 1958 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 68.
Notes: Ex-Woodson Man Dies; Rites Today
THROCKMORTON - Orvil Herman Parrott, 63, formerly of Woodson, died Thursday in Durant, Okla.
He died of a heart attack following a period of ill health. Born March 25, 1895, near Woodson, he was married to Vera McBride of Woodson in 1924. He was a veteran of World War I.
Funeral is set for 2 p.m. Sunday in the Woodson First Methodist Church with the Rev. C.R. McGregor, pastor of Throckmorton Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Woodson Cemetery under direction of Merriman Funeral Home of Throckmorton. Military graveside rites will be held.
Survivors include his wife of Durant; five sons, Richard and Donald, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jimmy, Douglas and Phillip, all of Durant; two sisters, Mrs. J.O. Crump of Woodson and Mrs. Evelyn Bibbs of Throckmorton; and three brothers, Lewis, W.A. and Ermon, all of Woodson.
The Abilene Reporter-News, 14 Dec 1958, p 12A
Don married Vera Virginia McBryde on 16 Nov 1924 in Throckmorton Cemetery. Vera was born on 31 Dec 1904 in Deming, Luna Co., New Mexico, died on 20 Aug 1976 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 71, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 20020421.
Notes: THROCKMORTON - Vera Parrott, 71, of Durant, Okla., died Monday at her home after a long illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Merriman Funeral Home Chapel.
The Rev. Joe Allen, pastor of the Throckmorton Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodson Cemetery.
Born Dec. 21, 1904, in Deming, N.M., she moved to Woodson and married Don Parrott there. He died in 1958. They lived in Woodson for a number of years before moving to Durant about 1956. Mrs. Parrott was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include five sons, Donald and Jimmy, both of Durant, Richard of Cartwright, Okla., Douglas of Terrell and Phillip of Charlotte, N.C.; and 1 Grandchildren.
Abiline Reporter-News, 25 Aug 1976, p 10C
Children from this marriage were:
203 M i. Don Ermon Parrott was born on 18 Oct 1928 in Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas.
+ 204 M ii. Richard Dumont Parrott was born on 25 Oct 1930 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, died on 4 Mar 2010 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 79, and was buried in Choate Prairie Cemetery, Indianola.
+ 205 M iii. Donald Robert Parrott was born on 28 Jan 1937 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, died on 5 Jun 2009 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 72, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 38059205.
+ 206 M iv. Douglas McAuthor Parrott was born on 30 Jan 1942 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 15 Dec 1999 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 57.
+ 207 M v. Philip Avant Parrott was born on 6 Oct 1944 in Stephens Co., Texas and died on 19 Aug 2020, at age 75.
119. William Arthur Parrott Sr. (Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 19 Oct 1892 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 12 Apr 1964 in Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas, at age 71. {FGID: 20020438}
Notes: BRECKENRIDGE - William Arthur Parrott Sr., 72, of Woodson, died at 7 p.m. Sunday in Stephens Memorial Hospital here. He had been a patient in the Sunnydale Rest Home here since 1963.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Satterwhite Funeral Home.
Born Oct. 19, 1892 in Eliasville, he moved to Woodson in 1906 and farmed there until retiring. He was a Methodist and a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Joe Cumby and Mrs. Bennie Dossey, both of Abilene, Mrs. Leon Townsly of Seminole and Mrs. Lloyd Holloway of Mineral Wells, and Mrs. Maurice Wood of Port Lavaca; five sons, William Arthur Jr. of Lubbock, David and Johnny, both of Woodson, Jack of Odessa, and Tommy of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, L.E. and J.E., both of Woodson; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Bibb of Throckmorton; 15 grandchildren.
Abilene Reporter-News, 13 Apr 1964, p 7
William married Clyde Era Hemsell. Clyde was born on 11 Jan 1900 in Greenville, Texas and died on 8 Oct 1989 in Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 89. {FGID: 65044985}
Notes: FORT WORTH - Clyde Era Parrott, a homemaker, died yesterday at a Richland Hills nurshing home. She was 89.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Burial will be in Emrald Hills Memorial Park.
Mrs. Parrott was born in Greenville, Hunt County, North Texas. She had lived in Fort Worth since 1969. She attended Burleson College and Montezuma College, where she taught voice and coached basketball. She taught school in Josephine, Floyd and Throckmorton County for about five years.
Mrs. Parrott was a member of the Home League of the Friendship House of the Salvation Army. She was a member of the Southwayside Baptist Church.
Survivors: Five daughters, Nora Cumby of Midlothian, Colleen Townsley of Breckenridge, Carolyn Conroy of Mineral Wells, Cayloma Wood of Port Lavaca and Josephine Alice Miller of Corpus Christi; four sons, David Parrott and Tommy Parrott, both of Wort Worth, John D. Parrott of Arlington and Jack Parrott of Riverton, Wyo.; two brothers, David Hemsell of Kerrville and Chapman Hemsell of Port Lavaca; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 09 Oct 1989, p 1-11
Children from this marriage were:
+ 208 M i. William Arthur Parrott Jr. was born on 7 Nov 1928 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 17 Jul 1987 in Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 58.
209 F ii. Norma Jean Parrott was born on 4 Dec 1929 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 2 May 2010 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Texas, at age 80.
Notes: Norma Jean Cumby, 82, went to heaven from natural causes May 2, 2010 at her Waxahachie home. She was born Oct. 15, 1927 in Woodson, Texas to Arthur and Clyde Parrott. She graduated from high school in Woodson.
Norma was a member of Oak Crest Baptist Church in Midlothian. She spent most of her time reading her Bible and doing Bible studies. She enjoyed talking and visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Midlothian Mirror, May 5, 2010
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Norma Jean Cumby, 82, went to heaven from natural causes May 2, 2010, at her Waxahachie home.
She was born Oct. 15, 1927, in Woodson, Texas to Arthur and Clyde Parrott. She graduated from high school in Woodson.
Norma was a member of Oak Crest Baptist Church in Midlothian. She spent most of her time reading her Bible and doing Bible studies. She enjoyed talking and visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Clyde Hemsell Parrott; brothers, Billy and David Parrott; and sister, Cayloma Woods.
Survivors include by her children, Donna Bird and husband, Richard, and Joe Cumby and wife, Brenda; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Colleen Townsley, Josephine Parrott and Carolyn Holloway; brothers, Tommy Parrott, Johnny Parrott and wife, Jean, and Jack Parrott and wife, Barbara; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be missed greatly by her family and everyone who knew her.
In memory of our mother:
You were a precious gift from God above,
So much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways,
Your smile so bright even on the bad days.
You heard God's whisper calling you home,
You didn't want to go and leave us alone.
You loved us so much, you held on tight,
'Til all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight.
He had called your name before,
You knew you couldn't make him wait anymore.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Midlothian Funeral Home and services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Midlothian Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Midlothian Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Midlothian Funeral Home, 200 E. Avenue E, Midlothian, TX 76065
972-723-9884
www.midlothianfh.com
The Waxahachie Daily Light, May 4, 2010
Norma married Joe Gilberto Cumby on 29 Sep 1950 in Taylor Co., Texas. The marriage ended in divorce on 27 Mar 1981. Joe was born on 20 Nov 1930 in Ovalo, Taylor Co., Texas and died on 26 Sep 1998 in Bowie, Montague Co., Texas, at age 67.
Marriage Notes: BRIDE - Mrs. Joe Gilbert Cumby, above, is the former Norma Jean Parrott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Parrott of Woodson. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cumby, Abilenians. The marriage of the couple took place here in the Grace Methodist parsonage, the Rev. G.E. Tyson reading the double-ring ceremony. Patsy Cumby, sister of the bridegroom, and their brother, Doyle Cumby, were their attendants. After a trip to Old Mexico, teh couple live in Post.
The Abilene Reporter-News, 08 Oct 1950, p 11
210 F iii. Colleen Parrott was born on 4 Dec 1929 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 15 May 2015 in Killeen, Bell Co., Texas, at age 85. {FGID: 146547141}
Notes: Colleen Townsley, 85, of Killeen entered into the gates of Heaven on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Park Place Manor in Belton, Texas. She was born December 4, 1929 on the family farm in Woodson, Texas. She married Archie Leon Townsley in 1949 in Woodson, Texas. They moved to Odessa in 1964 until retirement, and moved to Breckenridge in 1986. Archie passed away on July 1, 1991.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. A devoted Christian, she loved life and touched the hearts of all that knew her. Her laughter will live in our hearts forever. He was an inspiration and mentor to many and will be greatly missed. He was an inspiration and mentor to many and will be greatly missed. She was a member of First United Pentecostal in Hurst, TX. He was an inspiration and mentor to many and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by 3 children: Bobby Townsley and wife Fran of Bedford, TX, Billy Townsley and wife Julie of Bedford, TX, Sharon Floyd and husband Neil of Killeen, TX; 3 brothers, Jack Parrott, Tommy Parrott, Johnny Parrot; 2 sisters, Carlyon Holloway, Josephine Alice Miller; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Townsley was preceded in death by her late husband, Archie Leon Townsley; her son, Jimmy Leon Townsley; her grandson, Christopher Wayne Sykes; her parents, William Arthur and Clyde Parrott; sisters, Norma Jean Cumby, Cayloma Wood; brothers, William (Billy) Arthur Parrott Jr.and David (Crockett) Richard Parrott.
A special thank you to the staff of Gentiva Hospice for their care and compassion. Thank you for taking such loving care of our mother and our family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 18th, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel in Breckenridge, TX, with Rev. Kevin Shindoll, Pastor of First United Pentecostal officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Breckenridge American (Texas), Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Colleen married Archie Leon Townsley on 4 Dec 1949 in Stephens Co., Texas. Archie was born on 19 Oct 1920 in Red Bank, Hamilton Co., Tennessee and died on 1 Jul 1991 in Watauga, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 70. {FGID: 49141834}
Notes: Services for Archie Leon Townsley, 70, of Breckingridge are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Morehart Mortuary with the Rev. W.C. Roach officiating.
Military graveside rites will follow in Breckenridge Cemetery.
Mr. Townsley died Monday at a son's residence in Fort Worth. He was born Oct. 19, 1920, in Silver Valley, near Coleman. He married Colleen Parrott Dec. 4, 1949, in Woodson.
Mr. Townsley attended schools in Espinola, N.M. He had previoulsy lived in Breckenridge in the 1940s and returned in 1985. He also had lived in Odessa, Santa Anna, Coleman and Rotan. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II an a diesel mechanic. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Odessa and the Apostolic Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church in Breckenridge.
Survivors include his wife; his mother, Georgia Tennison of Odessa; a brother, Eddie Ray Townsley of Ecuador; a sister, Lilliaan Blanche Gaylor of Odessa; three sons, Jimmy Leon Townsley and Billy Wayne Townsley, both of Fort Worth and Bobby Ray Townsley of Houston; a daughter, Sharon Lee Sykes of Odessa; and eight grandchildren.
Morehart Mortuary of Breckenridge is in charge of arrangements.
The Odessa American, 02 Jul 1991, p 2B
211 M iv. David Richard Parrott was born on 21 Mar 1931 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 9 Jun 2006 in Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 75. Another name for David was Crockett Parrott.
Notes: David "Crockett" Richard Parrott
FORT WORTH - David "Crockett" Richard Parrott, 75, loving brother and devoted friend who never met a stranger passed away peacefully and entered the Gates of Heaven, Friday June 9, 2006 at Westhaven Nursing Center, Fort Worth after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and other health related problems. The family extends gratitude and appreciation to the excellent devoted care of Westhaven Nursing Center and Hospice staff and LifeCare Hospital Staff, all in Fort Worth, Texas.
David will be cremated and a Memorial Service Celebrating his Life will be held at his home place in Woodson. A graveside service burying his ashes will be planned at Woodson Cemetery (Throckmorton County) Texas, Friday, October 13, 2006.
David was born March 21, 1931 in Woodson, Texas. He worked as a ranch hand in his earlier years for Lee and Bell Atkinson Ranches in Texas and Oklahoma. He also showed livestock at different stock shows throughout Texas and Oklahoma. He enjoyed living his later years in the Fort Worth area. He especially enjoyed all the restaurants and festivities at north side stockyards area.
David was preceded in death by his parents William Arthur and Clyde Parrott and brother William "Billy" Arthur Parrott, Jr.
Survivors: Brothers: John & Jean Parrott & Tommy Parrott, Fort Worth; and Jack & Barbara Parrott, Woodson; Sisters: Norma Jean Cumby, Midlothian, Colleen Townsley, Carolyn Holloway, Fort Worth; Cayloma and husband Maurice Wood, Port Lavaca; Josephine Alice Miller, Fort Worth; Also many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Abilene Reporter-News, June 13, 2006
David married Mary Edith Howington on 18 Oct 1969 in Robertson Co., Tennessee. The marriage ended in divorce on 31 Aug 1970. Mary was born on 3 May 1937 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee and died on 12 May 2001, at age 64.
212 F v. Carolyn Christine Parrott was born on 10 Jun 1932 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas.
Carolyn married Lloyd Derrell Holloway on 4 Mar 1951 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Texas. Lloyd was born on 4 Dec 1930 in Moran, Shackelford Co., Texas and died on 22 May 1986 in Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 55. {FGID: 43524508}
Marriage Notes: Carolyn Parrott, Lloyd Halloway Annouce Marriage
WOODSON, March 13. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parrott of Woodson announce the marriage of their daughter, Carolyn, to Lloyd Holloway, son of Mrs. Guy Brown of Moran. The couple was married March 4 in Mineral Wells. They will live in Moran.
The Abilene Reporter-News, 14 Mar 1951, p 3
Notes: CLEBURNE - Lloyd Derrell Holloway, 55, of Mineral Wells, died Thursday at a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church in Mineral Wells. Burial will be in Holders Chapel Cemetery in Parker County.
Hollowell had lived in Mineral Wells for many years. He was a construction worker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn C. Hollowell of Mineral Wells; one daughter, Veleta Hughey of Weatherford; one brother, Doyle Holloway of Mineral Wells; and two grandsons.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 1986, p A23
Carolyn next married John Charles Conroy Jr. on 9 Sep 1989 in Palo Pinto Co., Texas. The marriage ended in divorce on 1 Nov 1991. John was born on 10 Sep 1923 in IlionHerkimer Co., New York and died on 11 Feb 2001 in Wylie, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 77.
213 F vi. Cayloma Laverne Parrott was born on 16 Sep 1933 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 19 Oct 2007 in Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., Texas, at age 74. Another name for Cayloma was Pollly Parrott. {FGID: 62108088}
Notes: PORT LAVACA - Cayloma "Polly" Wood, 74, of Port Lavaca, passed away Oct. 19, 2007. She was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Woodson, to the late William Arthur Parrott and Clyde Era Hemsell Parrott. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Bridge Club.
She is survived by her husband, Maurice Wood; son, Ricky L. Wood and his wife Teresa of Port Lavaca; daughter, Judith A Wood and Terri delaFuente of Houston; brothers, Jack, Johnny, and Tommy; sisters, Norma Jean, Colleen, Carolyn and Josie; grandchildren, Brian A. Wood and his wife Ashleigh, Shawna Gale Wood, and Kelli Brooke Wood.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Billie.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Jack Parrott, Tommy Parrott, Johnny Parrott, Aubrey Butch Housworth, Brian Wood, and L.C. Gossett.
A special thank you to Dr. Paul Bunnell and the staff at Memorial Medical Center as well as the Calhoun County EMS.
Memorial Donations can be made to the Lupus Foundation. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2988.
The Victoria Advocate, October 22, 2007
Cayloma next married Maurice Gibson Wood on 30 Dec 1955 in Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., Texas. Maurice was born on 21 Feb 1928 in Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., Texas and died on 17 Dec 2018 in Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., Texas, at age 90. {FGID: 195454989}
Marriage Notes: Miss Parrott Becomes Bride of M.G. Wood
PORT LAVACA, Jan. 3 -- Miss Caloma (sic) Laverne Parrott became the bride of Maurice G. Wood in ceremonies conducted by The Rev. Ed. Robertson Friday afternoon in the First Presbyterian Manse.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Parrott of Woodson. the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wood of Port Lavaca.
Given in marriage by her uncle, Chapman Hemsell, the bride wore a suite of dark fuschia (sic), an original model, with pink accessories. Her corsage was pink camellias. Sh wore a tiara of pink lace.
Mrs. Chapman Hemsell, was the bride's only attendant. She wore a purple suit with a sheer white blouse and black accessories. She wore a shoulder corsage of purple orchids. Mr. Hemsell was best man.
The groom is county clerk of Calhoun County, and the bride is employed at a meat market.
Guests at the wedding were the groom's parents, and Roddy Hempsell of Port Lavaca. Mrs. E.T. Fry at Greenville and Mrs. Mae Swanzy of Port Lavaca.
The couple will be at home in Port Lavaca after a wedding trip to West Texas.
Victoria Advocate (Victoria TX), 04 Jan 1956, p 3
Notes: PORT LAVACA - Maurice G. Wood, 90, of Port Lavaca passed away December 17, 2018. He was born February 21, 1928 in Port Lavaca to Warren L. Wood and Lora Smith Wood.
Maurice graduated from Calhoun High School in 1945. He was the Class President and member of the Football Team where he was an all-district tightend under Coach Billy Saylor. He received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Texas A&M in 1949. He worked as the Calhoun County Clerk for many years then served as the Sheriff and later worked for the State Jail Commission out of Austin until his retirement. He loved spending time hunting, fishing and playing cards. Maurice was a former member of the Port Lavaca Texas Jaycees and was a Presbyterian.
He is survived by his son, Rickly L. Wood (Teresa); daughter, Judith A. Wood (Terri de la Fuente); grandchildren, Brian A. Wood (Ashleigh), Shawna Gale Hartl (Scott) and Kelli Brooke Goff (David); and great-grandchildren, Laynie and Brileigh Wood, Brooke and Fisher Hartl and Clayton and Elli Goff.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cayloma "Polly" Wood; parents; and brothers, Wayne, Alton and Gene Wood.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 11-12 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 12 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Wayne Fenske officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Gardens.
Pallbearers are Brian Wood, Wesley Mullins, Scott Hartl, David Goff, Clay Brett and Jimmy Hayes. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Pustejovsky, Leiland Cox, Tommy Parrott, Butch Houseworth and L.C. Gossett. Memorial donations may be made to the Heritage Center or your choice of charity.
Victoria Advocate, December 20, 2018, p B16
214 M vii. Tommy Edward Parrott was born on 7 May 1937 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 25 Jun 2022 in Texas, at age 85. {FGID: 242552602}
120. James Ermon Parrott (Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 3 Sep 1897 in Eliasville, Young Co., Texas and died on 22 Sep 1975 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 78.
Notes: PARROTT, Ermon
Ermon Parrott, 78, of Woodson, died at noon Monday in a Throckmorton hospital. A retired farmer and rancher, Mr. Parrott was to be buried in the Woodson Cemetery at 4 p.m. today following services at the Woodson Christian Church directed by Merriman Funeral Home of Throckmorton. Mr. Parrott was born Sept. 3, 1897, and moved to Throckmorton County in 1906. He married DADIE JONES in Breckenridge on July 3,1923. Survivors include his wife; a son, BOBBY of Haskell; a daughter, Mrs. PATSY MCLEMORE of Iowa Park; a sister, Mrs. EVELYN BIBB of Throckmorton; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txthrock/woodson.htm
James married Dadie Jones on 3 Jul 1975 in Stephens Co., Texas. Dadie was born on 11 Jan 1904 in Baird, Callahan Co., Texas and died on 14 Apr 2004 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 100.
Notes: THROCKMORTON - Dadie Parrott, age 100, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, in Throckmorton County Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at First Christian Church in Woodson, Texas, with the Rev. John Sanders officiating. Interment will be in Woodson Cemetery under the direction of Merriman-Archer Funeral Home.
Dadie was born to Wiley Daniel and Amanda Ella (Campbell) Jones on Jan. 11, 1904, in Admiral, Texas. Dadie and James Ermon Parrott were married on July 3, 1975. She was a lifetime resident of Woodson, Texas, and a member of First Christian Church in Woodson, Texas. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy McLemore of Woodson, Texas; a son, Bobby Parrott and wife, Joanna, of Lubbock, Texas; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
Times Record News, April 16, 2004
Children from this marriage were:
215 F i. Patsy Ruth Parrott was born on 28 Mar 1934 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 14 Oct 2012 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 78. {FGID: 98991839}
Notes: IOWA PARK Patsy Ruth (Parrott) McLemore Henager, 78, of Woodson, Texas, died Sunday, October 14, 2012, in Abilene.
