1. Samuel Parrott Sr. was born on 20 Apr 1814 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 17 Oct 1857 in Dundee, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 43.
Samuel married Maria Everest on 20 Oct 1834 in Brasted, Kent, England. The marriage ended in divorce. Maria was born on 20 Oct 1810 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 23 Jan 1887 in Oregon, at age 76.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Thomas Henry Parrott was born on 17 Oct 1836 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 27 Mar 1899 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 62.
3 M ii. Samuel Parrott Jr. was born in Sep 1838 in Hever, Kent, England and died in Jan 1839 in Kent, England.
4 F iii. Mary Ann Parrott was born in Jan 1841 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 8 Mar 1927 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 86.
Mary married Jacob Parrish. Jacob was born in 1834 in Indiana.
Mary next married Luke McKern. Luke was born on 11 Jun 1827 in Orange Co., Indiana and died on 13 Oct 1904 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 77.
+ 5 M iv. John Parrott was born on 2 Nov 1843 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 26 Oct 1929 in Dundee, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 85.
6 F v. Catherine M. Parrott was born on 27 Oct 1845 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 15 Oct 1927 in Bay Center, Pacific Co., Washington, at age 81.
General Notes: MR. AND MRS. L. H. ROADES.
ROSEBURG, Or., Dec 31.--(Special)-- Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Rhoades celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in this city December 12. They were married near Champoeg, Marion County, Oregon, in 1860. Mr. Rhoades was born in Illinois on August 20, 1844, crossing the plains with his parents by oxteam in 1847. Mrs. Rhoades was born in Kent, England, on October 27, 1845, and came to America with her parents via Cape Horn in 1851-52, landing after a voyage of seven months, at Portland in February 1852. Her father was Samuel Parren (sic), who settled in Washington County, residing there until his death.
About two years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades removed to Pacific County, Washington Territory, where for more than 48 years Mr. Rhoades was engaged in the oyster business, in which he still holds large interests. In October, 1909, they removed to Roseburg, Or., engaging in the mercantile business.
Thirteen children were born to this union, ten of whom are laving (sic). Among them are Mrs. G.W. Brown, Beaverton, Or.; R.D. and C.O. Rhoades, Mrs. H.M. Wilson, Mrs. R. Seaman, Mrs. R.M. Moore, and Mrs. G.F. Goodpasture, of Bay Center, Wash.; Mrs. C.J. Kallgrew, of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. H.J. Stearns, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Miss Grace Rhoades of Roseburg. Twenty-seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren are living.
The Sunday Oregonian, 1 Jan 1911, p 7
Catherine married Lewis Henry Rhoades, son of Alphonso Rhoades, on 27 Dec 1860 in Marion Co., Oregon. Lewis was born on 20 Aug 1844 in Fulton Co., Illinois and died on 14 Jul 1913 in Clatsop Co., Oregon, at age 68.
7 F vi. Sarah Parrott was born in 1848 in Hever, Kent, England.
+ 8 M vii. James Parrott was born on 30 Apr 1850 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 12 Apr 1931 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 80.
Second Generation (Children)
2. Thomas Henry Parrott (Samuel Sr.1) was born on 17 Oct 1836 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 27 Mar 1899 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 62.
General Notes: Source: http://www.oregonstadiumcampaign.com/history_parrotts.htm
Emigrated from England in 1857 to Yamhill co.
"Thomas was trained as a shoemaker in England, but eventually opened a music store in Portland, adjacent to the family home on the corner of Union Avenue and East Ash Street. In 1890, Thomas built a very large home on East Fifteenth and East Couch, a building that burned down in 1968. Thomas was one of the leaders in his East Portland community. "
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DONNA M . WOJCIK
DORIS A . HUFFMAN*
Letter to the Editor
He Gave Oregon a Heritage of Music
THOMAS H. PARROTT, an eminent Oregon musican and teacher, was born in Hever, Kent Co., England, October 17, 1836. His parents, Samuel and Maria Everest Parrott and seven children embarking from England, landed in Oregon February 1853, while Thomas stayed to complete an apprenticeship in shoemaking. Arriving in Oregon April 1, 1857, Thomas joined his relatives on their Parrett Mountain land claim overlooking beautiful Chehalem Valley (Yamhill Co.), Oregon.1
There was little chance to make a fortune in shoemaking on Parrett Mountain so Thomas, like his father, uncles, and bothers, spent his time clearing and tilling the soil. He did not take to farming, however. From his mother's side of the family, in which notable muscicians were numerous, Thomas had inherited not just a talent but a musical ability akin to genius. He was never so happy as when caught up in the delightful world of music, in which he excelled. He joined his cousing John Everest's brass band when first arriving in the valley and played the sliding trombone.2
In 1861, Thomas married Ann Eliza Rhodes (daughter of Alphonso), and settled in a log cabin on Parrett Mountain. He continued living there for a time but became dissatisfied. He came to East Portland in 1864 and purchased a corner lot at 4th and "H" streets (now Union and Ash), where he erected the east side's sixth residence. He established his shoe business on the street level, and he and his family occupied living quarters above. He continued playing at every social occasion
*Written by Donna Wojcik from material researched by Parrott descendant Doris A. Huffman. Among family sources for the material on the Parrotts are a mimeographed biography by Frances Murray Parrott, the Effie Everest scrapbook, biographical and statistical data by Doris A. Huffman and an unpublished family genealogy. Other sources include scrapbook of undated newspaper clippings of Oregon, Illinois, Massachusetts and Ohio newspapers; Oregon Historical Society scrapbooks (SB 38, p. 178; SB 41, p. 67); Portland Oregonian of Oct. 23, 1865, Oct. 8-22, 1880, Oct. 14, 1881, June 14 and Sept. 22, 1882, Aug. 10 and Oct 12, 1883, Oct. 11, 1884, Oct. 8, 1886, Oct. 6, 1887, Oct. 5, 1888; sheet music dedication copies in possession of Mrs. Huffman; H.K. Hines' An Illustrated History of the State of Oregon (Chicago, 1893), 384; Portland City Directories (East Portland).
1. See No.3820, in Genealogical Material in Oregon Donation Land Claims, Vol. II, abstracted by Genealogical Forum of Portland. On the spelling of Parrett Mountain, see L.A. McArthur, Oregon Geographic Names (3d ed.).
2. Newberg Graphic, July 13, 1894, p. 2, col. 3.
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From: Hines, H. K. "An Illustrated History of the State of Oregon." Chicago: Lewis
Pub. Co. 1893. p. 361.
THOMAS H. PARROTT
"Thomas H. Parrott, the eminent musician and teacher, who made his advent in Oregon, April 1, 1857, arriving in Portland, was born in Kent county, England, October 17, 1836. His parents, Samuel and Mariah (Everest) Parrott, were both natives of England and of English descent, his mother's family being notable musicians. In 1854, his parents and seven of their children emigrated to Oregon.
