• P-rr-tt Society Family Notes 2011 28(June):34-35

1. William Parrett was born in 1772 in England and died in 1832 in England, at age 60.

William married Sarah Curtin. Sarah was born in 1787 in England and died in 1859 in Manea, Cambridgeshire, England, at age 72.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 2 M    i. Matthew Parrott was born on 10 Oct 1822 in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire and died on 20 Feb 1897 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 74.

2. Matthew Parrott (William¹) was born on 10 Oct 1822 in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire and died on 20 Feb 1897 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 74.

Notes: 1st appears 1850 census for Cuyahoga Ohio. 1860 is in Indiana.

Joins the 42nd Indiana.
Parrott, Mathew. . Veteran; discharged March 2, '65; wounds.

Obit from The Wichita Times, 13 Mar 1897:
Partially reprinted in PSOC 2011 28(June):34-35 and fully reprinted in Herrman-Reynolds-Liming-McFerron No. 2 Ancestry tree by Gary Herrman:

"Matthew Parrott was born in Chatteras on the Isle of Ely in the county of Cambridges in the Kingdom of England, 10 Oct 1822, and died February 20th 1897, aged 74 years 4 months and 10 days. His boyhood, youth and first few years of married life were spent in the country of his birth. His father died when he was only 10 years old. He served an apprenticeship in the Bonfield bakery but never worked at the business in later life. On 27 Aug 1843 he married Elizabeth Peters, under the rites of the church of England, and for nearly 54 years they journeyed hand in hand sharing alike in sunshine and shadow the joys and sorrows of life. To this union were born eight children, of whom five survive him, Mrs. Jennie Spaulding of Ind., John S., Joseph P., Matthew J. Parrott and Mrs. Libb. A. Edkins, residing in Wichita. In 1847 with his wife and daughter Jennie (still living), he sailed for America and landed at New Orleans, La., after a sea voyage of seven weeks and three days.

"His next move was to Cleveland, Ohio, where he engaged in farming which was his favourite vocation. From there he moved with his family, and four children, to Evansville, Ind., in 1856, when that country was still new, where he remained for nearly 20 years; and engaged in farming excepting from 1861 to 1865. In 1861 when <missing text> for volunteers he enlisted in Co. A, 42nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and on January 1st 1864 re-enlisted for another three years or the duration of the war.

"He was severely wounded at Resaca, Georgia, in one of the hottest fought battles of the campaign, a large musket ball went crushing through his right arm near the shoulder, tearing away part of the shoulder and shattering the bone in his arm from his shoulder for five inches down his arm. On being examined by the surgeons at the hospital decided that the arm should be amputated at the shoulder joint to save his life, but having such a horror of having it amputated, and being disfigured for life, he decided to take his chances rather than to be disfigured and as a result he died 33 years later with the useless member attached to his body.

"From the day of being wounded for nearly a year he lay in the hospital and on 2 Mar 1865 he was honourably discharged by reason of surgeon's certificate of total disability. Physically unfit to enter or re-enlist even in V. R. corps. In November, 1876, he came to Wichita, Kansas where he lived until his death, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. In 1859 he united with the Methodist Episcopa church and became a communicant of the First M.E. church in this city. In his intercourse with people and in his business relations he was social, honorable and true. A man of decided character and strong personality he met the duties and obligations of life in a brave and manly way. Rather of quiet disposition he was known, only to his intimate friends, as, one of the most genial and interesting of men. He was well informed on all events of the day and his memory was stored with reminiscences both instructive and pleasing. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and valued his connection therewith as one of the chief enjoyments and pride in life. He is with us no more. He has answered the last roll call on earth, and when the last beat sounded he was ready to enter the dark valley - knowing that he was sure of sailing out on the sea of eternity with anchor and ballast to guide him safely through the swelling billows until he landed on the shore where is built the golden city of our hopes. Mathew Parrott our fellow citizen, our neighbor, our comrade is with us no more forever here on earth, but his soul is with the redeemed and his seat at the right hand of Him who is clothed in beauty and reigns King of Glory. Matthew Parrott, is dead, yet he liveth and to his loving wife and children we say you will meet him again where there is no sickness, no wounds, no death but where all is peace, joy and music. Friends! Find consolation in the fact that sweetest memories of husband, of father, will be growing fragrant plants along the stream of grief flooding your pathway along life's journey. Yes, while memory is the only plant your grief can call its own - remember you will again greet him clothed in the robes of immortality, where God and his angels dwell."
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Gary Herrman adds:
"The 43nd Indiana was part of the Army of the Cumberland. Based on Regimental History of the 42nd Indiana, Matthew Parrott would have fought in the battles at Fort Perry, Kentucky; Chickamauga, been under siege at Chattanooga, and fought at Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and Resaca, Georgia where he was wounded. He is buried in Wichita, Sedgewick County, Kansas."

Matthew married Elizabeth Peters. Elizabeth was born on 25 Aug 1824 in Petersburg, England and died on 15 Feb 1913 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 88.

Marriage Notes: A GOLDEN WEDDING.

Last Sunday there was enacted in this city as pretty a scene as ever fails to the lot of man to witness. On Sunday, August 27, 1843, at Chatteras, Cambridgeshire, England, Mathew Parrott was married to Miss Elizabeth Peters. On Sunday, August 27, 1893, they celebrated their golden wedding - fifty years of married life, with not a jar in all that long period of time; a half a century.