Funeral services at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in the Chapel of Dutton Funeral Home, Iowa Park, Rev. Pete Parker, Pastor of Throckmorton Baptist Church, officiating.
Graveside Services will follow at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Baptist Church in Woodson.
Mrs. Henager retired from the Iowa Park CISD as a cafeteria cook.
Survivors include children, Patty Lambert of Woodson, James McLemore of Iowa Park, Rusty (Bill) McLemore of Lubbock; brother, Bobby Parrott of Lubbock; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today in the chapel at Dutton Funeral Home.
Wichita Falls Times Record News (Texas), October 17, 2012
Patsy married Jesse William McLemore in Henrietta, Clay Co., Texas. Jesse was born on 23 Jun 1932 in Brownwood, Brown Co., Texas and died on 16 Dec 1990 in Jack Co., Texas, at age 58. Another name for Jesse was Jake McLemore. {FGID: 61813317}
Notes: IOWA PARK - J.W. "Jake" McLemore, 58, of Iowa Park died Sunday in Jack County, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dutton Funeral Home with the Rev. Duffy Terry, pastor of Cornerstone Pentecostal Church of God, and Dr. Derrell Monday, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemeter.
He was born June 23, 1932, in Brownwood, Texas. He had lived in Iowa Park since 1957. He was a veteran of the Marines, a former employee of Burcamp Steel in Wichita Falls and was a retired self-employed truck driver. He was a Protestant. He was a former member of the Iowa Park Optimist Club. He was a volunteer with the Boys Club and with youth baseball in Iowa Park. He and Patsy Parrott were married in Henrietta, Texas.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, James of Iowa Park and Rusty "Bill" of Wichita Falls; his mother, Mildred McLemore of Iowa Park; a daughter, Patty Lambert of Indiahoma, Okla.; a brother, Lawrence of Iowa Park; and eight grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Pentecostal Church of God Children's Fund.
Times Record News, 19 Dec 1990, p 4A
Patsy next married Joe Ben Henager on 26 Oct 1997 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Joe was born on 17 Oct 1927 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., Texas and died on 15 Aug 2006 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas, at age 78. {FGID: 135626164}
+ 216 M ii. Bobby James Parrott was born on 27 Jan 1937 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 28 Jan 2019 in Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 82.
217 M iii. Wayman Parrott was born on 6 Mar 1940 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 11 Feb 1941 in Throckmorton Co., Texas.
129. Commodore Cornelius Parrott (Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 8 Aug 1885 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 22 Mar 1933 in Cookeville, Putnam Co., Tennessee, at age 47.
Notes: C C Parrott, 45, prominent Overton county resident, was instantly killed when the car he was driving collided with a heavy truck on the Monterey Highway, 4 miles east of Cookeville, at about 7 p.m. Wednesday. Foster Stover, a companion of Parrott, was injured.
According to Earl McCord, 21, driver of the truck, Parrott turned off his lights when he (McCord) dimmed his and the car crashed into the front end of the truck. The car was demolished.
McCord, an employee of the Wood Construction Company of Nashville, was held for investigation by the State Highway Patrol. Parrott's body was removed to Livingston for burial.
Putnam Herald, March 23, 1933
Posted on Find a Grave by Jenevia Clark-Lowery 12 Oct, 2010
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Plan Crash Victims Rites
LIVINGSTON, Tenn., March 22.--Funeral plans for Commodore C. Parrott, 45, of the Seventh district of Overton county, who was instantly killed lasat night between Monterey and Cookeville in a collision between his car and a truck, have not been completed.
Mr. Parrott was a son of Ed Parrott, outstanding citizen of Overton county for half a century. He was a Knight Templar Mason and was superintendent of highways for Overton county since the county entered it program of construction of good roads. He was educated at Livingston academy and Pleasant Hill academy in Cumberland county.
Foster Stover, who was with Mr. Parrott at the time, suffered severe cuts.
Mr. Parrott is survived by his widow; a daughter, Opal Parrott, in school at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, Cookeville, and his son, Caston Parrott, a student at Livingston academy. He is also survived by six brothers, Allardt, Herman, Roy, Carson, Hatton, and Hollis Parrott, and four sisters, Mrs. J.W. Jewett, Hobert Mills, Calif.; Mrs. Johnnie Jewett, Pickett county; Missess Connie Parrott Parrott (sic) and Edna Parrott, and by his stepmother, Mrs. Ed Parrott.
The Tennessean, 24 Mar 1933, p 16
Commodore married Mary Frances Hinds on 19 Jun 1910. Mary was born on 13 Dec 1874 in Pickett Co., Tennessee and died on 24 Oct 1933 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 58.
Notes: PARROTT RITES TODAY
LIVINGSTON, Tenn., Oct. 25 - Burial services for Mrs. Mary Hinds Parrott, 50, wife of the late C.C. Parrott, county highway superintendent, who died suddenly Tuesday at her home in the Seventh district of Overton county of a heart attack, will be held Thursday afternoon at Wormington cemetery. Mrs. Barrett (sic) was a member of the Christian church.
Survivors are two children, Miss Opal Parrott, and Caston Parrott'one brother, Garfield Hines of Byrdston, Tenn., and three sisters, Mrs. James R. Robbins and Mrs. Laura McDonald of Pickett county, and Mrs. Doc Winningham of Overton county.
The Tennessean, 26 Oct 1933, p 15
Children from this marriage were:
218 F i. Opal Dean Parrott was born on 25 Jun 1911 in Livingston, Tennessee and died on 7 Dec 1999 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 88.
Notes: Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Parrott Stover, 88, of Livingston, were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, December 10, 1999, from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home with Bro. Glen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Hatcher Hall Cemetery with Speck Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Stover, a retired Overton County school teacher, died Tuesday, December 7, 1999, at the Overton County Nursing Home.
Born June 25, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Commodore and Mary Hinds Parrott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Edward Stover. She was a member of the Free Communion Church of Christ.
Survivors include a brother, Caston ''Buck" Parrott, Michigan; a niece, Janina Parrott Jacobs, Michigan; and three nephews, Michael Parrott, Chris Parrott, and Patrick Parrott, all of Michigan. Pallbearers were Albert Jenkins, Adam Jenkins, Anthony Jenkins, Michael Parrott, Patrick Parrott, and Chris Parrott.
Overton County News, 15 Dec 1999
Opal married Clyde Edward Stover on 19 Jun 1937 in Byrdstown, Pickett Co., Tennessee. Clyde was born on 3 Jul 1911 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 11 Feb 1988 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 76.
Notes: LIVINGSTON - Clyde E. Stover, 76, of Route 4, Livingston, died Thursday in Overton County Nursing Home. Services 2 p.m. today at Speck Funeral home.
The Tennessean, 13 Feb 1988, p 2B
+ 219 M ii. Caston Clifford Parrott was born on 5 Jun 1916 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Jul 2009 in Harper Woods, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 93.
130. Herman Parrott (Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 4 Jul 1887 in Celina, Tennessee and died on 2 Mar 1944 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 56.
Herman married Sally Ermon Parris on 23 Sep 1923 in Midway, Greene Co., Tennessee. Sally was born on 19 Aug 1901 in Pickett Co., Tennessee and died on 6 Jul 1990 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 88.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 220 M i. Harold Parrott was born on 7 Jul 1924 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 15 Dec 1988, at age 64.
+ 221 M ii. Clay Parrott was born on 6 Nov 1925 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 28 Nov 2009 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 84.
+ 222 M iii. Gene M. Parrott was born on 10 Aug 1927 in Pickett Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Oct 2022 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 95.
223 F iv. Leiron Parrott was born on 31 May 1931 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 13 Nov 2005, at age 74.
Notes: Leiron (Parrott) McNabb
Funeral services for Mrs. Leiron (Parrott) McNabb, 74, will be held today, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge with Rev. Mark Flynn officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
Mrs. McNabb died Sunday, Nov. 13 at Methodist Medical Center. She attended Pickett County High School and graduated from Tennessee Tech in 1953 with a degree in vocational home economics education. In 1955, she moved to Oak Ridge with her husband and attended University of Tennessee, where she earned her master's degree in education. She taught special education for 20 years, earning the Level III teacher designation and was named Roane County Teacher of the Year.
She was a member of Kern United Methodist Church for 50 years.
Born May 31, 1931, in Pickett County, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Ermon (Parris) Parrott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Parrott; and a brother-in-law, R.D. Lee.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jim McNabb; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Jane McNabb of Decatur, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Joe Black of Duluth, GA; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Clay and Shirley Parrott of Farragut and Gene and Mary Lou Parrott of Knoxville; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Evelyn Lee of Battle Creek, MI, and Ann and Will Herman Smith of Antioch; a sister-in-law, Claudell Parrott of Columbia; 4 grandsons, Joseph Black, John McNabb, Daniel McNabb, and David McNabb; and many cousins, nephews, and nieces.
The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. An online guest book may be signed at www.weatherford mortuary.com. Special care provided by Weatherford Mortuary. (P)
Overton County News, 16 Nov 2005
224 F v. Evelyn Parrott was born on 21 Nov 1933 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee.
Evelyn married R. D. Lee on 6 Apr 1956 in Pickett Co., Tennessee. R. was born on 6 Apr 1925 in Ivyton, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 18 Nov 1999 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, at age 74. {FGID: 71312452}
Notes: R.D. Lee, 74, of Battle Creek died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
He was born April 6, 1925, in Overton County, Tenn., to Charlie and Catherine (Cooper) Lee. He moved to Battle Creek from Tennessee in 1958.
He served in the U.S. Army during World
War II in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns from November 1943 to January 1946.
He was employed by Pennfield Schools for 32 years, retiring in 1990 as a district buildings supervisor.
He married Evelyn Parrott in Tennessee in 1956. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Karen Read of Plymouth, Ind.; a son, Russ Lee of Los Angeles; three grandchildren; and a sister, Ala Young of Monroe, Tenn. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Community involvement, hobbies: Active member of Central Christian Church where he served in various leadership roles including elder and deacon. Avid woodworker and enjoyed gardening.
Visitation: After 2 p.m. today at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where family will be present from 2 5o 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Central Christian Church with the Revs. Gordon Pippin and Kingery Clingenpeel officiating.
Burial: Tuesday at Wirmingham Cemtery, Monroe, Tenn.
Memorials: Central Christian Church.
Battle Creek Enquirer, 19 Nov 1999, p 4A
134. Allard Gratton Parrott (Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 20 Dec 1894 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 25 Sep 1973 in Celina, Clay Co., Tennessee, at age 78.
Notes: Parrott's Tourist Camp
Traveling Highway 111 from Livingston to Byrdstown nowadays is a breeze compared to the winding, curvy old Highway 42 that we used to have to travel. And sometimes it's fun just to get back on what remains here and there of Old 42 to see if anything looks familiar. Most of the time it doesn't. Time changes everything. However, part of an interesting landmark still remains on that old highway, standing silently by, and probably unnoticed, or in some cases just totally forgotten about, as busy traffic goes whizzing along on Highway 111. Most folks who are younger than 40 don't even know about Parrott's Tourist Camp, and that it was quite a place in its day and time.
Alard G. Parrott, born in 1897, and wife Inez Bell (Keisling) Parrott were the owners of that once thriving business that consisted of ten cabins and a restaurant. Each cabin had a sink and commode in the room, but no bath tub or shower. Two bath houses had been built separately from the cabins, one for men, and one for women. Alard and Inez also owned and lived in the home that is now known as Southern Porches Bed and Breakfast. The Parrotts returned to the Boom Community after living for a while in California where Alard worked in the oil fields. They were the parents of two daughters, Nell Corinne and Lura Jean. The death of their six year old daughter, Lura Jean, brought them back from California. Corinne was nine years old at the time of her sister's death.
After returning to Tennessee, Alard began farming. Inez maintained their home, and used her egg money to help with the expenses of Corinne's high school education. Corinne attended Livingston Academy, and during the week, she stayed with a cousin who lived in Livingston.
In the early 1940's, Parrott's Tourist Camp along with a restaurant was established. Inez did most of the cooking for the restaurant, and served home grown vegetables from their farm that were offered on their menu. The different types of meats cooked at the restaurant came from the farm too.
She seasoned most everything she cooked with lard. Inez is described by her granddaughter, Cindy (Linehan) Trulock, as an incredibly wonderful cook. The camp was open from early spring through the fall of each year, and the majority of people who stayed there were groups of fishermen. Occasionally, someone just passing through would stop for the night. Lots of local folks came to eat at the restaurant on weekends. Norma Rich Kerbaugh told me the very first hamburger she ever ate came from their restaurant. She said she has never forgotten how good that hamburger was.
The Parrott's daughter, Corinne, met and later married John Edward Linehan while attending Tennessee Tech. John Edward Linehan was originally from New York. He and Corinne share the same birth date, June 4, 1921, something their daughter, Cindy, thinks is very romantic. The Linehans became the parents of two daughters, Cindy and Kathy (Linehan) Jaffe. (Cindy lives in Climax, Georgia, and Kathy lives in Cookeville.) For a time, the Linehan family lived in Rome, Georgia, but the distance did not keep them away, and every other weekend, they drove up to help with the camp. One of Cindy's favorite memories is getting to help serve in the restaurant. For a time, the Parrotts employed someone to help in the kitchen, a black man whose first name was Lewis. Lewis played peek-a-boo with Cindy when she was small, and would sneak candy from the restaurant to her when no one was looking.
Kathy has a lot of good memories about the summers spent with their grandparents at the camp. She and Cindy referred to them as Mammie and Papa. Kathy remembers how hard her Mammie worked in the kitchen, and that the place she could be found when she churned butter was at the back door of the restaurant to catch a bit of breeze as she worked. Kathy and Cindy would sit on the steps and talk to her while she churned. Papa and his buddies spent a lot of time sitting in ladder back chairs with cane bottoms. They would sit with the chairs leaned back against the building laughing and talking, whittling and spittin'. Another chore Kathy remembers her grandmother doing was washing the motel sheets out in an old cauldron. They were hung out on a clothesline to dry, and when her grandmother brought them in after drying in the sunshine all day, she would always iron them before putting them back on the beds. Kathy said "When we would visit, the very best thing was to climb in those sweet smelling sheets at night and lay there and listen to the crickets."
With the addition of new highways, the landscape continually changes, and sometimes homes and business get caught right in the middle of these improvements. That was the case with the Parrott's Tourist Camp. The new highway came right down the middle of the Parrott's property, and not too many years after the highway was completed, that business closed. The four remaining cabins and restaurant building stand as silent reminders of a time when they were quite an attraction in that area. Fishermen who traveled from long distances to stay there probably went to sleep lots of nights in one of those cabins dreaming of the big one that wouldn't get away the next time. Weary travelers who stopped for the night, probably grateful to find such a nice place to stay, woke up the next morning refreshed and ready for another day's travels, especially after enjoying a bountiful breakfast with fresh country eggs and homemade biscuits all prepared by Inez. That restaurant was probably a place many families headed for right after church each Sunday. I can almost smell the fried chicken right now! Life goes on, and changes take place almost daily in our lives, but it's always fun to look back and remember the way things were, like the days Parrott's Tourist Camp was in operation. It was a place that not only provided fishermen who traveled great distances to fish on Dale Hollow lake a good place to stay, but was also very accommodating for overnight guests, and where a good home cooked meal could be enjoyed. Thank you Cindy and Kathy for sharing the information and pictures for this story. I couldn't have done it without you.
http://www.josephinesjournal.com/parrott-camp.htm
Allard married Inez Bell Keisling on 26 Jul 1920 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Inez was born on 19 Dec 1897 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 31 Jul 1987 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 89.
Children from this marriage were:
225 F i. Corinne Nell Parrott was born on 4 Jun 1921 in Boom, Pickett Co., Tennessee, died on 25 Oct 1985 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 64, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 104078053. {FGID: 104078053}
Corinne married John Edward Linehan Jr. on 8 Apr 1944 in Tennessee. John was born on 4 Jun 1921 in Deposit, Broome Co., New York, died on 6 Jul 2001 in Apalachicola, Franklin Co., Florida, at age 80, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 162136875. {FGID: 162136875}
Notes: John Edward Linehan Jr., 80, of Apalachicola died Friday.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kelley Funeral Home in Apalachicola (850-653-2208).
A native of Deposit, N.Y., he had lived in Apalachicola since 1985. An Army veteran of World War II, he was an electrical engineer at General Electric when he retired. He was a Protestant.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Linehan of Apalachicola; two stepsons, Hughey Williams Jr. of Marianna and Joey Williams of Panama City; two daughters, Kathy Jaffee of Cookeville, Tenn., and Cindy Trulock of Climax, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Cindy Williams Ray of Port St. Joe; and five grandchildren.
Tallahassee Democrat, 08 Jul 2001, p 5B
226 F ii. Lula Jean Parrott was born in 1925 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 12 Oct 1930 in Hobart Mills, Nevada Co., California, at age 5.
136. Roy Parrott (Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 2 Dec 1899 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee, died on 28 Nov 1973 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 73, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 159155355.
Notes: PARROTT
ROY, Nov.; dear father of Miss Donna Parrott, Roy E. Parrott and Clyde T. Parrott; brother of Mrs. Linnie Jouett of Tennessee; grandfather of Noelle Marie. Services 11 o'clock Monday morning at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 14751 W. McNichols Rd. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Graveside services under the auspices of Wayne Memorial Lodge, F. & A.M. Memorials to the Michigan Heart Association, of the Evangelical Home for Children and Aged, 6700 W. Outer Dr., would be appreciated.
Detroit Free Press, 01 Dec 1973, p 6C
Roy married Leonore Ruth Glinski on 12 Jul 1938 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. Leonore was born on 15 Jun 1911 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, died on 22 Aug 1979 in Hamburg, Livingston Co., Michigan, at age 68, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 159227925.
Notes: PARROTT
LENORE R., August 22, age 68. Beloved mother of Donna L., Roy E. and Clyde T. Parrott; dear sister of Doris, Norbert and Edgar Glynn; dear grandmother of Noell, Matthew, Marissa and Christopher. Funeral Saturday 1:30 p.m. from the Haley Funeral Home, 24525 Northwestern Hwy. (Lodge X-Way Service Drive, south of 10 Mile Rd.). Contributions to the Michigan Heart Association of the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug 1979, p 16C
The child from this marriage was:
227 F i. Donna Lee Parrott was born on 11 May 1939 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan and died on 11 Oct 2010 in Clinton Township, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 71.
Notes: Parrott Donna L. Of Clinton Township; October 11, 2010; Age 71; Sister of Roy (Diane) Parrott of Clarkston and Clyde (Fran) Parrott of Novi; Donna was a retired registered nurse at Samaritan and Deaconess Hospitals. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials maybe made to St. John Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston.
http://mideathnotices.com/view-single.php?id=250717#book
138. Carson Kit Parrott (Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 12 Jul 1904 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 2 Feb 1964 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 59.
Carson married Mildred I. Mitchell on 20 Mar 1929 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee. Mildred was born in 1908 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee.
Marriage Notes: PARROTT-MITCHELL
Livingston, Tenn., March 21 -- Carson Parrott and Miss Mildred Mitchell were married here yesterday. They are both of Livingston and graduates of Llivingston academy. Mr. Parrott is a young business man, a son of the late Ed Parrott. Miss Mitchell is a daughter of Walter Mitchell of LIvingston.
The Tennessean, 22 Mar 1929, p 13
Carson next married Theresa Betty Magnish on 30 Jun 1937 in Wayne Co., Michigan. Theresa was born on 23 Oct 1911 in Hamilton, Ontario and died on 3 Mar 1970 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 58.
Marriage Notes: LIVINGSTON, Tenn., March 21. - Carson Parrott and Miss Mildred Mitchell were married here today and left for a trip. They are prominent young graduates of Livingston academy. Mr. Parrott is a son of the late Ed Parrott, while Miss Mitchell is a daughter of Walter Mitchell, of Livingston.