The subject of our sketch remained two years longer in England, completing his apprenticeship to the shoemaker's trade. He then followed the family to this State, where he worked for some time at his trade. He came to East Portland in 1862, when there were but three houses in the place. He then purchased a lot on the corner of Fourth and H streets, for $40, on which he erected his house and music store, where he has resided for thirty years, the property being now, in 1892, valued at $10,000.
His service as a musician became so greatly in demand that he finally gave it his entire attention, and has acted as musician for balls in several Territories and taught music for nearly thirty years.
June 8, 1861, he married Miss Eliza A. Rhodes, a highly esteemed lady, and a native of Illinois, who is a daughter of Mr. A. Rhodes, a widely and favorably known Oregon pioneer of 1845. They have eight children, the eldest of whom was born in Yam Hill county, and all the others in East Portland. They are, Samuel H., Armond G., Thomas W., Walter Edward, George Clarence, Jennie L., Archie R. and Richard L. They have all been given a thorough musical education under the personal instruction of their father, and the older sons are now among the finest musicians in the city, making that their business. Two of the boys, Tom and Walter, are great ball players. Walter is playing and hired for three years at Chicago, in the National League.
The subject of our sketch can play on any instrument in a brass band and has made the teaching of those instruments a specialty, -- with violin, piano and organ. In 1889, he erected and opened his music store in East Portland, where he is handling all kinds of musical instruments, including several of the best made pianos and cabinet organs. He also keeps sheet music and instruction books, having the principal establishment of the kind in East Portland.
Besides his city property, Mr. Parrott has two farms in Yam Hill county, which he has rented.
Politically, he is independent, voting for the man who, in his opinion, is the best calculated to fill the office with ability and integrity.
He is a charter member of Multnomah Lodge, No. 1, Red Men.
His principal delight is in music, in which he excels, his ability in that direction being allied rather to genius than to talent, and which he inherits from his mother and her family, which numbers some notable musical artists. Besides he is a great sportsman, and many are the deer, bear, ducks and geese he has brought down with the gun. It does him good yet to entertain his friends as they call and spend a few hours, in rehearsing his exploits and hairbreadth escapes. He is now fifty-six years of age, and is able to, and does, bag as much game as any of the sportsmen in the vicinity where he resides."
Thomas married Ann Eliza Rhodes in 1861 in Yamhill Co., Oregon. Ann was born on 7 Mar 1846 in Fulton Co., Illinois and died on 23 Dec 1906 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 60.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 9 M i. Samuel Henry Parrott was born in 1863 in Parrett Mountain, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 13 Oct 1911 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 48.
10 M ii. Armond Guido Parrott was born on 11 Dec 1865 in East Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 20 Mar 1926 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 60.
Armond married someone.
+ 11 M iii. Thomas William Parrott was born on 10 Apr 1868 in East Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 1 Jan 1932 in Dundee, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 63.
12 M iv. Jiggs Parrott was born on 14 Jul 1871 in East Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 14 Apr 1898 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 26. Another name for Jiggs was Walter Edward Parrott.
General Notes: GREAT THIRD BASEMAN.
Remains of "Jiggs" Parrott Brought Home for Burial.
Archie Parrott arrived yesterday forenoon from a hurried trip to Phoenix, Ariz., with the remains of his brother, Walter E. Parrrott, who died in the hospital at that place April 14, of edema of the lungs. The funeral of the young man will take place from the home of his parents, on East Fifteenth and East Couch streets, tomorrow at 12 M.
With the death of "Jiggs," as the deceased was familiarly known, was ended a carrer of considerable note in baseball circles of the United States. But for the fatal disease that fastened itself on his lungs about two years ago, he would dtoday probably have stood in the front ranks of the baseball fraternity in the Eastern leages. He was born in Portland, July 14, 1871, on the East Side, and his training as a baseball player beagan when he attended teh public schools of East Portland, where he attained quite a reputation by his good work with the local amateur teams. With his brother Tom, he was connected with the Willamette baseball club in 1886, a local organization, around which centered at that time much pride, and some of the members of the old club are still residents of this city. Mr. J.W. Beveridge was teh mange of the Willamettes. The local organization was dropped in 1890, when the Pacific Northwest Leage was formed. "Jiggs" Parrott, his brother, Tom, and Frank Burchiel, of the Willamettes, were signed by the Portland club. He took part in 94 games as third-baseman of the Portland club, and ranked high in the official average, in batting and fielding.
Hi excellend work led to his re-engagement for the season of 1891, when he again did splendid work at bat and in the field, anda gained such a reputation that his services became in demand by the clubs of minor leagues. His work at third base attracted the attention of visiting baseball men, and in 1892 he accepted an offer from the Minneapolis club. His departure from the Northwest baseball field left a vacancy that could not be filled. He took part in 88 championship games as third-baseman of the Minneapolis team, and the Chicago club, which was looking for a third-baseman, secured and signed him.
Anson, captain and manager of the Chicagos, formed a very high opinion of his abilities as third-baseman from the time he saw him play in that position, and it was through his efforts that "Jiggs" was transferred to the Chicago team. His work for the Chicago team at third base was exceptionally good, and his manly bearing made him friends wherever the team played. He did nto dissipate, and kept hiself free from every vice. His work was always conscientious and thorough. For a time that yera, 1893, Tom Parrott also played with the Chicagos, but was sold to the Cincinnati team, adn the two brothers became opponents. In the season of 1894 "Jiggs" was with the Chicagos, but his heavy work of the season before had begun to tell on him, and he was unable to do so good work.
The following season he was with the Chicagos, but owing to ill-health did not play very much with that team, but played some minor league teams. He was finally compelled to desist, and for over ayera he travelled about in Oregon in the hope that rest would restore him. His last trip was to New Mexico, and finally to Phoenix, Ariz., where is death occurred.
The Morning Oregonian, 23 Apr 1898, p 9
13 M v. George Clarence Parrott was born on 3 Jan 1874 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 23 Mar 1933 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 59. Another name for George was Jack Parrott.
14 F vi. Jennie Lind Parrott was born on 29 Aug 1876 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 30 Oct 1932 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 56.
Jennie married Allen Francis Green. Allen was born on 30 May 1872 in New York and died on 20 Jun 1943 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 71.
+ 15 M vii. Archie Raymond Parrott Sr. was born on 19 Sep 1879 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 27 Aug 1940 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 60.
16 M viii. Richard Lewis Parrott was born on 8 Aug 1883 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 11 Oct 1963 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 80.
5. John Parrott (Samuel Sr.1) was born on 2 Nov 1843 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 26 Oct 1929 in Dundee, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 85.
John married Susan Hagey in 1864. Susan was born on 25 Mar 1848 in Dundee, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 24 Jan 1930 in Dundee, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 81.
