1. Joseph Parrott Sr. was born in 1779 in Massachusetts.
Joseph married Hepsibah Hayward. Hepsibah was born on 3 Apr 1774 in Danvers, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 17 May 1850 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 76. {Find A Grave ID: 128577299} {Find A Grave ID: 128577299}
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Joseph Parrott Jr. was born on 18 Apr 1795 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 9 May 1856 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 61.
+ 3 M ii. Archelaus Parrott was born on 31 Jul 1802 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 3 Apr 1859 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 56.
+ 4 M iii. James Silver Parrott was born on 8 Nov 1812 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 5 Dec 1881 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 69.
5 F iv. Rebecca Parrott was born on 21 Feb 1793 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
Second Generation (Children)
2. Joseph Parrott Jr. (Joseph Sr.1) was born on 18 Apr 1795 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 9 May 1856 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 61.
Joseph married Catharine Choate. Catharine was born in 1797 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 16 May 1865 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 68.
Children from this marriage were:
6 F i. Elizabeth Parrott was born on 29 Jun 1820 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 12 Nov 1821 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 1.
7 F ii. Elizabeth Parrott was born on 27 Feb 1822 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
8 M iii. Joseph Parrott III was born on 15 May 1824 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
9 F iv. Rachel Alley Parrott was born on 17 Apr 1826 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
10 F v. Sarah Ann Parrott was born on 1 Apr 1828 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 26 Apr 1832 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 4.
11 F vi. Harriet Parrott was born on 14 Aug 1830 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 4 Sep 1830 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
12 M vii. Joseph Merrill Parrott was born on 3 Dec 1831 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 6 Mar 1849 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 17.
3. Archelaus Parrott (Joseph Sr.1) was born on 31 Jul 1802 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 3 Apr 1859 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 56.
Archelaus married Huldah Batcheller. Huldah was born on 14 Dec 1804 in Massachusetts and died on 19 Dec 1884 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 80.
Children from this marriage were:
13 F i. Hephzebiah Parrott was born on 20 Mar 1822 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 24 Dec 1864 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 42.
Hephzebiah married William E. Jeffry. William was born in 1820 in Peabody, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 22 Aug 1868 in Peabody, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 48.
14 F ii. Rebecca K. Parrott was born on 1 Aug 1824 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 22 Jan 1886 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 61. {Find A Grave ID: 37969642}
Rebecca married Archelaus Howard Brown. Archelaus was born on 29 Jun 1820 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 7 Jul 1873 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 53. {Find A Grave ID: 37969481} {Find A Grave ID: 37969481}
+ 15 M iii. George B. Parrott was born on 16 Aug 1826 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
+ 16 M iv. Jacob Putnam Parrott was born on 16 Nov 1828 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 31 Aug 1907 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 78.
17 F v. Sophia Bacheller Parrott was born on 18 Sep 1831 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
+ 18 M vi. Sylvester Parrott was born on 10 Jan 1834 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1915 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 81.
19 F vii. Ann Maria Parrott was born on 6 Oct 1838 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
Ann married Lyman Thurston Choate. Lyman was born in 1836 in Methuen, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 16 Dec 1894 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 58.
20 F viii. Almira Parrott was born on 9 Apr 1841 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 27 Jun 1884 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 43.
+ 21 M ix. Herbert Willard Parrott was born on 20 Sep 1842 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 8 May 1922 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 79.
+ 22 M x. Orrin Archelaus Parrott was born on 21 May 1847 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 25 Oct 1931 in Nahant, Essex, Massachusetts, at age 84.
23 F xi. Sarah Frances Parrott was born on 17 Apr 1851 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 2 Sep 1853 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 2.
Archelaus next married Mary Briody.
4. James Silver Parrott (Joseph Sr.1) was born on 8 Nov 1812 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 5 Dec 1881 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 69.
Notes: James Silver Parrott, who passed way Monday forenoon, after a long illness with dropsy, was a much respected citizen and was well known, being a prominent temperance man. The deceased was for a long term on the Lynn police force. He was noted for his kindness to everybody. He leaves five sons and three daughters. The funeral will take place from 71 Maple street at 3 o'clock to-day, Rev. J.W. Dearborn officiating.
Daily Evening Item, 06 Dec 1881, p 3
James married Olive Dame. Olive was born in 1818 in Massachusetts and died on 17 Jul 1881 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 63. {Find A Grave ID: 76455654} {Find A Grave ID: 76455654}
Children from this marriage were:
+ 24 M i. George Johnson Parrott was born on 24 Jul 1835 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 21 Sep 1917 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 82.
25 M ii. Joseph Alonzo Parrott was born on 17 Sep 1836 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 4 Sep 1904 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 67. {Find A Grave ID: 76455273}
Notes: Joseph P. Parrott (sic)
Aged 68 years this month, died at his home, 59 Bulfinch street, Sunday morning, at 3:30, death being the result of heart failure. He was born in Lynn, and during the Civil War three times enlisted in the Massachusetts Eighth Regiment, first in August, 1861 second in August, 1863, and again in November, 1864, the former two under Captain Stone. He was a modest and unassuming man, and made many friends. He leaves four brothers, George a member of the House of Representatives, from Oxford, Me., Peter S., John W., and Charles S., three sisters, Mrs. Samuel G. Tucker, Mrs. Frank Annis and Mrs. Edward Marshall, all of this city. The funeral services were held this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev. A.N. Foster, of the Second Universalist Church officiating. Miss Bertha Brierley sang selections. There were many pretty floral tributes, including a pillow from the brother and sisters. The interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Daily Evening Item, 06 Sep 1904, p 8
Joseph married Nancy Hadley. Nancy was born in 1836 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
26 F iii. Mary Olive Parrott was born on 2 Jan 1839 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 12 Apr 1906 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 67. {Find A Grave ID: 44093220}
Mary married Samuel Green Tucker. Samuel was born in 1834 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1920 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 86. {Find A Grave ID: 44093159} {Find A Grave ID: 44093159}
27 M iv. Peter Silver Parrott was born on 21 Aug 1842 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 16 May 1924 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 81. {Find A Grave ID: 36100194}
Notes: PARROTT--In Lynn, May 16, Peter S. Parrott, 83 years. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 51 Ford street, on Sunday, at 2.30 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment at Kezar Falls, Maine.
Daily Evening Item, 17 May 1924, p 6
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Peter S. Parrott, aged 83, widely known resident of the Glenmere section of the city, died Friday afternoon at his home, 51 Ford street, following several months' illness of arterio sclerosis. He was born in Lynn August 21, 1840, and was the son of James Silver Parrott and Olive Dame Parrott. Mr. Parrott was a shoemaker and was employed in a number of old time Lynn shoe factories. He leaves a brother, Charles S. Parrott, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Jan Annis of Watertown.
Daily Evening Item, 17 May 1924, p 6
Peter married Lydia Ann Stacy. Lydia was born on 24 Nov 1840 in Porter, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 21 May 1920 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 79. {Find A Grave ID: 36100216} {Find A Grave ID: 36100216}
28 F v. Sarah Elizabeth Parrott was born on 2 May 1847 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 21 Jun 1921 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 74. {Find A Grave ID: 76455747}
Notes: Flowers in profusion were a tribute of esteem to the memory of Mrs. Sarah E. (Parrott) Annis, widow of Frank E. Annis, at funeral services held on Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock at the Lake Shore Park Methodist church, of which she had been an active member and devoted worker.
Rev. Harry Hill, pastor of the church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Thomas burns, a former pasttor, the latter paying tribute to the memory of the deceased, speaking of her ardent devotion to the work of the Lake Shore Park church.
Mrs. Harriett Russell Hart sang, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Does Jesus Care" and "The Christian's Good Night." The ritualistic services of the Jennie R. Dix auxiliary to the Spanish War Veterans was read by officers of the auxilliary. Miss Godfrey was the soloist.
The church was filled with relatives and friends, the members of Jennie R. Dix auxiliary and of the Downing chapter, auxiliary to the State Firemen's association, attending in a body. The floral tributes included large pieces from the Lake Shore Park, from Jennie R. Dix auxiliary, from Downing chapter, from V.K. & A.H. Jones-Thomas Co., and from relatives, friends and neighbors.
Rev Harry Hill officiated at the committal service at Pine Grove cemetery. The pall bearers were a son and three sons-in-law of the deceased Chas. W. Annis, Joseph McWhinnie, John Southwick and John O'Brien.
Daily Evening Item, 24 Jun 1921, p 10
Sarah married Frank E. Annis. Frank was born in 1852 in Wells, York Co., Maine and died on 22 May 1920 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 68. {Find A Grave ID: 64074333} {Find A Grave ID: 64074333}
Notes: Frank E. Annis died this morning at his late residence, 681 Western avenue. He had been in feebl health for some time. He was born in Wells, Me., 68 years ago and had resided in this city nearly all of his life. He was a shoe maker by trade <snip>
Daily Evening Item, 22 May 1920, p 7
29 F vi. Jane Amanda Parrott was born on 24 Oct 1848 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 14 Jun 1930 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 81. {Find A Grave ID: 76455048}
Notes: MARSHALL -- In Watertwon, Mass., June 14, Jane M., widow of Edgar Marshall, 80 years. Funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Whitcomb, 15 Clayton street, Watertown, on Monday, at 1 PM Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery, Lynn.
Daily Evening Item, 14 Jun 1930, p 6
Jane married Stephen A. Annis. Stephen was born in 1855 and died on 13 Aug 1926 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 71.
Jane next married Edgar Marshall. Edgar was born on 20 Jun 1851 in Nova Scotia, Canada and died on 3 Oct 1912 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 61. {Find A Grave ID: 76455140} {Find A Grave ID: 76455140}
30 M vii. John Warren Parrott was born in 1852 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 27 May 1908 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 56. {Find A Grave ID: 76455299}
Notes: John W. Parrott
died at his home, 19 Glenwood street Wednesday evening after a short illness. He was born in Lynn 56 years ago, and was a son of James S. and Oliver (Dame) Parrott, well known residents of Glenmere. For the past 30 years he has been an employee of the Charles E. Harwood Company. Three brothers, George J., of Oxford, Me.; Peter S. and Charles S., captain at the Glenmere fire engine house, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Annis and Mrs. Edgar Marshall, survive. The deceased has always made his home with this sister, Mrs. Marshall 19 Glenwood street.
Daily Evening Item, 28 May 1908, p 4
+ 31 M viii. Charles Sumner Parrott was born in 1857 in Massachusetts and died on 27 Nov 1947 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 90.
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
15. George B. Parrott (Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 16 Aug 1826 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts. {Find A Grave ID: 52688593}
George married Mary Ellen Brown. Mary was born in 1828 in Massachusetts. {Find A Grave ID: 52688504} {Find A Grave ID: 52688504}
Children from this marriage were:
32 F i. Martha Ann Parrott was born on 31 Aug 1853 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts. {Find A Grave ID: 52688401}
Martha married Arthur B. Carpenter. Arthur was born in 1954 in Russell, Hampden Co., Massachusetts and died in 1936 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age -18. {Find A Grave ID: 69527705} {Find A Grave ID: 69527705}
33 F ii. Sophia Rhodes Parrott was born on 31 May 1855 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 9 Aug 1855 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
+ 34 M iii. George Otis Parrott was born on 6 Jul 1857 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1935 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 78.
35 M iv. Rufus Bacheller Parrott was born on 17 Sep 1858 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 11 Aug 1859 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
16. Jacob Putnam Parrott (Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 16 Nov 1828 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 31 Aug 1907 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 78. {Find A Grave ID: 76497032}
Jacob married Luana E. Sanborn. Luana was born in 1831 in West Baldwin, Cumberland Co., Maine and died on 21 Sep 1902 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 71. {Find A Grave ID: 76496911} {Find A Grave ID: 76496911}
Children from this marriage were:
36 F i. Elizabeth Jane Parrott was born on 24 Mar 1853 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in Jun 1934 in Massachusetts, at age 81. {Find A Grave ID: 64268363}
Elizabeth married Joseph N. Prime. Joseph was born in 1851 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 23 Dec 1893 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 42. {Find A Grave ID: 64268488} {Find A Grave ID: 64268488}
Elizabeth next married Andrew Jackson Angell. Andrew was born on 16 Dec 1842 in East Killingly, Windham Co., Connecticut and died on 14 Oct 1905 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 62.