Chattanooga Daily Times, 22 Mar 1929, p 6
The child from this marriage was:
228 F i. Linnie Jean Parrott was born on 2 Jun 1940 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan and died on 26 Jun 2015 in Madison, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 75. {FGID: 148379009}
Notes: Linnie Jean Parrott McMillan, born in Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 1940. Passed away on June 26, 2015 in Madison, Alabama.
Preceded in death by father and mother Carson Kit Parrott and Theresa Betty (Magnish) Parrott of Detroit, Michigan; daughter, Tabitha Kaye McMillan. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Troy Wesson of Madison, Alabama; and granddaughter, Caitlin Adaline Wesson of Madison, Alabama; sister, Barbara Ann Parrott Lane of Margate, Florida; nephew and wife, Keith and Cindy Lane of Coconut Creek, Florida; great-niece Savanna Lane of Coconut Creek, Florida; and great-nephew Jordan Ryan. Also survived by very special cousins in Michigan; Evelyn Lee, Roy and Diane Parrott, and Clyde and Fran Parrott. Survived by very special cousins in Tennessee; Philena Blankenship, Mildred Arney, John Louis and Judy Jouett, Greta Faye Witcher, Yolanda Carr, Gene and Mary Lou Parrott, Ann Smith, Edward Parrott, Keith and Tootie Parrott, Sue Ella Ford, Shirley Parrott and Claudell Parrott.
Graduated from East Detroit High School in 1958. Graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 1962 with a BA in English. While at Tech she was president of the Tech Women's Organization and was elected Miss Tennessee Tech. Received her Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University in 1989. Retired after forty years in teaching; thirty-seven of these years were at Fulton High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. During her teaching career she received numerous awards and recognition for teaching excellence. She was elected Knox County Teacher of the Year in 2001. The year 2000 was the most outstanding year of her life when her granddaughter was born and she was inducted into the State of Tennessee's Teacher Hall of Fame. From 2002 to 2005 she worked as supervisor of student interns for the University of Tennessee College of Education. As an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, she was a recipient of the Order of the Rose in 2005. Member of Knoxville Leadership Education class of 1993-94. She loved the old mountain saying: "The tall woman casts a long shadow." She hoped her shadow was one of love and kindness.
Special gratitude to Brenda Harrell, Becky Harrell McDonald, Doris Levie, Paula Taylor, Pam Dempsey, Wanda and Gary Becatti, Chari Patrick, Lyn Bayne and Sylvia Robison for their loving care. Many thanks to the fun times with the "Believers Round Table," the "Lunch Bunch," and the "Speeders." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fulton High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, PO Box 27431, Knoxville, TN 37929-7431 (email:fhsalumni@hughes.net); Harvest Community Storm Shelter (harveststormshelter.org); Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1418 Old Railroad Bed Road, Madison, AL 35757; or Crosswinds United Methodist Church, 8089 Wall Triana Highway, Harvest, AL 35749.
The service will be on Thursday, July 2 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (Lower Level via the Capshaw Road entrance), 1418 Old Railroad Bed Road, Madison, AL. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Central Time. Service at 4:00 pm with a small reception afterwards. Preachers: Rev. David Tubbs and Revs. Michael and Suzanne Katschke. Her urn will be interred at the Parrott Family Plot at the Wirmingham Cemetery in Monroe (Overton County), Tennessee at a family ceremony at a later date.
Knoxville News Sentinel, June 28, 2015
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Linnie Parrott McMillan - Former Fulton teacher dies
Her calling was to teach English. Her gift was to teach her students they had what it takes to be successful in life.
Linnie Parrott McMillan, 75, died June 26 at her Madison, Ala., home, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
A native of Detroit, and 1962 graduate of Tennessee Technological University, Ms. McMillan taught for 40 years, 37 of them at Fulton High School, where she taught English, literature and journalism and oversaw the student newspaper. She garnered numerous awards and honors during that time, including Knox County Teacher of the Year in 2001 and induction into the State of Tennessee's Teacher Hall of Fame in 2000.
But the honor that meant the most to her was shepherding her students through high school and seeing them succeed, and she kept up with numerous former students after graduation.
Former student Jeff Jarnigan, assistant general manager at East Tennessee PBS and owner of Jarnigan Advertising Agency, in compiling comments from Ms. McMillan's students to read at her Friday memorial service in Madison, Ala., said almost all of them said, "I loved her - she was my favorite teacher," and many credited her with the fact they stayed in school to graduate.
"Linnie was universally loved because you knew she loved you," said Jarnigan, who graduated in 1977 and corresponded with Ms. McMillan through the years. "Her kind, gentle spirit will live on in the lives of the students she taught."
Knoxville Police Department Sgt. Stan Cash, who had Ms. McMillan for senior English in 1991, said she did an excellent job of preparing her students, some of whom had financial or family disadvantages, for the transition from high school into adulthood.
"She was gifted, hilarious, intelligent, wise and caring," he said.
Ms. McMillan received a master's degree in educational administration from Lincoln Memorial University in 1989, and from 2002-2005, she supervised student interns for the University of Tennessee College of Education. As a colleague, she was also inspiring, said Ann Russell, who taught American history at Fulton and worked with her for 34 years.
"She always helped whenever and wherever she could," Russell said. "She was a peacemaker and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her."
Ms. McMillan is survived by her daughter, Theresa Wesson; son-in-law, Troy Wesson, and granddaughter, Caitlin Wesson, all of Madison, Ala.
Knoxville News Sentinel, July 1, 2015, p 9A
Linnie married James Ralph McMillan on 1 Jun 1962 in Putnam Co., Tennessee. James was born on 16 Mar 1940 and died on 3 Sep 2017 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, at age 77. Another name for James was Red McMillan. {FGID: 202561166}
Notes: James Ralph "Red" McMillan, 77, of Sweetwater, TN, passed away on September 3, 2017. Ralph was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University and a member of the Golden Eagles football team, earning a place in the TTU Athletic Hall of Fame for his varsity football contributions. Ralph also was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and a long time employee of Thundercraft and Bryant Boats boat companies.
Survivors include his daughter, Theresa McMillan Wesson (Troy); his granddaughter, Caitlin Wesson; and his sister, Geraldine McMillan Haggard. Interment will be at a later date in a private family ceremony.
Knoxville News Sentinel, Sept. 15, 2017
139. Hatton Edward Parrott (Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 12 Jul 1908 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 12 Nov 1953 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 45. {FGID: 60147830}
Notes: Livingston, Tenn., Nov. 13- Hatton E. Parrott, 45, farmer of Wormingham community, died Thursday in Lady Anne Hospital here after a short illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at the residence Saturday at 2 p.m. by Ras Vaughn. Burial will be in the Wormingham Cemetery, Speck-Hyder Funeral Home in charge.
Native of Overton County, he was a son of Mrs. Elsie H. Hill Parrott of Wormingham and the late Edward Parrott. He was a Mason.
Survivors include alos his wife, Mrs. Pearl Parrott; a daughter, Miss Sue Ellen Parrott; two sons, Edward and Keith Parrott of Wormingham; four brothers, Roy and Carson Parrott of Detroit, Allard Parrott of Detroit, and Hollis Parott of Byrdstown; and four sisters, Miss Edna Lee Parrott, Wormingham, Miss Connie Redding, Brookport, Ill., Mrs. Bessie Jouett, Oakley, and Mrs. Lennie Jouett, Santa Cruz, Calif.
The Nashville Banner, 13 Nov 1953, p 16
Hatton married Pearl Julia Clark on 27 Aug 1936 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Pearl was born on 11 Oct 1917 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 17 Apr 1998, at age 80. {FGID: 61822030}
Marriage Notes: RECENTLY WED
J.W. Clark, of Livingston, announces the marriage of his daughter, Pearl, to Edward Hatton Parrott, of Birmingham, Aug. 27, with the Rev. E.R. Vaughn, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. Mr. Parrott is the son of Mrs. Elsie Parrott. Attendants were Miss Annice Clark, sister of the bride, Miss Connie Parrott, sister of the groom. Mr. Parrott and his bride are residing at Chickamauga dam, where he is employed.
The Chattanooga Times, 14 Sep 1936, p 4
The child from this marriage was:
229 M i. Edward Wesley Parrott was born on 11 Sep 1937 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 23 Apr 2017 in Kennewick, Benton Co., Washington, at age 79. {FGID: 181645783}
Notes: Ed Parrott,79, Richland, WA passed away April 23, 2017. He leaves his devoted wife of 48 years, Jo and three stepsons- David Garza of Richland, Brian Garza of Humble, TX, and Gary Fogg of CA.
Ed was born in Wirmingham TN and enlisted in the United States Air Force when he was 20 years old, retiring in 1977 after serving 20 years as a Dental Lab Technician. He spent most of his adult life in Louisiana, stationed at Barksdale AFB, later moving to Gainesville FL, then coming to TriCities in 2007.
Before he became disabled, he enjoyed woodworking. When he could no longer walk, he rode his recumbent bike around the neighborhood---he always had a smile and a wave for everyone he met. He will be missed very much-he was an exceptional man.
No formal services will be held. There will be a Come-and-Go Memorial Gathering for Ed on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. at the Bellerive Springs Community Center,1625 Larkspur Drive in Richland, WA 99352.
http://www.lifetributescenter.com/obituary/Edward-W.-Parrott/Kennewick-WA/1722731
140. Hollis G. Parrott (Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 2 Aug 1909 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Sep 1987 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, at age 78. {FGID: 60147999}
Notes: PARROTT, Mr. Hollis - Age 78. Of Shelbyville, Tn. Formerly of Byrdstown, Tn. Passed away Saturday September 26, 1987 in Tullahoma, Tn. Survived by wife, Grace Parrott, Shelbyville; two daughters, Yolanda Carr, Shelbyville, Greta Witcher, Red Boiling Springs; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild. Services will be Tuesday September 29 at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of Crestlawn Funeral Home. Interment in the Wirmingham Cemetery in Overton County. Crestlawn Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements, 664-3126.
The Tennessean, 28 Sept 1987, p 6-C
Hollis married Grace E. Phillips on 15 Dec 1935 in Adair Co., Kentucky. Grace was born on 11 Mar 1904 in Tennessee and died on 30 May 1989 in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., Tennessee, at age 85. {FGID: 60147773}
Notes: PARROTT, Grace- Tuesday May 30, 1989 in Hermitage Manor Nursing Home in Red Boiling Springs. She is formerly of Birdstown. Funeral services will be Thursday June 1st at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Crestlawan Funeral Home. Interment Wirmington Cemetery, Overton County. She is survived by two daughters, Yolanda Carr and Greta Witcher, one sister, Maude McDonald; seven grandchilren and one great grandchild. Crestlawn Funeral Home, Birdstown, in charge of arrangements.
The Tennessean, 01 Jun 1989, p 5D
151. Hulburt Monroe Parrott (Pompey Monroe "James"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 19 Feb 1892 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 5 May 1961 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 69.
Hulburt married Dora Elizabeth Chowning, daughter of George Chowning and Ida Ferrell, on 26 Jan 1919 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Dora was born on 19 Dec 1898 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 23 Mar 1978 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 79.
Children from this marriage were:
230 F i. Hazel Marie Parrott was born on 7 Mar 1920 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 7 May 2007 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 87. {FGID: 81196655}
Notes: Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel (Parrott) Spicer, 87, of Livingston, were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007, from the chapel of Hall Funeral Home with Bro. Kirk Talley officiating. Burial was in Fellowship Cemetery.
Mrs. Spicer died Monday, May 7 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Livingston Church of Christ.
Born March 7, 1920, in Overton County, she was the daughter of the late Hulbert and Dora (Chowning) Parrott.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Diana Mabry of Livingston and Sue Ellen McCormick of Jasper, GA; a sister, Jean Billingsley of Arlington, VA; 4 grandchildren, Kelli McDonald, Jade McDonald, Dana Schoonover, and Rachel Farris; and a great-grandson, Keaton Schoonover.
Pallbearers were Tim Farris, Jade McDonald, Danny McCormick, Bill Billingsley, Dale Mabry, and Riley Johnson.
Overton County News, 16 May 2007
Hazel married Dallas Clifton Spicer. Dallas was born on 10 Apr 1917 in Oakely, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 27 May 1999 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 82. {FGID: 21890434}
Notes: Dallas Spicer, 82, 336 Copeland Cove Road, Livingston, Tenn., a dairy farmer, died Thursday, Overton Nursing Home. Cause not disclosed. Services 11 a.m. today Speck Funeral Home. Survivors, wife, Hazel Spicer; daughters, Diane Mabry, Sue Ellen McDonald, both Livingston; four grandchildren.
The Tennessean 29 May 1999, p 7B
231 M ii. Haskell Parrott was born on 24 Jan 1923 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 4 Apr 1975, at age 52. {FGID: 105097658}
+ 232 M iii. Clifford Victor Parrott was born on 9 Nov 1925 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 8 Jul 2002 in Roseville, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 76.
153. Dandy Ralph Parrott (Pompey Monroe "James"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 10 Jul 1896 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 30 Sep 1983 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 87. {FGID: 68123609}
Dandy married Orvetta Chowning, daughter of George Chowning and Ida Ferrell, on 26 Jan 1919 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Orvetta was born on 27 Feb 1900 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 13 Feb 1975 in Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 74. {FGID: 68123693}
Children from this marriage were:
+ 233 M i. Dandy Devoe Parrott was born on 16 Nov 1919 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 25 Mar 1995 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 75.
234 F ii. Ina May Parrott was born on 17 Jan 1924 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 18 Aug 1994 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 70. {FGID: 68184280}
Notes: Ina May Parrott Whitcher, 70, Monroe, Tenn., a homemaker, died yesterday, Livingston (Tenn.) Regional Hospital. Services 2 p.m. todaay, Livingston Funeral Home. Survivors: son, Elon Whitcherl brothers, Devon, Livingston, and Dezell Parrott, Monroe.
The Tennessean, 19 Aug 1994, p 5B
Ina married Lawrence Raymond Whitcher on 29 Dec 1943 in Wayne Co., Michigan. Lawrence was born on 6 Sep 1919 in Ardale, Butler Co., Iowa and died on 29 Jan 1957, at age 37. {FGID: 68184228}
235 U iii. Infant of Parrott was born on 16 Feb 1928 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 8 Mar 1928 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee.
160. James Bramble Parrott (Charlie Browning5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 4 Oct 1933 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 11 Nov 2018 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 85. {FGID: 253367801}
Notes: Funeral services for Mr. James B. Parrott, age 85, of Livingston will be conducted 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Bro. Kerry Duke will officiate. Burial will be in the Wirmingham Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m.
Mr. Parrott passed from this life on Sunday evening, November 11, 2018 from the Overton County Health & Rehab Center. He was born September 4, 1933 in Overton County to the late Charlie & Hessie Stover Parrott. James was a member of the Free Communion Church of Christ. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, and sister. James loved all his church family. He enjoyed hobby farming, working in his church, also his horses and donkeys.
James leaves his loving wife, Mrs. Betty Smith Parrott of Livingston, TN; sons Billy Parrott, and Joe Parrott both of Livingston, TN; daughter, Jamie Rogers & husband Ryan of Maryville, TN; grandchildren, Garrett Rogers, and Camden James Rogers; brothers, Roy Parrott & wife Jessie of Livingston, TN, and Charles "Chig" Parrott & wife Rose of Livingston, TN; sister, Ruby Bilbrey of Livingston, TN.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Katie Dean Parrott; and brothers, John Parrott, and Kersey Stover.
Pallbearers to serve are L.D. Johnson, Roy Pennington, Riley Johnson, David Vaughn, Jack Parrott, and Ryan Rogers.
https://www.speckfuneral.com/obituary/281810/James-Parrott/#obituary
162. Hershel Harbet Parrott Sr. (G. Henry5, Benjamin W.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 10 Oct 1897 in Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 3 Oct 1973 in Gideon, New Madrid Co., Missouri, at age 75.
Hershel married Carrie Bell Coleman on 23 Feb 1919 in Hardin Co., Tennessee. Carrie was born on 11 Jan 1898 in Tennessee and died on 25 Aug 1972 in Gideon, New Madrid Co., Missouri, at age 74.
Children from this marriage were:
236 M i. Billie Parrott was born on 23 Oct 1919 and died on 23 Oct 1919.
237 F ii. Evelyn Dee Parrott was born on 9 Aug 1920 in Cerro Gordo, Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 28 Nov 1998 in Apollo Beach, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 78.
Evelyn married Chester William Calvin. Chester was born on 21 Apr 1918 in East Palestine, Columbiana Co., Ohio and died on 6 Nov 1988 in Apollo Beach, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 70. {FGID: 76636698}
238 F iii. Bertha Jean Parrott was born on 28 Jul 1922 in Cerro Gordo, Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 2 Apr 2007 in Kennett, Dunklin Co., Missouri, at age 84.
Notes: Bertha Jean Jones, 84, of Kennett, formerly of Clarkton and Gideon, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, at NHC Nursing Home in Kennett.
"Mama Jean" who was an avid baseball fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, was born July 28, 1922, in Cerro Gordo, Tenn. She was the daughter of the late Hershel H. Parrott and Carrie Belle Coleman Parrott. She is survived by two children, Johnny Rhea Roberts and wife, Denise, of Sugar Land, Texas and Tona Diane Jones, of Kennett; twelve grandchildren, Nikki /Diane and Tom Ozell, of St. Charles, Mo., Paul Eric and Tena VanDeventer, of Kennett, Joel Curtis and Mindy Roberts, of St. Augustine, Fla., Lorrie Regina and Mike McElwrath, of White Oak, Mo., Kassandra Rhea Roberts, of San Diego, Calif., Sharon Christine and Michael McClure, of Midlothian, Texas, Jerid Eugene and Holly Maddox, of Kennett, Angela Denise and Trac Moody, of Grand Prairie, Texas, Jody Rhea and Stacey Mitchell, of Pascola, Mo., Dawn Marie and Jason Vacek, of Palacious, Texas and Cody Layne Stovall, of Sugar Land, Texas. Ten great-grandchildren, Steve and Shane McElwrath, Eric and Chad VanDeventer, Ian and Jordon Ozell, Hunter Sutton, Cayden and Caylee Mitchell and Cory Bella Roberts; two sisters, Johnnie Kate Hodge, of Beaver Falls, Pa., and Nina Sue Schaeffer, of Berkley, Mo. and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one child, a daughter, Evelyn Darlene Van Deventer, of Kennett; a brother, Herschel H. Parrott, Jr., of Gideon and one sister, Evelyn Dee Calvin, of Beaver Falls, Pa.
Visitation will be held at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Kennett on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation with the Rev. Jack Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton.
Daily Dunklin Democrat, February 7, 2007
Bertha next married W. L. Roberts on 13 Sep 1950 in Piggott, Clay Co., Arkansas. W. was born on 9 Nov 1917 in Mississippi.
Bertha next married Haile.
+ 239 M iv. Hershel Harbert Parrott Jr. was born on 25 May 1925 in Cerro Gordo, Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 4 Jan 2003 in Gideon, New Madrid Co., Missouri, at age 77.
240 F v. Nina Sue Parrott was born on 20 May 1926 in Cerro Gordo, Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 27 Jul 2007 in St. Louis Co., Missouri, at age 81.
Notes: Deceased Name: Schaefer, Nina Sue (nee Parrott)
Schaefer, Nina Sue (nee Parrott) on July 27, 2007.
Mrs. Schaefer is survived by Donald Ray Chapman and Richard James (Debby) Kessler; dear sister of Johnnie Hodge; loving grandmother of Nicole, Richard James Jr. and Kari Kessler; our dear aunt, great aunt, and friend to many. Mrs. Schaefer was a member of the Berkeley City Council for 6 years, and was a life member of the Amvets Auxiliary Post 55. Services: Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 30, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. conducted by the Amvets Auxiliary Post. Visitation from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2007 at WHITE-MULLEN Mortuary, 118 N. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, MO.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 29, 2007
Nina next married Kessler.
Nina next married John Judson Chapman on 2 Sep 1944 in Piggott, Clay Co., Arkansas. John was born on 1 Jan 1923 in Apple Grove, Mason Co., West Virginia and died on 9 Apr 1994 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 71. {FGID: 31961394}
Marriage Notes: Visitors Tell Of Nuptials
Corporal John J. Chapman, U.S. Army Air Corps and Mrs. Chapman are spending a sixteen day furlough with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Chapman, 1014 Pierce Ave.