Children from this marriage were:
17 F i. Ida Jane Parrott was born in Jan 1867 in Oregon.
Ida married Thomas Jefferson Patterson in 1885. Thomas was born in May 1856 in Illinois.
18 F ii. Elizabeth Parrott was born on 14 Jan 1869 in Oregon and died on 17 Jul 1944 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 75.
Elizabeth married Franklin Truman Ryan in 1888. Franklin was born on 30 Nov 1864 in Iowa and died on 12 Nov 1941 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 76.
19 F iii. Sarah Ella Parrott was born in 1873 in Oregon.
Sarah married Hall.
8. James Parrott (Samuel Sr.1) was born on 30 Apr 1850 in Hever, Kent, England and died on 12 Apr 1931 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 80.
General Notes: FATHER DIES
KELSO, April 16--Mayor Herman Parrott of Kelso has received word of the death of his father, James Parrott, an Oregon pioneer, at a Portland hospital following an operation. He was born in England, April 30, 1850, and was brought around the Horn in 1853 by his parents, who settled in what is now Yamhill county, Ore. He resided on a farm near Newberg, Ore. Surviving him are six sons and a daughter.
Centralia Daily Chronicle, 16 Apr 1931, p 2
James married Martha Smith. Martha was born on 1 Jan 1855 in Oregon and died on 13 Feb 1928 in Marion Co., Oregon, at age 73.
Children from this marriage were:
20 F i. Jane Parrott was born in 1873 in Oregon.
21 F ii. Martha Parrott was born in 1875 in Oregon.
22 M iii. Rufus M. Parrott was born on 30 Nov 1876 and died on 3 Mar 1879 in Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 2.
+ 23 M iv. Richard V. Parrott was born on 25 Oct 1879 in Oregon City, Marion Co, Oregon and died on 8 Jan 1971 in Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 91.
+ 24 M v. James Allen Parrott was born on 30 Sep 1881 in Clackamas Co., Oregon and died on 2 Aug 1966 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 84.
25 F vi. Dolly Parrott was born in Feb 1883 in Oregon.
+ 26 M vii. Scott Smith Parrott was born on 20 Feb 1885 in Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 17 Jun 1965 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 80.
+ 27 M viii. Ellis Parrott was born on 28 Nov 1886 in Butteville, Marion Co., Oregon and died on 12 Jul 1963 in Douglas Co., Oregon, at age 76.
+ 28 M ix. Herman Andrew Parrott was born on 8 Feb 1890 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 27 Feb 1951 in Lane Co., Oregon, at age 61.
+ 29 M x. Thomas Edward Parrott was born on 24 Nov 1893 in Parrett Mountain, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 22 Nov 1918 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 24.
30 M xi. Lewis Henry Parrott was born on 22 Nov 1898 in Oregon and died on 20 Aug 1977 in The Dalles, Wasco Co., Oregon, at age 78.
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
9. Samuel Henry Parrott (Thomas Henry2, Samuel Sr.1) was born in 1863 in Parrett Mountain, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 13 Oct 1911 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 48.
General Notes: FUNERAL DIRGE FOR DEPARTED PIONEER PLAYED BY FELLOW MUSICIANS.
Samuel H. Parrott
The funeral of Samuel H. Parrott, pioneer Portland muscician, who died Friday, was held yesterday from the East Side Funeral Director's chapel. Internment was made in Rose City Park Cemetery. Rev. Delmar H.
Trimble, pastor of Centenary Methodist Church, conducted the services. Music was furnished by a band from the Portland Muscician's Association, of which Mr. Parrott was a member.
Mr. Parrott was the son of Thomas Parrott, a well-known pioneer who died several years ago. He was born in Yamhill County 48 years ago, and had been a resident of Portland for 47 years. Since his 17th year he followed music as a profession, and played in the leading Portland bands.
He is survived by his widow, five children, five brothers and one sister.
Edward Welter, A.A. Kadderly, Lute McCormick, Gordon Knott, ---- -- and Mr. Burchard were the pallbearers.
The Morning Oregonian, 17 Oct 1911, p 12
Samuel married Emma Celia Parrott in 1891. Emma was born on 1 Aug 1872 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., Wisconsin and died on 12 Mar 1953 in Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 80.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 31 M i. Henry Harold Parrott was born on 25 May 1894 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 8 May 1958 in Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 63.
32 M ii. Raymond Edward Parrott was born on 9 Apr 1899 in Oregon and died on 17 May 1991 in Washington Co., Oregon, at age 92.
Raymond married Mary Frances Murray. Mary was born on 5 Oct 1908 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 15 Feb 1999 in Forest Grove, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 90.
33 F iii. Louise M. Parrott was born in 1905 in California.
34 M iv. Lewis J. Parrott was born in 1910 in Oregon and died on 6 May 1942 in Marion Co., Oregon, at age 32.
35 F v. Marjorie Lucille Parrott was born on 19 Jun 1911 in Oregon and died on 14 Aug 1964 in California, at age 53.
Marjorie married Louis James Daue. Louis was born on 21 Dec 1911 in Oregon and died on 1 Dec 1971 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 59.
11. Thomas William Parrott (Thomas Henry2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 10 Apr 1868 in East Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 1 Jan 1932 in Dundee, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 63.
General Notes: THE PARROTT BOYS
Parable of the Valorous Third Baseman and the Marvelous Twirlor.
Behold, a certain man had two sons, Tommy and Jiggs. Now Jiggs was a mighty man of valor on third base and when Tommy was the box the poeple were wont to rise up as one man and cry out, saying: "Good eye, Tommy!" and "Watch Tommy play the game!" But a certain man named Glenalvin became manager of the Portland team, and he gathered about him the fans and reporters and answered them, saying: "Go to, the Parrott boys are no good. They couldn't play in an Eastern league, and ought not to play in a Western league." And with that he laid them off. But when their time was fully come Jiggs was signed by Anson the Great, and the fame of his third base spread throughout all the borders of America, and the Chicago and Cincinnati league clubs were scrapping over Tommy. But Glenalvin was relegated to a minor league.
According to the Chicago papers, the fight over Tom Parrott is still going on. The Herald states that when the board of control had heard the testimony in his case, and had decided that as Cincinnati had paid $500 for his release, that club was entitled to the player's services, President Hart in reply sent this message:
"We refuse to abide by the decision of the board. We have a legal contract, and propose to play the man."
To President Brush at Indianapolis this message was ticked:
"We refuse to abide the decision of the board in the Parrott case, and will fight it out in the courts. In the interest of harmony, will give you McGill or Shaw if you will withdraw."