37 F ii. Etta Celeste Parrott was born on 25 Apr 1858 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 18 Nov 1919 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 61. {Find A Grave ID: 76496856}
Etta married Herbert R. Ramsdell. Herbert was born on 22 Dec 1849 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1920 in Massachusetts, at age 71. {Find A Grave ID: 43803034} {Find A Grave ID: 43803034}
18. Sylvester Parrott (Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 10 Jan 1834 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1915 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 81. {Find A Grave ID: 41802133}
Sylvester married Phebe Ann Morrill. Phebe was born in 1836 and died in Apr 1919 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 83. {Find A Grave ID: 69911340} {Find A Grave ID: 69911340}
Children from this marriage were:
+ 38 M i. Charles Warren Parrott was born in 1857 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
39 F ii. Lillia Viola Parrott was born on 28 Dec 1862 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 19 Aug 1864 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 1.
40 M iii. Frederick Wilbur Parrott was born on 24 Oct 1870 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1917, at age 47. {Find A Grave ID: 69911491}
Frederick married May Frances Rossiter Whitman. May was born in 1872 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1940 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 68. {Find A Grave ID: 69911410} {Find A Grave ID: 69911410}
21. Herbert Willard Parrott (Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 20 Sep 1842 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 8 May 1922 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 79. {Find A Grave ID: 76970877}
Herbert married Eunice F. Eunice was born in 1848 in 28 Aug 1848 and died on 17 Jun 1917 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 69. {Find A Grave ID: 75599808} {Find A Grave ID: 75599808}
Children from this marriage were:
41 F i. Lillian E. Parrott was born on 6 Oct 1867 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 17 Dec 1954 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 87. {Find A Grave ID: 85397668}
Lillian married Arthur J. Farrar. Arthur was born on 26 Jan 1866 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 23 Apr 1930 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 64. {Find A Grave ID: 122618776} {Find A Grave ID: 122618776}
+ 42 M ii. Willard Henry Parrott was born on 25 Aug 1869 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 4 Sep 1937 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 68.
43 F iii. Alice May Parrott was born on 1 Jul 1879 in Massachusetts and died on 24 Nov 1957 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78. {Find A Grave ID: 85363015}
Alice married James Ovington Case. James was born on 17 Feb 1880 in Walworth Co., Wisconsin and died on 6 May 1952 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 72. {Find A Grave ID: 85363052} {Find A Grave ID: 85363052}
Herbert next married Angeline Lord Burke. Angeline was born in Nov 1847 and died on 10 Mar 1914 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 66.
22. Orrin Archelaus Parrott (Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 21 May 1847 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 25 Oct 1931 in Nahant, Essex, Massachusetts, at age 84.
Notes: Funeral services of the late Orrin A. Parrott, who died, Sunday afternoon, after an illness of about two years, were held from Richardson's funeral parlors, at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Garfield Morgan and was attended by a large number. Providence lodge of Odd Fellows conducted their services There was a large number of floral tributes, including a large piece from Providence lodge and another from the neighbors at Little Nahant. Burial was in the family lot at Pine Grove cemetery.
The deceased was born in Lynn, on Maple street in 1847, and residd there for more than 70 years. He conducted the first oyster house in Lynn, located on the square before the big Lynn fire. He also conducted the picnic grove at Idlewood., Wenham, and later he, with the late Edwin Timson, developed that section of Swampscott, now known as Mountain Park.
He was the last of a family of eight children. He had made his home in Lynn and Swampscott until 1921, when he moved to Nahant, and made his home with his grandson, Ralph M. Parrott, Jr. He leaves three sons, Aldine O. Parrott of Wells, Me.; Melville E. Parrott of Downington, Pa., and Ralph M. Parrott of Lynn, 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Daily Evening Item, 28 Oct 1931, p 2
Orrin married Ella M. Mower. Ella was born on 13 Nov 1851 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 4 Jan 1921 in Nahant, Essex, Massachusetts, at age 69.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 44 M i. Aldine Orrin Parrott was born on 24 May 1871 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 6 May 1942 in Newton, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire, at age 70.
+ 45 M ii. Melville Earl Parrott Sr. was born on 3 Sep 1876 in Massachusetts and died in 1933 in Downington, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 57.
+ 46 M iii. Ralph Mower Parrott was born on 31 May 1878 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 1 Jan 1960 in Peabody, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 81.
24. George Johnson Parrott (James Silver2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 24 Jul 1835 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 21 Sep 1917 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 82.
George married Mary S. Robinson. Mary was born on 4 Feb 1835 in Leeds, Kent, England and died on 14 May 1905 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 70.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 47 M i. Joseph Robinson Parrott was born on 30 Oct 1858 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 13 Oct 1913 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 54.
48 F ii. Ada F. Parrott was born in 1860 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died in 1861 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 1.
+ 49 M iii. James Edward Parrott was born in 1863 in Maine and died on 20 Feb 1953 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 90.
50 F iv. Ida L. Parrott was born in 1864 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died in 1866 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 2.
51 M v. Elmer L. Parrott was born on 21 Aug 1865 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 22 Nov 1928 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California, at age 63. {Find A Grave ID: 111812490}
Notes: Elmer L. Parrott, former resident of Portland, died at Oakland, Cal., Thursday, after a lingering illness. For the greater part of his life Mr. Parrott was a resident of Conant Street.
He was born in Oxfored, Aug. 21, 1865 the son of George J. and Mary Robinson Parrott. He was a member of Masonic bodies of Portland and the Odd Fellows of Norway. He was also affiliated with the United Commercial Travelers.
Besides his wife Mr. Parrott is survived by one sister, Mrs. Evie Brackett of Berkeley, Cal., and two brothers, James E. of Apopka Fla., and Albert E. of Providence, R.I.
Funeral services will be held at 749 Congress Street Dec. 1 at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Portland Sunday Telegram and Press Herald, 25 Nov 1928, p D3
Elmer married Annie Gertrude Frye. Annie was born on 29 Nov 1868 in Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine and died on 29 May 1920 in Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, at age 51. {Find A Grave ID: 111812489} {Find A Grave ID: 111812489}
Marriage Notes: At 10 o'clock yesterday morning a quite wedding took place at the residence of Mr. Addison Frye in his city, when his daughter, Miss Annie G. Frye was united in marriage to Mr. Elmer L. Parrott also of Portland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.H. Wright of the St. Lawrence street Congregational church, in the presence of a few family friends. The wedding gifts were many and choice. Mr. and Mrs. Parrott left on the noon train yesterday for a bridal trip, followed by the best wishes of their numerous friends.
Portland Daily Press, 08 Oct 1896, p 5
52 M vi. G. Fred Parrott was born in 1867 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died in 1888 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 21.
53 M vii. Franklin H. Parrott was born in 1870 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died in 1871 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 1.
54 F viii. Minnie Parrott was born in 1872 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died in 1872 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine.
55 F ix. Evie Louise Parrott was born on 14 Jun 1873 in Maine and died on 21 Jan 1957 in Alameda, California, at age 83.
Notes: Private funeral services were held today for Mrs. Evie L. Brackett, a resident of Berkeley since 1920. Mrs. Brackett died Monday in a local rest home where she had been for the past two years.
Born in raised in Oxford, Me., of a pioneer New England family, Mrs. Brackett made her home for many years here at 5537 Claremont Ave. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Brackett, Oakland attorney (sic!), in 1932. Survivors incluce two sons, Thomas C. Jr., of Fremont and Robert L., of Lafayette; a brother, Albert Parrott of Providence, RI, and seven grandchildren.
Arrangements were handled by The Little Chapel of Flowers, Adeline St. at Ashby Station.
Berkeley Daily Gazette, 23 Jan 1957, p 28
Evie married Thomas Charles Brackett. Thomas was born on 10 Jan 1875 in Maine and died on 30 Oct 1932 in Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada, at age 57.
Notes: Oakland Victim Of Automobile Dies
Funeral arrangements are being made today for Thomas C. Brackett, 56, of Oakland, employee of a paint firm, who died yesterday at Reno, Nev., following an automobile accident.
Brackett was struck down while placing signals for workmen engaged in painting a white line in the center of the Carson City-Nevada highway. Peter Pagni, driver of the automobile, was arrested.
Brackett had lived 15 years in Oakland. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. E. Louise Brackett, 377 Alcatraz Avenue; two sons, Thomas Jr., 21, and Robert, 18, and a sister, Mrs. V.T. Brown, 3165 Sheffield Avenue.
Oakland Tribune, 01 Nov 1932, p B 11
+ 56 M x. Albert Ernest Parrott Sr. was born in Jul 1877 in Maine and died in 1957 in Rhode Island, at age 80.
31. Charles Sumner Parrott (James Silver2, Joseph Sr.1) was born in 1857 in Massachusetts and died on 27 Nov 1947 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 90. {Find A Grave ID: 32323809}
Notes: Ex-Fireman Marks 90th Anniversary
Enjoying good health and active despite his advanced years, Charles S. Parrott, a former captain in the Lynn Fire Department, observed his 90th birthday anniversary recently at his home, 46 Bowler street.
Five generations of his family were represented among those who gathered to extend congratulations and present him gifts. Youngest relative present was his granddaughter, Sharon Anne Roberts. Guests from Portland, Me., Watertown and Gloucester joined with Lynn friends in expressing their felicitations.
Captain Parrott formerly commanded Ladder Four on Chestnut street. He is one of the rapidly vanishing group of firemen who fought the great Lynn fire in November, 1889.
Daily Evening Item, 30 Sep 1946, p 2
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GIVEN PARTY
Charles L. (sic) Parrott, 91, former captain in the Lynn Fire Department, and believed to be the oldest pensioner in the city payroll, was tendered a party Saturday by relatives and friends at his home, 46 Bowler Street, in honor of his birthday.
Mr. Parrott served in the department 34 years before retiring in 1915 because of injuries sustained in a fire the year previous. Among the guests were two great-great-granddaughters, Sharon Roberts of Rowley, seven months old, and Lynne Williams of Georgetown, representing the fifth generation of the family. A native of Wolfboro, N.H., Mr. Parrott has lived in Lynn 90 years.
Daily Evening Item, 30 Sep 1947, p 17
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PARROTT--In Lynn, Nov. 27, Charles S. Parrott of 46 Bowler Street, 91 years. Funeral services from his late home on Monday at 1 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Daily Evening Item, 29 Nov 1947, p 2
Charles married Ida May Marsh. Ida was born in 1859 in Swampscott, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1916 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 57. {Find A Grave ID: 32323840} {Find A Grave ID: 32323840}
Children from this marriage were:
57 M i. Edward Earl Parrott was born calculated 20 Jun 1880 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 20 Mar 1902 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, about age 21. {Find A Grave ID: 32323894}
Notes: PARROTT.--In Lynn, March 20, Edward E. Parrott, 21 yrs. 9 mos. Funeral services will be held at the residence of the his father, Charles S. Parrott, 46 Lake street, on Sunday, at 1.30 P.M. Relatives and friends attend without further notice.
Daily Evening Item, 21 Mar 1902, p 4
58 F ii. Ruby Ella Parrott was born on 7 Sep 1887 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 7 Apr 1966 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 78. {Find A Grave ID: 32323936}
Notes: Miss Ruby E. Parrott, 78, 48 Bowler St., died Thursday following a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Lynn, she was employed by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. prior to her retirement 10 years ago. She was a member of the Maple St. Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years.
She leaves two cousins. Services will be held in Richardson's Funeral Home, 48 Lafayette Pk., Monday at 2 PM. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Daily Evening Item, 08 Apr 1966, p 2
Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)
34. George Otis Parrott (George B.3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 6 Jul 1857 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1935 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 78. {Find A Grave ID: 52688651}
George married Effie W. Goodnow. Effie was born in 1861 in Charlestown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. {Find A Grave ID: 52688544} {Find A Grave ID: 52688544}
The child from this marriage was:
+ 59 M i. George Everett Parrott was born on 10 Sep 1888 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 21 Jul 1991 in Danvers, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 102.