The marriage of Corporal Chapman and Mrs. Chapman, the former Miss Nina Sue Parrat (sic), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Parrat, Gideon, Missouri, was an event of September second, 1944.
At present, Corporal Chapman is stationed at the Malden Air Field, Malden, Missouri.
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster OH) 17 Jan 1945, p 3.
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Notes: John J. Chapman, 71, Columbus, died Saturday, April 9, 1994, at Doctor's Hospital North.
He was retired from Jeffrey Manufacturing and was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Vera V. Chapman; sisters, Alma Baker of Delaware, Ohio, and Evelyn Stephenson of New Mexico; brothers Jim and Gee Chapman of Columbus and Dale and Margie Chapman of Carroll; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, Canal Winchester, where funeral service will held at 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Philip Knisley, associate pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in Betzer Cemetery.
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, 11 Apr 1994, p A7
241 F vi. Johnnie Kate Parrott was born on 4 Dec 1928 in Tennessee and died on 3 May 2013 in Valencia, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.
Notes: Johnnie K. Hodge, 84, of Valencia, formerly of North Sewickley Township died Friday morning at Valencia Woods Nursing Center.
She was born on Dec. 4, 1928, in Tennessee, and was a daughter of the late Herschel and Carrie Coleman Parrott.
She was a homemaker. Johnnie had been a member of the Concord United Methodist Church of Beaver Falls and the Connoquenessing Country Club. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the North Sewickley Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving are her children, James Johnson of Kennett, Mo., Janet Rubendall and her husband, Larry, of Arlington, Va., and Joni Kellar and her husband, Patrick, of Valencia; her grandchildren, JaRee, Justin, Jennifer and Jamie; and her great-grandson, Jaydon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred J. Hodge, who she married on Jan. 23, 1971, and who died on Dec. 16, 1988; by her brother, Herschel Parrott Jr.; and her sisters, Evelyn Calvin, Jean Jones and Nina Schaefer.
HODGE - There will be no calling hours for Johnnie K. Hodge, who died Friday, May 3, 2013. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the North Sewickley VFD Ladies Auxiliary, 887 Mercer Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
Arrangements are under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave. Mars.
Condolences
are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.
Butler Eagle, May 4, 2013
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Johnnie married James Alonzo Bugg Jr. on 8 Dec 1945 in New Madrid, New Madrid Co., Missouri. James was born on 24 Jul 1922 in El Dorado, Union Co., Arkansas and died on 13 Jun 1990 in Portageville, New Madrid Co., Missouri, at age 67.
Marriage Notes: Ex-Sailor Weds Miss Parrott on December 8th
An announcement is being made here of the marriage on December 8 in New Madrid of Miss Johnnie Kate Parrott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Parrott, and James A. Bugg, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bugg both of this city.
The bride is a senior in High school and will continue her studies. The groom was honrably discharged from the Navy on Oct. 30 after four years of service. They have established their home in the south end of the city.
The Gideon News, 28 Dec 1945, p 1
Johnnie next married Alfred John Hodge on 23 Jan 1971. Alfred was born on 10 Oct 1922 in Eastvale, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania and died on 16 Dec 1988, at age 66.
242 M vii. Henry Baker Parrott was born on 20 Jan 1932 and died on 22 Feb 1934, at age 2.
163. Edwin Alexander Parrott (G. Henry5, Benjamin W.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 26 Jan 1903 in Denver, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma and died on 12 Feb 1955 in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 52. {FGID: 155278989}
Notes: E.A. Parrott, OR Electrician, Is Dead At 52
Edwin A. Parrott, 52-year-old Oak Ridge electrician, died at 8 p.m. yesterday.
His sons, Gene and Elisha Frank Parrott, are employed in the Composing Room of The Knoxville Journal.
Also surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ina Parrott; mother, Mrs. Ethel Pitts; and brother, Hershel Parrott.
The Knoxville Journal, 13 Feb 1955, p 10-A
Edwin married Ina J. Carman on 24 Dec 1925 in Hardin Co., Tennessee. Ina was born on 10 Dec 1901 in Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 22 Apr 1997 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 95. {FGID: 80667898}
Notes: SAVANNAH - Ina Carman Parrott, 95, of Oak Ridge, formerly of Savannah, homemaker, died of heart failure Tuesday at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Russells Chapel Cemetery in Hardin County. Shackelford Funeral Home here has charge. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Mrs. Parrott, the widow of Edwin Parrott, leaves a son, Frank Parrott of Lenoir City; two sisters, Mary Haggard of Savannah and Kate Carman of Nashville, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge.
Memphis Commercial Appeal, April 1997
Posted on Find a Grave by Bertha Avery-Hood
Children from this marriage were:
+ 243 M i. Edwin Gene Parrott was born on 27 Jan 1927 in Cerro Gordo, Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 21 Feb 1983, at age 56.
+ 244 M ii. Elisha Frank Parrott was born on 5 Jul 1929 and died on 29 Aug 2008 in Lenoir City, Loudon Co., Tennessee, at age 79.
164. Dr. Nicholas Barker Parrott (John Henry Sr.5, Alsey B.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 7 Mar 1910 in Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 29 Jan 1984 in Etowah, Mississippi Co., Arkansas, at age 73. {FGID: 42108684}
Notes: Illness claims Dr. Parrott, 74
ETOWAH, Ark. - Dr. Nicholas B. Parrot, of Etowah, formerly of Memphis, retired podiatrist, died about 3 p.m. yesterday after a long illness at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. He was 74.
Dr. Parrott was a graduate of Tech High School, Madison College and Memphis State University and the Univeristy of Illinois College of Podiatry.
He was a member of Leila Scott Masonic Lodge, and the Scottish Rite. Dr Parrott was editor of the old Tiger Rag at Memphis State University following World War II. He was a World War II veteran.
He leaves his wife, Mrs Jimmie Parrott of Etowah; a son, Nicholas B Parrott Jr. of Memphis; a sister Mrs. Juanita Hamblin of Memphis, and a brother, Col. John H. Parrott, Jr (USAF, Ret.) of Norfolk, Va., three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Murphy Funeral Home of Lepando, Ark., has charge. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the Scottish Rite, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
The Commercial Appeal, 30 Jan 1984, p B7
Nicholas married Mary Elizabeth Shepherd. Mary was born on 27 Dec 1910 in Tennessee and died on 26 Apr 1993 in Crittenden Co., Arkansas, at age 82. {FGID: 199199424}
Notes: MARY ELIZABETH PARROTT,
82, of Memphis, retired PBX operator for Doctor's Exchange, died Monday at Allenbrooke Health Care Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park. Memorial Park Funeral Home has charge. She leaves a son, Nicholas Jr. of Memphis; a sister, Irene Bell of Dixon, Mo.; a brother, Carl Shepherd of Morro Bay, Calif., three grandsons and two greast-grandchildren.
The Commercial Appeal, 27 Apr 1993, p 15
The child from this marriage was:
+ 245 M i. Nicholas Barker Parrott II was born on 27 Jun 1937 in Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 22 Dec 2013, at age 76.
Nicholas next married Jimmye Lou Meadows on 5 Sep 1962 in Dyess, Mississippi Co., Arkansas. Jimmye was born on 2 Jan 1921 in Mississippi Co., Arkansas and died on 28 Jul 1986 in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., Arkansas, at age 65. {FGID: 42066781}
Notes: Mrs. Parrott dies at 65
ETOWAH, Ark. - Mrs. Jimmie Parrott, formerly of Memphis, widow of Dr. Nicholas B. Parrott, died at 10 p.m. Monday the Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis after a long illness. She was 65.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Murphy Funeral Home in Lepanto with burial in Garden Point Cemetery near here.
Her husband, who died in January 1984, was a practicing podiatrist in Memphis for more than 15 years after moving from Chicago. Mrs. Parrott was a Baptist.
She leaves a stepson, Nicholas B. Parrott Jr. of Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. Jennie Sharp of Etowah, Mrs. Laura Johnson of Osceola, Mrs. Pearl Campbell of Ontario, Calif., and Mrs Juanita Hall of Petersburg, Ill.; a brother, H.J. Meadows of West Memphis, and three stepgrandchildren and two great-stepgrandchildren
The Commercial Appeal, 30 Jul 1986, p B6
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Mrs. Jimmye Meadows Parrott, 65, of Etowah, died Monday July 28, 1986 in the Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.
She was the widow of Dr. Nicholas B. Parrott. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include four sisters: Mrs Jennie Sharp of Etowah, Mrs Laura Johnson of Osceola, AR, Mrs Pearl Campbell of Ontario, CA. and Mrs Juanita Hall of Petersburg, IL and a brother, H.J. Meadows of West Memphis, AR.
Burial was in the Garden Point Cemetery near Lepanto.
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165. John Henry Parrott Jr. (John Henry Sr.5, Alsey B.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 28 Jan 1922 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 28 Nov 2001 in Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 79. {FGID: 49348242}
Notes: John H. Parrott, C-47 pilot in the South Pacific, has been promoted to first lieutenant. He attended Memphis State before entering the service March 10, 1943. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parrott of 1143 Forrest and husband of Mrs. Amy Parrott, a brother, Pharmacist's Mate 3/c Nicholas B. Parrott, is at Bainbridge, Md.
John married Amy Vivian Giltner in 1943 in Bainbridge, Decatur Co., Georgia. Amy was born on 16 Jul 1924 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, died on 17 Aug 2006 in Suffolk City, Virginia, at age 82, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 49348232. {FGID: 49348232}
Marriage Notes: Amy Giltner To Be Bride
Engagement To Cade John Henry Parrott Jr. Announced
Foretelling a wedding to be solemnized at the post chapel of the Bainbridge Flying School, Ga., is the announcement of the engagement of Miss Amy Vivian Giltner to Aviation Cadet John Henry Parrott Jr.
The bethrothal is made known today by the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Giltner of Brooks Avenue. Aviation Cadet Parrott is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry of 1143 Forrest.
The vows will be pledged in a simple military wedding in Bainbridge, where the bridegroom-elect is stationed with the Army Air Forces. Details of the ceremony will be announced later.
Miss Giltner was graduated from Whitehaven High School and attended the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.
Cadet Parrott was graduated from Tech High School and attended Memphis State College. Prior to entering the service he was with Chicago and Southern Air Lines.
The Commercial Appeal, 30 Jul 1943, p 8
The child from this marriage was:
246 M i. Robert Emmett Parrott was born on 22 Nov 1952 in Ankara, Turkey, died on 20 Feb 2006 in Suffolk, Virginia, at age 53, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 111006081. Another name for Robert was Stretch Parrott.
Notes: Robert "Stretch" E. Parrott, 53, of the 3900 block of Holland Road, passed away Monday, February 20, 2006 at his home.
Robert was born Nov. 22, 1952 in Ankara, Turkey. He was the son of the late Col. John H. Parrott, Jr., USAF and Amy G. Parrott. As a child he traveled the world with his family. Bob was a wonderful and devoted son, brother, uncle and friend. He was an avid collector and his greatest enjoyment came from discovering unknown treasures. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and devoted friends.
He is survived by his mother Amy, a brother, John H. Parrott, III, of Bayonne, New Jersey; a sister, Amy Laurie Wilkerson-Eller and husband Harry, of Suffolk; two nephews, Michael Wilkerson, of Suffolk; Hank Parrott, of Cleveland, Ohio; two nieces, Skye Parrott, of Paris, France; Lily Parrott, of Roosevelt, New Jersey; a great nephew, Kenneth Wilkerson; a great niece, Abby Wilkerson; cousins, Elizabeth Williams and son Jay, Ann Judd, Nick and JoAnn Parrott, Jr. and son David, all of Memphis, Tennessee and many friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home at 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, and other times at 6729 Ruritan Blvd., Suffolk. The service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Meadowbrook Cemetery Chapel by the Reverend Robert Stovall. Friends and family will be gathered at 6729 Ruritan Blvd. after the service.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Suffolk News-Herald, February 20, 2006
Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandchildren)
168. William Malcolm Parrott Jr. (William Malcolm "Mac"6, Franklin Z.5, William Sharpe (Capt)4, William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 21 May 1939 in Olney, Richland Co., Illinois and died on 16 May 2013 in Davie, Broward Co., Florida, at age 73.
The child from this marriage was:
247 F i. Natalie Catherine Parrott was born on 17 Dec 1964 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California and died on 27 Mar 2007 in South Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 42.
Natalie married Steven Randall Carlson in 1955. Steven was born on 26 Apr 1960 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois and died on 5 Dec 2001 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 41.
William next married Linda Jane Sparks on 27 Sep 1970 in Los Angeles Co., California. The marriage ended in divorce in Jul 1971. Linda was born on 15 Feb 1948 in Oregon and died on 15 Dec 2021 in Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah, at age 73.
Marriage Notes: Linda Sparks weds
Former residents of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs Bruce Sparks of Pasadena, Calif., announce the marriage of their daugher linda, to Malcom Parrott on Sept. 26.
Linda is a graduate from Skyland High school in Salt Lake City and has been an active employee of Burrows in Pasadena since the Sparks moved to California. It was there she met Mr. Parrott. He graduated from UCLA, where he received his maters degree.
The young couple was married at a garden wedding in the back yard of Spark's residence. The garden was beautifully decorated in the bride's color scheme of russet, gold, and white. An aisle of white carpet was lined with potted daisy trees, in which perched white doves. The trees were linked together with white and satin. The bride walked down the aisle on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage. She was lovely in a gown of white with a chapel length train. She carried a bouquet of dasies (sic) accented with russet and lavender rose buds. Her flower girls strew flowers along her path, Patty Chatfield, Beverly Jones, at the organ, played the wedding march and James Henderson sang.
The couple stood before an arch covered with orange blossoms. They were married by the bishop of their ward.
Matron of Honor, Carolyn Jean Chatfield and bridesmaid Judy Sparks wore gowns of russet. They carried bouquets similar to that of the bride.
Out of town visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sparks of Monticello, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chatfield and family of Omaha, Nebraska. The young couple will reside in Arcadia, Calif.
The San Juan Record (Monticello UT), 08 Oct 1970 p 5
Notes: Linda Jane Sparks Parrott, age 73, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away December 15, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was welcomed into heaven by her loving husband, Malcolm Parrott; parents, Leo Bruce and Dorothy Hardman Sparks; and sister, Jean Chatfield. She will be so greatly missed by her adoring family: daughter, Leslie Parrott; and granddaughter, Michelle (Landon); and great-granddaughter, Emery Graff; daughter, Christine (Chris) Musick; and grandchildren: Danielle, Josh, Zack and Noelle; and daughter, Nicole (Jake) Norris; and grandchildren: Ashley, Aaron, Brandon, and Beckham , as well as her brothers Bob (Arita) Sparks and Ron (Shelley) Sparks and sister Judy (Nathan) Richards.. Her family was Linda's greatest gift and she held them close to her heart, having faith in the promise of eternal families.
Fortunate to live in many places, Linda always found home where her family was, with fond memories of her mom's dress shop in Monticello, UT, graduating from Skyline High School and living in Mount Olympus Cove in Salt Lake City, UT, modeling and planning parties in Arcadia, CA, finding a wonderful community of friends and neighbors in West Bloomfield, MI, serving in her ward in Laguna Hills, CA, enjoying the warmth of friends and family in Goodyear, AZ, and gathering her family and cheering on her grandchildren in Spanish Fork, UT. She appreciated the beauty in nature and was always up for an adventure. She loved long drives into the Utah mountains, along the Southern California coast, and with her grandkids. She shared history and stories about every place she visited. She saw beauty all around and found joy in every road trip and journey.
In true Linda fashion, classy to the end, she made the ordinary extraordinary, found ways to celebrate the little things each day, found miracles in the magic of everyday moments, and spread joy wherever she went. This is the story of her life. Her favorite times were spent celebrating her children and grandchildren, their hard work, talents, and accomplishments. She put the needs of others above herself, always giving from the heart. Everything she did carried a personal touch. A visit from Linda was always a gift, whether it was a phone call, a text, a chat at work, or showing up on your porch with a smile or small gift that made her think of you that day\emdash she was all in. She cared specifically about the individual and delighted in letting others know they were truly loved.
Linda had a gift for connecting with people and found great joy in the gathering of others. She was a friend to all and had friends in all places, always having a personal story to share. She thought of others to the very end, making every effort to help them feel important in her life. There was never a question of her love for you since every visit was a celebration of it. She found in life that laughter and adventures with friends were some of the best medicine. How grateful we are that she was blessed by visits and an outpouring of love these past few weeks by those she has impacted along her own journey. The path was not always straight, the journey not always easy; but, without a doubt, we all knew Linda's greatest treasures were found in her faith, friends, family, temple bonds, and relationships that will extend for eternity.
Linda leaves a legacy of light, love, and service. She knew that joy comes from serving and using our individual gifts and talents, great and small, to bring light and love to others each day. Always there to greet you with a smile and warm embrace, we know that is exactly how her heavenly reunion was with her many loved ones. Linda was a gatherer, a tour guide, a storyteller, a memory maker, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a wife, and a daughter. In whatever role she assumed, she gave her all. She found comfort in her Savior Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, to the very end. Her greatest hope was that her loved ones continue with faith in Christ, finding gladness all around, sharing love and testimony with others, and creating everyday moments that bring joy to the world. We could think of no better time to celebrate her than at this special time of year, where we honor the birth of the Savior, the joy in giving, and the peace and hope that love brings.
Graveside Services will be held at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, Monday, December 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with a celebration at the Musick home immediately following. We invite all who knew and loved Linda to share a memory or story of her.
Her final wish was to bring comfort to children with cancer by making fleece tie blankets. In lieu of flowers, the family is collecting blanket donations. Please contact any of Linda's daughters if you would like to take part.
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170. Dossie S. Parrott (William Sharp6, Abner Lewis5, William Sharpe (Capt)4, William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 30 Jan 1905 in Canton, Madison Co., Mississippi and died on 30 Nov 1960 in Lincoln Co., Mississippi, at age 55. Another name for Dossie was Polly Parrott.
Notes: Parrott Rites Set For Today
Funeral services for D.S. (Polly) Parrott, 55, of Route 2, Magnolia Road, will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. from Wright and Ferguson chapel, with the Rev. William F. Evans, pastor of Midway Baptist church, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Wendall Carr, minister of Westmont Christian church. He died from an apparent heart attack Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in his truck on Highway 51, near Brookhaven.
Interment will be made in Lakewood Memorial Park.
He was a native of Canton, son of the late William S. and Annie Maye Rigby Parrott, and had lived in and near Jackson for the past 23 years. He was a carpenter by trade, and was a member of the Methodist church.
His survivors are his wife, the former Armorie Crowley of Stewart; one daughter, Miss Betty Parrott of Jackson; and one son, Jerry Wayne Parrott of Jackson, a 10th grade student at Clinton High School.
Pallbearers will be T.G. Holland, L.V. Day, R.A. Johnson, L.S. Campbell, and Jimmy Lovett.
The Clarion-Ledger, 02 Dec 1960, p 11
Dossie married Armarie Crowley. Armarie was born in 1908 in Mississippi and died on 24 May 1984 in Hinds Co., Mississippi, at age 76.
Notes: Mrs. Armarie Parrott Sant, of Magnolia Road, died Tuesday in Hinds General Hospital. Services are 2 p.m. today at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Sant, a longtime resident of Jackson, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Jayne Avenue Senior Citizens Club.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Betty Shafer of Clinton; son Jerry W. Parrott of Clinton; sisters, Mrs. Mildred Duckworth and Mrs. Claudia Mae Carswell; both of Morgantown, N.C., Mrs. Oma Edith Wyatt of Seadrift, Texas, and Mrs. Gladys Johnson of Jackson; brothers, Edward Crowley and Fred Crowley, both of Morgantown; and two grandsons.
The Clarion-Ledger, 23 May 1984 p 2B
The child from this marriage was:
+ 248 M i. Jerry Wayne Parrott was born on 14 Mar 1943 and died on 22 Apr 2020 in Jackson, Hinds Co., Mississippi, at age 77.
