1. James Amos Parrott was born on 11 Dec 1869 in Sandy Bedfordshire, England.

General Notes: Arrival date: 17 Mar 1888 via New Orleans, but settled in Texas

James married Mary. Mary was born in 1874 in Mississippi.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M    i. John Norwood Parrott was born on 9 Nov 1894 in Bartlett, Bell Co., Texas and died on 22 Mar 1989 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas at age 94.

   3 M    ii. James Byron Parrott was born on 28 Dec 1902 in Bryan Co., Texas and died on 4 Sep 1993 in Austin, Travis Co., Texas at age 90. Another name for James was Polly Parrott. {FGID: 19980866}

General Notes: Mr. James Byron (Polly) Parrott, age 90, of Austin and Amarillo, died Saturday, September 4, 1993.

Mr. Parrott was born in Bryan, Texas, on December 28, 1902, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. Parrott. At an early age he moved to Mart, Texas, where he lived until he entered Tyler Commercial College. In 1926, he moved to Amarillo, to become District Sales Representative for Trinity Portland Cement Company of Dallas (now The LaFarge Corporation). He was with this company until his retirement in 1968.

In 1943, he married Bernice Ewing, a teacher in the Dallas and Amarillo Schools. He was a director of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch from 1943 to 1968. At that time he was selected to be on the Boys Ranch Advisory Board and continued in that capacity until his death. He was a member of the Amarillo Downtown Kiwanis Club for 37 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo, a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge AF & AM #731, and a veteran of WWII.

In 1989, the Parrotts moved to Austin, to be near family members. Mrs. Parrott died in February 1990.

Mr Parrott is survived by his niece, Jan Merrill of Garland; his nephew, Norwood Parrott of Dallas; and his wife's niece, Rosamond Hodson of Austin.

The family would like to sincerely thank the entire staff of Four Seasons Nursing Center of Austin, particularly his nurses and aides, for their loving care during his increasing health needs over the past three years.

The body will lie in state at Harrell Funeral Home from 8:00 AM till noon on Sunday.

Graveside serices will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 7, 1993, at the Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel in Amarillo where entombment will follow.

Memorial conributions may be made to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch of Amarillo; First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo; or to Berkeley United Methodist Church of Austin.

Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home in Austin, 443-1366.

Austin American-Statesman, 05 Sep 1993, p B6

James married Bernice Ewing in 1943. Bernice was born on 31 Oct 1905 in Grant City, Worth Co., Missouri and died on 24 Feb 1990 in Austin, Travis Co., Texas at age 84. {FGID: 19980863}

+ 4 M    iii. Arthur Edger Parrott was born on 16 Jan 1905 in Texas and died on 27 Jul 1988 in Garland, Dallas Co., Texas at age 83.

2. John Norwood Parrott (James Amos¹) was born on 9 Nov 1894 in Bartlett, Bell Co., Texas and died on 22 Mar 1989 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas at age 94. {FGID: 111850145}

John married Ruth Elizabeth Alderman on 20 Jun 1923 in Dallas Co., Texas. Ruth was born on 27 Jul 1900 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas and died on 12 Mar 1991 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas at age 90. {FGID: 111850154}

The child from this marriage was:

+ 5 M    i. Gillette Norwood Parrott was born on 28 Nov 1931 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas and died on 19 Sep 2022 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas at age 90.

4. Arthur Edger Parrott (James Amos¹) was born on 16 Jan 1905 in Texas and died on 27 Jul 1988 in Garland, Dallas Co., Texas at age 83. {FGID: 88063301}

Arthur married Mattie Cleo Nunn on 22 Dec 1934 in Texas. Mattie was born on 20 Jun 1909 in Boon, Columbia Co., Arkansa and died on 22 Jan 1980 in Garland, Dallas Co., Texas at age 70. {FGID: 88063311}

Marriage Notes: Announcement Party For Popular Teacher at Blooming Grove

BLOOMING GROVE, Dec. 8. - Mrs. J.N. McSpadden, Jr., was hostess to four tables of bridge Wednesday evening, and announced the engagement of Miss Cleo Nunn of this city to Mr. A.E. Parrott of Dallas.

The announcement came in the form of a telegraml The wedding will be Dec 22.

The hostess presented the honor guest with a bridge set of garnet glass. In cut for the high score Mrs. S.M. Wooddard received a beautiful picture, which she in turn presented to the honor guest.

The hostess served a a salad course to seventeen guests.

Miss Nunn is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T.W. Nunn, of Stephens, Arkansas, and has taught in the Blooming Grove school seven years, is a graduate of Paris high school, Paris Junior college and attended the Unversity of Arkansas.

Mr. Parrott is he son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Parrott of Mart; graduated with the 1928 class of A. and M. college, and now holds a responsible position with the Bell Telephone company.

The Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light, 11 Dec 1934, p 5

The child from this marriage was:

   6 F    i. Bettie Jan Parrott was born on 27 Nov 1936 in Dallas Co., Texas and died on 4 Dec 1999 in Dallas Co., Texas at age 63.

Bettie married David Goodwill Merrill on 20 Sep 1973 in Brazoria Co., Texas. The marriage ended in divorce on 4 Apr 1986.

