Family ID #: 059 in the Catalog of American P-rr-tt Families

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Thomas Parrott
family of Marion Co., Kentucky
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The first known member of this family was born right as the Civil War got started in the Marion/Washington county area of Kentucky. His descendants have remained in the area, while others moved to Indianapolis. Like other African-American families of the era, this group is very poorly documented. In particular, records from the early days of the family are very incomplete. Use the results cautiously!

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Updates & Corrections:
  • 19 Nov 2024: Added obit to Knatasha Rene (7 persons added)
  • 13 Dec 2020: Added 5 people, including obit for Leslie Keith.
  • 09 Dec 2019: Added obituary to George H. & daughter
  • 05 Dec 2015: Added another son and desdendants to the founder (40 persons)
  • 26 Dec 2015: File established with 40 individuals




  • 1. Thomas Parrott, son of Martha, was born in Feb 1860 in Kentucky.

    Thomas married Mary Jessie Abell. Mary was born in May 1861 in Kentucky.

    Children from this marriage were:

       2 M    i. Joseph T. Parrott was born in May 1870 in Marion Co., Kentucky.

       3 M    ii. Edward Parrott was born in Aug 1884 in Marion Co., Indiana.

       4 F    iii. Mary A. Parrott was born in May 1870 in Marion Co., Kentucky.

    + 5 M    iv. James Edward Parrott was born on 31 Aug 1882 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky and died on 18 Jan 1956 at age 73.

       6 M    v. Alexander Parrott was born on 8 Jun 1883 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky and died on 15 Jul 1949 at age 66.

    Alexander married Mary Clay on 12 Jan 1911 in Jeffersonville, Clark Co., Indiana. Mary was born on 7 Oct 1877 in Shelby Co., Kentucky.

       7 F    vi. Lula Parrott was born in Jul 1887 in Marion Co., Kentucky.

       8 F    vii. Adia Parrott was born in Aug 1889 in Marion Co., Kentucky.

       9 F    viii. Gertrude Parrott was born in Jul 1891 in Marion Co., Kentucky. Another name for Gertrude was Gurtie Parrott.

    + 10 M    ix. George H. Parrott was born on 18 Aug 1891 in Calvary, Marion Co., Kentucky and died on 4 Nov 1969 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 78.

       11 F    x. Emma V. Parrott was born on 30 May 1894 in Calvary, Marion Co., Kentucky.

    Emma married James H. Robinson on 27 Sep 1920 in Marion Co., Indiana.

       12 M    xi. Thomas William Parrott was born on 22 Sep 1894 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky.

    Thomas married Chassie Lambert on 10 Sep 1917 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana. Chassie was born in 1889 in Elizabethtown, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.

       13 M    xii. Clarence Parrott was born in Aug 1896 in Marion Co., Kentucky.

    Second Generation (Children)


    5. James Edward Parrott (Thomas1) was born on 31 Aug 1882 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky and died on 18 Jan 1956 at age 73.

    James married Mattie Jane Dunn. Mattie was born on 18 Aug 1885 and died on 15 May 1936 in Marion Co., Kentucky at age 50.

    The child from this marriage was:

    + 14 M    i. James Edward Parrott Sr.

    10. George H. Parrott (Thomas1) was born on 18 Aug 1891 in Calvary, Marion Co., Kentucky and died on 4 Nov 1969 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 78.

    General Notes: Services for George H. Parrott, 75, of 2018 Yandes, will be at 9 a.m. tomorrow in St. Rita's Catholic Church, of which he was a charter member. Parrott died Tuesday in Winona Hospital.

    He came to Indianapolis 42 years ago from Lebanon, Ky., where he was a farmer. He was custodian 42 years for Knights of Columbus Council 437 here. He was a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver.

    Friends may call tonight at the church. Services are being arranged by King & King Funeral Home. Survivors --wife Annie M.; sons George, Joseph, Thomas; daughters Mrs. Mary Catherine Turner, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Smith.