38. Charles Warren Parrott (Sylvester3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born in 1857 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
Charles married Catherine Meskell. Catherine was born in 1859. Another name for Catherine was Kate.
Children from this marriage were:
60 M i. Arthur Sylvester Parrott was born on 8 Oct 1879 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 9 Dec 1881 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 2.
61 M ii. Percy William Parrott was born on 8 Sep 1882 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 3 Aug 1961 in New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 78. {Find A Grave ID: 116026089}
Percy married Myrtle Rebecca Shackley. Myrtle was born on 9 Jan 1885 in Beverly, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 12 May 1969 in Dover, Strafford Co., New Hampshire, at age 84. {Find A Grave ID: 116026088} {Find A Grave ID: 116026088}
62 F iii. Ellen May Parrott was born on 21 May 1884 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts. {Find A Grave ID: 27619546}
Ellen married Frank Louis Stafford. Frank was born on 11 Jul 1882 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada and died in Apr 1976 in Rochester, Strafford Co., New Hampshire, at age 93. {Find A Grave ID: 27619523} {Find A Grave ID: 27619523}
63 M iv. Charles Harold Parrott was born on 19 Nov 1886 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 29 May 1966 in Middleton, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 79. {Find A Grave ID: 62586930}
+ 64 M v. Frank Willard Parrott was born on 3 Dec 1888 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 13 Jun 1975 in Saugus, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 86.
42. Willard Henry Parrott (Herbert Willard3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 25 Aug 1869 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 4 Sep 1937 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 68.
Notes: Final services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Ivy Overholtzer Chapel for Willard Henry Parrott, 69 years of age, school teacher for Los Angeles, who died Saturday at his home, 3828 South Harvard Boulevard. Parrott taught printing at Jefferson High School for the last fifteen years. He leaves his widow Pearl and a daughter, Mrs. Gladys P. Boyd of Los Angeles. Interment will be at Inglewood Park.
The Los Angeles Times, 08 Sep 1937, p II-2
Willard married Caroline.
The child from this marriage was:
65 F i. Gladys Parrott was born on 17 Jan 1894 in Everett, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died on 16 Jul 1978 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 84. {Find A Grave ID: 91881398}
Gladys married George L. Boyd. George was born about 1883 in Ohio and died on 6 May 1934 in Los Angeles Co., California, about age 51.
Willard next married Pearl Mitchell. Pearl was born on 9 Mar 1870 in Tennessee and died on 20 Mar 1949 in Los Angeles Co., California, at age 79. {Find A Grave ID: 85484337} {Find A Grave ID: 85484337}
44. Aldine Orrin Parrott (Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 24 May 1871 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 6 May 1942 in Newton, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire, at age 70. {Find A Grave ID: 27739909}
Notes: Funeral services for Aldine O. Parrott, former Lynn resident who died in Newton, N.H., were held at the Richardson Funeral Home, 48 Lafayette Park, yesterday with the Rev. Garfield Morgan of Central Congregational church, officiating. Floral tributes included a piece from Bay State lodge of Odd Fellows, and another from the Neighbors. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery, where Mr. Morgan read committal prayer.
Daily Evening Item, 09 May 1942, p 2
Aldine married Agnes Kathleen Locke. Agnes was born in 1875 in Nova Scotia, Canada and died on 13 Mar 1945 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 70. {Find A Grave ID: 27739917} {Find A Grave ID: 27739917}
Children from this marriage were:
66 F i. Mildred Adele Parrott was born on 17 May 1895 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 1 Jun 1974 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 79. {Find A Grave ID: 158920589}
Mildred married Harry Lester Richardson. Harry was born on 5 May 1896 in Lynnfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 24 Oct 1960, at age 64. {Find A Grave ID: 158920578} {Find A Grave ID: 158920578}
67 F ii. Aletha Florence Parrott was born on 25 Apr 1896 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 15 Nov 1974 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 78. {Find A Grave ID: 79910581}
Aletha married Earle E. Pinham. Earle was born in 1895 and died on 26 Aug 1952 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 57. {Find A Grave ID: 79910525} {Find A Grave ID: 79910525}
68 F iii. Blanche L. Parrott Sampson was born on 31 Dec 1900 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 27 Aug 1992, at age 91.
45. Melville Earl Parrott Sr. (Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 3 Sep 1876 in Massachusetts and died in 1933 in Downington, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 57.
Melville married Margaret K. Laird. Margaret was born on 9 Feb 1890 in Downington, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died in Oct 1974 in Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, at age 84.
Children from this marriage were:
69 F i. Florence Parrott was born on 15 Sep 1913 in Pennsylvania and died on 1 Mar 1965 in West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 51.
Florence married Gillespie.
+ 70 M ii. Melville Earl Parrott Jr. was born on 25 Nov 1913 in Pennsylvania and died on 9 Feb 1976 in Coatesville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.
71 F iii. Madeline Parrott was born on 13 Jun 1919 in Downington, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 13 Dec 2010 in Avondale, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 91.
Notes: Madeline A. Nicotera of Avondale Madeline A. Nicotera, age 91, longtime resident of Avondale, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Nicotera who passed away in 1962. Born in Bondsville, she was the daughter of the late Melville E. and Margaret Laird Parrott. She was a graduate of Downingtown High School Class of 1936. After the death of her husband, Madeline was employed by the Borough of Avondale as Secretary-Treasurer, retiring in 1984. She served as Secretary and member of the Avondale Borough Sewer Authority from 1971to 1984 and was Republican Committee person for over 30 years. Madeline was elected Avondale Borough Tax Collector in 1965 and held the position until 2009. She lived in the same house in the Borough of Avondale for 63 years. She was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale. Survivors include her son, Charles Nicotera and his wife Charlotte of West Grove; her daughter, Elaine Donofrio and her husband, Tony of Kennett Square; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Charles and Earl Parrott and her sisters, Florence Gillespie and Helen Downing. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 17, 2010 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, 8910 Gap Newport Pike (Rt. 41), Avondale, PA 19311. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Baltimore Pike, West Grove, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, P.O. Box 709, Avondale, PA 19311 or to Willowtree Hospice, 100 Sycamore Drive, West Grove, PA 19390.
Published in The Daily Local on December 15, 2010
Madeline married Charles L. Nicotera. Charles died in 1962.
+ 72 M iv. Charles O. Parrott was born on 22 Oct 1922 in Downington, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 11 Dec 2008 in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 86.
73 F v. Helen Parrott was born on 24 Jan 1924 in Downington, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 19 Oct 2007 in West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.
Helen married William Downing. William was born on 11 Aug 1925 and died on 20 Nov 2011 in Honeybrook, Pennsylvania, at age 86.
46. Ralph Mower Parrott (Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 31 May 1878 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 1 Jan 1960 in Peabody, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 81.
Notes: Janitor Is Given Purse of Gold for 25 Service Years
Ralph M. Parrott of Washington Street Baptist, Is Presented Gift Sunday.
Ralph M. Parrott, sexton of the Washington Street Baptist church, marked the 25th anniversary of his service in that capacity, Sunday, and was given a genuine testimonial for his faithful service at the morning preaching service, when Rev. Chester H. Howe, pastor, jut before the sermon period, called him to the pulpit rail and presented him a a purse, substantial in the sum of money it contained.
In making the presentation Mr. Howe made it known that it was in appreciation of the church people for the unusual record of faithful service that Mr. Parrott has rendered. He has never in the 25 years missed having the church open and warm in season for its many meetings, both on Sunday and during the week. There were one or two occassions when Mr. Parrott was ill, once with pneumonia. He got out of bed and attended to the opening and preparation of the church for its regular services then went back to bed. Mr. Parrott makes his home at 36 Stewart streetm near the church. He was so surprised at the manifestation of appreciation by the church folks that he was hardly able to voice his thanks.
Daily Evening Item, 17 Oct 1932, p 6
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Ralph M. Parrott of 2 Outlook Avenue, Peabody, former longtime sexton of the Washington Street Baptist Church in Lynn, died at his home yesterday following a heart attack. Born in Lynn, he lived here until 13 years ago, when he moved to Peabody.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Louise E. (Coates) Parrott; three sons, Ralph Marchant Parrott of Nahant, Adelbert O. Parrott of Somerset Center, and Stanley Parrott of Lynn; three daughters, Mrs. Glennie Wetterberg of Andover, Mrs. Thelma McGloin of Lynn and Mrs. Anstice Moody of Portland, Me., and 13 grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 PM Monday at the Richardshon Funeral Home, 48 Lafayette Park, with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody.
Daily Evening Item, 02 Jan 1960, p 2
Ralph married Ollie I. Pulsifer. Ollie was born in Apr 1879 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 74 M i. Ralph Marchant Parrott was born on 31 Jul 1898 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 5 Nov 1962 in Nahant, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 64.
Ralph next married Louise Ella Coates. Louise was born in 1881 in Massachusetts.
Children from this marriage were:
75 F i. Glennie Minnie Parrott was born on 19 Oct 1906 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 28 Mar 1986 in Andover, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 79.
Glennie married Carl Axel Wetterberg. Carl was born on 20 Apr 1902 in Andover, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 1 Jul 1985 in Andover, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 83.
76 F ii. Thelma L. Parrott was born on 16 Oct 1907 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 18 Feb 2009 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 101.
Notes: Thelma L. McGloin, 101 Dedicated to her faith and family; LYNN
Mrs. Thelma L. (Parrott) McGloin 101 years old, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at the North End Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John P. McGloin.
Born on October 16, 1907, Mrs. McGloin lived in Lynn most of her life and attended Lynn Schools. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Louise Parrott. She had five siblings and leaves her youngest brother, Stanley W. Parrott of Lynn, MA, whom she dearly cherished.
She was a homemaker and also worked as a bookkeeper at Boston Mirror Company.
Mrs. McGloin's faith was her anchor. All of her life, she was an active member of the Washington Street Baptist Church in Lynn. She was a gifted pianist who loved to play the piano, cook and read.
A young widow raising four children, Mrs. McGloin was a loving and devoted mother to: Attorney John P. McGloin (deceased), Robert S. McGloin (deceased), Janet E. Fichera (deceased) and Kathleen A. McGloin Tedesco of Boston. She leaves a devoted daughter-in-law, Sharon Murphy McGloin of Lynn, sons-in law, Joseph A. Tedesco of Boston and Concetto J. Fichera of Derry NH, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Service Information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Washington Street Baptist Church, Lynn.
Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 5-8 p.m. in the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN AND RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129) Lynn. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in her memory to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.
The Daily Item, Thursday, February 19, 2009
Page: C6
Thelma married John Pius McGloin. John was born on 22 Oct 1903 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts and died in May 1944 in Massachusetts, at age 40.
+ 77 M iii. Adelbert Orrin Parrott was born on 1 Feb 1910 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 1 Dec 2006 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachussets, at age 96.
78 F iv. Anstice Lucille Parrott was born on 21 Jul 1912 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 30 Jan 2008 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, at age 95.
Notes: ATTLEBORO - Anstice Lucille "Ann" (Parrott) Moody, 95, of Pleasant Street, Attleboro, formerly of County Street, Attleboro and Westside Avenue, North Attleboro, died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 at the Golden Living Center - Bristol, formerly Pleasant Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Attleboro, where she had been a resident for the past 10 years. She was the wife of the late Lawrence E. Moody, who died on March 18, 1987.
Born in Lynn on July 21, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Deacon Ralph M. and Mrs. Louise E. (Coates) Parrott. Raised and educated in Lynn, Mrs. Moody was a graduate of Lynn High School.
She was a devoted and dedicated homemaker.
Mrs. Moody was a member of the Washington Street Baptist Church while residing in Lynn.
Her favorite pastimes included cooking, oil painting, making all types of clothing and creating arts and craft items.
She leaves a son, Glenn L. Moody and his wife Dolores S. Moody of Attleboro; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Thelma McGloin of Lynn; a brother, Stanley Parrott of Lynn; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Adelbert Parrott and Glennie Wetterberg.
Visitation has been respectfully omitted.
Funeral services and burial will be private.
To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. 508-695-0200.
The Sun Chronicle, Friday, February 1, 2008
+ 79 M v. Stanley W. Parrott was born on 10 Jul 1922 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 21 Mar 2016 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 93.
