Robert, the patriarch for this family, was born in Kentucky, at the close of the Civil War. The known descendants are mainly in Indiana, and go by both Parrott and Parrett.

1. Robert Parrott was born in 1866 in Kentucky.

Robert married Frances Jones. Frances was born in 1871 in Kentucky.

Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. Walter Parrott was born on 11 Apr 1888 in Graves Co., Kentucky and died on 4 Nov 1955 in Mayfield, Graves Co., Kentucky at age 67.

Walter married Beauton Jenkins Simmons on 27 Jun 1943 in Charleston, Mississippi Co., Missouri. Beauton was born on 22 Mar 1893 in Martin, Weakley Co., Tennessee and died on 6 Oct 1976 in Paducah, Mccracken Co., Kentucky at age 83. {FGID: 121157580}

+ 3 M    ii. Emmanuel Parrett was born in 1889 in Mayfield, Graves Co., Kentucky and died on 15 Jun 1967 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 78.

   4 F    iii. Magnolia Parrott was born on 10 Sep 1891 in Graves Co., Kentucky and died on 23 Mar 1958 in Pryorsburg, Graves Co., Kentucky at age 66. {FGID: 149412020}

Magnolia married Charles McClure on 12 Dec 1906 in Pryorsburg, Graves Co., Kentucky. Charles was born on 1 Oct 1883 and died in Mar 1979 at age 95. {FGID: 149411452}

   5 F    iv. Fannie Parrott was born in 1892 in Graves Co., Kentucky.

   6 F    v. Rosie E. Parrott was born in 1895 in Graves Co., Kentucky.

   7 M    vi. Tolbert Parrett was born on 15 May 1897 in Graves Co., Kentucky and died on 17 Oct 1962 at age 65.

   8 F    vii. Dovie Parrott was born in 1898 in Graves Co., Kentucky.

   9 F    viii. Mary Lee Parrott was born in 1902 in Graves Co., Kentucky.

3. Emmanuel Parrett (Robert¹) was born in 1889 in Mayfield, Graves Co., Kentucky and died on 15 Jun 1967 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 78.

General Notes: Services for Manuel Parrett, 75, 1928 Ralston, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at King & King Chapel. Parrett, who died Thursday in a nursing home, was a retired worker of Drop Forge Co. Survivors - sons Percy Lee and Herbert; daughters Helen Steel, Theola Simmons, Augusta Dawson, Roberta Ford, Ozean Loomis and Connie Miller.

The Indianapolis News, 17 Jun 1967, p 18

Emmanuel married Katie Kelly Murrell on 19 Sep 1909 in Graves Co., Kentucky. Katie was born in 1894 in Tennessee and died on 22 Nov 1965 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 71.

General Notes: Services for Katie Parrett, 71, 1928 Ralston, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in King & King Funeral Home.

Mrs. Parrett died Monday in a nursing home. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include the husband, Emmanuel Parrett; two sons, Percy and Herbert Parrett, and six daughters, Theolier Simmons, Connie Miller, Augusta Parrett, Helen Steele, Ozean Loomis and Roberta Ford.

The Indianapolis News, 24 Nov 1965, p 6

Children from this marriage were:

   10 F    i. Theolier Parrott Simmons was born on 25 Feb 1910 in Clinton, Hickman Co., Kentucky and died on 22 Oct 1992 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 82.

General Notes: THEOLIER PARROTT FORD, 81, Indianapolis, died Thursday. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Williams Funeral Home, with calling two hours beforehand. She had worked for Lux Laundry 30 years, before retiring in 1976 as a supervisor. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church and the widow of Floyd Ford Jr. Survivors: sisters, Helen M. Steele and Ozean Loomis; brother, Herbert Parrott.

The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct 1992, p B7

Theolier married Alvin Parkes on 17 Nov 1928 in Marion Co., Indiana.

Theolier next married Floyd Ford Jr.