174. Benjamin Giles Parrott Sr. (John William II6, Joseph Benjamin5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 4 Apr 1905 in Texas and died on 22 Nov 1957 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 52. {FGID: 116874737}
Benjamin married Gladys Elizabeth Myers Huey on 22 Jan 1939 in Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona. Gladys was born on 23 Jun 1904 in West Virginia and died on 7 Sep 1996 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 92.
Benjamin next married Hazel Amsden. Hazel was born on 9 Aug 1905 in California and died on 17 Dec 1986 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 81. {FGID: 116874766}
The child from this marriage was:
249 M i. Charles Henry Parrott was born on 9 Sep 1947 in Los Angeles Co., California and died on 11 Sep 1947 in Los Angeles Co., California. {FGID: 116875132}
178. John Luis Estrada Parrott (John William II6, Joseph Benjamin5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 13 Oct 1919 in Tyrone, Grant Co., New Mexico and died on 29 Jun 2008 in Hobbs, Lea Co., New Mexico, at age 88.
John married Consuelo W. Huereque. Consuelo was born on 17 Dec 1911 in El Paso Co., Texas and died on 24 Aug 2011 in El Paso Co., Texas, at age 99. {FGID: 214055204}
John next married Myrtle Gaines on 10 Mar 1967 in Dallas Co., Texas. The marriage ended in divorce on 13 Nov 1973. Myrtle was born in 1923.
179. Alicia Parrott (John William II6, Joseph Benjamin5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 2 Jan 1922 in Tyrone, Grant Co., New Mexico and died on 13 Feb 2019 in Riverside Co., California, at age 97. {FGID: 196975624}
Alicia married Edmond Hamilton Stein on 17 Apr 1952 in Los Angeles Co., California. Edmond was born on 12 Apr 1927 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California and died on 11 Oct 1994 in Hemet, Riverside Co., California, at age 67. {FGID: 1219489}
Alicia next married Merrill J. Smith. Merrill was born on 29 Dec 1924 and died on 8 Oct 1964 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 39. {FGID: 129592461}
180. James Edward Parrott (John William II6, Joseph Benjamin5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 7 Aug 1924 in Tyrone, Grant Co., New Mexico and died on 27 Feb 2010 in Oxnard, Ventura Co., California, at age 85. {FGID: 72638613}
Notes: 1924 - 2010 Our beloved Papa was released from illness on Feb. 27, 2010 in the comfort of his home.
Dr. Parrott (James) was born Aug. 7, 1924 in El Paso, Texas. At 17 he joined the United States Navy to fight in World War II. With his platoon, James spent his 18th birthday landing on the beaches of Guadacanal. The strength and courage he showed that day would set the tone for the rest of his life.
James was discharged in 1945. He would be called back to fight for his country in the Korean War as a corpsman only a few years later. In 1954, he was discharged from the Navy and finished his education as a chiropractor.
His passion for his profession combined with his healing hands, helped many people that were in severe pain. He cured and helped those who had lost hope.
When Dr. Parrott wasn't helping his patients, he could be found doing one of his many hobbies: Championship shooting, fishing, and horseback riding. He was also an accomplished artist, writer, photographer, jeweler, chef, and harmonica player.
James is preceded in death by his mother and father, his brothers John and Henry, and his sisters Emma and Ruth. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, his sister Alice, children Brynda, Heather, Aaron, Heidi, James, Brynne, Joseph, Pierre, and Sean, and 14 grandchildren.
We would like to thank his caregiver Adrianna for taking care of James with love and compassion. His doctors, for many years of trying so hard to keep him well. Also, Livingston Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, with their skill and care, he was able to stay comfortable in his home. Mass was celebrated at Santa Clara Church, March 10. Burial was held at Riverside National Cemetery.
"We will miss you Papa, and know you will be around us always."
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James married Patricia Catherine McNulty. Patricia was born on 21 Dec 1935 in New York.
The child from this marriage was:
250 M i. Shawn K. Parrott was born on 26 May 1966 in Sacramento Co., California and died on 14 Jun 1966 in Sacramento Co., California. {FGID: 193531070}
James next married Josephine Gabrielli on 14 May 1965 in Reno Co., Nevada. Josephine was born on 20 Jan 1931 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California and died on 15 Sep 1986 in Placer Co., California, at age 55. {FGID: 32378315}
Marriage Notes: Reno Rites Unite Pair
Miss Josephine Gabrielli and James Edward Parrott were married May 14 in Reno. Performing the ceremony was Judge Willaim Beemer.
The newlyweds will be honored June 26 at a garden party - reception in Orinda hosted by Mrs. Joseph Gabrielli and Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Rouse.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Elisa Gabrielli. She was gradauted in 1949 from Berkeley high school and attended both the University of California and Armstrong Business College at Berkeley. She is vicepresident elec of Soroptimist Club of Roseville, vice president of Candy Cane Chapter, Children's Home Society and chairman of the Women's Division of the Roseville Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Parrott attended Los Angeles State College, LaVerne College, various medical service schools, Hollywood College on Chiropractic and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. He is a member of the Elks, Delta Sigma Honorary Scholastic Society of Healing Arts and contact committee of Roseville Chamber of Commerce.
They are making their home at 1103 Coloma Way in Roseville.
The Press-Tribune (Roseville CA), 04 Jun 1965, p A4
James next married Mildred Hazel Josephine Tripp. Mildred was born on 11 Oct 1922 in Texas and died on 6 Dec 1988 in Butte Co., California, at age 66. {FGID: 110647649}
182. Elijah Bramwell Parrott (William Bramwell6, Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 7 Jul 1918 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 13 Nov 1969 in Gaines Co., Texas, at age 51. {FGID: 47383104}
Notes: Was a veteran of WWII. He served in England and received a Purple Heart. After the war, was a machinery sales executive. Was killed in an automobile accident.
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SEMINOLE - Funeral services for E.B. (Tex) Parrott, 51, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church in Seminole. Place of burial is pending.
He was born on July 7, 1918, in Throckmorton County. Parrott was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge and was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, Clark and Mark of the home; a daughter, Pam of Lubbock; his mother, Mrs. W.B. Parrott of Throckmorton; a brother, James of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Cherry of Beaumont and Sangster Parrott of Ralleigh, S.C. (sic).
The Odessa American, 15 Nov 1969, p 2
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One Dead In Crash On 62-180
SEMINOLE, Tex. - A Highway accident 7.2 miles west of here on U.S. 62-180 about 8:15 (CST) last night claimed the life of Elijah B. Parrott, a 51-year-old Seminole area farmer.
The victim was the driver of a 196? Chevrolet pickup truck which rammed the rear of a flat bed semitrailer float pulled by a 1958 Chevrolet truck tractor owened and operated by Bobby Elbridge Moore, 2? of 1523 North Coleman, in Hobbs, according to the Texas Highway Patrol.
Justice of Peace W.E. Cox pronounced Mr. Parrott dead at the scene. Highway Patrolman Clayton Koonce, who investigated the mishap along with Kenneth Selman, said both vehicles were eastbound.
He said Mr. Parrott was employed by C.R. Cope, a farmer, who is the owner of the pickup truck. Koonce said the impact of the collision knocked 13 bales of cotton from the float trailer which sustained approximately $75 in damage. The pickup was described as a total loss. Moore was not injured and the truck tractor was not damaged.
A native of Throckmorton County, Mr. Parrott came to Seminole about two years ago. The family residence is 606 Southwest Ave. H.
He was a veteran of World War II, and and belonged to the IOOF Lodge and First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Mary Parrott; two sons, Clark and Mark Parrott of the home; a daughter, Pam Parrott of Lubbock, Tex.; his mother, Mrs. W.B. Parrott of Throckmorton, Tex.; a brother James Parrott of Dallas, Tex.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Cherry of Beaumont, Tex., and Miss Sangster Parrott of Raleigh, N.C.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. (CST) tomorrow in the First Baptist Church with Gene Hawkins, minister, officiating. Place of burial was not been selected. Seminole Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hobbs Daily News-Sun, 14 Nov 1969, p 1
Elijah married Mary Kathryn Clark on 18 Feb 1943. Mary was born on 27 Nov 1924 in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas and died on 28 May 2006 in Seminole, Gaines Co., Texas, at age 81. {FGID: 152217494}
Notes: SEMINOLE - Mary K. Parrott, 81, of Seminole, a retired Precinct 1 Justice of the Peach, died Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Seminole Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Gressett officiating. Arranagements are by Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.
She was born in Honey Grove. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS Son, Clark Parrott of Seminole and Mark Parrott of Kingwood; daughter, Pam Bayer of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The Odessa American, 31 May 2006, p 6B
189. Virginia Alice "Ginger" Parrott (Elijah Thomas Jr.6, Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 22 Jun 1913 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 25 Dec 2000 in Denton, Denton Co., Texas, at age 87.
Virginia married Bert Carlton Cochran on 6 Feb 1933 in Tillman Co., Oklahoma. Bert was born on 29 Jul 1912 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 13 Mar 1986 in Orange Co., California, at age 73.
191. Tom Davis Parrott (Elijah Thomas Jr.6, Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 16 Jan 1920 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 6 Apr 1981 in Wichita Co., Texas, at age 61. Another name for Tom was Son Parrott.
Notes: Tom Davis Parrott of Throckmorton died Monday in a Wichita Falls hospital. He was the father of Byron Parrott of Paris.
Services were scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton with the Rev. Joe Allen, pastor, Will Scott, and the Rev. Wayne Parmenter officiating. Burial was to be in Throckmorton Cemetery.
Mr. Parrott was born Jan. 19, 1920 in Throckmorton, a son of Thomas E. and E.P. Davis Parrott. He married Lee Irons on July 14, 1948 in Henrietta, Tex. She died in 1977.
Mr. Parrott was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton and of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association. He was a farmer and rancher.
The Paris News, 08 Apr 1981, p 2
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Byron Davis Parrott, a man that many of us grew up with, shared laughs with, and created lasting memories with, passed away in his home September 13, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born on May 24, 1949, in Olney, Texas, to Tom Davis Parrott and Wilda Lee Irons Parrott. He grew up in Throckmorton on his family ranch (est. 1892) where he learned all the skills of an old school cowboy: roping, welding, dancing, cutting up with friends, and enjoying the natural beauty of central Texas. He graduated from Throckmorton High School in 1967 and continued his studies at Tarleton State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971.
After graduating from college, Byron moved to Guymon, Oklahoma where he worked in a feedlot, becoming well versed in doctoring sick cattle and the basics of agricultural management. As he began to master his craft, he was transferred to manage a ranch in Belcher, LA. Due to a market decline, the ranch lease was terminated. Despite the dire situation, Byron found new opportunities as a businessman. He moved to Paris, Texas, where he worked part time at the funeral home and began a career as a loan officer at First Federal Bank. Due to his dedication and grit, he excelled in his pursuits, becoming the assistant vice president and chief appraiser for the bank. While in Paris, Byron became a pilot and enjoyed motorcycle riding. He also served the community as a member of the Paris chapter of Jaycees, where he learned the true meaning of their creed "service to humanity is the best work of life".
Longing for the sense of community that Throckmorton provided, Byron moved back to his family ranch in 1982. He enjoyed reconnecting with his roots and cherished every aspect of the ranching life. He began operating his own cattle business as well as buying, selling, and hauling cattle for other people. He was truly living out his dream. When the cattle business tightened down, he earned his real estate license in 2000 and built a successful business. In 2007, he became a broker and a partner forming Hibbitts and Parrott Real Estate. A true testament to his hard-working nature, he continued to serve his clients until his final months of life.
Byron was blessed with a large, close-knit family that admired and loved him dearly. He is survived by his three children, Julie Shelby (husband Wade) of Midland, TX, Chad Parrott (wife Stacey) of Paris, TX, and Jennifer Plemons (husband Matt) of Abilene, TX; his six grandchildren, Jordan Mowles (husband Andrew), Allison Gordon (husband Conoly), Will Shelby, Ashtyn Parrott, Max and Evie Plemons. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Tomile and Terry Lowery of Throckmorton, TX, nephews Curtis Lowery (wife Katie), Matt Lowery (wife Robyn), four great nieces, Matilyn, Charlee, Paislee, and Piper Lowery, and one great nephew, Hayden Lowery, as well as many special cousins and countless dear friends.
He has been a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Throckmorton.
He has served the community as a member of the Throckmorton County Livestock Board, Throckmorton County Appraisal Review Board, Throckmorton ISD School Board, and National Research Conservation Service.
Byron was larger than life. He was committed to his family and friends with a selfless, endearing love, and enjoyed the simple moments that life had to offer. Some of his favorite times were spent with his family and friends, grilling steaks, while watching the sunset over his tank, enjoying a round of golf, or waltzing across the dance floor.
If you ask anyone that he has encountered, they will likely recount his lively, ambitious attitude towards life. He was a hard worker and as many of you know, he might also "have a little job for you, it won't take long, maybe 30 minutes" and often ended in an experience that you'll never forget!
He once said that he wanted to be remembered as a fair and honest man. He certainly reached that goal.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tom "Son" and Wilda Lee Parrott and grandparents, Claude and Birdie Irons and Tom and E.P. Davis Parrott.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Throckmorton First United Methodist Church, Throckmorton Fire Department, Woodson Fire Department, or Throckmorton County EMT.
The Celebration of Byron's life will be Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton, TX. Cremation services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.
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Tom married Marjorie Evelyn Belsher on 18 Mar 1941 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Marjorie was born on 7 May 1919 in Whitesboro, Texas and died on 25 Nov 1992 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 73.
Marriage Notes: Prominent Throckmorton Couple Is Wed
THROCKMORTON, Texas, March 16. - Marriage of Tom Davis Parrott, son of Mrs. Bob Mason, owner of Parrott Hereford ranch east of Throckmorton, to Miss Marjorie Belsher of Whitesboro, teacher in the Throckmorton schools, has been announced here. Mrs. Parrott, a graduate of N.T.S.T.C., Denton, has taught here since September. The couple plan to make their home here.
Wichita Falls Record News, 17 Mar 1941, p 8
Notes: FORT WORTH - Marjorie B. Frazier of Fort Worth, a retired teacher, died Wednesday at her home. She was 73.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Laurel land Funeral home in Forth Worth. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Mrs. Frazier was born in Whitesboro and had lived in Fort Worth for 47 years. She was a gradaute of the University of North Texas, where she received her teaching degree.
Mrs. Frazier taught at Diamon Hill and South Hi-Mount elementary schools at Forth Worth. She was a partner in Fashion Draperies and as a bookkeeper.
Her husband, R.L. "Pat" Frazier, died in 1961. The family suggests that memorials be made to Vitas Foundation Hospice, 2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 600, Fort Worth 76102.
Survivors: Two daughters, Kay Mills of San Antonio and Risa Brown of Crowley; and four grandchildren.
Forth Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Nov 1991, p A49
The child from this marriage was:
251 F i. Margaret Kay Parrott was born on 16 Dec 1942 in Gray Co., Texas and died on 1 Jun 2014 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 71.
Notes: MILLS, KAY - died June 1st. Kay was born December 16, 1942, in Throckmorton, Texas, and grew up in Fort Worth. She was a lifetime volunteer working in many different organizations; Boy Scouts of America, American Red Cross, and US Air Force Officers' Wives' Club. Kay is survived by her husband, Belford Mills; son, Tom (Katrina) Walker; son, Bob (Kelly) Walker; and grandson, Bobby Walker II; and her sister, Risa Frazier. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the charity of your choice, where Kay had probably volunteered at one time. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 19th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Hill Presbyterian Church in Lakemore Hills. The Rev. James McTyre will be presiding.
Knoxville News Sentinel, June 8, 2014
Margaret married John Royse Walker on 21 Sep 1962. The marriage ended in divorce on 27 Aug 1974. John was born on 23 Feb 1943 in Sabine Co., Texas.
Margaret next married William on 19 Jan 1975 in Tarrant Co., Texas. William was born on 3 Apr 1928 in Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, died on 18 Mar 1981 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 52, and was buried in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Tom next married Wilda Lee Irons on 12 Jul 1948 in Henrietta, Clay Co., Texas. Wilda was born on 12 Jul 1928 in Noble Co., Oklahoma and died on 31 Jul 1977 in Wichita Co., Texas, at age 49.
Marriage Notes: Lee Irons and Tom Parrott Are United in Marriage
Recently announced by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Irons was the marriage of their daughter Miss Lee Irons to Tom Parrott of Throckmorton.
After a marriage ceremony in Whichita Falls the couple left for a honeymoon in Colorado, Wyoming, and Canada. Returning in two weeks, the couple will make their home on the Parrott Ranch near Throckmorton.
The bride is a 1947 graduate of Olney High School. Since her graduation she has been employed in the Lovette-Meredith Clinic here.
The Olney Enterprise, 22 Jul 1948, p 7
Notes: THROCKMORTON - Mrs. Tom (Lee) Parrott, 49, of Throckmorton died Sunday morning in a Wichita Falls hospital after a brief illness.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Joe Allen, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Throckmorton Cemetery, directed by Merriman Funeral Home.
Born July 16, 1928, in Perry, Okla., she married Tom Davis Parrott July 12, 1947, in Henrietta. She had lived in Throckmorton County since 1947, coming here from Olney. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Tomile Lowery of Stephenville; a son, Byron of Paris; a step-daughter, Kay Hannah of Fort Worth; a brother, Joe Irons of Denver, Colo.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Irons of Stephenville; and six grandchildren
Abiline Reporter-News, 01 Aug 1977 p 4-B
The child from this marriage was:
+ 252 M i. Byron Davis Parrott was born on 24 May 1949 in Olney, Young Co., Texas and died on 13 Sep 2022 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 73.
194. Wilbur Wyman Parrott (James Massie6, Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 21 Jun 1914 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 23 Jun 1976 in Parker Co., Texas, at age 62. Another name for Wilbur was Jake Parrott. {FGID: 61966468}
Notes: THROCKMORTON - Jake Parrott, 62, of Weatherford, died Wednesday at his home in Parker County of an apparent heart attack. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Frankie Rainey and the Rev. Joe Allen, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Throckmorton Cemetery, directed by Merriman Funeral Home.
Born June 21, 1914, in Throckmorton County, he was a rancher. He had lived in Parker County for about 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Beth; two sons, Ralph of Herndon, Va., and Morrison of Austin; a brother, Johny of Cisco; three sisters, Ada Collins and Elizabeth London, both of Throckmorton, and Mrs. Mutt Horton of Odessa; his mother, Bessie Parrott of Throckmorton; two grandchildren.
Abiline-Reporter-News, 24 Jun 1976, p 13A
Wilbur married Mary Elizabeth York on 12 Oct 1938. Mary was born on 23 Mar 1914 in Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas and died on 18 Oct 2000 in Temple, Bell Co., Texas, at age 86. {FGID: 61985481}
The child from this marriage was:
+ 253 M i. Morrison James Parrott Sr. was born on 18 Oct 1947 in Haskell, Haskell Co., Texas and died on 30 Sep 1994 in Temple, Bell Co., Texas, at age 46.
197. John Thomas Parrott (James Massie6, Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 12 Jun 1924 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 6 Apr 2004 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 79. {FGID: 61985437}
Notes: THROCKMORTON - John Thomas (Johnny) Parrott, age 79, died April 6, 2004, at his residence.
Services for Johnny Parrott will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2004, at First United Methodist Church, Throckmorton, with the Rev. John Sanders and Cody Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Merriman-Archer Funeral Home.
John Thomas Parrott was born on June 12, 1924. Johnny's parents, Gee and Bessie Parrott; and his grandparents, E.T. Parrott and John Nelson Condron families, were Throckmorton County pioneers. Johnny was one of five children born to Gee and Bessie Parrott. Johnny and Kay Johnson were married on Oct. 23, 1953, in Throckmorton. After marriage, they made their home in Throckmorton for a number years. Johnny and Kay moved to a ranch near Cisco, Texas, with they bought in 1963.
Johnny was a well-known and respected cowboy and rancher. He began his cowboy career early in life. While Johnny was in high school, he belonged to a Square Dance on Horseback Club. They squared danced on horseback for the Fort Worth Stock Show as well as other rodeos. After Johnny graduated form Throckmorton high School, he worked on the Buckle L Ranch in Childress.
Johnny also worked for Woodson Oil Company for a few years.