47. Joseph Robinson Parrott (George Johnson3, James Silver2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 30 Oct 1858 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 13 Oct 1913 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine, at age 54.
Notes: PARROTT'S STORY TOLD BY HIMSELF TO N.Y. WORLD
When he was small boy he said he would have railroad and point the cars yelllow-and so he did- hands out advice to young men.
"If I ever get to be head of a railroad I'll paint all the cars yellow," said a small boy in Oxford, Me., years ago.
It seemed to him that it was nothing but a dream. He had all the ladder of life to climb, from the bottom to the top. But Joseph R. Parrott has just succeeded in climbing it. He has just been elected President of the Florida East Coast Railway, and now the cars will be yellow. But it was no easy climb- this road to success, says the World.
This dream took the boy first to college, where he stood high in his studies, besides rowing on the varsity crew. Then his paths led to Jacksonville, Fla., where he set up modest little law office. He got charge of some damage suits against the railroad there and did so well that by 1889 he became general counsel for the consolidated lines. When a receivership was demanded Mr. Parrott became receiver. Then he became vice-president and general counsel for the Florida Southern.
When Henry M. Flager, the Standard Oil magnate, got control of the Florida railway situation, Mr. Parrott became his right hand man. Finally came Mr. Flager's idea of an "ocean-going railroad" -the Key West extension of the Florida East Coast Railway, one of the most difficult undertakings ever attempted in the line of railway construction. But the end is in sight and the completed line will be opened next winter. And Mr. Parrott has achieved his boyhood ambition; he has climbed to the head of a railroad and he can paint the cars any color he pleases. What is more, he now has his officies at No. 26 Broadway, home of the Standard Oil. So he is qualified to speak a word on success.
"It's all well enough to fix your eyes on some distant goal with the determination to reach it," he said.
"That may help some, if one has the grit to stick to it and not be discouraged when the goal seems to get further and further away instead of nearer. Anyhow, it does no harm in a boy. But in a young man who has achieved the serious responsibility of a job it's much more important to do a day's work, or a little more, every day, than to think about some ambition that may be realized years in the future.
"It is the young man who keeps up with the boss, or a little ahead of him, who wins out in the end. The showy qualities of the 'brilliant' young man haven't much chance against the steady plugging of the hard worker under modern conditions of business.
"That's the best general recipe for success that I know - hard work and a steady pace. Next to that I should say that this is the day of the specialist in everyline of business. The man who knows one thing better than any one else is pretty sure to win out in this particular line."
"Isn't that statement inconsistent with the variety of your own interests?" was asked. "You run a railroad, steamships, hotels, land companies and possibly other industries."
"Not at all, not at all," said Parrott. "They are all part of one business- necessary, closely related parts. But that suggests another point The man who administers any large business enterprise today must possess organizing ability. He must be able to attach to him men who will render faithful and efficient service whether anybody is keeping tabs on them or not. This is really the chief factor in distinguishing men who are successful in a large way from others of equal intelligence and industry who never get quite to the top.
"But I don't want to deliver a sermon on the subject of success in life, which has been discussed by many ohter men more ably than I can do it. I simply want to avoid encouraging young men to dream about their future achievements when they ought to be selling goods or adding up columns of figures. It is all right for the boy to dream - after his chores are done. He'll do it, anyway. But when he was grown up and has connected with a job it is time to cut out the dreams and get down to the tacks."
The Daily Miami Metropolis, 29 Sep 1909, p 42
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Joseph R. Parrott (1859 - October 13, 1913)
Joseph R. Parrott was born in Oxford, Maine on Oct 30, 1859. His father was a Maine woolen manufacturer. He graduated from Phillips Exeter. He was a graduate of Yale University Law School with and A.B. Degree and an LL.B degree. While his undergraduate record was undistinguished he graduated cum laude from Yale Law school. He was a member of the skull and bones society at Yale.
Parrot wanted to work in Atlanta but chose Jacksonville when Atlanta didn't work out. He started as a lawyer for the Jacksonville, Tampa, Key West System in the law firm of Duncan Fletcher. In 1890 he became involved with Flagler. He was hired as a lawyer for the Flagler system. In 1892 he became vice-president of the short-line railroad and by 1899 he was vice-president and general manager of the Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway. He later became a receiver for the railroad. His wife was Helen L. Mercer from New Haven Connecticut.
He was also president of the Florida East Coast Hotel Company. Three years before Flagler's death he was named vice president of all Flagler corporations.
In 1909 he became the president of the Flagler system after Flagler retired. Flagler urged the company to continue with Parrott in charge of the railway after his (Flagler's) death. Parrott was an active pallbearer at Flagler's funeral and received $100,000 in Flagler's will. He was one of the three trustees to carry out Flagler's will.
Unfortunately, Parrott only lived a five months after Henry Flagler. He died of an illness while at his home in Maine. His early death became a rather difficult problem because of the amount of trust that Flagler had placed in Parrott. He was the executive head of Flagler's vision in Florida after Flagler's death.
http://www.drbronsontours.com/flaglerjosephparrott.html
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PARROTT IS PRESIDENT
Succeeds Flagler, Who Remains Chairman of the Board of Directors.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA., April 12.- The directors of the Florida East Coast Railway in annual meeting elected J.R. Parrott president to succeed H.M. Flager, who still retains the position of chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Parrott has been first vice-president of the road, and has had general charge and supervision of the sea-going extension. Mr. Parrott will continue as general manager of the road.
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The Times Dispatch, 13 Apr 1909, p 1
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JOSEPH ROBINSON PARROTT, ' 83 and '85 L.
Joseph Robinson Parrott, ' 83 and' 85 L., died suddenly from heart trouble in Oxford, Maine, on October 13. The son of George J. and Mary S. (Robinson) Parrott, he was born, October 30, 1858, at Oxford. Maine. He was prepared at Phillips Academy, Andover, and in college was captain of the Class Football Team, on the Class Crew, and was a member of the University Crew for six years. His societies were Delta Kappa, Hé Boulé, Delta Kappa Epsilon, and Skull and Bones. Upon graduation from the College, he entered the Yale Law School, where he was graduated two years later. He commenced his professional work in Jacksonville, Fla., and by 1888 had become counsel for the Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railroad. In 1890 he became associated with Mr. Henry M. Flager in the development of Florida resources by the introduction of the railroads, the building of towns and the creation of the largest hotel system in America. He was made vice president of the Florida & East Coast Railway and soon afterward undertook the building of the railroad across the water and the Florida Keys to Key West. On the completion of this immense engineering feat, his health was undermined, but through medical aid both in this country and abroad, his recovery was considered complete. After Mr. Flager's death, he acted as executor and trustee of his fortune, becoming president of the railway in 1909, and also of the Peninsula & Occidental Steamship Company, the Florida East Coast Hotel Company, the Fort Dallas Land Company, and the Model Land Company. He was also a director of two banks and one newspaper, chairman of the trustees of the Carnegie Library at Jacksonville and prominent in many other organizations. He married on October 2, 1886, Helen L. Mercer of New Haven, Conn., who with their daughter, survives him.
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J.R. PARROTT DIES ON VACATION
Railway Associate of Late H.M. Flagler Is Stricken in Maine Camp.
[By the Associated Press.]
OXFORD, Maine, Oct. 13. -- J.R. Parrott, president of the Florida East Coast railroad, died in his summer camp here tonight of angina pectoris. During the day Mr. Parrott was apparently in normal health. He had been closely associated with the late H.M. Flagler in the railroad and hotel business.
The InterOcean, 14 Oct 1913, p 9
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Joseph R. Parrott
Another man on whom Flagler depended heavily in Florida was Joseph R. Parrott. Whereas Andrew Anderson was his closest personal friend, Parrott became perhaps his closest business associate. A native of Oxford,Maine, Parrott became interested in the South through his association with Georgia-born, S. Price Gilbert, one of his classmates at Yale. Parrott entered the Yale law school in 1883, graduating in 1885. He was very popular and won recognition both in scholarship and athletics. He was a member of the varsity crew and though usually a little over weight, he was very athletically inclined. During his years at Yale he heard his Georgia friend, Gilbert, comment most fondly and favorably upon the South, particularly Georgia. Parrott was soon captivated by these stories and before he graduated he made several attempts to find legal connections in Atlanta, but was unsuccessful. Gilbert had made his connections before he entered Yale, and was therefore in no position to extend Parrott an invitation to join him in a law part nership in the Georgia capital.
"Polly" Parrott, as he was affectionately called, did not give up the idea of coming South, and with the help of Gilbert carefully studied the possibilities of the legal profession in several southern towns. Jacksonville was the final selection, mainly because of Duncan U. Fletcher, a young lawyer who lived there, whom Gilbert had known in undergraduate school at Vanderbilt University. After all, Jacksonville sounded as good as Atlanta to Parrott-he was mainly interested in coming South. The young lawyer arrived in Jacksonville in June, 1885, with very little more in his pocket than a letter of introduction which Gilbert had given him to Duncan Fletcher.
Parrott gave early evidence of distinguishing himself in the law profession. His first experience with railroads came after he had practiced law for a short time when he was retained as attorney for the Jacksonville, Tampa, and Key West Railroad. Shortly afterwards the railroad became bankrupt and Parrot was appointed one of
the receivers, doing an exceptionally good job in view of the fact the road was in such bad financial shape. In the early eighteen nineties he attracted Flagler's attention with his keen legal mind, his aggressiveness, and his ability to get things accomplished. Within a short time he was asked to join the Flagler enterprises as a lawyer.
For many years Parrott served as the head of Flagler's legal department. He became one of Flagler's right hand men and as time passed he was given more and more authority. In 1899, he became a sort of executive officer for Flagler with the title of general manager, being given the responsibility of all the developments which were then under way. In this position he proved that he had no match as a master of detail. His executive ability was in a great measure responsible for the success of the East Coast undertakings.
In a few years, Parrott was promoted to the vicepresidency; and then in 1909, when Flagler gave up the presidency of all of his enterprises and became chairman of the board, the presidential mantle fell upon the shoulders of Parrott. It was he, more than anyone else, who pushed the work on the overseas extension to a successful completion. Like Flagler, he knew no such word as failure. When Flagler died in 1913, Parrott remained as president of all the corporations and was at the same time made one of the three trustees of the estate. The Flagler-Parrott combination was a perfect functioning team, working as harmoniously as any two men could. Parrott's death came less than a year after that of his partner.
Martin, Sidney Walter. 1948. Flagler's associates in east Florida developments. The Florida Historical Quarterly 26(3): 256-263.
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Joseph Robinson Parrott
By Charles E. Waterman
It is trite saying, that the best products of Maine are her men and women. Certain it is, they are to be found in every state of our Union, to say nothing of lands beyond d the seas, and many of them have won success in various
walks of life. One of these, the subject of this sketch, Joseph Robinson Parrott, has had a prominent part in one of the greatest and most picturesque engineering
feats of the age.
In the western part of the state is an irregular parcel of land given to Alexander Shepard, Jr. of Newton, in early days when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
was rich in land, but poor in purse, for making a map of the then District of Maine.
It was called Shepardsfield Plantation. Mr. Shepard was, perhaps a better cartographer than colonizer, for he died insolvent. After his death quite a portion of the original grant was sold to Andrew Craigie, apothecary general of the Revolutionary War, whose home in Cambridge, the old Vassal house, is well known to tourists, as the headquarters of Washington during the siege of Boston, and later as the home of the poet Longfellow. He was an ambitious man and not only encouraged agriculture in his Maine domain but manufacturing. He dammed the outlet of Lake Thompson, put in grist and lumber mills, and had his dream of making woolen and cotton cloth. It is this connection that the subject of this sketch comes in.
In 1792, Shepardfield Plantation was incorporated as the town of Hebron. In 1829, Hebron was divided, the western part becoming the town of Oxford. It was named in honor of the newly formed county in which it was situated, and which General David Learned, of Livermore, the first sheriff, christened after his old home in Massachusetts. Oxford contains the outlet of Lake
Thompson and the village of Oxford, first known as Craigie's Mill, and where the woolen industry of the town is situated.