5. Gillette Norwood Parrott (John Norwood², James Amos¹) was born on 28 Nov 1931 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas and died on 19 Sep 2022 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas at age 90.

General Notes: Founded Parrott Oil Corp 23 May 1957.


Norwood "Polly" Parrott, 90, was born November 28,1931 in Dallas, Texas to John Norwood and Ruth Parrott. Polly died September 19, 2022, at home with his family beside him. Polly was preceded in death by his parents, his first love and wife, Jo, his son Scott Parrott, and his granddaughter, Ashley Parrott. He is survived by his second love and wife, Toby Parrott, his son and daughter in law, Randy and Nikki Parrott, his grandchildren, Justin Parrott and his wife, Kori, Jaime Garza and her husband Enrique, Aspen Parrott, Cody Parrott and his wife, Kelli, daughter in law Brenda Parrott, and his Great grandchildren, Gage and Quinn Garza, William Parrott, Caden and Kingsley Parrott, Francesca Parrott-Corbin, and Toby's children and grandchildren Barry and his wife Carol, Marla, Jay, Rachel, Hannah, And Samuel. Polly is also preceded in death by his very best friends, Jerry Freeman, Bob Eagle, and Harvey Smith.

Polly was a lover of his God, his family, his business, his friends, and his politics. No one knew for sure who or what he loved the most because he was so involved in each. Polly became President of Parrott Oil Corporation after starting with his father as a truck driver. Polly sold Parrott Oil in 1993 to Valvoline Oil and joined his son Randy as Vice President at Ranparr, Inc. Polly was President of the then Texas Oil Marketers Association in 1971. In 1988, he was awarded the very first E. K. Bennett Award for distinguished service to TOMA. The award was presented to him by his friend, the Vice President of the United States, George H.W. Bush.

Along with family and friends, Polly was able to travel the world and step foot on 5 of the 7 continents. But many believe that his true passion was politics. He personally knew 3 Presidents, 3 Vice Presidents, numerous Senators, Congressmen, Governors, and Representatives. He was also able to meet many other world leaders. Polly was on the board of the National Center for Policy Analysis and was board chairman of The Council for National Policy. He traveled to Washington D.C. quite frequently in the 1980's to discuss political policy.

Polly was also an avid collector of western art and enjoyed his second home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He even had at one time established and maintained a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle. He eventually donated the entire herd to East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce). He loved Texas Longhorn football, Dallas Maverick basketball, and most importantly, and all baseball including the Texas Rangers. Polly did love his daily vodka with his normal toast, "Here's looking up your address".

Polly will be joined in Heaven by many of his friends and family. And he will be missed but not forgotten by those of us who remain. Until we meet again.

Funeral services will be held at:
The Church of the Holy Communion, 1:00 pm, Tuesday September 27, 2022 17405 Muirfield Drive, Dallas, Texas 75287

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. Thank you.

Funeral arrangements for G. Norwood "Polly" Parrott have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.

https://www.restlandfuneralhome.com/obituaries/G-Norwood-Parrott/#!/Obituary

Gillette married Jo Alla Medford on 20 Oct 1951 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Jo was born on 8 Oct 1932 in Paris, Lamar Co., Texas and died on 24 Mar 2004 in Austin, Travis Co., Texas at age 71.

Marriage Notes: Miss Jo Alla Medford and G. Norwood Parrott were married Saturday in the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Blake Smith read the formal double-ring rites.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Zula Medford, 2915 Hampton Road. She was graduated from Austin High School and attended the University of Texas. She was selected Girl of the Month by the Ranger, University student magazine. She is now employed by the Texas Highway Department.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Parrott of Dallas. He was graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School of Dallas and the University of Texas, where he was manager of the football and baseball teams. During the last war he was a member of the US Air Reserve. He is now associated with the Dietograph Corporation in Dallas.

The church was decorated with arrangements of white gladioli and palms. Tapers in candelabra were placed on either side of the altar. White satin bows marked the family pews and a white aisle cloth was laid for the wedding party.

Wedding musci played by Paul Kennard, organist, included "Clair de Lune" and the "Wedding Prayer" as well as the traditional wedding marches. He accompanied James Berry, soloist, who sang, "Because," "O Perfect Love" and "The Lord's Prayer."

Hayden Murphy gave his niece in marriage. She was gown in white Chantilly lace over ice-blue satin. Its low scalloped neckline was filled in with illusion. Long lace sleeves tapered into points over her hands. A fingertip-length veil of illusion fell from a crown of pearlized orange blossoms. She carried a white orchid surrounded with lillies of the valley and stephanotis.

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The American-Statesman, 21 Oct 1951, p C12

The child from this marriage was:

+ 7 M    i. Scott Norwood Parrott was born on 16 Aug 1953 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas and died on 28 Jul 1991 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas at age 37.

Gillette next married Toby Ellis.

7. Scott Norwood Parrott (Gillette Norwood³, John Norwood², James Amos¹) was born on 16 Aug 1953 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas and died on 28 Jul 1991 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas at age 37. {FGID: 111850268}

Scott married Kalynn Jill Athans on 14 Jul 1954 in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. The marriage ended in divorce on 27 Oct 1981.

Scott next married Brenda Anne Muncy on 4 Jun 1983 in Dallas Co., Texas.