Three years after their marriage they came to America, landing in New Orleans in 1846. In 1849, they located at Cleveland, O., and in 1856 they moved to Evansville, Ind. In 1861 Mr. Parrott heard that mighty tumult that shook this government from center to circumference, and after talking the matter over with his wife they concluded that it was his duty to help defend his adopted country from rampant treason, and on the 12th day of September he enrolled himself a member of company A, Forty-second Indiana Infantry. At the end of his three years to be re-enlisted, and not until his arm was shot and became perfectly useless, as it is today, did he cease his service. This last wound he received with Sherman's army at Resaca. In 1876 he removed to Wichita, where he has since lived, one of her most respected citizens. Mr. Parrott has a beautiful home on Water street, where he is often surrounded by his children and grandchildren, happy and contented as a man would want to be. It was into this beautiful home that Mr. Parrott invited his friends last Sunday to be with him on this golden occasion.

Rev. N.E. Harmon in a very feeling address congratulated the couple on the happy event, and whished them God-speed on their Journey. Mr. and Mrs. Parrott live very serene and happy lives, both being members of the Methodist church. After Mr. Harmon's address the children passed along, the oldest first, and congratulated their father and mother. Then the grandchildren, and last and least the great-grandchildren. It was a sight never to be forgotten to see those grown men and women hugh and kiss their mother and father with such tender and sincere affection. The couple have reason to be proud of their chilren.

Following are the names of those present:

Children in order of age - Mrs. I.B. Conkle, of Evansville, Ind.; John S. Parrott, Joseph P. Parrott, Matt J. Parrott, of Wichita, Kan.; Mrs. L.A. Benjamin, of Pueblo, Col.

Grandchildren in family order - Mrs. Alice Caldwell, Daughter, Mrs. I.B. Conkle.

Arthur, Ora, Ohmer, Willie, Emma, Katy and baby, children of John S. and Katie Parrott.

Isis, Gladys and Kirke, children of Matt J. and Alice Parrott.

Great-grandchildren - Joey, Anna and Abby, children of Mrs. Caldwell.

Guests present - < >. Mr. and Mrs. Parrott received quite a number of appropriate and valuable presents. Represhments of ice cream, cake and fruits were served and a souvenir card with a spray of golden rod attached by a bow of ribbon was presented each guest. The decorations were made up of golden rod effectively used.

The Wichita Eagle, 29 Aug 1893, p 5

Notes: MRS. ELIZABETH PARROTT DEAD
Sons, Daughters and Grandchildren Were at Bedside.

With her three sons, two daughters and fifteen grandchildren at her bedside, Mrs. Elizabeth Parrott, 88 years old, a resident of Wichita 37 years, died at 1:49 o'clock this morning at her home, 149 North Saint Francis Avenue. Shortly before her death, she recognized and said farewell to each of her grandchildren and her children.

Mrs. Parrott, who was the mother of J.P. Parrott, of J.P. Parrott & Sons, has been ill only a week from pneumonia, resulting from a severe cold. She had not been well for several months. The deceased and her husband, Matthew Parrott, who died in Wichita 15 year ago, came to Wichita in 1876, Mrs. Parrott had resided at 149 North Saint Francis Avenue for 15 years.

John S. Parrott, Joseph P. Parrott and Matthew J. Parrott are the sons. Mrs. Jennie Spaulding and Mrs. L.A. Edkins, both of this city, are the daughters. Seventeen granchildren survive, fifteen residing in this city. For great grandchildren are living.

Six of the eleven grandsons will be pall bearers at the funeral Monday from the residence at 10 o'clock. the six are A.E. Parrott, C.H. Parrott, W.H. Parrott, W.J. Parrott, A.H. Parrott and G.R. Parrott, all of this city.

The Wichita Beacon 15 Feb 1913 p 6
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RODE TO KANSAS IN WAGON
Mrs. Elizabeth Parrott, Member of the Family Widely Known in Wichita Business Circles Deat At 88.
GRANDCHILDREN TO ACT AS PALLBEARERS
With Her Husband Mattew Parrott, Deceased, She Drove Overland to Kingman County From Indiana.

Mrs. Elizabeth Parrott, 88 years and 6 months old, of 149 North St, Francis avenue, died at 1:40 Saturday morning, of pneumonia. She had been ill only a few days. Pneumonia developed from a bad cold. The deceased was a member of the Parrott family widely known in the business circles of this city, particularly the paint and wall-paper business.

She had been a resident of Kansas 37 years and of Wichita for 33 years. In 1876 she came to Kansas from Evansville, Ind., with her husband, Matthew Parrott, who took a claim in Kingman county. Four years later they moved to Wichita. The journey from Evansville to Kingman county was made in a covered wagon. Mr. and Mrs. Parrott were accompanied by one daughter, now Mrs. L.A. Edkins. The other children came later. Mr. Parrott died 15 years ago.

Three sons, P.J. Parrott, John P. Parrott and Matthew J. Parrett, two daughters, Mrs. Jennie E. Spaulding and Mrs. L.A. Edkins, seventeed grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive. The sons, daughters and fifteen grandchildren were with her at her death.