Cloth-making began in Oxford as early as 1825, but was not in a prosperous condition continuously. Several of the mills burned and the personality of the firms operating them changed several times. About 1850, Joseph
Robinson, a native of Hunslett, England, and expert dyer, took an interest in the business, and from that day to the present it prospered.
Mr. Robinson had not only followed his trade in England before coming to America, but also in Germany. He had a large family of children, born in the several countries in which he had resided. It was his joke that he had Englishmen, Germans, and Americans in his family, to say nothing of one daughter who nationality he did not know, having been born on the high seas. His oldest daughter, Mary, married George J. Parrott, and overseer in his mills, and their eldest son Joseph, born October 30, 1858, is the subject of this sketch.
Young Parrott's childhood was passed in the environment of a New England manufacturing village of half a century ago. He played about his grandfather's mill, and as a result of early investigation with machinery, carried one finger with the final phalange missing to the grave. He went to the village schools, The educational advantages were those of the "Little red schoolhouse" (It was a brick structure in Oxford). The curriculum consisted mostly of the three R's. Thoroughness was the prevailing note. Pupils could not help being thorough, for each term they began at the preface of their text-books and continued until the close of the term, the amount covered depending largely on the length of the term. There was no choice of subjects. It was the same thing over and over.
Some excellent teachers occupied this little brick schoolhouse, and one of them was, perhaps, of greater assistance to rural schools in Maine, and to young Parrott, than any other man --Sidney Perham, one time governor of the state. The free high school law, whereby every little village can have its high school, was a pet scheme of his.
Oxford was among the first towns to adopt the free high school system, and the first high school was opened in the fall of 1875. Mr. Parrott and the writer were among the students. The fathers and mothers of the town were some time in deciding what studies the new high school would teach. Some thought it was simply and extension of the common school system to which a pupil of any degree of proficiency might attend; and others that it should be devoted entirely to higher studies. Some thought it should be a fitting school for college, and others that its course of study should be wholly English. As there were but few pupils in town fitted to enter a high school of any sort, there was a compromise. Several classes of grammar grade were formed and those who desired to study anything higher were permitted to do so. It was several years before anything like regular courses of study were arranged or the terms of admission agreed upon.
Teachers fitted for high school positions were not as numerous ten as now, and sometimes instructor outside the regular corps of teachers were employed for special studies. Dr. John Dearborn Holt was the first principal, and when the first class in Greek was formed, Rev. George A. Lockwood, pastor the Congregational Church in the village, was instructor. Dr. Holt, then a medical
student, was an enthusiastic teacher, and greatly desired to send a class of boys from his school to college. Rev. Mr. Lockwood, was a scholarly man, a graduate of Yale University, and the influence of these two men inclined young Parrott toward a liberal education.
Things did not run smoothly in the new school, however. Before establishment, it was decided to house it in a more pretentious building; but the choice of the site made trouble. There were several available lots, but each near resident preferred to have the building and its restless occupants somewhere else. The result was that the site finally chosen was seized in disregard to the wishes of the owner, Miss Frances Norton. It resulted in a law suit and
victory for the owner. That broke up the school until the matter of school building could be adjusted.
This interruption caused Parrott to continue his studies at Hebron Academy, at that time the natural school center for Oxford county. Later he went to Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, where he remained until he entered Yale University in 1881.
Parrott attained a fair rank in college and took some part in athletics. He pulled an oar of the boat's crew in their annual regatta with Harvard on the Tames during this third year. Socially he was liked, and was a member of
several college society at the university. It may be of interest to note that during the time he was at Yale, William H. Taft, future president of the United States, was a student, although not a member of Mr. Parrott's class.
On graduating, he took up the study of law, remaining two years more in New Haven in the university law school. On receiving his degree of Bachelor of law, he was admitted to the bar of his native county in 1887, but had but one case at Paris, the shire town of Oxford County.
In the fall following his admission to the bar, he entered the office of the late Honorable Charles F. Libby in Portland; but in a few months time he hung out his shingle in Jacksonville, Florida, where he found his life work.
At the time of Mr. Parrott's settlement in Jacksonville, Florida was just awakening to modern life. A large part of the state was unsettled and given over to pine barrens and scrub palmetto hummocks. Most of the large cities we now know were unborn. Railroads were only penetrating the northern part of the state.
The winter tourist was just invading the region around Jacksonville and St. Augustine, but they were of the kind to advertise the beauteous of climate and situation. Harriet Beecher Stowe had built a cottage among the pines and written a book describing the beauties of a winter near Ponce De Leon's fountain of youth. Those who were old, those who ill, and those whose blood
the northern frosts and snows congealed should go the Florida, and in a short time an innumerable throng began to start each autumn for the land of flowers.
Among the first clients of the law firm Mr. Parrott was connected with was the Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railroad Company, a John the Baptist railroad, their locomotives crying, or rather screeching, in the wilderness. A pioneer railroad, or a pioneer anything, does not have easy time. The penetrate a
land where business is yet in embryo. The Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railroad was no exception and it was soon forced into receivers hands. Mr. Parrott was the receiver. He did his best to put the road on a paying basis, but it was a long time investment and it needed capital furnished by some one who had faith in the future of Florida.
At about this time amid the winter birds of passage was General Henry M. Flagler, a man rich with the profits of Standard Oil but poor in health. He was anxious to exchange the dividends of that Croesus enterprise for health, and the sub-tropic sun and gulf breezes brought it. A land which restored health was worth cultivating. A man would give all he possessed for health, therefore exploitation must be profitable. Such must have been the thoughts which passed through General Flagler's brain, so he was ready to purchase this bankrupt railroad when approached by Mr. Parrott with a proposition to invest and assist in developing one of the best states in the Union.
General Flagler was a host in himself. His bank account alone was sufficient to develop this land of sunshine, and his will was a good as his financial ability. Dreams floated through his brain, not only of railroads, but steamships, palatial hostelries and new cities. He needed a lieutenant, and he chose Mr. Parrott, who had already had some experience in taming the wilderness and making it
blossom like the rose; so he left his Blackstone to grow dusty on the shelvesto take up the more active life of hotel, railroad and steamship manager, colonizer and builder of cities.
The first part of General Flagler's dream was easy of fulfillment, if provided with an ample pocketbook, but there comes an end to the dreams and it looked as if the end of Flagler's had come when the far point of the Florida
Coast, where ocean and gulf clasp hands had been reached. But it did not appear so to General Flagler. His fancy skipped from key to key out into the blue gulf until Key West was reached. How the intervening space of water was filled with concrete archways is a tale that has been many times told, and each time the wonder grows. Tunneling mountains becomes commonplace
beside this giant bridge, the supervision of which was the privilege of Mr. Parrott.
Perhaps a summary of the construction of this road may be permissible here. It extends from Jacksonville to Key West. The entire distance is about 520 miles. The first 394 miles is along the east coast of Florida (hence the name, East Coast Railway), then it leaves the main land to skirt the line of keys extending to the southern terminal, a distance of 126 miles. Of this section, 74 miles is over land, 25 miles is through swamps, and 29 over water. Of the roadbed, 97 miles was grade over land, 23 miles embankment through water, and about six miles of concrete arch and steel span work. The material used was 176,900 cubic yards of crushed rock, 106,100 cubic yards of sand, 286,800 barrels of cement, 5,760 tons of reinforcing steel, and 612,000 lineal feet of piling. The average cost per mile for building this extension was $95,000.
This dream was not the first of General Flagler's visions. It was the climax of a series of dreams. Materializing these visions took decided and untiring energy. So severe was the work that Mr. Parrott lost his health. He was much younger man than Flagler. The work was pushed strenuously that the older man might see the fulfillment of his dreams. He did see the fulfillment--the Promised Land-- but barely, and Mr. Parrott survived him only by a few months.
During his active live, he took few vacations. Each autumn, he spent a few days in his boyhood home; but with failing health he was forced to take more frequent and longer breathing spells. It was a dream of his boyhood to visit the Old World, but the demands of his vocation were so strong, that it was put off until sickness made a change of environment advisable; but the pleasure of the trip was thereby greatly diminished.
Lake Thompson was one of the attractions of his boyhood. He sailed its surface, swam in its depths, and camped on its islands. One of the latter--Megquier Island--he bought in his later years, connected it with neighboring islands and the main land by bridges and erected a beautiful summer home. This island comprising some fifty acres, was named after Edward Megquier, firs owner and also first settler in that part of Poland (in 1790) on a strip of highland adjacent to the lake opposite to the island, and now known as Megquier Hill. Tradition has it that it was cleared of the heavy forest which covered it in 1815, during the three years of famine which Maine suffered from extremely cold weather. It was planted to corn the next year and by reason of the vapor arising from the water, the crop was saved from frost and matured, the only corn to ripen in the vicinity. To this island he came each summer for the last year or two of his life, and it was here that he died, October 13, 1913, at an age of a few days less than 55 years.
His body was carried to Florida for interment. He loved Oxford, but his life had been spent in Florida, and it is there he wished to rest finally. He was greatly missed there. No newspaper was too obscure not to contain an editorial or biographical notice of his passing, and the prominent ones devoted pages to his memory and accomplishments. His name was coupled with Flagler's. They were called the two great Floridians, although neither were a native of the state.
Mr. Parrott married Helen Mercier, of New Haven, who survives him, and he had a daughter, Helen, who married Gordon R. MacDonald of New York.
http://files.usgwarchives.net/me/oxford/oxford/men/parrott1.txt
Joseph Robinson Parrott of Oxford, Oxford Co, Maine
Sprague's Journal of Maine History
Vol. IV(1): 29-34
June, 1916
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A MASTER MIND, By Chas. E. Jones, in Dixie
The sudden death of Joseph R. Parrott will result in many business and political changes in Florida. For years it was his master mind that directed the affairs of the East Coast Railroad - it was his master mind that directed the affairs of the world famed east coast hotels - it was his master mind that operated newspaper plants devoted to the special interest, and his master mind that controlled the peculiar politics of a peculiar political faction in this State.
It was his power to spend enormous sums in campaigns to further the interests of the men whom he could control - to elect men who could be used to serve the special interests. It was Joseph R. Parrott who directed the Times-Union and other Florida newspapers which were owned by the Florida railroads in conjunction or exclusively by the East Coast Railroad.
With the death of Parrot what great changes will be made in the great railway company? What will become of the other papers which received all their orders from Parrott?
If the Southern Railway buys the East Coast Railway then the Southern may not keep the newspaper end. Mr. Parrott loved politics and he loved to reward his personal friends. He believed in the doughbag. He was a Republican, but he rejoiced when he could lead men who proclaimed the Democratic faith. Then, too, J.R. Parrott was a man of strong personality. He had hundreds of warm friends. He was naturally more interested in political success than any man would be who might take his place.
But in holding the reactionary Democrats together there is no man who can take the place of Joseph R. Parrott. He will be missed by that army of would-be-leaders who went to him for the coin to conduct campaigns - who operated under his advice and direcion.
J.R. Parrott was a wonderful man. Flagler had his millions, but his millions were more forceful because there were the brains of Parrott. Flagler knew Parrott and trusted him. Flagler himself always listened to him.
It was Parrott who was more the developer than Flagler. The millionaire gathered his gold from the profits of the Standard Oil Company which he had helped to organize while Parrott blazed the way for development.
Flagler had the millions and Parrott the brains. It was Parrott's brain that pushed the line to Key West - Parrott's brain that has kept up the wonderful organization.
Flagler died a few months agao, and the State knew that Parrott still lived, and nothing would be disturbed.
Now Joseph R. Parrott is dead, and no one lives that can take his place in the running of a railroad - running great hotel resorts- running newspapers and holding a political faction together - doing all these and conducting various other enterprises.
Florida's development will not suffer through Parrott's death, because Parrott has demontrated what can be done in this State along commercial lines.
Florida's politics, through his death, will be purified. The doughbag in future campaigns will be smaller and there will be a break in the rank of the army of men who "got theirs."
Men who obtained office by Parrott's "o.k." are at sea - men who found his generous heart the means of sustenance are in gloom.
Joseph R. Parrott was a great man in many respects. To his opponents he smiled. He planned well and arranged to do the most effective work from the most unexpected sourch. That accomplished much good no one denies - that he was the instrument of much wrong is self-evident.