President Hart was indignant over the decision. "It was an unjust ruling," he said. "Parrott was released on June 10 and on the following day his release was sold to Cincinnati for $500. Meanwhile I had accepted his terms, and this while Linnehan sat in my office trying to strick up a sale for some of his players. Linneham made misrepresentations to the national board, which has not heard Parrott's testimony. He was working for $500, but he will not get it. I have notified Mr. Young that I would defend the case in the courts, and will play Parrott right along."
Linneham made the pleas that his clerk, through a misunderstanding of his orders, gave Parrott his release. Despite the fact taht the player was properly released, the national board decided in Linnehan's favor.
The Morning Oregonian, 3 Jul 1893, p 2
Thomas married Sallie J. Edwards in Jan 1898. Sallie was born in Jun 1869 in Ohio.
Thomas next married Frances Dell West on 28 Jun 1909 in Galveston, Galveston Co., Texas. Frances was born on 20 Sep 1885 in Missouri and died on 26 Mar 1922 in Galveston, Galveston Co., Texas, at age 36.
Children from this marriage were:
36 F i. Marie Christobel Parrott was born on 3 Mar 1910 in Texas and died on 23 Nov 1993 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 83.
Marie married William Bryan Rosner. William was born on 21 Oct 1896 in Texas and died on 24 Aug 1994 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 97.
37 F ii. Virginia Isabel Parrott was born on 27 Mar 1912 in Galveston, Galveston Co., Texas and died on 14 Nov 1981 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, at age 69.
Virginia married Merton L. Whatley. Merton was born on 16 May 1907 in Rhode Island and died in Feb 1971 in Warwick, Kent Co., Rhode Island, at age 63.
38 M iii. Thomas Charles Parrott was born on 15 Oct 1914 in Texas and died on 15 Oct 1920, at age 6.
39 M iv. Francis L. Parrott was born on 20 Nov 1915 in Texas and died on 10 Apr 1968 in Kerr Co., Texas, at age 52.
40 F v. Jeanette E. Parrott was born on 19 Feb 1919 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas and died in 1997, at age 78.
Jeanette married Walden.
15. Archie Raymond Parrott Sr. (Thomas Henry2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 19 Sep 1879 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 27 Aug 1940 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 60.
General Notes: Archie, the 12-year-old son of Mr. Thomas Parrott, is visiting his uncle at Bay Center hunting and fishing. While out hunting last week with a .22-caliber rifle he heard a rustling in the bushes. Shortly the head of a black bear appeared over a log a few yards off. Archie took careful aim and fired, a bullet strking an eye of the bear and killing him.
Morning Oregonian, 1893,
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Archie R. Parrott, 60, Dies Following Brief Illness
Archie R. Parrott, 60, well-known Portland sportsman and member of one of Oregon;s oldest pioneer families, died at Emanuel hospital early Tuesday following a brief illness. Death came at 12:10 from complications caused by embolism of the leg.
Connected with the sporting goods department of Honeyman Hardware company fro 40 years, Mr. Parrot was popular among sportsmen of the northwest. Only recently he competed in the 32d annual Pacific Indian trapshoot tournament at Gearhart and returned that apparently in the best of health.
Trapshoot Title Held
Aformer Oregon trapshooting champion, winning that event in 1932, he was one of the oldest active members of the Portland Gun club. Mr. Parrott was runner-up for Pacific coast trapshoot honors in 1932, losing out to veteran Frank Troeh in a shoot-off which saw both men hit 75 birds without a miss.
Besides being a trapshoot noteworthy, Mr. Parrott was a leading competitor in baseball, golf, bowling and billiards. He played semi-pro baseball around Oregon for years and was a member of the Portland Monograms in 1897-98. He received several offers to go into professional baseball and once spurned an offer by Walter McCredie, former owner of the Portland Beavers. Two brothers, Jiggs and Tom, now deceased, played baseball in the major leagues.
His father, T.H. Parrott, came to America from England in 1847 and crossed the country by wagon train from Illinois, taking six months for the trip. Later his father became owner of a music store in Portland.
Archie R. Parrott was born in Portland on September 19, 1879, and spent his whole life here. Following his father's death, he ran the music store for a short time after leaving school and then started working with with Honeyman Hardware at the age of 21 and held a position there at the time of his death.
Surviving are his widow, Victoria A.; son, Archie Jr.; brother, Richard and grandsons, Jim and Tom. Funeral services will be held at J.P. Finley & Son mortuary at 1 P.M. Thursdays. Internment will be at Lone Fir cemetery.
Pallbearers selected are: Charles Stetson, George Fick, Tom Allen and Jim Morris of the Portland Gun club and Jack Fletcher and Leo Rayn of Honeyman Hardware. Honorary pallbearers are J.W. Seavey, Charles Frazier, Harry Tracey, Dr. Thomas Joyce, Dr. Chester G. Hall, Don Fish, Roy Stemler and Al Riehl.
The Oregonian, Aug 1940, page 7
Archie married Victoria Agnes Goldman in 1912 in Multnomah Co., Oregon. Victoria was born in 1886 in Wisconsin.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 41 M i. Archie Raymond Parrott Jr. was born on 23 May 1914 in Oregon and died in Feb 1972 in Arizona, at age 57.
23. Richard V. Parrott (James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 25 Oct 1879 in Oregon City, Marion Co, Oregon and died on 8 Jan 1971 in Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 91.
Richard married Lizzie. Lizzie was born in 1885 in Oregon and died on 28 Jun 1966 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 81.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 42 M i. Harvey Richard Parrott Sr. was born on 15 Mar 1906 in Oregon and died on 30 Mar 1991 in Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 85.
43 F ii. Verna Rose Parrott was born on 11 Jan 1911 in Oregon and died on 14 Feb 1977 in Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 66.
Verna married Vaul G. Rogers on 3 May 1930 in Clark Co., Washington. Vaul was born on 5 Sep 1910 in Oklahoma and died on 9 Apr 1964 in Washington Co., Oregon, at age 53.
44 M iii. Francis Joseph Parrott was born on 21 Jul 1913 in Oregon and died on 12 Jan 1990 in Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 76.
Francis married Martha May Weirich. Martha was born on 23 Mar 1911 in Custer, Mason Co., Michigan and died on 13 Dec 2000 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 89. They had no children.
24. James Allen Parrott (James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 30 Sep 1881 in Clackamas Co., Oregon and died on 2 Aug 1966 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 84.
James married Beretta Elizabeth Riley. Beretta was born on 28 Aug 1886 in Oregon and died on 12 Nov 1922 in Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 36.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 45 M i. Louis A. Parrott was born on 4 Jan 1905 in Oregon and died on 18 Nov 1968 in Rainer, Columbia Co., Oregon, at age 63.
46 F ii. Martha Mae Parrott was born on 8 Jan 1908 in Oregon and died on 25 Sep 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 32.
Martha married Glendon Warren Wetzel Sr. Glendon was born on 28 Jun 1902 in Washington and died on 27 Sep 1973 in San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 71.