Funeral service will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock, from the residence, 149 North St. Francis avenue. Six grandchildren, A.E. Parrott, C.H. Parrott, G.R. Parrott, W.J. Parrott, A.H. Parrott and W.H. Parrott, will act as pall-bearers.

The Wichita Eagle, 16 Feb 1913, p 5

Children from this marriage were:

   3 F    i. Ann Parrott was born on 25 Dec 1843 in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire and died on 1 Jan 1846 in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, at age 2.

   4 F    ii. Jennie E. Parrott was born on 27 Aug 1846 in England and died on 15 Feb 1916 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 69.

Jennie married James E. Booth.

Jennie next married Isaac Conkle.

Jennie next married James Polk Spaulding. James was born in 1845.

+ 5 M    iii. John Stafford Parrott was born on 3 May 1849 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio and died on 8 Apr 1929 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 79.

+ 6 M    iv. Joseph Peter Parrott was born on 2 Aug 1851 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio and died on 29 May 1919 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 67.

+ 7 M    v. Matthew James Parrett was born on 13 Aug 1859 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 25 Jun 1930 in Woodward Co., Kansas, at age 70.

   8 F    vi. Libbie A. Parrott Benjamin was born in 1863 in Indiana and died on 20 Aug 1913 in Harper, St. Clair Co., Missouri, at age 50.

Notes: MRS. ELIZABETH PARROTT EDKINS of Harper, Mo., a sister of Mrs. Jennie P. Spalding, John S. Parrott, Joseph P. Parrott and Matt J. Parrott of Wichita, died at her home last Wednesday. Funeral services were held in Harper.

Unsourced obit from 20 Aug 1913 posted on Ancestry
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/71176330/person/30230825381/mediax/4?pgnum=1&pg=0&pgpl=pid%7CpgNum

Libbie married Ed Edkins.

Libbie next married J. F. Reichmann.

5. John Stafford Parrott (Matthew², William¹) was born on 3 May 1849 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio and died on 8 Apr 1929 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 79.

John married Catherine Moll. Catherine was born on 27 Jan 1853 in McCuthingville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 16 May 1933 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 80.

Children from this marriage were:

   9 M    i. James Ora Parrott was born on 14 Feb 1873 in Norwich, Kingman Co., Kansas and died on 31 Dec 1948 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 75.

James married Elizabeth Katherine Durland. Elizabeth was born on 4 Mar 1885.

+ 10 M    ii. Arthur Elbert Parrott was born on 11 Jan 1877 in Norwich, Kingman Co., Kansas and died on 27 Aug 1934 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 57.

+ 11 M    iii. Charles Omar Parrott was born on 10 Oct 1881 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas and died on 20 Dec 1966 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 85.

+ 12 M    iv. William Henry Parrott Sr. was born on 16 Feb 1884 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 26 Apr 1946 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 62.

   13 F    v. Kathryn Parrott was born in 1885 in Kansas.

   14 F    vi. Elizabeth Emma Parrott was born on 3 Sep 1886 in Norwich, Kingman Co., Kansas and died in 1974 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 88.

   15 F    vii. Kathryne Moll Parrott was born on 5 Jan 1889 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 30 Jul 1964 in kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 75.

Kathryne married Robert Charles Scudder. Robert was born on 2 Aug 1886.

   16 M    viii. Jerry Simpson Parrott was born on 22 Nov 1891 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died in 1969 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 78.

Jerry married Genevieve. Genevieve was born in 1897 in Wisconsin.

Jerry next married Edith Smallwood.

6. Joseph Peter Parrott (Matthew², William¹) was born on 2 Aug 1851 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio and died on 29 May 1919 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 67.

Notes: J.P. PARROTT WAS MAN OF FINE PARTS
Death Removed One of Whichita's Most Respected Citizens.

In the death, last week at Indianapolis, of J.P. Parrott, one of Whichita's most substantial and honored citizens passed away. For more than a quarter of a century Mr. Parrott had been identified with every movement for the betterment of Wichicta and Sedgewick county.

Twenty-two years he had been identified with the wall paper and paint business of the southwest and as senior memmber of the firm of J.P. Parrott and Sons, he built up a business which stands testate to his indefatigable effort and honesty of purpose.

The news of his death, following a paralytic stroke, cast a gloom over his legion of friends. The grief of those assembled at the funeral services Tuesday was real and gave evidence of the great esteem in which he was held both as a friend and citizen. The services at the grave were equally impressive.

Surviving him are six children, W.C. Parrott of Los Angeles; W.J. Parrott, A.H. Parrott, G.R. Parrott, Effie Parrott, M. Parrott and J.M. Parrott, all of Wichita; three grandchildren and two brothers, M.J. Parrott of Woodard, Okla., and J.S. Parrott of Wichita.

The Wichita Eagle 05 Jun 1919, p 6

Joseph married Margaret M. Heidt. Margaret was born on 4 Sep 1841 in Munich, Bavaria and died on 23 Mar 1914, at age 72.

Children from this marriage were:

   17 F    i. Mary Elizabeth Parrott was born on 17 Mar 1873 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 29 Aug 1873 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.

+ 18 M    ii. William Charles Parrott was born on 29 Jul 1874 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 7 Nov 1948 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 74.