Johnny's first love of cowboying and ranch life was roping. Many afternoons you would find Johnny and a group of boys at his roping pen. Johnny taught many young men how to ride a horse and to rope a calf. Johnny especially loved to chase and rope wild Mexican steers on ranches in this area. One situation Johnny liked to recall what happened on the banks of the Pease River. Johnny and his brother-in-law, Nig London, were chasing a wild steer. They roped the steer on the edge of a bluff. When he roped a steer in a situation that was impossible, his laughter could be heard up and down the canyon. Johnny continued to rope and drag claves at branding time until this year.
In 1963, Johnny and Kay moved to a ranch near Cisco, Texas. Johnny worked hard to build a good herd of Hereford Cattle. He was a man that enjoyed working each and every day of his life. Johnny loved improvements which is evident in his building of new corrals. Johnny's and Kay's home soon became known as the home of hospitality. If you were visiting Johnny and Kay you were a welcome guest at their table.
Johnny was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cisco, Texas. He was a member of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Kay Parrott; one daughter, Kathy Davidson and husband, Bart, of Oplin, Texas; granddaughter, KC Davidson of Oplin, Texas; two sisters, Elizabeth London of Throckmorton and Bonita Horton of Burkburnett. He is also survived by nieces, Pam Lyons of Ft. Scott, Kan., Georgia Keeter of Throckmorton, and Mary Dodson of Burkburnett; and one nephew, Ralph Parrott of Fairfax Station, Va., and many friends.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Gee and Bessie Parrott; brother, Jake Parott; and sister, Ada Collins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer society or to your favorite charity. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
Abilene Reporter News, 07 Apr 2004, p 3AA
John married Mary Katherine Johnson on 23 Oct 1954 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Mary was born on 19 Sep 1931 in Oplin, Callahan Co., Texas and died on 13 Oct 2009 in Throckmorton, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 78. Another name for Mary was Kay Johnson Parrott. {FGID: 43232370}
Marriage Notes: Kay Johnson, Johnny Parrott Married in Parsonage Ceremony
THROCKMORTON, Nov. 5. - Kay Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Johnson of Oplin, became the bride of Johnny Parrott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gee Parrott of Throckmorton. The wedding service was read by the Rev. Conrad M. Ryan in the the parsonage of the First Methodist Church Oct. 23.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cypert were the only attendants. The bride wore a beige faille dress with brown accessories.
The bride was graduated from Hardin-Simmons University and is now teaching in Throckmorton schools. The bridegroom was graduated from Throckmorton High School and is employed in oil field work.
After a short wedding trip to Mineral Wells, they are living in Throckmorton.
The Abilene Reporter-News, 06 Nov 1953, p 5A
Notes: Kay Parrott peacefully went to heaven and met Jesus on October 13, 2009. She was born in Oplin on September 19, 1931 to Pat and Alma Johnson. She graduated from Hardin Simmons University and rode one of the Six White Horses while there. She moved toThrockmorton and was a teacher and coach for 7 years. She met and married Johnny Parrott in 1953. They moved to Cisco and ranched for 43 years. She made a mighty impact on everyone who knew her as she was an exceptionally kind, thoughtful and caring person.
She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny in 2005. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Davidson and husband Bart of Cisco, granddaughter K.C. Daughtry and husband Andy of Oplin, other family members and many great friends.
A celebration of her life will be at the First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton at 2 pm on October 15, 2009 with Rev. Sandra Keith officiating. Burial will be at the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Merriman-Archer Funeral Home.Viewing will be Wednesday, from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hendrick Hospice, 1682 Hickory, Abilene, TX 79604. Merriman-Archer Funeral Home
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201. Virgil Lee Parrott (Lewis Elidge6, Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 6 Nov 1914, died on 3 Feb 1996 in Albany, Shackelford Co., Texas, at age 81, and was buried in Woodson Cemetery. Another name for Virgil was Buster Parrott. {FGID: 20020431}
Notes: PARROTT, Virgil Lee "Buster"
Funeral services for Virgil Lee "Buster" Parrott, an 81 year old Albany resident, were held on Monday, Feb. 5, 1996 at Albany Church of Christ. Brian Cope, minister officiated. Burial followed in Woodson Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary in Albany. Mr. Parrott died Saturday afternoon at Shackelford County Hospital in Albany. Mr. Parrott was born on Nov. 6, 1914 in Woodson. He grew up in Woodson and attended schools there. He married ADA MAE GRAY in Breckenridge on Aug. 1, 1936. He had farmed and ranched in Woodson and Ivan. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He moved to Albany in 1990. Survivors include his wife, ADA MAE PARROTT of Albany; one daughter, VIRGINIA ANN LOWE of Albany; three sisters, LILA PARROTT, RUBY HILL and FLORENCE HOUSTON, all of Throckmorton; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, LEWIS SIMS PARROTT. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association. Memorials may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Pallbearers were DON BATES, MIKE HERRINGTON, JAY LOWE, STEVE LOWE, DON PARROTT, and RANDY PARROTT. Honorary pallbearers were WOODY BEATY, JIM BILL OVERCASH, BILLY WAYNE WHITE and BRAD WHITAKER.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txthrock/woodson.htm
Virgil married Ada Mae Gray on 1 Aug 1936 in Throckmorton Co., Texas. Ada was born on 19 May 1919 in Lampkin, Comanche Co., Texas and died on 26 Nov 2009 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 90. {FGID: 44908953}
Notes: Ada Parrott, age 90 of Albany, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, at Bluebonnet Nursing Center in Albany. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 29th, at the First Christian Church with Rev. Dennis Patience officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodson Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.Ada Mae Gray was born on May 19, 1919 in Lampkin, Texas to parents, Clayborn Sims Gray and Mattie Jane Winningham Gray. The family later moved to Throckmorton County, where Ada attended schools in Woodson. She married Virgil Lee "Buster" Parrott on August 1, 1936 in Breckenridge. The Parrotts made their home in Throckmorton where Ada was always a busy homemaker, as well as a seamstress. She also owned The School Store, which served lunch to many of the Throckmorton students. Ada loved to sew clothes for her family and others. She also enjoyed crochet, embroidery, crafts and cooking. Ada moved to Albany in early 1980's. She was a member of the Church of Christ and she worshipped with the Albany and Throckmorton congregations. Ada was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Lewis "Sonny" Parrott; one son-in-law, Lefty Lowe; two brothers, Jake Gray and Frank Gray; and four sisters, Lennie Wyatt, Mildred West, Gladys O'Dell and Lorene Cribbs.Ada is survived by one daughter, Virginia Lowe of Albany; one sister-in-law, Florence Huston of Throckmorton; nine grandchildren, Randy Parrott and wife, Debbie of Weatherford, Julia Davis and husband, Ricky of Katy, Lewis Don Parrott of Midland, Mindy Parrott of Miami, FL, Cindy Parrott of Dallas, Steven Lowe and wife, Jami of China Spring, Jeannine Herrington and husband, Mike of Breckenridge, Jimi Bates and husband, Don and Jay Lowe and wife, Angela, all of Graham; sixteen great grandchildren and fifteen great-great grandchildren.Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
http://www.morehartmortuary.net/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=367949#/obituaryInfo
The child from this marriage was:
+ 254 M i. Lewis Sims Parrott was born on 3 Oct 1937 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 3 Nov 1983 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 46.
204. Richard Dumont Parrott (Don (Orville Hermon)6, Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 25 Oct 1930 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, died on 4 Mar 2010 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 79, and was buried in Choate Prairie Cemetery, Indianola. {FGID: 66532136}
Notes: Richard Dumont Parrott passed from this Earth to walk with his Lord March 4, 2011, in the Red River Regional Hospital in Bonham, Texas. He was born October 25, 1930, in Woodson, Texas to O.H. (Don) and Vera McBryde Parrott. He served his country during the Korean War.
If you ever needed a picture of a cowboy, he was the one for the photo. There was none better when it came to taking a young, un-broke horse and turning him into one of the best horses you could ever throw a leg over. His cattleman skills matched those of his horsemanship skills. There wasn't much he couldn't do when you placed a tool in his hands.
Richard lived his life to the fullest. He loved his family dearly and taught his children the ways of the world to be successful in their own right. His travels took him many places so wherever he went, he knew somebody. At the drop of a hat, he always helped those who needed help.
Richard is survived by his wife Bobbie of the home, Lance Parrott and wife Jennifer of Newark, Delaware, daughters Claudia Parrott and David of McGregor, Texas and Connie Parrott of Sherman, Texas; stepdaughter Angela Rollwage and husband Chris of Providence Village, Texas and stepson Robert Crockett of Irving, Texas; brothers Jimmy Parrott of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Phillip Parrott of Durant, Oklahoma and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His daughter Rhonda Denise Durst, granddaughter Ashlee Gail Durst, brothers Douglas Parrott and Donald Parrott, precedes him in death Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2011, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Holmes-Coffey-Murray Funeral home 121 N. 5th Avenue, Durant, Oklahoma, 74701. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2011 at Choate Prairie Cemetery, Indianola, Oklahoma. The services will be officiated by Brent Jarrett. Pallbearers will be Sam Jones, Johnny Corbett, George Tarr, and his surviving children Lance, Claudia, and Connie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Canadian Shores Freewill Baptist Church, PO Box 85, Indianola, Oklahoma 74442.
Durant Daily Democrat, March 6, 2011
Richard married Sheila Geneieve Anderson. Sheila was born on 11 Feb 1934 in Los Angeles Co., California and died on 3 Oct 2016 in Cartwright, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 82.
Notes: Sheila G. Parrott quietly passed from this world on October 3, 2016 in her home in Cartwright, Oklahoma. She was born February 11, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to Walter D. Anderson and Elvira Constance Angel Anderson. Her father was a businessman and rancher in Colorado where she grew up. While living on the ranch she developed a love for all animals. Her love for animals led her to the racehorse track where she met her husband Richard. For many years, they traveled the racing circuit together.
If you ever needed a picture of woman made of steel, she was the one for the photo. She always made sure her children's needs were met no matter what the circumstances may be. Each of her children grew up to successful individuals in their own right. She was very proud of the people they had become and told her children this often. The love of her children is noticeable by all of their many photographs displayed through out her home.
During her working career, she was a machinist for Texas Instrument/Raytheon. This was at a time when there were very few women in this line of work. She was a studious individual and worked very hard to be top notch in her profession.
She made many fond memories during retirement while traveling across the country with her daughters. Going to lunch with her swimming friends also brought her enjoyment.
She is survived by son Lance Parrott and wife Jennifer of Newark, Delaware, daughters Claudia Parrott and friend David of McGregor, Texas and Connie Parrott of Sherman, Texas, granddaughter Victoria Ward of Poteau, Oklahoma and two great grandchildren. Rhonda Parrott Durst and Ashlee Gail Durst preceded her in death.
The family would like say Thank You to Wanda Reed and Ronda Nelson for their ever loving care of our mother and Amy, her hospice nurse, for her compassionate care.
Sheila made the choice to donate her body to University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Medicine. A memorial in her honor will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association via mda.org. Notifications will be sent to Connie Parrott, 1408 N. Wharton Sherman, Texas 75092. Donations may also be made to the Grayson County Animal Shelter, 1800 East Ida Road Sherman, 75090.
The Herald Democrat, Oct. 5, 2016
205. Donald Robert Parrott (Don (Orville Hermon)6, Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 28 Jan 1937 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas, died on 5 Jun 2009 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 72, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 38059205.
Notes: Services for Donald Parrott, 72, of Durant who passed away Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 at the Dalton-Holmes Chapel. Tommy Wall will officiate.
Donald was born on January 28, 1937, in Woodson, Texas, to Orville H. Parrott and Vera Virginia (McBride). He married Patsy Evans on March 31, 1959, in Durant.
He came to Oklahoma in 1953 from Springer, New Mexico. He was a carpenter and enjoyed fishing. Donald was of the Baptist faith.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents and brother Douglas Parrott.
He is survived by his wife; daughters Nancy Bowen, Durant, Carol Kohler and husband William, Ewing, N.J., and Becky Hightower and husband Phillip, Caddo; sons Jimmy D. Parrott, Durant, and Billy Parrott, Waurika; brothers Richard Parrott, Indianola, Phillip Parrott, Kenefic, and Jimmy L. Parrott, Las Cruces, New Mexico; granddaughters Elizabeth Hawthorne and Travis Mauldin, Caddo, Michelle Mize, Durant, Megan Dufur and Casey, Durant, Tanna Hightower, Caddo, Julie Kohler, Ewing, N.J., and Katelyn Neff, Redoak, Texas; grandson Cole Lambert, Caddo, and great-grandson Austin Hawthorne, Caddo.
Pallbearers will be Richard Whitfield, Travis Mauldin, Eddie Evans, Jason Parrott, Dylan Evans, Scottie Parrott and Paul Ford.
Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Caddo.
Family hour will be Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home.
http://www.durantdemocrat.com/pages/full_story?page_label=news_obituaries&id=2676877-Donald+Parrott-+72&article-Donald%20Parrott-%2072%20
Donald married Patsy C. Evans on 31 Mar 1959 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma. Patsy was born on 25 Nov 1941 in Utica, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, died on 29 Dec 2015 in Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 74, and was buried in Find A Grave Memorial# 156527672.
Notes: Patsy (Evans) Parrott was born on November 25, 1941in Utica, OK to John and Mary (Parker) Evans and passed from this life on December 29, 2015 in Denison, TX at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 4 days.
Patsy has been a lifelong resident of Bryan County and married Donald Parrott on March 31, 1959. They were blessed with 50 years of marriage until Donald's passing in 2009. Patsy worked for Levi Straus Company for many years and the Choctaw Nation Complex.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband Donald Parrott; parents, John and Mary Evans and siblings, Aubrey Dee, Kenneth, Lonnie "Slim", Johnny, W.B. "Blackie", L.B. "Red", Herman "Doc", Therman, Christina, Jesse, Ardelia and Herschel.
Patsy is survived by her children, Nancy Bowen of Durant, Carol Kohler and husband William of Ewing, New Jersey, Becky Hightower and husband Phillip of Caddo, Jimmy Don Parrott of Durant and Billy Joe Parrott of Durant; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hawthorne and Travis Mauldin, Michelle Mize, Megan Dufur and husband Casey, Walter Cole Lambert, Katelyn Marie Neff, Tanna Hightower and Julie Kohler; great grandchildren, Austin Hawthorne, Olivia Mize, Jet Dufur, Madison Mauldin and Eli Mauldin and numerous extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2015 at Brown's Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Monty Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Eddie Evans, Rodney Evans, Dylan Evans, Bobby Evans, Lamar Parrott and Lee Hamill serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6-8 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com.
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The child from this marriage was:
255 F i. Virginia Carol Parrott was born on 22 Feb 1963 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.
206. Douglas McAuthor Parrott (Don (Orville Hermon)6, Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 30 Jan 1942 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 15 Dec 1999 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 57.
Douglas married Christine Sue Boone in 1963. Christine was born on 25 Feb 1945 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma and died on 1 May 2000 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 55.
The child from this marriage was:
256 F i. Krista Kaye Parrott was born on 9 Jun 1967 and died on 31 May 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 40.
Notes: DURANT, Okla. - Funeral services for Krista Kaye Parrott Smith, 40, of Durant will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2008, in Victory Tabernacle Church. Doyle Pair will officiate, and burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
She died Saturday, May 31, 2008, in Oklahoma City.
Surviving are her husband, Jeff Smith of Durant, Okla.; son, Brandon Stephens of Durant, Okla.; daughter, Dana Horton of Durant, Okla.; brothers, Scott Parrott of Hobbs, N.M., and Darrell Jones and Kevin Stotzer, both of Durant, Okla.; and two grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home from 5 -7 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to First Texoma National Bank in Durant, Okla.
The Herald Democrat, June 3, 2008.
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Douglas next married Carolyn Faye Bates on 10 Feb 1996 in Calera, Bryan Co., Oklahoma. Carolyn was born on 5 Nov 1964 in Tishimongo, Johnston Co. Oklahoma and died on 1 Jan 2009 in Plano, Collin Co., Texas, at age 44.
Notes: Services for Carolyn Parrott, 44, Durant, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in Plano, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Coffey-Murray Funeral Chapel, Durant. Rev. Anthony Williams and Clint Whitehurst will officiate.
Parrott was born on Thursday, Nov. 5, 1964, in Tishomingo to James Edward and Lutreca "Pat" (Harris) Bates. She married Doug Parrott on Feb. 10, 1996, in Calera.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching her daughter bowl and playing on the computer, but being with family and friends was her greatest joy.
Parrott was preceded in death by her husband; stepdaughter Krista Kay Smith; grandparents Roy and Odessa Harris; father and significant other Thomas Martin.
She is survived by her son David Mayhue and wife Cathy, Mead; daughters Amanda Mayhue, Denison, Texas, and Monica Mosley, Atoka; mother, Calera; stepfather Kenneth Dean Sallee, Calera; grandsons Josh Castleberry and Trevor Mayhue, both of Mead; stepson Scotty Parrott and wife Debbie, Hobbs, N. M.; sister Debbie Kay Roberson and husband Randell, Boswell; step-grandchildren, Scotty Ray Parrott, Jr., and wife Tessa, Jason Parrott, Brandon Stephens and Dana Stephens, all of Durant; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family.
Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Calera, with Daniel Ables, David Mayhue, Jr., Randell Sheperd, Stan Williams, Jerry Martin and Clinton Harris serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Roger Aplin, Phillip Parrott, Gary Spicer and Steve Ables.
Family hour will be today from 3-4 p.m. at Coffey-Murray Funeral Home. Coffey-Murray Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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207. Philip Avant Parrott (Don (Orville Hermon)6, Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 6 Oct 1944 in Stephens Co., Texas and died on 19 Aug 2020, at age 75.
Notes: Philip "Phil" Parrott, of Kenefic, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 75. He was born on Friday, October 6, 1944 in Springer, New Mexico to Orvel Herman and Vera Virginia (McBride) Parrott.
Phil was very creative. He enjoyed art, sculpture, flying, watching the news and designing flowers. He was a history buff and enjoyed his time going to the Dairy Queen. He loved his dogs and family but especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Vera Virginia (McBride) Parrott; brothers Richard, Donald, Douglas and Jimmy Parrott. Survivors include his son Lamar Parrott and wife Donna of Mead, Oklahoma; lifelong partner Kay Parrott of Durant, Oklahoma; grandson Jakob Parrott of Sherman, Texas; granddaughters Staci Parrott and Tressa of Calera, Oklahoma, Taylor Parrott of Edmond, Oklahoma, Veronika Parrott of Durant, Oklahoma, Taija Parrott of Mead, Oklahoma; 3 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and other extended family.
A memorial service will be held 2:00PM, Monday, August 31, 2020 at the University Freewill Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com
https://www.gordonfh.com/memorials/philip-parrott/4308831/index.php
Philip married Lela Kay Wingard on 17 Nov 1967 in Grayson Co., Texas. Lela was born on 7 Dec 1949 in Kirsey, Bryan Co., Oklahoma and died on 30 Apr 2022 in Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 72. {FGID: 239404257}
Notes: Lela Kay Parrott was born in Kirsey, Oklahoma to Woodrow Wilson Wingard and Kitty Bell Buckmaster Wingard. Kay grew up in Kenefic, where she went to elementary school, graduating from Durant High School in 1967. She married Philip Avant Parrott on November 17, 1967. Later she attended Grayson County College, graduating with a nursing degree, leading her to a 40 plus year career. She became ICU, PCU, and cardiac Rehab director. After many years of shaping many baby nurses and other health care professionals' lives, she retired in 2016. She touched so many lives, from people she worked with, to the patients she treated like her own family, but her heart called her to make her family her job 24-7, and she did.
Kay, Baptist by faith, was an obedient and faithful servant, never missing a chance to be with her church family. Kay spent most of her days with her family, friends, and cats. She so loved her cats. Every evening she had tea with Vickie and Lynda. Tea time was one of her favorite hobbies, lunch with her gal pals always had adventures and tales. From football with Lamar and Staci, to gardening with Donna, they would talk about spring planting starting in November. She loved singing in church every Sunday. She loved being the weather watcher, always calling and messaging us every day. Never missing a moment with her grandkids, great- grandkids, and Lamar. If you stood still long enough, you would hear everything about her babies.
Kay is proceeded in death by her parents Woodrow Wingard and Kitty Bell Wingard; her brother Leonard Wingard; her daughter Stephanie Kay Parrott and Philip Parrott.