+ 47 M iii. Earl James Parrott Sr. was born on 6 Sep 1911 in Sherwood, Washington Co., Oregon and died on 8 Jan 1997 in Sherwood, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 85.
+ 48 M iv. Lloyd George Parrott was born on 24 Apr 1917 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 19 Jun 2005 in Salem, Marion Co., Oregon, at age 88.
26. Scott Smith Parrott (James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 20 Feb 1885 in Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 17 Jun 1965 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 80.
General Notes: NEWBERG - Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the Mannenbach-Attrell Funeral Chapel here for lifelong Newberg resident, Scott S. Parrott, 80, of 500 E. Sheridan who died Thursday in a local nursing home. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Parrott, a native of Newbert, was a retired nurseryman. He was a member of the First Chirstian Church, the Fernwood Grange, Aerie No. 170, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a charter member of the Ladd Hill Community Club. He also served on the Ladd Hill School Board for 25 years and was a honorary member of the Oregon Nut Growers Association.
Surviving are the widow, Elizabeth, Newberg; three sons, Ernest S., Kelso, Wash., Chester C., Newberg, and Stanley S., in the Air Force in Japan; three brothers, Richard and James, both of Newberg and Louis, Salem; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Capital Journal, 19 Jun 1965, p 8
Scott married Elizabeth Harriet Baker. Elizabeth was born on 13 Oct 1889 in Missouri and died on 16 Jan 1973 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 83.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 49 M i. Ernest Scott Parrott was born on 5 Mar 1910 in Oregon and died on 24 Jun 2000 in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., Washington, at age 90.
+ 50 M ii. Chester Christian Parrott was born on 24 Dec 1911 in Oregon and died on 8 Apr 2001 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 89.
+ 51 M iii. Stanley Steven Parrott was born on 7 Feb 1928 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died in Oct 2019 in Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, at age 91.
27. Ellis Parrott (James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 28 Nov 1886 in Butteville, Marion Co., Oregon and died on 12 Jul 1963 in Douglas Co., Oregon, at age 76.
Ellis married Lois Beryl on 2 Nov 1910 in Yamhill Co., Oregon. Lois was born on 1 May 1891 in Nebraska and died on 27 Dec 1973 in Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 82.
The child from this marriage was:
52 F i. Hulda B. Parrott was born in 1914 in Oregon.
28. Herman Andrew Parrott (James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 8 Feb 1890 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 27 Feb 1951 in Lane Co., Oregon, at age 61.
Herman married Mae Grout on 24 Jul 1909 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. Mae was born on 30 May 1890 in Lamont, Buchanan Co., Iowa and died on 2 Nov 1976 in Forest Grove, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 86.
Marriage Notes: Parrot-Gront
A quiet home wedding was celebrated Saturday night, July 24, at the home of S.C. Crosswhite, 1176 Clinton stree, when Herman A. Parrott and Miss Mae Gront were united in marriagae by Rev. S.J. Kester, pastor of the Clinton Kelly Memorial Methodist Church. The bride was daintily attired in a cream silk mull gown and was attended by Miss Myrtle E. Huff, who was prettily gowned in whte crepe. E.P. Ogg acted as best man. After the ceremony refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. S.C. Crosswhite. Mr. and Mrs. Parrott will make their home in Portland.
The Sunday Oregonian, 1 Aug 1909, p 2
Children from this marriage were:
53 F i. Bernice D. Parrott was born on 26 Feb 1910 in Oregon and died in May 1981 in Seaside, Clatsop Co., Oregon, at age 71.
Bernice married Roche. Roche died before 1930.
Bernice next married Richard Clayton Maddock. The marriage ended in divorce in 1944. Richard was born on 10 Jun 1904 in Kansas and died on 14 Jan 1952 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 47.
Bernice next married Livermore.
54 M ii. Howard Herman Parrott was born on 3 Feb 1918 in Oregon and died on 14 Oct 2000 in Linn Co., Oregon, at age 82.
29. Thomas Edward Parrott (James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 24 Nov 1893 in Parrett Mountain, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 22 Nov 1918 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 24.
Thomas married Gladys Myrtle Purdy on 11 Jun 1916 in Yamhill Co., Oregon. Gladys was born on 10 Jan 1894 in California and died on 23 Sep 1985, at age 91.
The child from this marriage was:
55 F i. June Hope Parrott was born on 23 Jul 1918 in Oregon and died on 3 Jan 2003, at age 84.
June married Willis A. West on 29 Jul 1936 in Astoria, Clatsop Co., Oregon. Willis was born on 5 Feb 1907 in Oregon and died on 25 Oct 1978 in Tualatin, Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 71.
Marriage Notes: The Sunday Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, Sunday, 2 Aug 1936, page 35
Astorians Wed Wednesday at Church Ceremony
The marriage of Miss June Hope Parrott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Wygant of Astoria, and Willis West, son of Mrs. H. West of Warrenton, was solemnized Wednesday noon at the Methodist Episcopal church in Astoria, Rev. P.M. Blenkinsop officiating.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a princess dress of white satin made with high cowl neckline and full sleeves. Her full length veil of silk illusion was edged with rosepoint lace and held in place with a cap of seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of white gladiolus, sweet peas and roses.
Mrs. Richard Maddock of Kelso, Wash., was matron of honor, and bridesmaids were Misses Emily Mae Kenneth and Kathleen West of Astoria, Barbara Ross of North Beand and Mrs. Olive DeSart of Salem. They all wore frocks of white crepe with small white hats and nose veils and carried arm bouquets of white flowers.
Little Jen Whealdon of Chinook, Wash., was flower girl, and Judy Ann Thompson and Darlene Mae Bumala were train bearers.
Fred West of Portland acted as best man for his brother, and ushers were Howard Reed, John Halderman, Walter Norblad and Jack Stipe, all of Astoria.
Mrs. Ethel Lofstedt Funkhouser sang. She was accompanied by Mrs. C.A. Reed, who also played the wedding marches.
Following a wedding trip in Canada, Mr. and Mrs. West will retorn to Astoria to reside.
Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)
31. Henry Harold Parrott (Samuel Henry3, Thomas Henry2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 25 May 1894 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 8 May 1958 in Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 63.
Henry married Alma Cox in 1914. Alma was born on 6 Mar 1894 in Garfield Co., Colorado and died on 25 Mar 1995 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 101.
Children from this marriage were:
56 M i. Eugene Harold Parrott was born on 1 Nov 1915 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 4 May 1916 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
57 F ii. Dorothy Viola Parrott was born on 10 Nov 1917 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 5 Feb 2005 in McMinnville, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 87.
Dorothy married Earl Edmund Elasser. Earl was born on 18 Sep 1914 in Miami, Dade Co., Florida and died on 21 Sep 1994 in Junction City, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 80.
