Family ID #: 142 in the Catalog of American P-rr-tt Families

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Parrott
of Laurens county, Georgia
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Numerous African-American Parrott families appeaered after the Civil War, and this one is one of them. Like most of these families, this one is small and documentation is lacking.



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  • 11 Nov 2023: Added Dennis Lamont and family (6 persons)
  • 24 Nov 2022: File established



  • First Generation



    1. John H. Parrott was born on 15 Aug 1862 in Georgia and died on 25 Mar 1908 in Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 45. {FGID: 158148307}

    John married Susan S. Wynn Wilson. Susan was born in Oct 1865 in Madison Co., Georgia.

    Notes: Still living in Laurens county in 1920; had remarried to a Wilson


    Children from this marriage were:

    + 2 M    i. George Henry Parrott was born on 15 Sep 1889 in Laurens Co., Georgia and died on 5 Nov 1974 in Wheeler Co., Georgia, at age 85.

       3 F    ii. Verbena Parrott was born on 28 Dec 1893 in McRae, Telfair Co., Georgia and died on 16 Apr 1952 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio,, at age 58. {FGID: 208373546}

    Verbena married David D. Rozier. David was born on 15 Oct 1889 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia and died on 19 Apr 1960 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio,, at age 70. {FGID: 208373396}

       4 F    iii. Katherine D. Parrott was born on 4 Jan 1894 in Burch, Laurens Co., Georgia and died in 1994 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 100. {FGID: 116764707}

    Katherine married Charles E. Green. Charles was born on 17 Dec 1902 in Virginia and died in Feb 1974 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 71.

       5 M    iv. Harlowe Parrott was born in Oct 1897 in Laurens Co., Georgia and died in Laurens Co., Georgia.

    Notes: Died between the 1910 and 1920 censuses.

       6 F    v. Theodore Roosvelt Parrott was born on 10 Aug 1902 in Laurens Co., Georgia and died in Mar 1989 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 86.

    Theodore married Charles Douglas Hicks. Charles was born on 10 Dec 1899 in Chester Co., South Carolina and died in Nov 1971 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 71. {FGID: 177561243}

       7 F    vi. Irene Parrott Browne was born on 10 Oct 1906 and died in Mar 1987 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 80. {FGID: 116764450}

    Irene married Austin Porter. Austin was born on 21 Aug 1900 in Columbia, Maury Co., Tennessee.

    Second Generation (Children)


    2. George Henry Parrott (John H.1) was born on 15 Sep 1889 in Laurens Co., Georgia and died on 5 Nov 1974 in Wheeler Co., Georgia, at age 85. {FGID: 158144963}

    George married Rebecca Lee. Rebecca was born on 24 Mar 1895 in Calhoun Falls, Abbeville Co., South Carolina and died on 29 Nov 1959 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 64. {FGID: 158145093}

    Children from this marriage were:

       8 F    i. Louise Askew Parrott was born on 17 Dec 1918 in Laurens Co., Georgia and died on 3 Feb 2012 in Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 93. {FGID: 158144870}

    Notes: The celebration of life for Mrs. Louise Parrott Hunt will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 1:00 PM at the Washington Street Presbyterian Church, 975 South Washington Street, Dublin, Burial will follow in the Parrott Family Cemetery. Mrs. Hunt passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. She was born to the late George Parrott and Rebecca Lee Parrott in Laurens County, Georgia on December 17, 1918. As a child, she attended Laurens County public schools and grew up as a member of Burches Gift Baptist Church where she developed a strong lifetime commitment to Christ. As a young adult, she moved to Buffalo, New York. Mrs. Hunt was married to Arthur Hunt, who preceded her in death. After fifty years in New York, she returned to her native Georgia to be near her family and friends. She leaves to cherish her life, three sisters, Verline Copenny of Dublin and McDonough, Susie Easley of Hazlehurst, Lois Canty of Fort Valley, and one brother, Elven (Willa) Parrott of Buffalo, New York. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Irene Belcher, a devoted friend, Josephine Jones and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services by Dudley Funeral Home of Dublin.

    https://whopassedon.com/louise-hunt-obituary/857233455

    Louise married Arthur Hunt. Arthur was born on 17 Jul 1918 in Panola Co., Mississippi.