   19 M    iii. Walter Joseph Parrott was born on 26 Mar 1876 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 14 Apr 1949 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 73. {Find A Grave ID: 31063283}

Notes: OLDEST PAINT COMPANY HERE CHANGES HANDS
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Parrott Brothers Sell Wall Paper Business to Young Brothers Firm
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W. PARROTT TO RETIRE
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Parrott Brothers Wall Paper and Paint company, 127 North Market street has sold its wall paper business to Young Brothers' Decorative company,142 North Main street, according to an announcement made Thursday by L.R. Dumbell, manager of the later concern.

The wall paper supply from Parrott Brothers will be removed within the next few days to the wholesale house of Young Brothers, at 522 West Douglas and sold through the large distributing department of that company.

It was also reported that Parrott Brothers will sell the paint stock to the Devoe Paint company, of Kansas City. A deal for the sale is said to be now under way. Those who are familiar with the deal say Walter Parrott will retire from active business in the wall paper and paint company and his brother Albert will manage the paint store in Wichita for the Devoe conern.

Parrott Brothers is the oldest store of its kind in Wichita. It has been in business here for more than 25 years. Members of the firm are widely known throughout Wichita and the entire Southwest territory.

The Wichita Eagle, 24 Sep 1920, p 5

Walter married Abbie Hupp. Abbie was born in 1879 in Kansas and died in 1964 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 85. {Find A Grave ID: 31063373} They had no children. {Find A Grave ID: 31063373}

+ 20 M    iv. Albert Henry Parrott was born on 19 Jan 1878 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 30 Nov 1950 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 72.

+ 21 M    v. George Rufus Parrott was born on 23 Mar 1881 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.

   22 F    vi. Effie Margaret Parrott was born on 6 Oct 1883 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died in Apr 1970 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 86.

   23 M    vii. John Matthew Parrott was born on 7 Feb 1888 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 5 Jan 1972 in Manhattan, Riley Co., Kansas, at age 83.

John married Amanda A. 1885. Amanda was born in 1885 in Germany. They had no children.

Joseph next married Penelope Woods Riggs. Penelope was born on 5 Nov 1852 in Indiana and died on 16 Jan 1933 in Center, Vanderburgh Co, , Indiana, at age 80. {Find A Grave ID: 19451631} {Find A Grave ID: 19451631}

Marriage Notes: RECOGNIZES SWEETHEART THOUGH FACE FORGOTTEN
Joseph Parrott soon persuades playmate of school days to become wife.

Evansville, Ind. Sept. 12. - At St. James' Methodist Episcopal church, where they attended Suday-school together forty years ago, Joseph Parrott, aged 50 years, of Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Penelope Riggs, aged 45 years, of this city, were united in marriage to-night in the presence of a large crowd of friends and relatives. The romance of school days reached its culmination after the couple had been separated for years and after each had been married once. As childhood sweethearts the two went to school together. after their school days Mr. Parrott went to Wichita, where he prospered and is now a prominent business man.

A few days ago Mr. Parrott returned to Evansville after an absence of thirty years. He was at the home of his brother-in-law, Robert J. Hyde, at 1615 Main street, and was sitting in th front yard when Mrs. Riggs, for several years a widow, came down the street. Her face was forgotten, but her walk still lingered in Parrott's mind. He accosted her and found that she was his childhood sweetheart, then Miss Woods. He called her at home later and the old courtship was resumed. The first wife of Mr. Parrott died several years ago and the first husband of Mrs. Riggs has been dead a number of years. The wedding ceremony to-night was performed by the Rev. G.L. Conway. Mr. and Mrs. Parrott will leave in a few days for their home in Wichita.

The Courier-Journal, 13 Sep 1915, p 10

7. Matthew James Parrett (Matthew², William¹) was born on 13 Aug 1859 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 25 Jun 1930 in Woodward Co., Kansas, at age 70.

Matthew married Mary Alice Kirkpatrick. Mary was born on 24 Mar 1856 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died in 1915 in Kansas, at age 59.

Marriage Notes: Posted by Gary Herrman on Herrman-Reynolds-Liming-McFerron No. 2 Ancestry Tree

Newspaper- Celebrate Silver Wedding. One of the most delightful social events of the week was the reception given last night by Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Parrett at their home, 302 Wabash avenue, in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. The pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. Parrett was materially increased last night by the fact that at the end of their twenty-five years of married life their family circle is unbroken and their four children were present to assist in entertaining their guests. The home was prettily decorated in asters and palms. Recitations by Mrs. Copeland and solos by Mrs. David Smith contributed to the evening's entertainment. Dainty refreshments were served late in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Parrett were the recipients of many beautiful presents from their friends and the sincere best wishes of every one for many happy returns of the day. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Parry, Mr. and Mrs. H.K. Pritchard, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pritchard, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Duckworth, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. David Smyth, Mr. and Mrs. A.G.Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Logsden, Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Cottman; Mesdames H.S.Baker, Marsh, Robt. Phinney, Fred Cossitt, M.M. Cossitt, Casad, F. W. Rebstera, W.E. Copeland, Davis, A.J. Waddell, W.M. Caswell, E.C.Clark, S.S. Rounds; Zont, Ruth and Kirke Parrett Misses M. Laughlin, Fannie Belden, Mamie Cossiet, Isis Parrett, Gladys Parrett, Ida Van Scykle.