    The Indianapolis News, 06 Nov 1969, p 49

    George married Ann Myror Ellery. Ann was born on 8 Feb 1889 in Springfield, Washington Co., Kentucky and died in Nov 1978 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 89.

    Children from this marriage were:

       15 F    i. Mary Catherine Parrott was born on 6 Sep 1913 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky and died on 2 Aug 1995 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 81.

    General Notes: Mary Catherine Parrott Turner, Indianapolis, died Wednesday. She was an officer several years with the Indianapolis Police Department, retiring in 1966. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Andrew Catholic Church, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Washington Park North Cemetery. Survivors: husband Warren E. Turner; sons Joseph E. Turner, James R., Warren E., Michael E. Smith; daughters Mary Catherine Armstrong, Frances E. Smith, Joanne M. Busch; sister Marian R. Smith; seven grandchildren. King & King Chapel is handling arrangements.

    The Indianapolis Star, 06 Aug 1995, p C8

    Mary married Warren E. Turner. Warren was born on 24 May 1922 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 9 Sep 2001 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 79.

    + 16 M    ii. George E. Parrott was born on 29 Sep 1915 in Springfield, Washington Co., Kentucky and died in Sep 1985 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 70.

       17 F    iii. Emma Parrott was born in 1917 in Springfield, Washington Co., Kentucky and died on 20 Dec 1918 in Springfield, Washington Co., Kentucky at age 1.

       18 F    iv. Elizabeth Bernice Parrott was born on 21 Feb 1923 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 10 Jun 1978 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 55.

    General Notes: Services for Mrs. Ira (Elizabeth B.) Smith, 55, 2018 Yandes, will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Rita Catholic Church. Mrs. Smith died Saturday in Wishard Hospital. She was a member of the auxiliary of Knights of St. Peter Claver. Friends may call tomorrow after 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Survivors - husband; mother Mrs. Annie Parrott.

    The Indianapolis News, 13 Jun 1978, p 26

    Elizabeth married Ira Smith on 27 Apr 1944 in Marion Co., Indiana.

    + 19 M    v. Joseph Bryant Parrott Sr. was born on 21 Feb 1925 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 6 Oct 1991 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 66.

    + 20 M    vi. Thomas Robert Parrott was born on 3 Nov 1927 and died on 23 Dec 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri at age 58.

    Third Generation (Grandchildren)


    14. James Edward Parrott Sr. (James Edward2, Thomas1).

    James married Lou Eva Porter. Lou was born on 9 Jul 1908 in Raywick, Marion Co., Kentucky and died on 1 Apr 2000 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky at age 91.

    Children from this marriage were:

    + 21 M    i. James Edward Parrott Jr. was born on 29 Nov 1940 and died on 13 Sep 2013 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky at age 72.

       22 F    ii. Anna Bell Parrott was born in Marion Co., Kentucky.

       23 F    iii. Catherine Parrott .

       24 F    iv. Rita Parrott was born in Marion Co., Kentucky.

    16. George E. Parrott (George H.2, Thomas1) was born on 29 Sep 1915 in Springfield, Washington Co., Kentucky and died in Sep 1985 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 70.

    George married Rowena May Taylor on 24 Jun 1944 in Marion Co., Indiana. Rowena was born on 28 Apr 1918 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 7 May 2013 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 95.

    George next married Mary H. on 21 Feb 1938 in Marion Co., Indiana. Mary was born on 9 Jan 1918 in Kentucky and died in May 1966 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 48.

    19. Joseph Bryant Parrott Sr. (George H.2, Thomas1) was born on 21 Feb 1925 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 6 Oct 1991 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 66.