58 M iii. Gerald Richard Parrott was born on 3 May 1919 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 29 Jul 1985 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 66.
59 F iv. Faye Dolores Parrott was born on 18 Jul 1920 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 25 Feb 2014 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 93.
General Notes: Faye Dolores (Parrott) [Palmer] Ireland, formerly of Portland, Oregon, died February 25, 2014, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Memorial service will be Saturday, March 29, at Dixboro United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor. Greetings will begin at 10 a.m., the service will be at 11 a.m., and a light lunch will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church's music program or to Hospice of Michigan.
Faye was born in Portland, Oregon, on July 18, 1920, the fourth of six children to parents Henry Harold and Alma (Cox) Parrott. Faye graduated from Parkrose High School in June 1937, attended Benke Walker Business College, and worked four years for Bankers Life before marriage. Faye and her husband Raymond D. Palmer, Jr., had met in the summer of 1932 when her family moved to Parkrose, and they began dating in the summer of 1937. They were married in Lafayette, Indiana, on December 15, 1942, after Ray finished some Navy training at Purdue. Faye traveled with him for several months but returned to Portland when he went overseas to serve in World War Two. Later, after Ray died in 1952 of Hodgkin's disease, she began working for the Parkrose school district and was secretary to the superintendent for many years before she retired in 1980. On July 29, 1967, she married Ellis E. Ireland in Portland; they had met three years earlier at a Parents Without Partners meeting. In their retirement, they enjoyed visiting with family and friends and especially liked vacations at the Oregon coast; their long trip in 1981 was driving to Michigan, which they loved.
Faye's favorite life-long activities included family vacations, sewing and other needlework, annual extended-family reunions, tole painting, visits with old friends, collecting Santa Claus figurines in retirement, and reading. She is remembered for being calm and gracious her entire life, and she was much loved by extended family. She moved to assisted living in Portland in April 2006 after she was diagnosed with non-Alzheimer's dementia.
She was moved in January 2008 to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in June 2012 to nearby Ypsilanti, where she died at age 93. Her cremated remains are at rest in the mausoleum at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland, next to her first husband. She was preceded in death by two spouses, Ray in 1952 and Ellis in 1994, and three siblings, Eugene H. Parrott in 1916, Gerald R. Parrott in 1985, and Dorothy V. (Polly) Elsasser in 2003.
Survivors include her daughter Susan D. (Palmer) Engle of Ann Arbor; step-daughters Kathleen A. (Ireland) Kopec of Sisters, Oregon, and Nancy D. (Ireland) Dail of Vancouver, Washington; sister Patricia M. Adam of Bothell, Washington; brother Walter R. Parrott of Portland, Oregon; six grandchildren: Janet L. (Engle) Holsinger, Karen D. Engle, Nicholas E. Sundstrom, Jennifer L. (Sundstrom) Thomas, Emily J. (Puukka) Clark, and Jeffrey J. Puukka; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
http://www.niefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Faye-Ireland/#!/Obituary
Faye married Raymond D. Palmer Jr. on 15 Dec 1942 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. Raymond died in 1952.
Faye next married Ellis E. Ireland on 29 Jul 1967 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. Ellis died in 1994.
41. Archie Raymond Parrott Jr. (Archie Raymond Sr.3, Thomas Henry2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 23 May 1914 in Oregon and died in Feb 1972 in Arizona, at age 57.
General Notes: PARROT, Archie R., 57, of 2515 E. Camino La Zorrela passed away February 19th, 1972. An auditor for Hughes Aircraft Company, member of Tucson Symphony and Tucson Pops Orchestras. Life member of Local 771 Musicians Union, member of American Institute of CPA and Arizona State Board of Accountancy. Survived by wife, Frances, sons, Raymond, Michael, and Mark, all of Tucson; James of Pleasanton, Calif.; and Thomas of Tustin, Calif.; two grandsons, also his mother, Mrs. Victoria Folsom, of New Hall, Calif. Services will be held, Tuesday, 11 a.m. February 22nd, 1972 in Arizona Mortuary Eastside Chapel, 4601 E. 1st St. (1 blk. west of Swan Rd.) Interment Tucson Memorial Park, East Lawn. Friends may call at the mortuary after Noon on Monday. Family suggest remembrances to your favorite charity.
The Arizona Daily Star, 20 Feb 1972, p 4C
Archie married Mary Frances Hansen on 27 Oct 1934. Mary was born on 5 Jun 1912 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died on 20 Oct 2007 in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 95.
Children from this marriage were:
60 M i. Thomas Henry Parrott was born on 14 Jul 1940 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died in 2002 in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 62. {Find A Grave ID: 29308128}
61 M ii. John Hansen Parrott was born on 5 Jan 1948 in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona and died on 18 Jan 1948 in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.
General Notes: John Parrott, Infant, Dies In Tucson Sunday
John Hansen Parrott, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Parrott, 2610 East Waverly, died Sunday night in a local hospital. He is survived by his parents and two brothers James Victor and Thomas Henry. Funeral services will be announced by Reilly's later.
Tucson Citizen, 19 Jan 1948, p 2
42. Harvey Richard Parrott Sr. (Richard V.3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 15 Mar 1906 in Oregon and died on 30 Mar 1991 in Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 85.
Harvey married Gladys May Lawrence. Gladys was born in 1909 in Oregon and died on 28 Jul 1936 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 27.
The child from this marriage was:
62 M i. Harvey Richard Parrott Jr. was born on 31 Dec 1926 in Oregon and died on 30 May 1992 in Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 65.
Harvey married Delcena Vareen. Delcena was born on 15 Feb 1928 in Seattle, King Co., Washington and died on 10 Feb 2008 in Fruita, Mesa Co., Colorado, at age 79. They had no children.
Harvey next married Winifred Slyter. Winifred was born in 1922 in California and died on 20 Jan 1998 in Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 76.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 63 M i. Mark V. Parrott was born on 1 May 1938 in Oregon and died on 10 Aug 2004 in Meadowview, Mohave Co., Arizona, at age 66.
45. Louis A. Parrott (James Allen3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 4 Jan 1905 in Oregon and died on 18 Nov 1968 in Rainer, Columbia Co., Oregon, at age 63.
Louis married Rose M. Dickerson. Rose was born on 12 Jan 1906 in Oregon and died on 13 Jan 1978 in Cowlitz Co., Washington, at age 72.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 64 M i. Thomas James Parrott was born on 19 Jan 1945 in Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington and died on 4 Sep 2017 in Gresham, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 72.
47. Earl James Parrott Sr. (James Allen3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 6 Sep 1911 in Sherwood, Washington Co., Oregon and died on 8 Jan 1997 in Sherwood, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 85.