Notes: Posted by Gary Herrman on Herrman-Reynolds-Liming-McFerron No. 2 Anestry tree

Obituary: Mrs. Mat Parrett Dead - Mrs. Mary A. Parrett, 58 years old, wife of Mat. J. Parrett, died last night at 11 o'clock after a long illness. Her husband and four children were at her bedside when death came. She had been a resident of Wichita since 1885. Mrs. George W. Herrman, wife of George Herrman of the Merchants Reserve State Bank, is a daughter of the deceased. Miss S. Isis Parrett, Miss Esther Parrett and Kirk Parrett are the other children. Mrs. H.K. Pritchard of 1036 Hillside Avenue, is a sister. One brother, Samuel C. Taylor, resides in Evansville, Ind. The funeral will be held Monday at the residence, 302 Wabash Avenue, at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. A.M. Brodie and ladies of the Eastern Star officiating. Pall bearers will be selected from the Mt. Olivet Commandery, Knights Templars, of which Mr Parrett is the eminent commander. The body will be at the home after 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

Children from this marriage were:

   24 F    i. Sella Isis Parrett was born on 12 Jun 1882 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana and died on 25 Nov 1958 in Woodward Co., Kansas, at age 76.

Sella married Edward Herrman Hershey. Edward was born on 11 May 1887 in Kechi, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 7 Sep 1956 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 69.

   25 F    ii. Gladys Ethel Parrett was born on 18 Aug 1886 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 19 Sep 1954 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 68.

Gladys married George Walker Herrman. George was born on 6 Sep 1876 in Camp Point, Adams Co., Illinois and died on 26 Aug 1969 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 92.

   26 M    iii. Orville Kirk Parrett was born on 2 Apr 1888 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 20 May 1951, at age 63.

Orville married Lena M. Lena was born in 1884 in Kansas.

Orville next married Florence M. Florence was born in 1889 in Iowa.

   27 F    iv. Ester Parrett was born on 24 Jan 1898 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 30 Aug 1976 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 78.

Ester married William Liibs. William was born on 21 Feb 1892 in Petersburg, Pike Co., Indiana.

Matthew next married Mary Elizabeth Rathbun. Mary was born on 28 May 1874 in Caledonia, Kent Co.. Michigan and died on 28 Sep 1952 in Claremore, Rogers Co., Oklahoma, at age 78.

10. Arthur Elbert Parrott (John Stafford³, Matthew², William¹) was born on 11 Jan 1877 in Norwich, Kingman Co., Kansas and died on 27 Aug 1934 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 57.

Arthur married Ellen Mary Gilbert. Ellen was born on 25 Mar 1878 in Mayfield, Graves Co., Kentucky and died on 7 May 1961 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 83.

The child from this marriage was:

   28 F    i. Mary Ellen Parrott was born on 13 Jul 1923 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 28 Nov 2010 in kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 87.

Arthur next married Mary Waggoner.

The child from this marriage was:

   29 F    i. Emma Katherine Parrott was born on 22 Aug 1906 in Colorado and died on 27 May 1934, at age 27.

Emma married someone.

11. Charles Omar Parrott (John Stafford³, Matthew², William¹) was born on 10 Oct 1881 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas and died on 20 Dec 1966 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 85.

Notes: PARROTT - Charles O., age 85, (formerly of 247 N. Holyoke) passed away Dec. 17th in Paola, Kans. Funeral Service in chapel of Broadway at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Dr. Thomas O. Parish of Central Christian Church will officiate. Entombment in Old Mission Mausoleum with Masonic rites will be conducted by Wichita Lodge No. 99 AF & AM. Large parking area adjacent to the mortuary for the conveniemce of friends. SERVICE BY BROADWAY MORTUARY.

Unsourced obit posted on Find a Grave.

Charles married Opal Walker. Opal was born on 6 Dec 1887 in Kansas and died on 19 Dec 1963 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 76.

Charles next married Lyde Hartzwell. They had no children.

12. William Henry Parrott Sr. (John Stafford³, Matthew², William¹) was born on 16 Feb 1884 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 26 Apr 1946 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 62.

Notes: W.H. PARROTT DIES

26 April 1946
William Henry Parrott, 62, died of a heart attack today at his home, 1349, South Topeka.

He was a postal clerk at the post office here. He was born and raised in Wichita. Mr. Parrott was a member of Blue lodge, No. 99, A.F. & A.M., the AOUW, the Fraternal Aid union and the Westminster Presbyterian church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pansy L. Parrott, of the home; a daugher, Mrs. Lawrence Briggle, 2045 Hood; a son, William H. Parrott, Jr., of Bakersfield, Cal.; three brothers, Charles Parrott, 719 West Ninth, J.O. Parrott. Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jerry S. Parrott, Plevna, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Scudder, 321 Mathewson, and Mrs. Lee Palmitier, Rogers, Ark., and two grandchildren.

