Parrotts of
Montrose Park
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Montrose Park in today's Georgetown in Washington, DC, was known as Parrott's Woods, home to the Georgetown Wool and Cotton Manufactory and its associated Rope Walk. Its ower was a Richard Parrott.
This Richard is listed as the son of Joseph and Hannah Martin Parrott from Talbot Co., Maryland, in Parrott Talk (1991) 9:35, which places Richard as a member of the William of Talbot Co. Parrott family. However, Joseph is reported to have d in 1751, while Richard is reported to have d 1823 at age 57, meaning he was born 1766, 15 years after the death of his presumed father.
A few trees on Ancestry -- all undocumented-- give his parents as Richard and Elizabeth Edwards Parrott of Maryland. Given the lack of documentation, it is hard to say which scenario, if either, is correct. The naming patterns are a better fit for the 2nd set of possible parents. As a first step, DNA is needed to ensure to ensure this branch has been placed within the correct family.
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1. Richard Parrott was born in 1766 and died on 4 Jan 1823 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. at age 57.
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http://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/the-mills-of-rock-creek/
Parrott's Mill. - Little is known about Richard Parrott's Georgetown Wool and Cotton Manufactory located approximately at the present corner of 27th and Q Street, near Dumbarton House on the heights above the creek. The mill, on the same road that served Lyon's Mill down on the creek, carded wool and spun cotton. It was in operation in 1813 and supported a household of five people. His home, "Elderalie," was north of Georgetown in what is now Montrose Park. Nothing remains of Parrott's Mill.
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The Union Bank of Georgetown, incorporated on February 18, 1811, included among its founders many names prominent in Georgetown's history - Samuel Davidson, Thomas Corcoran, Francis Dodge, Richard Parrott, John Teakle, among others. Walsh reports on the short life of the bank:
Source: Georgetown Architecture--Northwest, Northwest Washington, District of Columbia: Historic American Buildings Survey Selections
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William A. Gordon. 1915. Old Homes on Georgetown Heights. Source: Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C., 18: 70-91.
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/40066867
The last place to be mentioned is "Montrose," which lies west of "Oak Hill" and east of Lovers' Lane. It became the property of Richard Parrott by three con-veyances between 1804 and 1813. In one of the deeds the dam over the creek afterwards known as Lyon's Dam is mentioned, showing it was built over one hundred years ago. During the ownership of Parrott he used the level path along the side of the woods as a rope walk, rope being then in great demand for the numerous vessels visiting the port, and by the name "The Rope Walk" it was known to subsequent owners. In deeds as early as 1817 not only the rope walk but the gardens are mentioned, and from constant refer-ence in subsequent deeds to gardens they must have been show places for many years. In 1822 Parrott died, designating himself in his will as "of Elderslie adjoining Georgetown"; so it is probable that the place formerly bore the name of "Elderslie." His estate was much involved, and the property with the exception of the woodland on the east was sold under decree in chancery to Clement Smith in 1822.
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2. Biographical note on Richard Parrott:
In his Chronicles of Georgetown, D.C., 1751-1878 (Washington, D.C., R. o. Polkinborn, 1878), Mr. Richard Jackson relates an incident which involved Mr. Parrott. "On the 26th of September, 1810, an ordinance was passed authorizing Richard Parrott to make a rope to survey the width of the Potomac River. "The rope was duly made was anchored on one shore, and men on the other began to pull the rope tight. It could not be done however: "the whole town could not draw the rope into a straight ine." It finally had to be pulled ashore and the Potomac was left unmeasured. (p. 37).
https://cdn.loc.gov/master/pnp/habshaer/dc/dc0000/dc0002/data/dc0002data.pd
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https://georgetownmetropolitan.com/2015/09/25/now-and-a-long-time-ago-montrose/
Our first knowledge of the present Montrose Park was as Parrott's Woods. Richard Parrott conducted there a "rope walk." It seems that when they made rope it was necessary to have a long, even stretch where the rope-makers walked up and down manufacturing the hemp into rope. And, of course, in this town with all its ships, the making of rope was a lucrative business.
Mr. Parrott evidently was kind in loaning his property for picnics too, for again Mr. Gordon gives us vivid pictures of the Fourth of July annual picnic of all the Protestant Sunday schools. It seems to have been a huge affair, with flags and banners and rosettes of various colors adorning the scholars of the different schools.
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https://georgetownmetropolitan.com/2010/05/14/battle-of-the-parks-which-is-your-favorite/
Montrose Park is on the northeast border of Georgetown between R St., Oak Hill Cemetery, Dumbarton Oaks (both the estate and the nature preserve) and Rock Creek Park. The land that became Montrose Park was owned by Robert Parrott a rope maker. The long walkway lit by gas lamps once served as the ropewalk where workers braided the rope. The lot was used by Georgetown families for recreation and was known as Parrott's Woods. In the early part of the 20th century, the land was proposed for a housing development (in fact a house once sat on the property). Sarah Louisa Rittenhouse and a group of other Georgetowners petitioned Congress to purchase the land for the benefit of the public. A memorial in her honor stands at the park's entrance.
Richard married Jane Banning.