Kay is survived by her sister Fran Gatlin of Durant, OK; brother Steven Wingard of Lone Grove, OK; son Lamar Parrott and Donna of Mead, OK; granddaughter Staci Parrott and Tressa of Calera, OK; granddaughter Taylor Benjamin- Parrott of Oklahoma City, OK; grandson Jakob Parrott of Sherman, TX; granddaughter Veronika Parrott and Nathan of Durant, OK; granddaughter Taija Beth Parrott of Mead, OK; great-grandkids Kruz, Kaylor, and Heavenly. She leaves behind special friends Vicki McIntire, Melody Cacho, Lynda Smiley, and the old Nurses Club; her other sons who gave her so much grey hair, Jimmy Stout, Donnie Portman, and Stan West; along with numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains. Her sweet and caring heart, smile and laugh will be missed, but her light shines on. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Brown's Funeral Service Chapel. Bro. Raymond Coats will officiate with Bro. Bill Fahey assisting. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Calera with Jimmie Wayne Gatlin, Jimmy Don Parrott, Kevin Dale Wingard, Donnie Portman, David Green, and Travis Vanbuskirk serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Stout, Stan West, Lance Parrott, and Scotty Parrott. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM.
https://www.brownsfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Lela-Parrott/#!/Obituary
The child from this marriage was:
257 F i. Stephanie Kay Parrott .
208. William Arthur Parrott Jr. (William Arthur Sr.6, Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 7 Nov 1928 in Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 17 Jul 1987 in Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 58. Another name for William was Billy Parrott. {FGID: 30982426}
Notes: Services for William A. Parrott Jr., 58, of Lubbock are pending with Resthaven Funeral Home.
He died at 6:45 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Woodson and moved to Lubbock in 1957. He was a member of the Woodson Masonic Lodge. He retired in 1974 as a manager of Furr's Cafeterias. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Slaton and the American Legion in Lubbock. He was a Shriner and a member of the Texas Rangers Association. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include his mother, Clyde Era Parrott of Fort Worth; three sons, Jamie K. of Lubbock, Johnny B. of Houston and Wesley L. Williams of Mineral Wells; four brothers, Jack of Casper, Wyo., Tommy E. and David, both of Fort Worth, and John D. of Arlington; and five sisters, Colene Townsley of Breckinridge, Norma Jean Cumby of Midlothian, Carlon Parrott of Mineral Wells, Josie Parrott of Fort Worth, and Caloma Wood of Port Lavaca.
Lubbock Avalanche Journal, 18 Jul 1987
William married Geneva Jane Pennington. Geneva was born on 10 Jan 1931 in Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Texas and died on 16 Oct 2016 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Texas, at age 85. {FGID: 171470822}
Notes: Geneva Jane "Penny" Walker, 85, entered into Heaven's Gates and into the loving arms of Jesus on October 15, 2016 in Mineral Wells.
She was born January 10, 1931 in Parks, Texas, the daughter of Thomas Lane and Dorothy Ora Dover Pennington. She was a longtime resident of Jack County and had lived in Mineral Wells for the past five years. She worked at Bag and Wag Grocery in Jacksboro for many years.
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Wesley and Brenda Williams of Cool, Jamie Parrott of Keller, and Shay Walker of Jacksboro, sister-in-law: Gwen Pennington of Fort Worth, four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two sisters, children: Joe Parrott and Johnny B. Parrott, and her husband Eugene Walker in 1988. The family would like to extend gratitude and sincere heartfelt thanks to all at Mineral Wells Nursing and Rehab and Solaris Hospice.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016 at Salesville Cemetery with Pastor Lonnie DeArmond officiating.
Condolences may be left at www.bcbfuneralhome.com.
Jacksboro Herald-Gazette, October 21, 2016
Children from this marriage were:
258 M i. Raylan Joel Parrott was born on 4 Oct 1953 in Bell Co., Texas and died on 18 Jun 1964 in Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 10.
259 M ii. Johnny Burton Parrott was born on 13 Nov 1956 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., Texas and died on 18 Apr 2012 in Texas, at age 55. {FGID: 90499100}
Johnny next married Oddie Maye Rogers on 30 Aug 1984 in Lubbock Co., Texas. Oddie was born on 29 Oct 1938 in Floyd Co., Texas and died on 1 Feb 2017 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 78. {FGID: 175953936}
Johnny next married Valene Mae Owens on 29 Sep 1986 in Harris Co., Texas. Valene was born on 16 Jan 1942 and died on 11 Apr 2016 in Harris Co., Texas, at age 74. {FGID: 162060494}
216. Bobby James Parrott (James Ermon6, Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 27 Jan 1937 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 28 Jan 2019 in Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 82. {FGID: 196921160}
Notes: Lubbock- Bobby James Parrott passed away January 28, 2019. A time of fellowship and remembrance is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life of 82 years at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Lake Ridge Chapel. Family and friends are invited to share memories and expressions of sympathy, and view Mr. Parrott's life tribute at www.memorialdesigners.net.
Bobby James Parrott was born on January 27, 1937, to James and Dadie Parrott in Woodson, Texas. Bobby married Joanna Allen on September 1, 1961, in Anson, Texas. He graduated high school in 1955 from Woodson High School and attended Cisco Jr College.
Bobby started his first business venture at the age of 14 harvesting wheat in Kansas. At 17 he left farming behind and went into the cattle business where he worked the rest of his life. Bobby loved cattle auctions, and he owned and operated five different livestock auctions throughout his life. He attended a cattle auction nearly every day of the week and loved every aspect of the business His motto was "Buy Low Sell High" He will be remembered for his hearty laugh and loving a good prank but most of all his kindness and generosity, always extending a helping hand to those in need.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Joanna Allen Parrott; children Ronald Ray Parrott and wife, Shyla; Stacey Gene Parrott, Tamra Frey and husband, Rodney; Keith Allen Parrott and long-time friend, Teri Chambers; grandchildren, Dadie, Justin, Rance, Zachery, and Travis Parrott; Amber McMillan and wife, Cate; and Hunter Frey and fiance, Hollis Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James, and Dadie Parrott; and siblings, Patsy McLemore, and Waymon Parrott.
The family of Bobby James Parrott would appreciate contributions to be given to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, www.westtexasrehab.org or a favorite charity in his memory.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Jan. 31, 2019
219. Caston Clifford Parrott (Commodore Cornelius6, Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 5 Jun 1916 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Jul 2009 in Harper Woods, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 93.
Notes: http://www.desmondfuneralhome.com/obituary/Caston-Buck-Parrott/Harper-Woods-MI/692655
CASTON CLIFFORD 'BUCK' PARROTT ~~
VERY PROUD OF HIS CHILDREN!
GREAT STORY-TELLER
MADE 5 HOLES-IN-ONE
Mr. Parrott, age 93, died on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at St. John Hospital, in Detroit. He was born on June 5, 1916, in Livingston, Tennessee, to Commodore C. and Mary Parrott. He had been a resident of Harper Woods, Michigan, for the past 5 years, and was a former resident of Detroit for 68 years.
Education: Graduate of Livingston Academy (high school), in Livingston, Tennessee
Occupation: Mr. Parrott was a (retired) Firefighter with the City of Detroit for which he had served 25 years. Prior to his career with the Fire Department he was a milkman and a farmer in Tennessee.
Mr. Parrott loved golf (made 5 holes-in-one), and also was an avid gardener - he grew great tomatoes.
He was a member of the Fireman's Fund, the Knights of Columbus, Starleton Seniors, and St. Basil Parish.
Military: Mr. Parrott was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, having served for 5 years. During the War, he served in the Philippines. He earned a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, an American Defense Service Medal, an American Campaign Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal.
Deceased Wife: the late Janina Dorothy Konarzewski, deceased May 6, 1984. They married on September 16, 1950, in Detroit
Surviving Daughter: Janina Jacobs (Gary)
Surviving Sons: Michael (Lisa), Chris (Kathy), snf Patrick (Faye)
Grandchildren: Jason, Joel, Shaun, Ryan (USN), and Lauren
Great-grandchildren: Isabela, and Olivia
Special Friend: Clara Warner
Visitation: Tuesday, July 28, 2009, from 2-8 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084 (between Maple and Big Beaver Roads), with an evening Prayer Service at 7 PM - Sr. Michael Clare Mauntel officiating
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 10:00 AM at St. Basil Church, 22851 Lexington, Eastpointe, Michigan, with Reverend Anthony Sulkowski officiating. Visitation at church begins Wednesday at 9:30 AM
Interment: Mt. Elliott Cemetery, in Detroit, Michigan
Memorial Tributes may be made to:
The Capuchin Monastery, 1820 Mt. Elliott Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
Caston married Janina Dorothy Konarzewski on 16 Sep 1950 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. Janina was born on 22 May 1916 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan and died on 6 May 1984 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 67.
Notes: PARROTT
JANINA D., May 6. Beloved wife of Caston C. (Buck); dear mother of Michael L., Christopher A., Janina Jacobs and Patrick J.; dear aunt of Paul Holody; also survived by five grandchildren. Funeral from A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw Maple & Big Beaver), Wednesday 9 a.m., St. Rita Church at 10. Rosary Tues. 8 p.m. Family will receive friends Tues. 3-9 p.m.
Detroit Free Press, 08 May 1984, p 7C
220. Harold Parrott (Herman6, Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 7 Jul 1924 in Wirmingham, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 15 Dec 1988, at age 64.
Notes: COLUMBIA, Tenn.- Services for Harold Parrott, 64, of Wahella Way, treasurer of Tennessee Farm Bureau and Tennesse Farmers Insurance Co., will be at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Parrott died Friday in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, following heart surgery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
He was a native of Pickett County, a son of the late Herman and Ermon Paris (sic) Parrott. Mr. Parrott graduated from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1951 with a degree in dairy manufacturing.
During World War II, he served in the Marine Corps, Mr. Parrott was in the Pacific Theater and landed with his division at Iwo Jima.
He was active in the Boy Scouts of America both at the council and district level. Mr. Parrott was the recipient of the Long Rifle and Silver Beaver awards, the highest honors Boy Scouts bestow.
Mr. Parrott was a member of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Survivors include his wife, Claudell Robinns Parrott; one daughter, Debbie Cavanaugh, Fairfax, Va.; two sons, Hal Parrott, Cleveland, Tenn., and Mike Parrott, Knoxville; three sisters, Ann Smith, Nashville, Leiron McNabb, Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Evelyn Lee, Battle Creek, Mich.; two brothers, Clay Parrott, Oak Ridge, and Gene Parrott, Knoxville; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America.?
The Tennessean, 25 Dec 1988, p 7B
Harold married Claudell Robbins on 12 Apr 1952 in Pickett Co., Tennessee. Claudell was born on 3 Nov 1931 in Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 18 Nov 2018 in Columbia, Maury Co., Tennessee, at age 87. {FGID: 194896924}
Notes: Claudell Robbins Parrott, age 87, long time resident of Columbia died peacefully on November 18, 2018 at Life Care Center surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 12:30 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Reverend Stacy Gonzalez officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:00 A.M. \endash 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials be made to The People's Table, 222 West Seventh Street, Columbia, TN 38401. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born November 3, 1931 in Overton County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Claude Robbins and the late Zodell Hill Robbins. On April 12, 1952, she married Harold Parrott who preceded her in death December 23, 1988. She was a graduate of Livingston Academy and went on to attended Tennessee Tech University. A devoted Christian who took great pride in her family and being a homemaker, Mrs. Parrott loved to cook and was an accomplished seamstress. She was a former member of the Maury Regional Auxiliary for many years, Farm Bureau Women, Home Demonstration Club, and Central Christian Women's Club. Mrs. Parrott was a member of Central Christian Church and attended First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie (James) Cavanaugh of Brentwood; sons, D. Hal (Beth) Parrott of Lebanon; Mike (Gayle) Parrott of Nashville; sister, Ann (Eldon) Pippin of Cookeville; grandchildren, Matt Cavanaugh; Jenny (Joel) Crim; Will Parrott; Amy Parrott; Noah Parrott; great grandson, Collin Crim; and several nieces and nephews across the country.
Active pallbearers will be her family.
The family would like to express a special thanks to her caregiver and friend, Rose Bondurant, Life Care Center, and The Bridge.
http://www.oakesandnichols.com/obituary/claudell-robbins-parrott
The child from this marriage was:
260 F i. Deborah Lou Parrott was born on 7 Feb 1953 in Columbia, Maury Co., Tennessee and died on 20 Oct 2021 in Brentwood, Williamson Co., Tennessee, at age 68. {FGID: 233272757}
Notes: Deborah "Debbie" Parrott Cavanaugh, age 68 of Brentwood, TN passed away on October 20, 2021.
She was born in Columbia, TN to the late Harold & Claudell Parrott. Debbie received her bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University and worked for the late Senator Howard Baker and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
She is preceded in death by her sister in-law, Christine Marie Ross. Debbie is survived by her husband of 42 years, James M. Cavanaugh of Brentwood, TN; son, James Matthew "Matt" Cavanaugh (Kat Scudder) of Pittsburgh, PA; daughter, Jennifer Dawn (Joel) Crim of Brentwood, TN; brothers, Harold "Hal" (Beth) Parrott of Lebanon, TN and Mike (Gayle) Parrott of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Collin James Crim & Connor Michael Crim; brothers in-law, Lawrence J. Cavanaugh of Scottsdale, ZA, Mark J. Cavanaugh of Plantation, FL, Tim J. Cavanaugh of Franklin, VA and Bob Ross of Smithville, NJ and many loving nieces & nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at Williamson Memorial Gardens in Franklin, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com
https://williamsonsource.com/obituary-deborah-debbie-parrott-cavanaugh/
221. Clay Parrott (Herman6, Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 6 Nov 1925 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 28 Nov 2009 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 84.
Notes: PARROTT, CLAY
age 84, of Farragut, son of the late Herman and Ermon Parris Parrott of Monroe, Tennessee went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Ben Atchley State Veteran's Home. He was a member of First Baptist Concord for 42 years, where he was a Deacon, served on numerous committees, and was a member of the Pathfinders Sunday School Class. Clay retired from Martin Marietta, Y-12 with over 33 years of service. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, and a graduate of Tennessee Tech University. Clay was also preceded in death by grandson, Gabriel Mund; brother, Harold Parrott; and sister, Leiron McNabb. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Shirley Justice Parrott; daughters, Carla Mund and husband Mike of Louisville, Lynda "Lyn" McConnell and husband Joe of Knoxville; son, Jeffrey "Jeff" Parrott and wife Christy of Knoxville; grandchildren, Morgan McConnell, Erin McConnell, Olivia Mund, Jimmy Mund, and Graham Parrott; brother, Gene Parrott and wife Mary Lou of Knoxville; sisters, Evelyn Lee of Battlecreek, Michigan, Ann Smith and husband Will of Nashville; sister in law, Claudell Parrott of Columbia; brother in law, Jim McNabb of Oak Ridge; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Clay's Life will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday at First Baptist Concord with Dr. Doug Sager officiating. Family and friends will gather at 1:00 P.M. Monday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for a graveside service with full military honors presented by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers are members of the Deacon Board at First Baptist Concord, brother Gene Parrott, and brother-in-laws Jim McNabb and Will Smith. The family requests memorials may be made to: CADES, Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 or First Baptist Concord's Handyman ministry, 11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. The family will receive friends Sunday at the Church following the service. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com
Knoxville News Sentinel, 28 Nov 2009, p A11
Clay married Shirley Justice. Shirley was born on 21 May 1933 in McCreary Co., Kentucky and died on 1 Mar 2023 in Tennessee, at age 89.
Notes: SHIRLEY JUSTICE PARROTT \endash age 89, of Farragut, daughter of the late Hurstle and Maggie Ross Justice of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 1, 2023. Shirley was an active member of First Baptist Concord Church for 56 years and someone who truly lived out her faith in and love of the Lord. She was steadfast in her love of family and took a deep delight in her children and many grandchildren, as did her beloved late husband and best friend of 47 years, Clay Parrott. Shirley gave of herself gladly and was always engaged in community, from the many decades-long friendships she enjoyed to her loving network of extended family to the new friends she found at Autumn Care Assisted Living. Shirley won friends easily, thanks to a number of endearing qualities: she had a great wit and a sharp, inquisitive mind. She was a voracious reader, a lover of mysteries, a competitive (and often late-night) Rummikub player, and an unmatched finder of shark teeth at the beach. Ever the fiery redhead, she could be tough when needed, but her nature was fundamentally sweet and gracious. She was true, committed, and consistent, and she taught us so much about love. She will be dearly missed. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Clay; grandsons Gabriel and James (Jimmy) Mund; sisters Gloria Udall, Betty McCool, Joyce Winters, and Grace Norwood; sister-in-law Leiron McNabb; and brothers-in-law Harold Parrott and Gene Parrott. She is survived by her daughters, Carla Mund and husband Mike of Louisville, TN, and Lynda (Lyn) McConnell and husband Joe of Knoxville; son Jeffrey (Jeff) Parrott and wife Christy of Knoxville; grandchildren Morgan McConnell, Erin McConnell, Olivia Mund Massingill and husband Jake, Graham Parrott, Emeri Parrott, and Jedidiah (Jed) Parrott. She is also survived by sisters Rita Michel and Hope Layne, her sisters-in-law Ann Parrott Smith and Evelyn Parrott Reed, many much loved nieces and nephews, and a number of great friends. A celebration of life service will be at First Baptist Concord (11704 Kingston Pike) at noon on Saturday, March 11. Receiving of friends and family will begin at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Concord Homebound or Legacy Ministries.
https://www.rosefuneraltn.com/obituaries/Shirley-Parrott-2/#!/Obituary
222. Gene M. Parrott (Herman6, Edward Thomas "ET"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 10 Aug 1927 in Pickett Co., Tennessee and died on 26 Oct 2022 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 95.
Notes: Gene Parrott, age 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Gene was born in Pickett County on August 10th, 1927 during the Great Depression. Memories of laborious farm work and childhood adventures filled Gene's repertoire of captivating tales.
Gene was of The Greatest Generation. He proudly served in the Marine Corps during World War II. Attending Tennessee Tech on the GI bill, Gene was elected the president of the Agriculture Club. He invited the love of his life, Mary Lou, to a Club dance with Guy Lombardo's Big Band performing. Gene graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture.
Gene Parrott married Mary Lou Thomas on November 8, 1952. He worked with Broadacres Dairies in Powell. Gene moved to Knoxville in 1961, working with Dairymen, Inc. for 50 years as fieldman manager, and consultant. Gene knew all the dairy farmers in Tennessee and surrounding states, forging many life-long friendships. Gene and Mary Lou were faithful members of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church.
Gene enjoyed spinning tales, family reunions, 'snipe hunting', gifting jars of sourwood honey, country ham, and hickory-smoked bacon.
Both Gene and Mary Lou were proud to celebrate 65 years of faithful marriage in 2017. They are now together in Heaven.
Special thanks is given to Dr. Paul Wakefield, nurses, and staff; Dr. George Newman and Powell Dialysis Clinic
Gene is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Lou; parents Herman and Ermon Parrott (Pickett County); brothers Harold Parrott (Columbia) and Clay Parrott (Knoxville); sister, Lerion McNabb (Oak Ridge); granddaughter Rachael.
He is survived by his daughters Carolyn Parrott and Diane Parrott; grandson Daniel Gene Parrott and wife Chelsea; great grandchildren Jackson Gene, Abigail May, and Myles Caleb; sisters Evelyn Lee (Austin, TX) and Ann Smith (Antioch). The family will receive friends 10 \endash 11 am Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN. The Memorial Service will follow with Dr. James McCluskey and grandson, Daniel Gene Parrott officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berrylynnhurst.com for the Parrott family.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/knoxville-tn/gene-parrott-10985626
Gene married Mary Lou Thomas on 8 Nov 1952 in Scott Co., Tennessee. Mary was born on 29 Jul 1931 in Oneida, Tennessee and died on 18 Dec 2017 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 86. {FGID: 186167806}
Marriage Notes: MISS MARY LOU THOMAS engagement to Mr. Gene Parrott, son of Mrs. E. Parrott of Byrdstown, and the late Mr. Parrott, is announced today by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Thomas, Oneida. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Nov. 8 at Oak Grove Baptist Church at Oneida. Both Miss Thomas and Mr. Parrott are graduates of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute.