William married Pansy Lidia Myers. Pansy was born on 13 May 1884 in Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas and died on 6 Mar 1963 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 78. {Find A Grave ID: 14057670} {Find A Grave ID: 14057670}

Notes: Pansy Parrott Dies in Englewood
Mrs. Pansy Lydia Parrott, 78, of 1321 S. Oliver, died Tuesday at Englewood, Colo., while visiting her daughter. She was born May 13, 1884, at Hutchinson, Kan., and had resided in this area all her life. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include one son, Lt. Col. William H. Parrott Jr., Arlington, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Briggle, Boulder, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Roger Allen, Lawrence, Kan., and Mrs. Clifford Dickey, Canoga Park, Calif.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral arrangements will be made by Downing Mortuary.

The Wichita Morning Eagle, 06 Mar 1963, p 2C

Children from this marriage were:

   30 F    i. Dorothy Jane Parrott was born on 18 Mar 1914 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 4 Jul 1990 in Colorado, at age 76. {Find A Grave ID: 125244919}

Dorothy married Lawrence E. Briggle. Lawrence was born on 5 Nov 1910 and died on 18 Jun 1990 in Colorado, at age 79.

+ 31 M    ii. William Henry Parrott Jr. was born on 29 May 1917 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 26 Nov 1984 in Merced Co., California, at age 67.

18. William Charles Parrott (Joseph Peter³, Matthew², William¹) was born on 29 Jul 1874 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 7 Nov 1948 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 74. {Find A Grave ID: 31063578}

Notes: PARROTT, William C., beloved husband of Alice F. Parrott, father of Irene Parrott Gegus, brother of Effie M., Walter J., Albert H., George R. and John Parrott.

Services Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Little Church of the Flowers. Forest Lawn Mortuary in charge.

The Los Angeles Times, 09 Nov 1948, p III-6

William married Alice F. Wade. Alice was born on 14 Jul 1873 in Kentucky and died on 7 Apr 1959 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 85. {Find A Grave ID: 31063600} {Find A Grave ID: 31063600}

Marriage Notes: Mr. W.C. Parrott and Miss Alice Wade of this city were united in marriage Wednesday evening. The ceremony wass performed by Rev. W.E. Harmon.

The Mirror (Wichita KS), 19 Dec 1896

The child from this marriage was:

   32 F    i. Irene Juanita Parrott Gegus was born on 17 Jan 1898 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.

20. Albert Henry Parrott (Joseph Peter³, Matthew², William¹) was born on 19 Jan 1878 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana and died on 30 Nov 1950 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 72. {Find A Grave ID: 14057350}

Notes: Businessman Dies in Hospital
Albert H. Parrott Was Civic Leader

Albert Henry Parrott, aged 72, of 5322 Plaza Lane, died Thursday night at Wesley hospital. He was the owner of the Parrott Paint and Wallpaper company, 340 North Main, and had been a resident of Wichita for the past 64 years.

Mr. Parrott was born January 19, 1878, in Evansville Ind. He came to Wichita from Evansville 64 years ago and entered the paint business with his father. He has long been a leader in the paint and wallpaper business here and retained an active interest in his business up until the time of his last illness.

The deceased was a Mason of long standing. He was a member of Sunflower lodge No. 86, A.F.& A.M., Wichita Consistory No. 2, belonged to York Rite and formerly was a member of the York Rite drill team. He was also a member of the Midian Shrine.

A civic leader, he was a charter member of the Crestview Country club, was an active member of the Optimists club, belonged to the Wichita Chamber of Commerce, and regularly attended the Salem Evangelical church where he held membership.

Survivors include his wife, Minnie, and daughter, Margaret, both of the home address; a niece, Miss Ann Becker, also of the home address; a sister, Miss Effie Parrott, of 735 North Market; and two brothers, George Parrott, of 1609 East Third; and John Parrott of 2040 North Waco. Funeral service arrangements will be announced by the Gill Mortuary.

The Wichita Beacon, 01 Dec 1950, p 4

Albert married Minnie Louise Doll. Minnie was born on 9 Jan 1878 in Illinois and died on 24 Feb 1970 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 92. {Find A Grave ID: 14057331} {Find A Grave ID: 14057331}

Marriage Notes: Mr. A.H. Parrott and Miss Minnie Doll were married at 5 o'clock last night at the home of the bride's parents at 607 North Washington avenue. The rev. Bruce Griffith performed the ceremony. Mr. Frank Cochard acted as best man, while Miss Effie Parrott was bridesmaid. The wedding was one of the most brilliant affairs which has taken place in East Wichita this season. Mr. Parrott is a member of the firm of Parrott & Son, proprietors of the Parrott paper house on North Main street. Miss Doll is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Doll, and has a wide circle of friends in this city.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Heidt, of Evansville, Ind; Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Parrott, Mrs. Elizabeth Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. E. Etkins, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Spalding, Mr. and Mrs. J. Becker, Mrs. Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Griffith, Mr. H.H. Doll, Misses Julia Pigg, Effie Parrott, Einhause, Estella Parrott, Katie Parrott, Gladys Parrott, Emma Parrott, G.R. Parrott, S. Conklin, F. Cashard, Will Parrott, Omer Parrott, Kirk Parrot, Mr. Alfred Einhaus, M.W. Stopher, Mrs. M. Campbell, John Einhaus, Herman Doll, John Parrott, Mildred Stopher, Clarence Pigg, Mr. Paul Brown and Mr. Silas Brown.