A republican all his life, he led the reactionary Democratic forces of Florida. Flowers were showered upon his grave by those who loved him best. His home life was beautiful and his name will long live in Florida's history. If his death means the death of the Times-Union or a change in politics, then the inscrutable wisdom of the the Divine Ruler will be followed by the exclaim: "God works in a mysterious way his wonders to perform."
The Miami Metropolis, 5 Nov 1913, p 4
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The SS Joseph Parrott-But Who Was He?
By Don Bedwell
WEST PALM BEACH - The Joseph R. Parrott, only ship currently shuttling cargo between this country and Castro's Cuba, bears the name of a Floridian instrumental in pioneering Cuban trade in the early 1900s.
Parrrott, an associate of Florida railroad and hotel magnate Henry M. Flager, directed construction of Flager's monumental Miami to Key West overseas railroad, which opened the latter city as a trade stepping stone to Havana.
An ambitious law student, Parrott joined Flager as legal adviser in 1890.
He was made vice-president of a Flager short line railway in 1892, then elevated to the vice-presidency of the Florida East Coast Railroad seven years later.
When Flager died in 1913, he directed that Parrott - by then president of the vast Flager system - be continued in that capacity.
Parrott died just five months after his colorful boss, however.
The 20 million dollar overseas highway was considered Parrott's toughest assignment.
Flager, eager to open Cuba to Florida trade via the Keys railroad, was forced to turn the imposing engineering assignment to the law-trained Parrott because of a bidding fiasco. He received only one bid on the project, and from a construction firm asking a cost-plus contract.
The job was turned over to Flager's own men, headed by Parrott.
Parrott supervised the 128-mile track laying through muggy summers and hurricanes. A 125 mph 'cane caught laborers aboard floating camps in October, 1906, setting at least one out to sea with 70 men aboard.
But despite such setbacks, Cuba was opened to Florida trade on schedule through Parrott's efforts to please his aging boss.
Although the line never became a paying proposition, Parrott succeeded in creating an engineering monument - and becoming the namesake for the West India Fruit & Steamship Co. railroad car ferry so frequently in the news today.
The Miami Herald, 26 Jun 1961, p C1
Joseph married Helen L. Mercer. Helen was born in Feb 1859 in Long Island, New York and died on 5 Aug 1929 in Jackonsville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 70.
Children from this marriage were:
80 M i. Thomas H. Parrott was born on 27 Mar 1878 in Connecticut and died on 30 Dec 1941 in Connecticut, at age 63. Another name for Thomas was Thomas H. Bright. {Find A Grave ID: 147368433}
Notes: 1st appears as Thomas H. Parrott in the 1900 census with his parents. Was one of the two children the wife brought into the marriage. Joseph's will describes him as "Thomas H. Bright or Parrott", son of my said wife. Although Thomas went to college for 4 years, the 1910-1940 censuses finds him in a sanatorium.
81 F ii. Helen L. Parrott was born on 9 Oct 1889 in Virginia and died on 23 Apr 1923 in West Palm Beach, Florida, at age 33.
49. James Edward Parrott (George Johnson3, James Silver2, Joseph Sr.1) was born in 1863 in Maine and died on 20 Feb 1953 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 90. {Find A Grave ID: 161423168}
Notes: APOPKA -- Mr. James Edward Parrott, 90, resident here since 1924 and a prominent citizen, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lestr Mitchell at Jacksonville, Friday afternoon.
He had suffered a strok a week ago. He formerly was in the woolen millen business at Oxford, Me. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
His brother, the late Joseph R. Parrott, was a business associate of Henry M. Flager, noted Florida developer, and served as president of the Florida East Coast Railway and Hotel Company, the Florida Times-Union and the Florida National Bank.
Mr. Parrott was visiting his daughter in Jacksonville when he became seriously ill for the first time in his life. He was a member of the Congregational Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in addition to being a Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Parrott, Apopka; two sons, George Edward of Apopka, and Joseph R. of Orlando; Mrs. Mitchell; six grandchildren, a brother, Albert, Providence, R.I.; and a sister, Mrs. Evie Brackett, of Oakland, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.
Fairchild Funeral Home, Orlando, will be in charge of arrangements.
Orlando Sunda Sentinel-Star, 22 Feb 1953, p 6B
James married Lillian May Weeman. Lillian was born in 1877 in Standish, Cumberland Co., Maine and died on 4 Mar 1971 in Apopka, Orange Co., Florida, at age 94. {Find A Grave ID: 161429264} {Find A Grave ID: 161429264}
Children from this marriage were:
82 F i. Mary Isabelle Parrott was born on 29 Aug 1900 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 17 Aug 1988 in Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 87. {Find A Grave ID: 160500032}
Mary married Albert Owens Harriss. Albert was born on 20 Jan 1895 in Plantation, Florida and died on 5 Sep 1926 in Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 31. {Find A Grave ID: 51751074} {Find A Grave ID: 51751074}
Marriage Notes: Engagement of Mr. Albert Owens Harriss And Miss Mary Isabelle Parrott Announced
Marriage to Take Place in This City on First Day of February
Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Parrott of Oxford, Maine, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mary Isabelle, to Mr. Albert Owens Harriss, the wedding to take place February the first, at four o'clock, Grace Episcopal church, Ocala, Florida.
The above announcement will com as a complete surprise to the host of friends of the bridegroom-to-be, as only a few of the his most intimate friends had been let in on the secret.
At present Miss Parrott is in the city as the guest of Mr. and mrs. Harriss, at their lovely country home.
She is a very pretty and cultured young girl, and has already made a number of friends in her future home. She is a graduate of the Wayuflete school of Portland, Maine, and also of the Abbot Academy of Andover, Mass. She possesses a very swet manner that will make for her friends of all with whom she comes in contact. Miss Parrott is a niece of the late James (sic) R. Parrott, who was in Florida East Coast Railroad.
The bridegroom-to-be is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Harriss, who are among our most prominent and influential citizens. He has grown to splendid young manhaad (sic) in our city, his parents moving here when he was a small boy. He is the friend of everyone and is well liked by all, and he is receivng the best wishes of all over the recent announcement of his engagement to one of Maine's prettiest and most accomplished young girls. He is in the insurance business, and from the very start has been most successful.
The marriage of Mr. Harriss and Miss Parrott will be a pretty event taking place in Ocala on the afternoon of February 1st, in the pretty little Episcopal church. They chose this day as it was the wedding date of the bridegroom's parents, who were married on this day tweny-eight years ago at Millwood, the old family estate of Mrs. Harriss. <snip>
The Ocala Banner, 27 Jan 1922, p 7
Mary next married Lester Webster Mitchell. Lester was born on 11 May 1885 in Maryland and died on 11 May 1885 in Orlando, Orange Co., Florida. {Find A Grave ID: 160500031} {Find A Grave ID: 160500031}
Marriage Notes: Friends here have received announcement of the marriage of Miss Isabel Harris Perott, daughter of Mr and Mrs. James Edward Perrott, and Lester Webster Mitchell, on April 6, at Appopki, Fla.
Delta Herald-Times, 25 Apr 1935, p 1
+ 83 M ii. George Edward Parrott was born on 16 Sep 1902 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 29 Jun 1979 in Macon Co., North Carolina, at age 76.
+ 84 M iii. Joseph Robinson Parrott Sr. was born on 10 Feb 1912 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 14 Jun 1969 in Hillsborough, Florida, at age 57.
56. Albert Ernest Parrott Sr. (George Johnson3, James Silver2, Joseph Sr.1) was born in Jul 1877 in Maine and died in 1957 in Rhode Island, at age 80. {Find A Grave ID: 186705526}
Albert married Martha Isabel Hawley. Martha was born on 12 Mar 1877 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts and died in 1947, at age 70. {Find A Grave ID: 186705554} {Find A Grave ID: 186705554}
Marriage Notes: There was a very quiet wedding at the bride's house in Melrose Highlands, Mass., Wednesday. The contracting parties were Miss Martha Isabel Hawley of Melrose Highlands and Albert Ernest Parrott of this City. Miss Hawley was one of the members of the Bostonia Ladie's Orchestra. Mr. Parrott has charge of the furniture department of the J.R. L--by store. The couple were the recipients of many rare and valuable gifts from members of their families and friends. The honeymoon will be spent at their cottage at Peaks Island.
Portland Sunday Telegram, 05 Jun 1904, p 13
Children from this marriage were:
85 F i. Louise E. Parrott was born on 22 Dec 1905 in Rhode Island and died in Feb 1976, at age 70. {Find A Grave ID: 186769732}
Louise married Rene Martines. Rene was born on 25 May 1904 and died in Oct 1979, at age 75. {Find A Grave ID: 186769720} {Find A Grave ID: 186769720}
+ 86 M ii. Albert Ernest Parrott Jr. was born on 30 Jun 1910 in Cranston, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died in 1953, at age 43.
Fifth Generation (2nd Great-Grandchildren)
59. George Everett Parrott (George Otis4, George B.3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 10 Sep 1888 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 21 Jul 1991 in Danvers, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 102. {Find A Grave ID: 52688370}
George married Bertha Mabel Parsons. Bertha was born on 10 Sep 1889 and died on 2 Jul 1981 in Danvers, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 91. {Find A Grave ID: 52688317} {Find A Grave ID: 52688317}
Notes: PARROTT - Of Danvers, July 2, B. Mabel (Parsons) Parrott, wife of the late George E. Parrott, Mother of Charlotte G. Parrott of Danvers, Mrs. Ruth P. Melanson of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Willard P. Parrott of Everett. Funeral services will be held in the The Peterson Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rt. 62) Danvers, Monday at 11 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the The Memorial Fund of the The Maple St. United Methodist Church of Lynn. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn.
The Boston Globe, 03 Jul 198, p 23
Children from this marriage were:
+ 87 M i. Willard Parsons Parrott was born on 14 Aug 1912 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 7 Dec 1984 in Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 72.
88 F ii. Charlotte Goodnow Parrott was born in 1917 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 16 Apr 2009 in Danvers, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 92.
89 F iii. Ruth Mildred Parrott was born on 12 Aug 1920 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 21 Jul 1991 in Lake Co., Florida, at age 70.
Notes: MELANSON, RUTH PARROTT, 70, of Clermont since 1990, and fomerly of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (July 21, 1991) at South Lake Memorial Hospital, Clermon. She was born in Lynn, Mass., and came to St. Petersburg in 1970 from Danvers, Mass., where she was a member of Maple Street Congregational Church. A registered nurse, she was a graduate of Salem Hospital School of Nursing. Survivors include two sons, Scott E., Clermont, and Karl A., Marblehead, Mass.; a daughter, Susan Chabot, Clermont; a sister, Charlotte G. Parrott, Danvers; and three grandchildren. Becker Funeral Home, Clermont.
Times (Tampa Bay), 23 Jul 1991, p 10
Ruth married Francis Guy Melanson. Francis was born on 14 Jan 1919 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 22 Mar 1995 in Volusia Co., Florida, at age 76.
64. Frank Willard Parrott (Charles Warren4, Sylvester3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 3 Dec 1888 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 13 Jun 1975 in Saugus, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 86. {Find A Grave ID: 62303222}
Frank married Emma Jane Howe. Emma was born on 1 Mar 1891 in Waltham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died in 1918 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 27. {Find A Grave ID: 32621197} {Find A Grave ID: 32621197}
The child from this marriage was:
+ 90 M i. Charles William Parrott was born on 12 Mar 1916 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 17 Mar 1981 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 65.
Frank next married Gertrude May Cole. Gertrude was born on 4 Dec 1894 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 22 Jan 1986 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 91. {Find A Grave ID: 87766487} {Find A Grave ID: 87766487}
70. Melville Earl Parrott Jr. (Melville Earl Sr.4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 25 Nov 1913 in Pennsylvania and died on 9 Feb 1976 in Coatesville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.
Melville married Florence E. Meyers. Florence was born in 1914 in Pennsylvania and died in Nov 1963 in Coatesville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 49.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 91 M i. Ronald Earl Parrott was born on 26 Jul 1935 in Pennsylvania and died on 29 Mar 2020 in Coatesville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.