    20. Thomas Robert Parrott (George H.2, Thomas1) was born on 3 Nov 1927 and died on 23 Dec 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri at age 58. {FGID: 129700548}

    General Notes: Services for Thomas R. Parrott, 61, Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Indianapolis, will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Rita Catholic Church, of which he was a member. Calling will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph's Chapel. He died Monday in a Kansas City nursing home. Mr. Parrott was a sky cap supervisor for Trans World Airlines in Indianapolis and Kansas City 30 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He also was a member of Knights of Peter Claver. He was born in Indianapolis, where he had lived for 49 years. Survivors: wife: Rosie L. Parrott; sons, Keith and Gregory Parrott; daughters, Kathy Johnson and Tammi Parrott; five grandchildren. Williams Meridian Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

    The Indianapolis Star, 28 Dec 1985, p 35

    Thomas married Ethel Marie Jones on 4 Sep 1948 in Marion Co., Indiana. Ethel was born on 5 Apr 1927 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 11 Dec 1976 in Kansas City, Missouri at age 49. {FGID: 129700546}

    General Notes: Services for Mrs. Thomas R. (Ethel Marie) Parrott, 49, Kansas City, Mo., an Indianapolis resident until three years ago, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Rita Catholic Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery. She died Saturday in Menorah Hospital at Kansas City. Friends may call after noon Tuesday in the Williams Funeral home after 5 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel at St. Rita's church, of which she was a member. Survivors, besides her husband, include two sons, Gregory and Keith Parrott, and two daughters, the Misses Cathy and Tammi Parrott at home.

    The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec 1976, p 37


    Children from this marriage were:

       26 F    i. Brenda Ann Parrott was born on 22 May 1949 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 2 Nov 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri at age 23.

    General Notes: Mrs. Brenda Parrott Jackson, 23 years of 3041 Sutherland Ave., wife of Larry Jackson, mother of Michael and Larry Jr., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parrott, sister of Gregory, Keith, Kathy and Tammie Parrott, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evans Jones Sr., and Mrs. Annie Parrott, passed away Thursday. Services Monday 9 a.m. St. Rita Catholic Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday at King & King Chapel after 11 a.m and after 4 p.m. at the church.

    The Indianapolis News, 04 1972, p 21

    + 27 M    ii. Gregory Thomas Parrott was born on 28 Dec 1953 and died on 16 Feb 2015 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 61.

    + 28 M    iii. Leslie Keith Parrott was born on 5 Jul 1959 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 3 Feb 2020 in Kanssas City, Missouri at age 60.

    Thomas next married Rosie Lee. Rosie was born on 21 Jul 1922 and died on 26 Sep 2002 at age 80.

    Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


    21. James Edward Parrott Jr. (James Edward Sr.3, James Edward2, Thomas1) was born on 29 Nov 1940 and died on 13 Sep 2013 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky at age 72. Another name for James was Jamie Parrott.

    General Notes: James Edward "Jamie" Parrott Jr., 72, Lebanon, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at Village of Lebanon Nursing Home.

    He was born on Nov. 29, 1940 to the late Lou Eva Porter and James Edward Parrott Sr. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Mary Jean Spalding Parrott; a son, Richard Edward Parrott; three sisters, Anna Bell Johnson, Catherine White, and Rita Brown; and a grandson, Roland Lee Parrott Jr.

    Survivors include: two sons, Roland (Sherrille) Parrott of Lebanon and James Anthony (Marcia) Parrott of Ohio; two daughters, Cheryl (Thomas) Smith of Lexington and Jacqueline (Norman) Parrott-Moore of Tennessee; one brother, William Lee Durrett of Michigan; three sisters, Emma Edelen of Springfield, Mary Justine Parrott-Allen of Campbellsville, and Martha Jean Grady of Louisville; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

    A funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Father George officiated.

    Active pallbearers were Frankie Wright, Micky Wright, Gary Buckler, Robert Edelen, Bill Burnside, Travis Calhoun, and Roger Thompson.

    Honorary pallbearers were Joe Smalley, Leo Porter, Walter McKay, Tommy Downs, James Parrott, and Jerry Abell.

    Campbell-DeWitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

    Lebanon Enterprise (Kentucky), Thursday, September 19, 2013

    James married Mary J. Spalding. Mary was born in Dec 1943.