The Wichita Beacon, 27 Jul 1899, p 6

The child from this marriage was:

   33 F    i. Margaret Ann Parrott was born on 27 Apr 1900 in Kansas and died on 30 Apr 1983, at age 83. {Find A Grave ID: 14057306}

21. George Rufus Parrott (Joseph Peter³, Matthew², William¹) was born on 23 Mar 1881 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana.

George married Effie May. Effie was born in 1893 in Arkansas and died in 1959, at age 66.

The child from this marriage was:

   34 F    i. D. Maxine Parrott was born in 1915 in Kansas.

31. William Henry Parrott Jr. (William Henry Sr.⁴, John Stafford³, Matthew², William¹) was born on 29 May 1917 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas and died on 26 Nov 1984 in Merced Co., California, at age 67.

Notes: Col. Parrott to address meeting
Lt. Colonel William H. Parrott, of the office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Researve Forces at the Pentagon in Washington will be the principal speaker at the Fourth Annual Awards meeting of the 9481st Air Reserve Squadron to be held in the Armory in Abingdon on Friday evening, May 26th at 8:00 p.m.

Colonel Parrott will be accompanied to Abingdon by his wife and Major Walter Speer, Squadron Commander, will entertain with a dinner for invited guests prior to the meeting.

Colonel Parrott is a native of Wichita, Kansas and entertained the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet in 1940. He was commissioned in 1941 and was assigned as a flying instructor. He served as a commander of the 93rd Training Squadron, 93rd Bomb Wing. During the Korean War, he served in Japan, first as Director of Training, Fifth Air Force. In 1955 he returned to the United States as commander of the Air Reserve Center at Green Bay, Wisc. and in 1956 was transferred to to Bakalar AFB, Ind., where he served as Director of Operations and Training of the 2466th Air Reserve Center. He became Director of Individual Training Headquarters 10th Air Force, Selfridge, AFB, Mich. in 1958 and served in that position until he was assigned to the Pentagon. He is command pilot with more than 3600 flying hours.

The Awards meeting is held each year to honor the outstanding flight of the Squadron and individual officiers and airmen with outstanding records. In 1960, the Big Stone Gap flight won the award.

The (Big Stone Gap VA) Post, 25 May 1961, p 1

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William Parrott
Memorial services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Castle AFB Chapel for William Henry Parrott, 67, who died here Monday. Chaplain Lee. L. Fruechte will conduct services and George Saunders will deliver the eulogy.

Born May 29, 1917 in Whichita, Kan., Mr. Parrott was a graduate of Wichita schools and earned a bachelor's degree in geology at the University of Wichita. He worked in Akron, Ohio for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. before enliting in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He served at the Merced Army Flying School from 1941 until 1945.

After the war, he worked for Firestone in Ohio, Bakersfield, San Diego and Merced. Later he worked for the Ferguson Farm and Implement Co. in Merced. He was recalled to the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and served as personnel and training advisor to the assitant chief of staff of the Reserve Forces at the Pentagon.

Recalled to the Air Force again during the Vietnam War, he served as deputy commander of officers' training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas and in Da Nang as deputy base commander. After 29 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, he retired in 1969.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Parrott of Merced; a son, William Henry Parrott Jr. of Fresno, five daughters, Pamela Hamill of Fresno, Penny Smith [nee McCann, stepdaughter] of Winton, Nancy Bommarito of Merced, and Peri-Brooke Downs [note: stepdaughter] of fresno; a sister, Dorothy Briggle of Boulder, Colo., and 11 grandchildren.

Memorial contributions to the J. Clifford Lee Memorial Cancer Fund in care of Lucille Anderson, 40 E. 27th St., Merced; the American Cancer Society, 1349 W. Main St., Merced, or the Protestant Chapel Fund, Base Chapel AFB, would be appreciated by the family.

(Merced) Sun-Star, 29 Nov 1984, p 28

William married Lola Jane Siney. Lola was born on 30 Jun 1923 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., Missouri and died on 27 Jul 1995 in Merced, Merced Co., California, at age 72. {Find A Grave ID: 220660473} {Find A Grave ID: 220660473}

Marriage Notes: TO BE A CAPTAIN'S BRIDE.
Miss Lola Jane Siney, whose engagement to Capt. W.H. Parrott, U.S.A., of Wichita, Kas., has been announced. Miss Siney is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Siney. The marriage will take place in February at Merced, Calif., where Captain Parrott is stationed--

The Kansas City Star, 30 Jan 1944, p 11C

William next married Marie E. Petcovich McCann Herman. Marie was born on 18 Aug 1917 in Sanger, Fresno Co., California and died on 10 Mar 2008 in Merced Co., California, at age 90. {Find A Grave ID: 25672675} {Find A Grave ID: 25672675}

Marriage Notes: Marie McCann, Air Force Major Wed In Monterey
SANGER, Fresno Co., Sept. 8. - Marie McCann of Merced, formerly of Sanger, and Major William H. Parrot were married recently at a ceremony in the First Presbyterian Church in Monterey.

Mrs. Parrot is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Petcovich of Sanger. She is a graduate of the Sanger Union High School and is a charter member of Beta Alpah, the Sanger chapter of the Theta Tau Theta Sorority.