General Notes: EARL J. PARROTT
Sept. 6, 1911 -- Jan. 8, 1997
SHERWOOD - Earl J. Parrott, 85, died Wednesday. Born in Sherwood, he attended high school in Woodburn and moved back to Sherwood after living in California for one year. He was maintenance supervisor for the city of Sherwood and later worked for the United Sewer Agency at the Durham facility until retirement. He was a charter member of Sherwood Robinhood Elks Lodge No. 2342 and served on the city council. His hobbies included hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; sons, James of Portland and Tim of Palm Springs, Calif.; brother, Lloyd of Dallas; and two grandchildren.
Visiting will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdat, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday and 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at Attrell's mortuary. Services will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Contributions: Sherwood United Methodist Church in care of the mortuary.
Statesman Journal, 10 Jan 1997, p 7B
Earl married Helen Maureene Carson on 7 Dec 1936 in Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington. Helen was born on 16 Oct 1919 in Sherwood, Washington Co., Oregon and died on 18 Mar 2001 in Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 81.
Children from this marriage were:
65 F i. Erma Maureene Parrott was born on 26 Aug 1937 in Oregon and died on 31 Dec 1968 in Santa Clara Co., California, at age 31.
+ 66 M ii. James Earl Parrott Jr. was born on 17 Jul 1939 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 7 Feb 2006 in Albany, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 66.
48. Lloyd George Parrott (James Allen3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 24 Apr 1917 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 19 Jun 2005 in Salem, Marion Co., Oregon, at age 88.
General Notes: Deceased Name: Lloyd George Parrott
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005, in Attrell's Sherwood Funeral Chapel for Lloyd George Parrott, who died June 19 at age 88.
Mr. Parrott was born April 24, 1917, in Newberg. He graduated from Newberg High School. He was a truck driver for Lee Moore Trucking, Stanton Manufacturing and Ross Island Sand & Gravel and lived most of his life in Sherwood before moving to Dallas in 1994. In 1939, he married Dorothy Martin.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Sharon Delker, Vicki Beal and Toni McCarthy; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The Oregonian, June 23, 2005, p B12
49. Ernest Scott Parrott (Scott Smith3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 5 Mar 1910 in Oregon and died on 24 Jun 2000 in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., Washington, at age 90.
General Notes: Former Kelso City Council member, businessman and civic activist Ernest Scott Parrott, 90, died of cancer June 24, 2000, at the Hospice Care Center.
Mr. Parrott was born March 5, 1910, in Butteville, Ore., to Scott and Elizabeth Parrott. He came to Kelso as a teen-ager in 1926 to work at an automobile repair shotp owned by his uncle, Herman Parrott, a mone-time mayor of Kelso.
During his early years in Kelso, Mr. Parrott was a volunteer firefighter. He also helped build a fire station and then lived there until he married Bethel Furbish on July 4, 1934 She preceded him in death in 1987.
During World War II, at age 34, Mr. Parrott was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Aberdeen, Md. He achieved the rank of top sergeant before returning to Kelso.
He became a sales manager at the Kinnebrew Duffy-Studebaker dealership in Longview. He also worked for Lloyd Stephens Lincoln Mercury and later went to work at Ray Blumer's Pontiac dealership. When Blumer died, Mr. Parrott bought the business and operated it until his retirement in 1978, ending 50 years in the automobile business.
Besides his service on the City Council and Kelso City Civil Service Commission, Mr. Parrott served in leadership roles of numerous community organizations and services, including Kelso Kiwanis Club, Kelso-Longview Elks Club, St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Vincent dePaul (sic) Society, Kelso American Legiion, Kelso-Longview Bowling Association, Cowlitz County Social Services Board, Consolidated Diking District No. 3, Cowlitz Fire and Rescue 2 and others.
Mr. Parrott was chairman of the board for the Kelso Industrial Park, where a street is named in his honor. He also led efforts to build a small park on Allen Street and was a fixture at Kelso High School home football games. In 1985, he was named Kelso's First Citizen.
Mr. Parrott is survived by his daughter, Veryl Ann Anderson of Kelso, two brothers, Chester Parrott of Newberg, Ore., and Stanley Parrott of Lower Lake, Calif.; a companion, Lois Clark of Longview; a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter.
A Mass will be celbrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kelso. Recitation of the rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home in Kelso. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Health & Hospice.
The (Longview) Daily News, 26 Jun 2000, p C4
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'Steadfast Kelsonian' Ernie Parrott dies
Maybe Floyd Carpenter said it most succintly when describing his late friend Ernest Scott Parrott - "Ernie" to the generations who knew him - as "a steadfast Kelsonian."
"He'd done virtually everything in the city," Carpenter said of Parrott, who died on Saturday at age 90. "He was one that didn't have to be asked. Anybody that's been here for years certainly knew Ernie Parrott and respected him."
Starting with his arrival as a teen-ager in the 1920s and continuing for more than seven decades, Parrott was a local leader through community, civic, business and church groups. Among his leadership roles was a stint on the Kelso City Council. "I think he just loved his town... and he wanted to be a part of it," said his daughter, Veryl Anderson, Kelso's finance director.
"He was driving his car until about three weeks ago," Anderson said. She noted that her father broke an arm last month and only then resigned his last service position as a member of the Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 3 board. "He went peacefully, and that is a blessing."
The only time Parrott was not active in Kelso was when he was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 34 and was sent to the East Coast during World War II. The day after he got his notice, his daughter said, the draft board lowered the maximum draft age to 28.
Among his many roles, Parrott kept active with his fellow veterans through American Legion. For decades, until just a few years ago, he played taps on his bugle at veterans' funerals in the area. "That was just his way of doing things," said Joe Halleck, a longtime friend, neighbor and fellow veteran.
Parrott spent five decades in local automobile sales and repair busineses, including his Parrott Motor Co. Halleck, a former postal employee, worked part-time selling cars for his friend. "I can't think of anybody who would be any more honest with you."
Another veteran, Hugh Ingram, agreed that Parrott's integrity was beyond question. But that didn't stop Parrott from being an ace salesman. In fact, Ingram still owns the 1962 Cadillac and the 1973 Dodge Impala that Parrott sold to him years ago. Ingram recalled Parrott summoning down to the dealership to take a look at the Dodge. Ingram didn't know he even wanted the car, but Parrott had the paperwork done when Ingram arrived. "He was a pretty good salesman," Ingram said with a chuckle.
Don Gregory, a former Kelso mayor and current City Council member, had known Parrott since attending school with daughter Veryl. "I can't think of a more contributing person to the community, a more wonderful person," he said. "The community certainly will miss a very energetic, easy-going fixture of the city of Kelson."
Gregory said Parrott always had a keen perspective on city issues but was forever the gentleman expressing his views. "He was always a source of history and a good source of wisdom," Gregory said. "If he had an issue, you really didn't hear about it ... unless you asked him. "I never heard a foul word out that man's mouth about an issue."