Children from this marriage were:
2 F i. Eliza Ann Parrott .
3 M ii. William Henry Parrott was born in 1800 in Washington, D.C. and died on 28 Feb 1858 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 58.
2. Eliza Ann Parrott (Richard1).
Eliza married Thomas W. Williams.
3. William Henry Parrott (Richard1) was born in 1800 in Washington, D.C. and died on 28 Feb 1858 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 58.
William married Elizabeth M. M. Wickoff. Elizabeth was born in 1805 in Louisiana.
Children from this marriage were:
4 M i. Richard Parrott was born on 1 Sep 1840 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 6 Mar 1866 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 25.
5 M ii. William H. Parrott Jr. was born in 1843 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
4. Richard Parrott (William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 1 Sep 1840 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 6 Mar 1866 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 25.
Richard married Martha Louise Wyckoff on 14 Nov 1860. Martha was born in 1843 in Louisiana and died on 14 Nov 1934 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 91.
Children from this marriage were:
6 F i. Eliza Mary Parrott was born on 21 Nov 1821 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
7 F ii. Delia M. Parrott was born in 1864 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
8 M iii. Willliam Henry Parrott was born on 8 Feb 1866 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 28 Dec 1902 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 36.
5. William H. Parrott Jr. (William Henry2, Richard1) was born in 1843 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
6. Eliza Mary Parrott (Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 21 Nov 1821 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
7. Delia M. Parrott (Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born in 1864 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
8. Willliam Henry Parrott (Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 8 Feb 1866 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 28 Dec 1902 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 36.
Willliam married Cora Elizabeth Stagg on 16 Jun 1894. Cora was born on 20 Aug 1868 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 25 Jun 1939 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 70.
Children from this marriage were:
9 M i. Richard Stagg Parrott Sr. was born on 13 Nov 1895 in LaFayette, Louisiana and died on 20 Nov 1951 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 56.
10 M ii. Gerald Ashton Parrott Parrott was born on 26 Aug 1900 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 3 Jul 1943 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 42.
9. Richard Stagg Parrott Sr. (Willliam Henry4, Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 13 Nov 1895 in LaFayette, Louisiana and died on 20 Nov 1951 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 56.
Richard married Mary Culberta Baker on 31 Oct 1913. Mary was born on 22 Apr 1893 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisian and died on 24 Sep 1975 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 82. Another name for Mary was Cubby Parrott.
Children from this marriage were:
11 M i. William Henry Parrott was born on 18 Oct 1915 in Louisiana and died on 30 Oct 1974 in Louisiana at age 59.
12 M ii. Richard Stagg Parrott Jr. was born on 17 Mar 1917 in Louisiana and died on 30 Mar 1957 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 40.
13 M iii. John Baker Parrott was born on 20 Aug 1921 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisian and died on 16 Mar 1978 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah at age 56.
14 F iv. Betty Mary Parrott was born on 23 Oct 1926 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 14 May 2005 in California at age 78.
10. Gerald Ashton Parrott Parrott (Willliam Henry4, Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 26 Aug 1900 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 3 Jul 1943 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 42.
11. William Henry Parrott (Richard Stagg Sr.5, Willliam Henry4, Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 18 Oct 1915 in Louisiana and died on 30 Oct 1974 in Louisiana at age 59.
12. Richard Stagg Parrott Jr. (Richard Stagg Sr.5, Willliam Henry4, Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 17 Mar 1917 in Louisiana and died on 30 Mar 1957 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 40.
Richard married Edith Bradley. Edith was born on 3 Jul 1918 and died on 6 Jul 2011 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at age 93.
General Notes: EUNICE - Funeral services will be held for Edith Bradley Parrott, 93, of Eunice, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice at 1 p.m., Friday, July 8. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery.
Ms. Parrott died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice.
Survivors include one daughter, Pam Quirk and her husband, Bob, of Eunice; one son, Richard "Dickie" Parrott and his wife, Faye, of Reddell; nine grandchildren, Cecily O'Brien, Guy Manuel, Richard Parrott, Mitchell Parrott, Edie Turk, Bobby Quirk, Cindy Wright, Eddie Parrott and Dru Manuel; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Theresa Francois Bradley; her husband, Richard S. Parrott Jr.; one daughter, Cindy Manuel; one brother, Raymond Bradley; one sister, Isabelle Guillory; and one grandson, Bradley Parrott.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 8, with a rosary at 11 a.m. led by Deacon Gary Gaudin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Father Nathan Comeaux and Father Randy Moreau will officiate.
Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice will be in charge of arrangements.
Ville Platte Gazette, July 6, 2011
13. John Baker Parrott (Richard Stagg Sr.5, Willliam Henry4, Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 20 Aug 1921 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisian and died on 16 Mar 1978 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah at age 56. Another name for John was Jack Parrott.
14. Betty Mary Parrott (Richard Stagg Sr.5, Willliam Henry4, Richard3, William Henry2, Richard1) was born on 23 Oct 1926 in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on 14 May 2005 in California at age 78.
Betty married Eugene Edward Cline. Eugene was born on 25 Feb 1924 in Louisiana and died on 15 Nov 1990 in Kern Co., California at age 66.
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