The Knoxville Journal, 02 Nov 1952, p 4C
Notes:
In Memory of
Mary Lou Parrott
July 29, 1931 - December 18, 2017
Obituary
Mary Lou Parrott, of Knoxville, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2017. Mary Lou was born and raised in Oneida, TN. At an early age, she felt a special calling from God to help those in need. She attended Berea College and Tennessee Tech earning Business and Education Degrees. She married Gene Parrott on November 8, 1952. Mary Lou taught Adult Basic Education in Knoxville and served Christ with the church library, youth group, grief support, Evangelism Explosion, Angelic Ministries, and community service. Mary Lou was a faithful support for family and friends. She enjoyed studying the Bible, gospel music, gardening, and cooking. She will be remembered for her humble unconditional love for all. Close to her heart was John 11:25. "I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." Preceded in death by parents, Reason and Mary Thomas of Oneida; brothers, Roy Orlando Thomas of WV, Orville Lee Thomas of Oneida, and Orison Maynard Thomas of Olive Springs; and granddaughter, Rachael Lauren. Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Gene Parrott; daughters, Carolyn Parrott and Diane Parrott; grandson, Daniel Gene Parrott and wife Chelsea; sister, Chrystal Hart of AR. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 10 '96 11 am with the memorial service to follow at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr. Interment will be private at Greenwood Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Missions Ministry at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchants Dr., Knoxville, TN 37912. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com.
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Mary-Parrott&lc=2736&pid=187574897&mid=7684629
232. Clifford Victor Parrott (Hulburt Monroe6, Pompey Monroe "James"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 9 Nov 1925 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 8 Jul 2002 in Roseville, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 76.
Clifford married Anna Lee Huffer on 17 Aug 1943. Anna was born on 11 Nov 1927 in Willow Grove, Clay Co., Tennessee and died on 29 Aug 2007 in Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 79.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 261 M i. Ronnie Clifford Parrott was born on 20 Jan 1946 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan and died on 21 Oct 2004 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan, at age 58.
233. Dandy Devoe Parrott (Dandy Ralph6, Pompey Monroe "James"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 16 Nov 1919 in Monroe, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 25 Mar 1995 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee, at age 75. {FGID: 72694378}
Notes: Devoe Parrott, 75, 603 Preston St., Livingston, Tenn., a retired mechanical contractor, died yesterday, Livingston Regional Hospital. Cause not disclosed. Services 2 p.m. today, Speck Funeral Home, Livingston. Survivors: wife, Marie Parrott; sons, Danny, McDonough, Ga., and Eddie Parrott, Anchorage, Alaska; brother Dezell Parrott, Independence community in Overton County; two grandchildren.
The Tennessean, 26 Mar 1995, p 7B
Dandy married Pearl Marie Johnson on 21 Sep 1940 in Overton Co., Tennessee. Pearl was born on 12 Sep 1916 in Allons, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 17 Sep 1998 in Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico, at age 82. {FGID: 72694493}
Notes: Pearl Marie Johnson Parrott, 82, 5525 Cotton Bloom Court, Las Cruces, N.M., formerly of Livingston, Tenn., a homemaker, died yesterday, Memorial Medical Center. Cause not disclosed. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, Speck Funeral Home, Livingston. Survivors: Sons, Dan, Las Cruces, Edward Parott, Anchorage, Alaska; sister, Clarice Cotter, Tacoma, Wash.; brothers, Terry, Paull Johnson, both Livingston; two grandchildren.
The Tennessean, 18 Sep 1998, p 7B
The child from this marriage was:
262 M i. Robert A. Parrott was born on 15 Jul 1942 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee and died on 15 Jul 1942 in Livingston, Overton Co., Tennessee.
239. Hershel Harbert Parrott Jr. (Hershel Harbet Sr.6, G. Henry5, Benjamin W.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 25 May 1925 in Cerro Gordo, Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 4 Jan 2003 in Gideon, New Madrid Co., Missouri, at age 77. {FGID: 57453876}
Notes: Hershel Harbert Parrott, Jr., 77, of Gideon, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett.
Born May 25, 1925, in Cardo (sic, should be Cerro) Gordo, Tenn., a son of the late Hershel Harbert and Carrie Belle Coleman Parrott, he was of the Baptist faith. He was retired from U.S. Rubber Tire Mfg., a member of the Scottish Rite Masonic Order and a Shriner.
Survivors include one son, Hershel Paul Parrott of Gideon; three sisters, Jean Jones of Kennett, Nina Schaffer of St. Louis and Johnnie Hodge of Beaver Falls, Pa.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Calvin.
Funeral services are 3:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Bradshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Gideon with the Rev. Richard Blagg officiating.
Burial was in Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton.
Source: might be PARROTT, Hershel; 78; Gideon MO; Daily American R; 2003-1-6
Hershel married Evelyn Mayse Foley on 29 Jul 1947 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. The marriage ended in divorce on 25 Apr 1950. Evelyn was born on 28 Aug 1925 in Silver Point, Putnam Co., Tennessee and died on 11 Feb 2011, at age 85. {FGID: 135487774}
Notes: Evelyn Fredette, 86, of Morehead City, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at Crystal Bluffs.
Funeral services will be held in Rochester, Michigan.
She is survived by four daughters, Donna Mabry and husband Lonnie of Venice, FL, Nancy Gagnon of Rochester, MI, Linda Neahusan and husband Todd of Newport, and Jackie Fredette of Venice, FL; sister, Freda James of East Detroit, MI; brother, Howard Mayse of California; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday at Potere-Modetz Funeral Home in Rochester, MI.
https://www.mundenfuneralhome.net/notices/Evelyn-Fredette
243. Edwin Gene Parrott (Edwin Alexander6, G. Henry5, Benjamin W.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 27 Jan 1927 in Cerro Gordo, Hardin Co., Tennessee and died on 21 Feb 1983, at age 56. {FGID: 165419090}
Edwin married Phyllis Avanelle Smith on 27 May 1950 in Anderson Co., South Carolina. Phyllis was born on 2 Jun 1926 in West Virginia and died on 19 Sep 2018 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 92. {FGID: 165415590}
Marriage Notes: Parrott-Smith Bridals Held At Oak Ridge
Miss Phyllis Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burtle Smith, and Mr. Edwin Gene Parrott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwing Parrott, Oak Ridge, were married May 27 at Chapel-on-the Hill, Oak Ridge.
The Rev. J.B. Harris performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of the immediate families and a few close friends.
The bride wore a white suit with green and white suit with navy accessories. Her corsage was of American Beauty rosebuds.
Mr. William Fields served Mr. Parrott as best man. After the ceremony, the couple left for a short wedding trip through Kentucky.
Mrs. Parrott attended Advertising Art School in Nashville and the University of Tennessee. She is now secretary to the principal of Oak
Ridge High School and is a member of Beta Sigma sorority.
Mr. Parrott served in the U.S. Navy and is now attending the Southern School of Printing, Nashville.
The Knoxville Journal, 11 Jun 1950, p 6C
Notes: Parrott, Phyllis S., age 92, of Knoxville TN, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Her love and passion was painting as an artist.
Preceded in death by her husband Gene Parrott. Parents; Icie and Burtle Smith, Brother Richard Smith.
Survived by Daughter Greta (Wayne) Stooksbury of Knoxville, Sons; Mike (Dottie) Parrott of Knoxville, and John (JoAnn) Parrott of Nashville. Grandchildren; Scott (Shelley) Stooksbury, Mark (Melody) Stooksbury and Lindsay Ross/Cate, Great-Grandchildren; Jonah, Clay, Dylan, Katelyn, and Brayden Stooksbury, and Canon and Concad Cate. Brother; John (Beverly) Smith of Ohio, sister-in-law; Lucy Smith, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to the nurses and staff at Renaissance Terrace and Ben Atchley State Veterans Home. Thank you to special friend Faye Northern and caregiver Carolyn Monroe.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:30 P.M. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:30 P.M. Dr. James McCluskey and Rev. Kent Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorials to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912.
Knoxville News Sentinel, Sept. 21, 2018
244. Elisha Frank Parrott (Edwin Alexander6, G. Henry5, Benjamin W.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 5 Jul 1929 and died on 29 Aug 2008 in Lenoir City, Loudon Co., Tennessee, at age 79. {FGID: 155278381}
Notes: PARROTT, E. FRANK age 79 of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the Parkwest Medical Center.
Frank was retired from the Knoxville News Sentinel Composing Room and was of the Baptist faith.
Preceded in death by his wife, Loretta C. Parrott.
Survived by his daughters, Patricia Johnston and husband, Steve, Pamela Wimbrow and husband, Chris; 8 grandchildren and spouses, Denise and Danny Coward, Brian and Sherri Johnston, Kenny and Rebekah Johnston, Jennifer and Eric Estep, Greg Palmer, Andrew Wimbrow, Tina and Robbie Armbrust, Beth and Paul Tate.
Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Friday and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons and special friends. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.
Unsourced obit posted on Find a Grave
Elisha married Loretta Atchley Crawford. Loretta was born on 1 Oct 1928 in St. Charles, Lee Co., Virginia and died on 16 Mar 1995 in Lenoir City, Loudon Co., Tennessee, at age 66. {FGID: 155278636}
Notes: PARROTT, LORETTA CRAWFORD - age 66, of 591 Mealer Road, Lenoir City, passed awayy (sic) Thursday evening, March 16, 1995 at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors: Husband, Frank Parrott; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Steve Johnston of Knoxville, Pamela and Chris Winbrow of Powell; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Sidney Finger of Oak Ridge; brother and sister-in-law , Wayne and Mary Crawford of Orlando, Fla; ten granchildren and spouses, Denise and Brian Mayes, Brian Johnston, Tina and Ron Jones, Kenny Johnston, Beth Finger, Jennifer Johnston, Greg Palmer, Andrew Winbrow; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment 2 p.m. Sunday Lake View Cemetery. Grandsons willl serve as pallbeaers. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City in charge.
The Knoxville News-Sentinel, 19 Mar 1995, p B2
245. Nicholas Barker Parrott II (Nicholas Barker (Dr.)6, John Henry Sr.5, Alsey B.4, Riland3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 27 Jun 1937 in Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 22 Dec 2013, at age 76. {FGID: 122063073}
Notes: Nicholas B. Parrott, Jr., 76, of Southaven, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann Parrot. Mr. Parrott was retired from Dover Elevator. He is survived by his James David Parrott, two grandchildren, Kristen and Thomas Parrott, and one great granddaughter, Lily Crabb. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 26, 2013 until the service time at 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
http://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obituaries/Nicholas-Parrott/#!/Obituary
Nicholas married Katherine Joe Ann Hall in 1960 in Shelby Co., Tennessee. Katherine was born on 21 Sep 1935 in Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 5 Apr 2011 in Horn Lake, DeSoto Co., Mississippi, at age 75. {FGID: 207490328}
Notes: Katherine Joe Ann Parrott, 75, of Horn Lake, MS, passed away on April 5, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church Horn Lake. Mrs. Parrot was an employee and volunteer of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She is preceded in death by her son Steven Michael Parrott. She is survived by her husband Nicholas Barker Parrott Jr, her sons James David Parrott, Nicholas Barker Parrott III, two grandchildren Kristen Nichole Acevedo, Christopher Thomas Michael Parrott, and one great granddaughter Lilyth Makenah Acevedo. The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Friday, April 8, 2011, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm, on Saturday, April 9, 2011, also at the funeral home.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, "Behind the Stone Wall".
http://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obituaries/Joe-Ann-Parrott-44677/#!/Obituary
The child from this marriage was:
263 M i. Steven Michael Parrott was born on 18 Mar 1961 in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee and died on 30 Jun 1993 in Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 32. {FGID: 199199425}
Notes: Man filling in at gas station killed in robbery at closing
Steve Parrot was just filling in Wednesday as he pulled a late-night shift at Richgas Petroleum station for womeone who couldn't make it in that evening.
The 31-year-old locksmith used to work at the Whitehaven station. He said he'd be glad to help out.
But just after he and co-worker George Guyse had slipped the cash into the safe and activated the alarm at closing time around 9 p.m., two armed robbers stormed inside the 1650 E. Holmes station. By the time the alarm sounded 45 seconds later, Parrott had suffered a fatal shotgun blast to the head.
"I was standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my partner when the got shot," Guyse said.
He recalls the smell of gunpowder, thinking he was about to die.
"They kept saaying, 'We're going to kill you. We're going to kill you.'"
He said Thursday he was alive only because the alarm began shrieking. The shooter couldn't reload the sawed-off, single-barrel shotgun quickly enough to suit his suddenly skittish partner.
"They beat me real bad with a bat," Guyse said. "They seemed to enjoy it. I can't understand how someone can be that darn cruel."
The two suspects escaped in a green Suzuki Samurai with shiny chrome wheels and a white ragtop A third person was driving. They managed to steal two billfolds.
"I had about $60," Guyse said. "My partner had a couple of bucks. That's all."
Guyse, 47 was treated and released from Methodist Hospital South for his lacerations, the police said. He, like Parrott, is from Southaven.
Parrott worked most of the time as a locksmith for his brother, David Parrott.
"He'd been pulling a lot of overtie for me lately, but worked last night as a favor for the owner of the gas station," David Parrott, 37, said Thursday.
He said Steve Parrott and Guyse closed early because business had been slow that night and they were concerned about store security.
Steve Parrott had just finished punching the keypad code to activate the burglar alarm, Guyse said. "We said, 'Let's get out of here.' You've only got 45 seconds once it's on."
The two robbers appeared from the side of the building and forced Guyse back inside. Both were black, about 17 or 18 years old. They stood about 5-foot-10. The one with the gun had a dark complexion, a blue short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap, police said.
The other had a red shirt, black jeans and black baseball hat. A black male was driving the shiny, well-kept Samurai.
"Steve was the kind of guy who would have said if you hit him, 'Hey you want my wallet, go ahead and take it. It's not worth getting hurt over,' " his brother said.
David Parrott spoke Thursday with a steady voice. To an afternoon caller, he was exceedingly polite.
"It's just that I don't think it's hit me yet, that's why. I've cracked twice today, but I have all these funeral arrangements to make to keep me busy."
The Commercial Appeal, 02 Jul 1993, pp B1 & B2
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STEVE PARROTT, 32, of Southaven, locksmith for Aero Lock Co. died Wednesday in Memphis. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Funeral home with burial in Memorial Park. He was a member of the National Locksmith Association. He leaves his parents, Nicholas Parrott Jr. and Joe Ann Parrott, and two brothers, David Parrott and Nicholas Parrott III, all of Memphis.
The Commercial Appeal, 02 Jul 1993, p A14
Eighth Generation (5th Great-Grandchildren)
248. Jerry Wayne Parrott (Dossie S.7, William Sharp6, Abner Lewis5, William Sharpe (Capt)4, William3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 14 Mar 1943 and died on 22 Apr 2020 in Jackson, Hinds Co., Mississippi, at age 77. {FGID: 209446816}
252. Byron Davis Parrott (Tom Davis7, Elijah Thomas Jr.6, Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 24 May 1949 in Olney, Young Co., Texas and died on 13 Sep 2022 in Throckmorton Co., Texas, at age 73. {FGID: 243575096}
Notes: Byron Parrott joined Charles in 1999 as a real estate agent. Byron was raised in Throckmorton and graduated from Tarleton State University in 1971. He has always been involved in farming and ranching in and around the Throckmorton area. Byron also has experience as a savings and loan officer and chief appraiser for First Federal Savings & Loan of Paris, TX. In 2007 Byron acquired his broker's license and became a partner with Charles Hibbits changing the name from "Charles Hibbitts Real Estate" to "Hibbitts & Parrott Real Estate". Byron has three children and two grand children.
http://throckmortoncountyrealestate.com/index.php/About/About.html
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253. Morrison James Parrott Sr. (Wilbur Wyman7, James Massie6, Elijah Thomas Sr.5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 18 Oct 1947 in Haskell, Haskell Co., Texas and died on 30 Sep 1994 in Temple, Bell Co., Texas, at age 46.
Notes: THROCKMORTON, Nov. 4 -
A son, James Morris, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Parrott, October 18 in the Haskell hospital. The baby weighed 9 pounds, 14 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Green Parrott of Throckmorton.
Abiline Reporter-News, 05 Nov 1947, p 8
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THROCKMORTON, Texas - Morrison James Parrott, 47, husband of Joan Dimmer Parrott, of 902 North Fifth in Temple, Texas, died Sept. 30 in Temple.
Born in Haskell, Texas, he was the director of employment and training fro the Heart Texas Council of Governments in Waco. He had been a resident of Temple since 1993.
He was also the former executive director of the Savannah Valley Authority from 1988 to 1993. During his tenure, some of the major projects done by the Savannah Valley Authority were the Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick County, the Lowcountry Regional Industrial Park in Hampton County and the Clemson University Center for Applied Technology.
He also was instrumental in the formation of the Savannah River Basin Alliance, a multi-state organization of governmental and regulatory organizations.
He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Matthew and Samuel of the home; one daughter, Elizabeth Parrott of Georgetown, Texas; his mother, Elizabeth Parrott of Temple; and on brother, Ralph Parrott of Fairfax, Va.
Funeral services will be Monday at 4:30 p.m. at the Merriman-Archer Chapel in Throckmorton with the Rev. Daniel Moore officiating. Burial will be in Throckmorton Cemetery.
Merriman-Archer Funeral Home in Throckmorton is in charge.
The Index-Journal, 2 Oct 1994, p 2
The child from this marriage was:
264 F i. Elizabeth Rhoads Parrott was born on 15 Apr 1981 in Williamson Co., Texas.
254. Lewis Sims Parrott (Virgil Lee7, Lewis Elidge6, Dick (Richard L.)5, William Giles (Dr.)4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 3 Oct 1937 in Woodson, Throckmorton Co., Texas and died on 3 Nov 1983 in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, at age 46. Another name for Lewis was Sonny Parrott. {FGID: 17511832}
Notes: ALBANY - L.S. "Sonny" Parrott, 46, of Albany, owner and operator of Parrott and Fox Supply Co., died Nov. 3 at West Texas Medical Center after a brief illness. Services are pending at Godfrey Funeral Home in Albany.
Born Oct. 3, 1937, in Woodson, he had lived in Albany since 1957. He married Sylvia Faught July 15, 1967 in Wichita Falls. He was an independent oil operator and had ranching interests in the Albany area. He was member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife: two sons, Randy L. of Albany and Lewis Donald of Waco; three daughters, Julia Ann Davis of Snyder and Mindy and Cindy Parrott, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Parrott of Ivan; a sister, Virginia Low of Albany; and a grandson, Chad Lewis Parrott of Albany.
261. Ronnie Clifford Parrott (Clifford Victor7, Hulburt Monroe6, Pompey Monroe "James"5, John4, Benjamin3, Abner Sr.2, Benjamin Sr.1) was born on 20 Jan 1946 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan and died on 21 Oct 2004 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan, at age 58.
Notes: Died October 21, 2004
SOUTH BOARDMAN - Ronnie Clifford Parrott, 58, of South Boardman, passed away suddenly on Oct. 21, 2004, in Deckerville.
Born on Jan. 30, 1946, in Detroit, he was the son of Clifford and Anne (Huffer) Parrott. Ronnie married Barbara J. Ball on Feb. 1, 1991, in Lapeer.
Ronnie retired from TRW Sterling HTS Plant in 1994 after working there for 30 years. He was recently employed at Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg. He enjoyed anything outdoors; hunting and fly fishing were among his favorite activities.
Ronnie loved his family immensely and enjoyed being with them.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Robert Parrott of Chesterfield Twp., and Kimberly (Chip) Hafele of Cincinnati, Ohio; his mother, Anne Parrott; his step-children, Dale (Cynthia) Barnhart of Walled Lake, William (Kimberly) Barnhart of Topeka, Kansas, and Tina (Ahmos) Hassan of Grand Blanc; 12 grandchildren; and his sister, Susan (Randy) Leich.
Preceding Ronnie in death was his father, Clifford.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 25, at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska, with Reverend William Kuiper of Evergreen Bible Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be at Lodi Cemetery.
Memorials may be given in memory of Ronnie to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home.
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Ronnie Clifford Parrott
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