    + 9 M    ii. George Parrott Jr. was born on 5 Nov 1920 in Youngstown, Trumbull Co., Ohio and died on 25 Nov 1996 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 76.

    + 10 M    iii. Elven W. Parrott was born on 8 Dec 1922 in Laurens Co., Georgia.

       11 F    iv. Susie Pearl Parrott was born on 10 Feb 1925 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia and died on 7 Feb 2012 in Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis Co., Georgia, at age 86. {FGID: 91187221}

    Susie married Ralph James Easley. Ralph was born on 30 Aug 1922 and died on 20 Apr 1978, at age 55. {FGID: 14650193}

       12 F    v. Verline Parrott was born on 30 May 1927 in Laurens Co., Georgia.

    Verline married Edward L. "Noble" Copenny. Edward was born on 6 Sep 1922 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia and died on 30 Sep 2011 in Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 89. {FGID: 95088322}

       13 M    vi. Johnnie Parrott was born on 28 Aug 1929 in Laurens Co., Georgia and died on 21 Apr 1944 in Georgia, at age 14.

    Third Generation (Grandchildren)


    9. George Parrott Jr. (George Henry2, John H.1) was born on 5 Nov 1920 in Youngstown, Trumbull Co., Ohio and died on 25 Nov 1996 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 76.

    Notes: BUFFALO, N.Y. - Services for George Parrott Jr. will be Monday in Buffalo, N.Y. Born in Laurens County, he was the son of the late George and Rebecca Parrott. He served in the Army and was retired from Westinghouse.

    Survivors include his children, Walter Parrott Jr. and Dianne Calhoun; sisters and brother, Louise Hunt and Elven Parrott, both of Buffalo, N.Y., Verline Copenny of Dublin, Lois Canty of Fort Valley, and Susie Easley of Hazlehurst; and five grandchildren. Dudley Funeral Home in Dublin has charge of arrangements.

    The Macon Telegraph, 28 Nov 1996, p 10C

    George married Lillian Graham. Lillian was born on 1 Sep 1919 in Jacksonville, Telfair Co., Georgia and died on 25 Sep 1995 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 76.

    The child from this marriage was:

    + 14 M    i. Walter James Parrott was born on 1 Nov 1943 and died on 9 Oct 2022 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 78.

    10. Elven W. Parrott (George Henry2, John H.1) was born on 8 Dec 1922 in Laurens Co., Georgia.

    Elven married Juanita Mae Strother on 8 Dec 1945 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York. The marriage ended in divorce on 19 Apr 1968. Juanita was born on 18 May 1923 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York and died on 5 Jan 1995, at age 71.

    Marriage Notes: Juanita Parrott, 8 St. John Pl., from Elven Parrott, 287 Peach St.; married Dec. 9, 1945, in Buffalo; cruelty.

    Buffalo Evening News, 19 Apr 1968, p 8

    The child from this marriage was:

    + 15 M    i. Dennis Lamont Parrott was born on 7 Jul 1943 and died on 22 Feb 2018 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 74.

    Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


    14. Walter James Parrott (George Jr.3, George Henry2, John H.1) was born on 1 Nov 1943 and died on 9 Oct 2022 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 78.

    Notes: PARROTT - WALTER JAMES
    October 9, 2022, age 78.
    Loving father of Terrence (Adrienne) Barrett, Darrick and Kevin Parrott; cherished grandfather of four; dear brother of Marie Diane (late Mack) Calhoun; also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 3-4 PM at the Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten Avenue, Buffalo, where Funeral Services will follow at 4 PM. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

    https://www.amigone.com/obituaries/Walter-James-Parrott?obId=26105551#/celebrationWall

    15. Dennis Lamont Parrott (Elven W.3, George Henry2, John H.1) was born on 7 Jul 1943 and died on 22 Feb 2018 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, at age 74.

    Notes: It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dennis L. Parrott, who passed away on February 22 2018 in Buffalo, New York, leaving to mourn family and friends. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dennis L. Parrott's life. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one.

    https://www.afterlife.co/us/obituary-buffalo-dennis-l-parrott-6985776

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