+ 92 M ii. Bruce Allan Parrott Sr. was born on 3 Mar 1938 in Pennsylvania and died on 6 Jun 2002 in Arizona, at age 64.
93 F iii. Ruth Ann Parrott was born on 24 Jun 1939 in Pennsylvania and died on 25 Oct 2004 in West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.
Ruth married Gordon Palmer. Gordon was born on 12 Mar 1937 in West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 23 Nov 2007 in Cochranville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.
94 F iv. Barbara Parrott Parrott was born in Sep 1940 and died in Nov 2010 in Texas, at age 70.
Barbara married Walter.
72. Charles O. Parrott (Melville Earl Sr.4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 22 Oct 1922 in Downington, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 11 Dec 2008 in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 86.
Notes: Charles "Charlie" O. Parrott, 86, of Linden Village, North Cornwall Township, formerly of Downingtown, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2008, in the Hershey Medical Center. Born on October 22, 1922, in Bondsville, Pa., he was the son of the late Melville and Margaret Laird Parrott. Charlie's loving wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Rissel Parrott, predeceased him in 2005 after 59 years of marriage. Charlie was a career salesman. He served his country as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II and received the Victory Medal. He attended church services at the Lebanon Rescue Mission, was a member of the Caln Sportsman's Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Charlie is survived by a son, Charles N. Parrott of Lebanon; a granddaughter, Kimberly P. Parrott of Downingtown; and a sister, Madeleine Nicotera of Avondale. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Earl, and two sisters, Helen and Flossie. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Hopewell United Methodist Cemetery in Downingtown. The Maclean-Chamberlain Funeral Home Inc., Wagontown, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lebanon Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 5, Lebanon, PA 17042. Published in the Lebanon Daily News on 12/13/2008
Charles married Dorothy Rissel. Dorothy died in 2005.
74. Ralph Marchant Parrott (Ralph Mower4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 31 Jul 1898 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 5 Nov 1962 in Nahant, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 64.
Notes: Ralph Parrott, of Wilson road has received a Purple Heart decoration from the War department for wounds received in action during the World War. He is the first Nahant veteran to receive the award. Parrott enlisted in the odl 8th Infantry in Lynn in April, 1927 and was wounded at Belleau Woods in July, 1918 while serving with Co. C, 104th Infantry 26th Division. He is a member off the Nahant post of the American Legion.
Daily Evening Item, 11 Jan 1933, p 2
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Ralph Marchant Parrott, 64, husband of Mrs. Ellen Marie (Hansen) Parrott of 76 Wilson Rd., Nahant, was suddently stricken ill at his home last evening and died last night at Lynn Hospital.
Born in Lynn, he had lived in Nahant for 49 years. He had been employed as a postal clerk at the Boston Post Office for 30 years, having retired, a year and a half ago. A World War I veteran, he had served with the famed 26th (Yankee) Division. He was a member of the Boston VFW Post and of the Lynn Fish and Game Club.
He also leaves a son, Elmer Leroy Parrott, and two grandchildren, Catherine Parrott and James Parrott, all of Barrington, R.I.; two brothers, Stanley Parrott of Lynn and Adelbert Parrott of Fall River; three sisters, Mrs. John McGloin of Lynn, Mrs. Carl Wetterberg of Andover and Mrs. Larry Moody of Portland, Me.; and his stepmother, Mrs. Louise Parrott of Peabody. Funeral arrangements are in complete.
Daily Evening Item, 06 Nov 1962, p 2
Ralph married Gladys K. Remington. Gladys was born on 11 Oct 1903 in New Hamphsire and died in Jul 1966 in Southbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 62.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 95 M i. Elmer L. Parrott was born on 26 Jun 1920 in Andover, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 18 Dec 2012 in Providence Co., Rhode Island, at age 92.
Ralph next married Ellen Marie Hansen. Ellen was born on 27 Feb 1909 in St. Croix, Virgin Islands and died on 9 May 1989 in Winthrop, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 80. They had no children.
77. Adelbert Orrin Parrott (Ralph Mower4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 1 Feb 1910 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 1 Dec 2006 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachussets, at age 96. Another name for Adelbert was Del Parrott.
Notes: OBITUARY Adelbert O. Parrott, at 96, optometrist, of Fall River
Adelbert "Del" O. Parrott of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, a retired optometrist, died Dec. 1 at Highlander Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fall River. He was 96.
Born and raised in Lynn, Dr. Parrott moved to Fall River in 1937 before relocating to Somerset in 1940. He returned to Fall River in 2002.
Dr. Parrott was a 1929 graduate of Lynn Classical High School. He was a fullback on the high school's football team his senior year. In 1934, he graduated from the Massachusetts College of Optometry in Boston, now New England College of Optometry. In 1951, he received an honorary degree from the New England College of Optometry and was made a Distinguished Service Fellow in 1952.
He began his career as an associate in practice with Dr. Walter Fondry in Lynn. In 1938, he set up his private office in Fall River. He remained in practice until his retirement in 1980. Throughout his career, Dr. Parrott pursued his academic studies at Burdett College, where he studied business; Brown University and the University of Rhode Island, where he studied nutrition and psychology; and at Boston University, studying psychology, logic and argument.
Dr. Parrott was a member of the American Optometric Association and was active in the American Optometric Foundation, serving as treasurer, president and trustee for the foundation for 18 years. He was a member and past president of the Massachusetts Society of Optometry. He served as chairman of the Southeastern District of the Massachusetts Society of Optometry and was made a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 1958. He was vice chairman of the board of trustees for the New England College of Optometry and was named a trustee emeritus.
Dr. Parrott was the oldest member of the Fall River Rotary Club. He had served as both president and director of the Rotary Club and was made a Paul Harris fellow. He was a board member and director of the Fall River YMCA and the Massasoit Council of Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Somerset Historical Society and had volunteered as a doctor of optometry at the Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home.
Dr. Parrott was a member of the Congregational Christian Church in Somerset for more than 60 years and was a member of the Washington Street Baptist Church while growing up in Lynn.
He enjoyed amateur photography and sponsoring young people to follow a career in optometry.
Husband of the late Dorothy (Marsh), Dr. Parrott is survived by two daughters, Marcia Parrott Akerholm of Smithfield, R.I., and Jane P. Carter of Somerset; a brother, Stanley of Lynn; two sisters, Thelma McGloin of Lynn and Anstice Moody of Attleboro; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, Swansea. Burial will be in Gibbs Cemtery, Somerset.
Boston Herald, Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Adelbert married Dorothy Lillian Marsh. Dorothy was born on 13 Dec 1906 in Massachusetts and died on 10 Feb 1995 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachussets, at age 88.
79. Stanley W. Parrott (Ralph Mower4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 10 Jul 1922 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 21 Mar 2016 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 93.
Notes: LYNN = Stanley W. Parrott, age 93 years, of Lynn, died Monday at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. He was the husband of Beth E. (Robbins) Parrott, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Ralph M. and Louise (Coates) Parrott. He attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1940. He also attended North Bennet St. Industrial School. Stan enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served aboard the USS Eberle, USS PC 1563, and the USS Constellation during WWII and the Korean War. He was a lieutenant for the Lynn Fire Department on Engine 11 and Ladder 4 for many years until he retired in 1987. Stan was a piano technician, and enjoyed playing the piano. After retiring, he was a school crossing guard in Wyoma Square for 10 years. He was a member of the Fire Fighters Union, and the VFW Post #507. He enjoyed reading and listening to music.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Stephen J. and his wife, Cathy Parrott, of Derry, N.H., three daughters, Joan L. and her husband, Bruce Phillips, of Danvers, Cynthia D and her husband, Neal Salloway, of Peabody, Barbara J. and her husband, Peter Saras, of Lynn, 10 grandchildren, Dr. Jason and his wife, Dr. Betsy Phillips, of Minn., Michael Phillips and his wife, Megan McAra, of Ca., David and his wife, Dawn Phillips of N.H., Caitlin Saras of Nev., Christopher and Gregory Saras of Lynn, Daniel and his wife, Melissa Parrott, Christina, Timothy, and David Parrott all of N.H., nine great-grandchildren, Ethan and Ainsley Phillips of Eden Prairie, Minn., Maya, Walter and Alexander Phillips all of Ca., Wyatt and Tobin Phillips of Hollis, N.H., Logan and Eliott Parrott of Raymond, N.H., and many nieces and nephews.
Service information: Family and friends are invited to attend an interment service held at the Fireman's lot of Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn on Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at the Washington Street Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Please make memorial donations in Stan's name to the Washington Street Baptist Church, 256 Washington St., Lynn, MA 01902, Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923 or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Jimmy Fund) PO Box 849168 Boston, MA 02844-9168. Guest book at parkermemorialfuneralhome.com
The Daily Item, Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Stanley married Beth E. Robbins. Beth was born on 23 Feb 1927 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 17 Mar 2018 in Marblehead, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 91.
Notes: LYNN \emdash Beth E. Parrott, age 91 years, of Lynn, died Saturday, March 17, at the Devereux House in Marblehead, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Stanley W. Parrott, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late James E. and H. Dorothy (Durkee) Robbins. Beth attended Lynn schools and graduated Lynn English High School, Class of 1944. She also graduated from Burdett Business School.
She was employed at the General Electric for several years. She was a longtime member of the Washington Street Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school, and was also a member of the Beulah McCoy Circle. She was a member of the Rainbow Girls.
She is survived by one son, Stephen J. and his wife Cathy Parrott of Derry, N.H.; three daughters, Joan L. and her husband Bruce Phillips of Danvers, Cynthia D. and her husband Neal Salloway of Peabody, Barbara J. and her husband Peter Saras of Lynn; one sister, Linda Graninger of York, Maine; 10 grandchildren, Dr. Jason and his wife Dr. Betsy Phillips of Minnesota, Michael Phillips and his wife Megan McAra of California, David and his wife Dawn Phillips of New Hampshire, Caitlin Saras of Nevada, Christopher and Gregory Saras of Lynn, Daniel and his wife Melissa Parrott, Christina, and David Parrott, all of New Hampshire, Timothy and his wife Chrissy of Illinois, 10 great-grandchildren, Ethan and Ainsley Phillips of Eden Prairie, Minn., Maya, Walter and Alexander Phillips, all of California, Wyatt and Tobin Phillips of Hollis, N.H., Logan, Eliott, and Wesley Parrott of Raymond, N.H., and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Mary Gokas, James Robbins and David Robbins.
Service information: Friends and family are invited to attend graveside services at the Pine Grove Cemetery Fireman's Lot at 10 a.m. and a memorial service at the Washington Street Baptist Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. Please make memorial donations in Beth's name to the Washington Street Baptist Church, 256 Washington St., Lynn, MA 01902 or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Jimmy Fund), P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02844-9168. Guest book at parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.
https://www.itemlive.com/obituaries/beth-e-parrott-91/
83. George Edward Parrott (James Edward4, George Johnson3, James Silver2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 16 Sep 1902 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 29 Jun 1979 in Macon Co., North Carolina, at age 76.
Notes: Mr. George Edward Parrott, 76, 3205 Cecelia Lane, Apopka, died Friday. Born in Oxford, Maine, he moved to Apopka from Maine in 1922. He was a citrus grower and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Apopka. Survivors: wife, Lucille Conway; daughters, Mrs. Joyce Etty and Mrs. Gail Andrews, Apopka, Mrs. Judy Talton, Vidalia, Ga., Miss Linda Parrott, Sanford; sister, Mrs. Isabelle Mitchell, Jacksonville; and six grandchildren. Bray Funeral Home, Apopka.
Orlando Sentinel, 02 Jul 1979, p 3C
George married Lucille Conway. Lucille was born on 26 Dec 1905 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 20 Oct 2000 in Maitland, Orange Co., Florida, at age 94.