    The child from this marriage was:

       29 M    i. Richard Edward Parrott was born on 3 Jul 1964 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky and died on 13 Jul 1964 in Lebanon, Marion Co., Kentucky.

    25. Joseph Bryant Parrott Jr. (Joseph Bryant Sr.3, George H.2, Thomas1) was born on 26 Jan 1952 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 5 Oct 2009 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 57. Another name for Joseph was Lil Joe Parrott.

    General Notes: Joseph "LiL Joe" Bryant Parrott, Jr. 57, Indianapolis, passed away October 5, 2009. He was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver Council #97. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Denise Parrott; sons, Eric Davis, Ramon A., Joseph, Xavier Wills; brothers, James C., Damien L., Walter D. Parrott; sisters, Patricia E. Wills (William), Pamella Y. Parrott, Donna M. Clemons (Forrest); six grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 12 at St. Rita Catholic Church with calling there from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial in Sutherland Park Cemetery. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Lavenia, Smith & Summers Home for Funerals.

    The Indianapolis Star, Oct. 10, 2009
    http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/indystar/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-b-parrott&pid=144903460#fbLoggedOut

    27. Gregory Thomas Parrott (Thomas Robert3, George H.2, Thomas1) was born on 28 Dec 1953 and died on 16 Feb 2015 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 61.

    General Notes: Gregory Thomas Parrott, 61, Indianapolis, passed away on February 16, 2015.

    His father, Thomas Robert Parrott, mother, Ethel Marie Jones- Parrott, sister, Brenda Jackson preceded him in death.

    He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Dawn Smith, brother, Keith Parrott, sisters, Cathy Parrott, Tammy Parrott, 4 grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

    His visitation will take place on Friday, February 27, 2015, 10am- 11am, with the Homegoing Celebration commencing at 11am at Williams & Bluitt Funeral Home, Peoples Chapel. His burial will take place in Sutherland Park Cemetery.

    http://www.williamsandbluitt.com/sitemaker/memsol.cgi?user_id=1525094

    Gregory married someone.

    28. Leslie Keith Parrott (Thomas Robert3, George H.2, Thomas1) was born on 5 Jul 1959 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 3 Feb 2020 in Kanssas City, Missouri at age 60.

    General Notes: Leslie "Keith" Parrott was born on July 5, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas and Ethel Parrott. Keith attended St. Rita's Catholic School in Indianapolis, Indiana.

    In July of 1973, Thomas and Ethel relocated their family to Kansas City, Missouri where Keith then attended Northeast Catholic Consolidated School and later graduated from East High School in 1979.

    In 1982, Keith enlisted in the Army Reserve where he studied Culinary Arts which became his passion. He served in the Army for ten years. During which time he joined hin holy matrimony with Marita Shackelford on December 31, 1983. He affectionately loved her daughter, Aletrice Jacoway, as his own. To their union, two children were born, Leslie René and Mario Keith Parrott. He also helped raise two nieces, Adriane and Amanda Shackleford.

    Keith continued to fulfill his passion in several local restaurants, bars, and grills. He traded in his hats in different fields, and always returned to his passion. In 2008, he retired as his health declined.

    Keith was affectionately known as, "Papa," by his ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Their PaPa was the "Greatest" to them, and they meant the world to him.

    Keith departed this life on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home. His parents, Thomas and Ethel Parrott, and siblings, Brenda and Gregory Parrott, all preceded him in death.

    He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Marita Parrott; children, Leslie Parrott, Mario Parrott, and Aletrice Jacoway; two sisters; Cathy Johnson (Eldon) an Tammi Parrott; aunt, Rita Beatty; mother in-law, Aletrice Shackelford; sisters in-law, Kandi McGinnie, Phyllies Hampton, and Stacey Shackelfort and a host of nephes, nieces, cousins, and other family and friends.

    https://www.kcgoldengate.com/obituaries/9-uncategorised/three-best/901-leslie-keith-parrott

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