Parrot is a son of Mrs. W.H. Parrot of Whichita, Kan. He is a graduate of the University of Wichita and lived in San Diego before being recalled to active duty with the air force. He is stationed at the Castle Air Force Base, Merced. The couple will make their home at 1680 Almon Avenue, Merced.

The Fresno Bee, 09 Sep 1951, p 7D

Notes: Marie Parrott-Herman

Marie was born to Luke and Eva Petcovich on August 18, 1917 and she joined our Heavenly Fahter on March 10, 2008 at the age of 90. Marie was born and raised in Sanger, California. She attended Highland Elementary School in Sanger and graduated from Sanger Union High School in 1935. Marie was an outgoing high school student. She was a member of the Glee Club, performed in numerous Operettas and was known as the "Song bird of Sanger high." Marie had a beautiful voice, and the to the joy of others she continued to sing as well as play the organ for many years.

In addition to her musical interests, Marie thoroughly enjoyed sewing and cooking. She made beautiful clothing that included doll dresses, a high school graduation dress, a prom formal, and a wedding gown with bridesmaids' dresses. Above all however, cooking was her passion. Marie expressed her love for others with delicious meals. No one ever left her kitchen hungry and she made spaghetti and fried chicken that were second to none.

Marie was blessed with an interesting full life. The business world was an exciting adventure for Marie and one that appealed to her independent spriti. She purchased Barr's Drug Store in Sanger and later purchased a clothing store in Merced. She was also employed as a dental assistant, worked at Selb's Bridal Salon, and traveled all over the world as the wife of an Air Force Officer. Marie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Order of the White Star of Jerusalem.

Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her current husband Donald E. Herman. Marie is also survied by her four children. They include Peri Brooke and husband Art Trask, daughter Penelope M. McCann, daughter Pamela L. Parrott, son Wiliam H. Parrott III and wife Becky. Marie is survived by eight granchildren. They include Kris Loughney and Kenny Downs, Sean and Kevin Smith, Ryan and Nathan Hamill, and William H. Parrott IV and his brother Matthew. Marie is also survived by seven great grandchildren.

Marie was preceded in death by her first husband Kenneth McCann, second husband William H. Parrott, and third husband Bill McQuinn. Marie was the fourth of six children. She was preceded in death by all her sibilings. They included an older brother Cleo Morini, older sisters Marvell Gerner and Milden Neely, and younger sisters Nandine Rosconi, and Eda Thompson. A family gathering and memorial will celebrate Marie's wonderful life in the home she lovingly shared with her husband Donald E. Herman.

Merced Sun-Star, 24 Mar 2008, p B2

The child from this marriage was:

   35 F    i. Pamela Lynn Parrott was born on 2 Aug 1952 in Merced Co., California and died on 20 Sep 2013 in Merced Co., California, at age 61.

Notes: Pamela Lynn Parrott was born on August 2, 1952 in Merced, California to parents Marie and William Parrott. She passed away peacefully at the age 61 in her home surrounded by her family after a three year battle with cancer.

Being the daughter of an Air Force pilot she moved around a lot in her childhood days. She lived in many places and some as far away as Japan and Hawaii. Upon returning to Merced she completed her Junior / Senior years of high school graduating in 1970. She continued school at Merced Junior College working on her undergrad in preparation for Fresno State. Pam graduated with Honors receiving her Bachelors of Arts and Masters of Arts with majors in Speech and Communicative Disorders. After she received her teaching credentials in 1976, she put it to good use in the Fresno City School District until 1986. Upon returning to Merced in 1986 she went to work for Merced County Office of Education as a Speech Therapist. After many years of working with students in Merced Pam made a career change, becoming the Program Coordinator of Communicative Disability Programs (Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Intinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Speech and Language Specialists), Occupational Therapy, Adapted PE, Assistive Technology, Visually Impaired, Orthopedically Impaired & Health for Merced County. During her busy working life she made time to obtain a Doctoral Degree in a joint Fresno State/UC Davis program. Pam saw completing this level of education as one of her highest achievements in life second only to raising a family.

Even as busy as Pam was with education and work she was able to raise two boys with her husband Robert Hamill. She was very active with both boys in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts as well as baseball, soccer and cross country. Camping trips to the coast and fishing at the lake were also a major part of Pam's busy life.

Pam was also very active within her community. She was a member of North Merced Rotary and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She also was part of the Merced High class of 70 reunion committee. Pam was a very hard working magnificent woman. She was also a good friend and mother. Pamela will truly be missed by all that she touched. The level of excellence that she strived for in every aspect of her life should live on in all of us as a reminder to get up every day and try our best. She would not want to be mourned but remembered.

Pamela is survived by her two sons and daughter in laws Ryan and Ardena Hamill, Nathan and Amy Hamill, brother Billy and his wife Becky Parrott, sister Penelope McCann, step father Donald Herman and nephews Shawn, Kevin, William and Matthew. Pamela is preceded in death by her parents William and Marie Parrott.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5th 2013 at Yosemite Church located at 2230 E Yosemite Ave, Merced Ca. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to North Merced Rotary, Delta Kappa Gamma or Merced SPCA. Please send donations to Pamela Parrott 731 E Yosemite Ave., Suite B, PMB #138 Merced CA 95340

Merced Sun Star, 01 Oct 2013