The (Longview) Daily News, 26 Jun 2000, Mon ·Page A3
Ernest married Bethel E. Furbish. Bethel was born on 29 Jun 1912 in Cowlitz Co., Washington and died in Sep 1987 in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., Washington, at age 75.
50. Chester Christian Parrott (Scott Smith3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 24 Dec 1911 in Oregon and died on 8 Apr 2001 in Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 89.
Chester married Mildred Susanna. Mildred was born on 30 Apr 1913 in Arkansas and died on 22 May 1989 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 76.
The child from this marriage was:
67 M i. Chester Allen Parrott was born on 28 Mar 1932 in Oregon and died on 1 Nov 2019 in McMinnville, Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 87.
51. Stanley Steven Parrott (Scott Smith3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 7 Feb 1928 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and died in Oct 2019 in Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, at age 91.
General Notes: Originally diagnosed as a tumor, Stanley Parrott was born in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 7, 1928, to the great relief of his parents. They were not surprised when he began playing piano, since he'd slept in a basket behind the instrument whenever the Parrott Band played. Through eighth grade, Stan, his nephews, niece and cousins attended the two-room Ladd Hill School. After leaving Newberg High, most settled near their great-grandparent's Parrott Mountain homesteads. Instead, Stan joined the Army/Air Corps at 17, serving in Japan and Korea. Back home, he worked as a railroad telegrapher until his quest for adventure led to reenlistment. While at Clarksville, Tenn., he married Mary Briggs, whom he met on a blind date. After daughter, Karleen, was born, they transferred to Sandia, N.M., where Stan worked as a radio operator until his father became ill, requiring a return to Oregon. Reenlisting in the Air Force in 1956, Stan was sent to France, where he worked on base during the week, played piano with a professional band every weekend, and welcomed the births of son Scott and daughter, Wendy. Transfers followed to Washington, Texas, Japan, and Mississippi before Stan retired at Elmendorf Air Force Base in1969. He worked throughout Alaska with the Laborer's Union, was a Charter Member of the Talkeetna VFW and served in the Alaska State Defense Force until Mary's health required a move Outside. After returning to Alaska, Stan's final earth-bound trip was a Last Frontier Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. He enjoyed living at the Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home in Palmer, Alaska, regaling residents and staff with stories and songs. Stan's life reverberates with family left behind including daughters, Karleen Jackson (Richard) and Wendy Parrott (Sue); grandchildren, Jennifer Donoho (Eric), Steven Jackson (Michelle), Ryan Bolach (Melissa) and Keri Robles (Hector); and seven great-grandchildren. His brothers, Ernie Parrott and Chet Parrott; grandson, Keith Jackson; son, Scott Parrott; great-grandson, David Donoho; and wife, Mary Parrott, preceded Stan in his final journey. Stan's life will be celebrated at the Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home in Palmer on Nov. 22, 2019, at 1:30 p.m.
Anchorage Daily News, Oct. 27, 2019
Stanley married Mary Alice Briggs. Mary was born on 23 Mar 1931 and died on 16 Jul 2015 in Hillsboro, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 84.
The child from this marriage was:
68 M i. Scott Steven Parrott was born on 8 Jan 1958 in Châteroux-Déols, Indre, France and died on 24 Apr 2002 in Lakeport, Lake Co., California, at age 44.
Fifth Generation (2nd Great-Grandchildren)
63. Mark V. Parrott (Harvey Richard Sr.4, Richard V.3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 1 May 1938 in Oregon and died on 10 Aug 2004 in Meadowview, Mohave Co., Arizona, at age 66.
General Notes: Former Wallowa County resident Mark V. Parrott 66, died Aug. 10, 2004, in Kingman Regional Hospital, Kingman, Ariz. Mark was born May 1, 1938, in Woodburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Parrott. He served in the Air Force from 1957 to 1961. He and Judy Weaver married Feb. 10, 1967, in West Covina, Calif. Following his career with Phillips Petroleum Co., he became the owner of several businesses in French Gulch Calif., where he served four years on the school board. In 1978 Mark and Judy Parrotts bought actor Walter Brennan's Indian Lodge Motel in Joseph. In 1982, Mark moved to McMinnville and was employed with Western Helicopter until his retirement. He then relocated to Meadview, Ariz. Survivors include a son, Jeff D. Parrott of Milton, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Jamie Weaver of Bartlesville, Okla.; three brothers, two sisters and six grandchildren.
Wallowa County Chieftain (Enterprise, OR) - September 30, 2004
Mark married Judith A. Porter Weaver. Judith was born on 4 Jul 1938 in North Nowata Co., Oklahom and died on 9 Dec 2021 in Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma, at age 83.
64. Thomas James Parrott (Louis A.4, James Allen3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 19 Jan 1945 in Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington and died on 4 Sep 2017 in Gresham, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 72.
General Notes: Thomas James Parrott Tom's love of family, nature, and sports gave him tremendous joy throughout his life. Following a successful career in sales, Tom retired in 2004. He enjoyed spending time with his family, skiing, camping, golfing, sking, and Oregon Ducks football.
Born in Olympia, Wash., Tom was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Rose Parrott. Tom is survived by his twin brother, Terry; his three children, Kelly, Brian (Tana), and Tyler (Amy); and his three grandchildren, Julia (14), Dean (3), and Hazel (2).
An informal open-house memorial will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at the Gresham Golf Course, 2155 N.E. Division St., Gresham, 97030.
The Daily News, September 8, 2017
Thomas married someone.
66. James Earl Parrott Jr. (Earl James Sr.4, James Allen3, James2, Samuel Sr.1) was born on 17 Jul 1939 in Newberg, Yamhill Co., Oregon and died on 7 Feb 2006 in Albany, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 66.
General Notes: Deceased Name: James E. Parrott
A gathering will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in the Portland home of his stepson Murry Hallberg, for James E. "J.P." Parrott, who died Feb. 7 at age 66.
Mr. Parrott was born July 17, 1939, in Newberg. He graduated from Sherwood High School and served in the Air Force. He moved to Portland in 1976 and owned and operated the 3 Cheers Tavern and Your Inn Tavern. He most recently lived in Albany. In 1980, he married Adrienne L. Peck.
Survivors include his wife; son, Tim; stepsons, Martin Hallberg and Murry Hallberg; stepdaughter, Jerilee Hugus; brother, Tim; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His son James died in 1995.
Arrangements by Rose City Cemetery.
The Oregonian, February 11, 2006
Edition: Sunrise, Page: B06
James married Loretta Marie Sparkman.
The child from this marriage was:
69 M i. James Eldon Parrott was born on 5 Apr 1960 in Wichita Co., Texas and died on 5 May 1995 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 35.
James next married Adrienne Lenore Peck. Adrienne was born on 19 Mar 1937 in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., Washington and died on 8 Mar 2017 in Oregon, at age 79.
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