Children from this marriage were:
96 F i. Joyce Elizabeth Parrott was born on 5 Sep 1930 in Orange Co., Florida and died on 25 Dec 2011 in Apopka, Orange Co., Florida, at age 81. {Find A Grave ID: 159421263}
Notes: ETTY, JOYCE, passed away peacefully on Christmas evening, Dec. 25, 2011. She was born on Sept. 5, 1930 to George Edward Parrott and Lucille Conway Parrott. She attended schools in Apopka, and graduated with a BS degree from Florida State University. Joyce taught in the Orange County School System for over thirty years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a life long resident of Apopka, FL. Joyce was preceded in death by Harold Lester Etty, her husband of 33 years; in addition to her parents; and her sister, Mary Linda Parrott. Joyce is survived by her son, Gerry Lester Etty of Apopka; sisters, Gayle Parrott Andrews of Apopka, Judy Parrott Talton of Vidalia and Athens, GA.; as well as three nieces; two nephews, and five great- nieces and eight great-nephews. The viewing will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 from 10 to 11, with the service to follow at 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Apopka, 500 South Highland Avenue, with Rev. Michael Ulasewich officiating. Interment will follow at Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery. Services Entrusted to LOOMIS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 420 West Main Street, Apopka, FL 32712, 407-880-1007.
The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec 2011
Joyce married Harold Lester Etty. Harold was born on 23 Feb 1924 and died on 8 Apr 1992, at age 68. {Find A Grave ID: 39765640} {Find A Grave ID: 39765640}
Marriage Notes: Joyce Parrott Bride Of Harold L. Etty
Joyce Elizabeth Parrott, Apopka, became the bride of Harold Lester Etty, Apopka, in 5 p.m. ceremonies yesterday in Apopka Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Arthur Ranson officiating.
The bride is the daughter of George Edward Parrott. The Bridegroom is the son of Mrs. John Thomas Etty, Apopka, and the late Mr. Etty.
Linda Parrott, sister of the bride, Lakeland, was maid of honor. Other attendants were Judy Parrott, sister of the bride, Apopka; <snip> The newly weds are on a trip to the East Coast of Florida.
Orlando Evening Star, 21 1959, p 3B
97 F ii. Mary Linda Parrott was born on 5 Jan 1937 in Arcadia, DeSoto Co., Florida and died on 30 Dec 1995, at age 58.
84. Joseph Robinson Parrott Sr. (James Edward4, George Johnson3, James Silver2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 10 Feb 1912 in Oxford, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 14 Jun 1969 in Hillsborough, Florida, at age 57.
Notes: MR. JOSEPH ROBINSON PARROTT, 57, Apopka, died Saturday. Born in Oxford, Me., he moved to the Apopka area 46 years ago. He was a member of Apopka Presbyterian Church and Orange Lodge No. 14 F&AM.
Survivors: widow, Margarett G. Parrott, Apopka; mother, Mrs. Lillian M. Parrott, Jacksonville; son, Joseph R. Parrott Jr., Port St. Joe; brother, Edward, Apopka; sister, Mrs. Lester W. Mitchell, Jacksonville; four grandchildren. Bray-Altman Funeral Home, Apopka.
Orlando Evening Star, 16 Jun 1969, p 6C
Joseph married Margaret Butler Greenleaf. Margaret was born on 9 Dec 1913 in Edenton, Chowan Co., North Carolina and died on 19 Jan 2004 in Georgia, at age 90.
86. Albert Ernest Parrott Jr. (Albert Ernest Sr.4, George Johnson3, James Silver2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 30 Jun 1910 in Cranston, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died in 1953, at age 43. {Find A Grave ID: 186705550}
Albert married Harriet Viola Lundh. Harriet was born on 16 Jan 1909 in Wisconsin and died in 1968, at age 59. {Find A Grave ID: 186705787} {Find A Grave ID: 186705787}
The child from this marriage was:
98 M i. Albert E. Parrott III was born on 9 Aug 1934 in Rhode Island and died on 17 Sep 2009 in Warwick, Kent Co., Rhode Island, at age 75. {Find A Grave ID: 186769742}
Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)
87. Willard Parsons Parrott (George Everett5, George Otis4, George B.3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 14 Aug 1912 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 7 Dec 1984 in Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 72. {Find A Grave ID: 1984}
Notes: PARROTT - Of Tilton, N.H., formerly of Everett and Lynn, Nov. 3, Willard P. Parrott, beloved husband of Harriet (Martensen), father of Richard A. Parrott and Nancy Bowdidge of N.H., brother of Charlotte G. Parrott of Danvers and Ruth Melanson of Fla. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Funeral Services will be held at the Chapel of J.E. Henderson Co., 517 Broadway, Everett of Wed. at 1 p.m. Friends may call Tues. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory to the Heart Fund would be appreciated.
The Boston Globe, 06 Nov 1984, p 47
Willard married Harriett Marguerite Martensen. Harriett was born on 5 Jan 1911 in Everett, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts and died on 3 Dec 1989 in East Andover, Merrimack Co., New Hampshire, at age 78.
Notes: PARROTT - Of East Andover, NH, Dec. 3, Harriet M, (Martensen). Beloved wife of the late Willard P. Parrott. Mother of Richard A. Parrott and Nancy A. Bowdidge both of NH. Sister of Astrid Winn of CA and Arthur O. Martensen of Fl. Also survived by 5 grandchildren adn 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Henderson Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Everett, on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 adn 7-9 p.m. in lieu of flowers contributions in her memory to Andover Rescue Squad, c/o Tina Cotton, Chase Hill Rd., East Andover, NH 03231, would be appreciated.
The Boston Globe, 04 Dec 1989, p 25
90. Charles William Parrott (Frank Willard5, Charles Warren4, Sylvester3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 12 Mar 1916 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts and died on 17 Mar 1981 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 65. Another name for Charles was Charles Willard Parrott. {Find A Grave ID: 154140956}
Charles married Catherine. Catherine was born in 1915.
91. Ronald Earl Parrott (Melville Earl Jr.5, Melville Earl Sr.4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 26 Jul 1935 in Pennsylvania and died on 29 Mar 2020 in Coatesville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.
Notes: Ronald E. Parrott, Sr., 84, of Coatesville, died Sunday, March 29.2020 at his home.
Born in Milford Mills, PA, he was the son of the late M. Earl and Florence Myers Parrott. He was the husband of Barbara Ann Wagner Parrott who preceded him in death in 2002 after having shared 44 years of marriage.
He attended Downingtown High School. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army. After serving in the army, he was self-employed as a truck driver.
He was a member of the Coatesville Jaycees and the Brandywine Goddard Lodge #383 F & A.M.
He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda L. Schwarz (Terry) and Rebecca A. Dinius (David); and a son, Ronald E. Parrott, Jr. (Joanne). His daughter, Tamara L. Wilson (Jim) preceded him in death. He has ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A private interment will be held by the family.
https://www.harrismountainfuneralhome.com/obituary/Ronald-ParrottSr
Ronald married Barbara Ann Wagner. Barbara was born on 10 Dec 1039 in Modena, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 7 Nov 2000, at age 960.
The child from this marriage was:
99 F i. Tamara Leah Parrott was born on 28 Feb 1963 in Coatesville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 6 Jun 2019 in Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56.
Notes: Tamara Leah Wilson, 56, of Ephrata, passed away on June 6, 2019. Tam was born February 28, 1963, in Coatesville, PA. She graduated from Coatesville High School in 1981; majored in pre-engineering at Wesley College from 1981-1982; and graduated from York College of Pennsylvania in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a minor in Management. She married her sweetheart, James (Jim) T. Wilson Jr. on April 23, 1993. They were married for 26 years.
While raising two wonderful children, she also had a full-time career for 32 years with State Farm Insurance Company. Since 2002, she operated her own State Farm Agency in Strasburg, PA. Although her formal training was engineering, her true passion was all about helping people. Tam touched hundreds of people through her work \endash helping families be financially okay when losses occurred. Her community involvement included: board member at Conestoga Valley Community Center; various committees for Conestoga Valley Education Foundation; President of Swim Team Boosters for Conestoga Valley High School; and board member at Lancaster Aquatic Club. She was fun loving, lived for family, and was so proud of her children.
Tam was preceded in death by her mother Barbara Wagner Parrott; father-in-law James T. Wilson Sr.; and brother-in-law Robert Wilson.
Tam is survived by husband James T. Wilson Jr.; daughter Catherine Wilson; son James T. (Todd) Wilson III; father Ronald Parrott; mother-in-law Betty Wilson; brother Ronald and wife Joanne Parrott; sister Rhonda and husband Terry Schwarz; sister Rebecca and husband David Dinius; 8 nieces and nephews; and 4 great nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 2PM on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Travis Manion Foundation, dedicated to helping veterans, 164 E. State St. Ste. 1, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online at donate.travismanion.org; or to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network www.pancan.org, in memory of Tamara Leah Wilson.
https://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/tamara-leah-wilson/article_8e12d32c-126e-5b6a-ac04-175976d34c33.html
92. Bruce Allan Parrott Sr. (Melville Earl Jr.5, Melville Earl Sr.4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 3 Mar 1938 in Pennsylvania and died on 6 Jun 2002 in Arizona, at age 64.
Bruce married Rhea Irene Barron. Rhea was born on 6 Jun 1935 in Coaldale, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania and died on 2 Apr 1997, at age 61.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 100 M i. Bruce Allen Parrott II was born on 31 Mar 1960 in West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 8 Apr 2023 in Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.
95. Elmer L. Parrott (Ralph Marchant5, Ralph Mower4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 26 Jun 1920 in Andover, Oxford Co., Maine and died on 18 Dec 2012 in Providence Co., Rhode Island, at age 92.
Notes: PARROTT, ELMER L., 92 of Glenrose Drive Riverside, formerly of Barrington died December 18th at Waterview Villa Nursing Home. He was the husband of LaVon (White) Parrott. He was born in Andover, ME the son of the late Ralph and Gladys (Remington) Parrott. He was a Program Manager at Raytheon of Portsmouth from 1960 until 1990. He attended the Luscombe School of Aeronautics in 1938 &1939, was a WWII Navy Veteran an active member of St. Matthew and Mark Church in Barrington. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Cathrine Thomas of NC, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 29th at 2:00 pm in St. Matthew and Mark Church 5 Chapel Road Barrington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses of RI, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 515 Lincoln, RI 02865 and St. Matthew and Mark Church, 5 Chapel Road, Barrington, RI 02806, would be appreciated. Visit smithmason.com for information and on-line condolences.
Providence Journal, Thursday, December 27, 2012
Elmer married LaVon White. LaVon was born on 7 Sep 1919 and died on 1 Apr 2016 in Providence Co., Rhode Island, at age 96.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 101 M i. James R. Parrott was born on 1 Jun 1962 in Providence Co., Rhode Island and died on 30 Aug 2004 in Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 42.
Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandchildren)
100. Bruce Allen Parrott II (Bruce Allan Sr.6, Melville Earl Jr.5, Melville Earl Sr.4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 31 Mar 1960 in West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania and died on 8 Apr 2023 in Pottstown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.
Notes: Bruce A. Parrott II, age 63, husband of Elke (Strumpf) Parrott, of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in the Pottstown Hospital. Born on March 31, 1960, in West Chester, he was the son of the late Rhea I. (Barron) and Bruce A. Parrott.
A hardworker, Bruce drove Mack Trucks and worked in the garage as a mechanic for Yaculak Construction in Pottstown. He was an avid fisherman, a member of the Royersford VFW and a member of the Teamsters Local 771 for 22 years. Bruce was a former member of the Royersford Fire Department, where he served as past-president.
In addition to his wife, Bruce is survived by his children: Amber Parrott, Bruce A. (Marybeth) Parrott III and Gene Parrott; step-daughter: Anissa Strumpf; grandchildren: Dylan (Ivy) Gesullo & Toby Coulbourn; great-grandchildren: Axel, Colt & Emberley; sister: Redemption Cunningham; and companion: Angela Panetti.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bruce's name to support The Cancer Center at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. To make a gift online please visit
engage.pennstatehealth.org/supportStJoseph. Checks may be mailed to:
Penn State Health St. Joseph Development, PO Box 12380, Reading, PA 19612. Please make checks payable to PSH SJMC; memo line "Bruce A. Parrott II".
Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.
https://www.klotzbachfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Bruce-Parrott-2/#!/Obituary
101. James R. Parrott (Elmer L.6, Ralph Marchant5, Ralph Mower4, Orrin Archelaus3, Archelaus2, Joseph Sr.1) was born on 1 Jun 1962 in Providence Co., Rhode Island and died on 30 Aug 2004 in Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, at age 42.
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