   11 M    ii. Parrott was born on 6 Aug 1912 in Graves Co., Kentucky and died on 6 Aug 1912 in Graves Co., Kentucky.

   12 M    iii. Robert C. Parrett was born on 19 Sep 1913 in Hickman Co., Kentucky and died on 24 Nov 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 47.

General Notes: Services for Robert Parrott, 47, 2125 1/2 Carrollton, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the King & King Funeral home with burial in New Crown Cemetery.

Mr. Parrott was killed in a two-car collision on Ind. 27 at 86th Thursday night. A native of Fulton, Ky., he lived here 42 years. He was employed as a truck driver in the maintenance department of the Indianapolis Transit System Inc. for 18 years.

The Indianapolis News, 26 Nov 1960, p 5

Robert married Esther Frances Johns Scott on 15 May 1939 in Indiana. Esther was born on 11 Jan 1916 in New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana and died on 26 Mar 1955 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 39. {FGID: 13124860}

General Notes: Dies Of Injuries Suffered When Struck By Car

Mrs. Esther Frances Parrott, 38, a former Noblesville resident, died Saturday at General Hospital in Indianapolis of injuries sufffered a week ago when she was struck by a car at 25th Street and Northwestern Avenue in Indianapolis.

Wife of Robert C. Parrott of Indianapolis and daughter of Mable Artis of Noblesville, she was born in New Castle and lived in Noblesville for several years. She was a member of the First Baptist church here.

Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. C.H. Chaffins and Rev. E.D. Butler officiating, and burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the Evans, Godby and Trout Funeral Home any time.

Both of Mrs. Parrott's legs were broken and she received internal injuries when she was run down by a car driven south on Northwestern by Lacy Hopson Tyler, 35, of Indianapolis.

Mrs. Parrott was crossing in the cross walk with the light from the west to the east curb. She was accompanied by her husband, who attempted unsuccessfully to pull her from the path of the car.

Tyler was arrested on charge of drunken driving and reckless driving. An opened pint of gin was found in the car by police officials.

Survivors in addition to the husband and mother include a sister, Margaret Parrott of Noblesville.

Noblesville Daily Ledger, 28 Mar 1955, p 1

   13 F    iv. Carmel Parrett was born in 1914 in Hickman Co., Kentucky.

+ 14 M    v. Percie Lee Parrett was born on 22 Nov 1916 in Hickman Co., Kentucky and died on 20 May 1986 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 69.

   15 F    vi. Augusta Parrett was born on 23 Dec 1916 in Hickman Co., Kentucky and died on 21 Mar 1986 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 69.

General Notes: Services for Augusta Parrett Dawson, 69, Indianapolis, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Calling will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today in Williams Mortuary, Martindale Chapel. She died Friday in Methodist Hospital. She worked 10 years in the house-keeping department of Methodist Hospital, retiring in 1977. A native of Water Valley, Ky., she had lived here 62 years. She was the widow of Robert Dawson. Survivors: sisters, Helen M. Steele, Ozean Loomis and Roberta and Theoltier Ford; brothers Percy and Herbert Parrett.

The Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar 1986, p 22

Augusta married Robert Dawson.

   16 F    vii. Helen Marie Parrott was born on 25 May 1918 in Hickman Co., Kentucky and died on 8 May 2008 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 89. {FGID: 26746927}

Helen married John Russell Steele. John was born on 19 Aug 1913 in Illinois and died on 15 Oct 1978 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 65. {FGID: 234791323}

   17 F    viii. Ozean Parrott Loomis was born on 24 Dec 1919 in Hickman Co., Kentucky and died on 8 Jan 1993 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 73.

+ 18 M    ix. Herbert Lee Parrett was born on 13 Mar 1927 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 3 Jun 1999 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 72.

   19 F    x. Roberta irene Parrett was born on 10 Jan 1931 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 29 Nov 1989 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 58. {FGID: 120293746}

General Notes: Roberta Irene Parrott Ford 58, Indianapolis, died Wednesday in American Midtown, N.H. Mrs. Ford was a finance specialist who was retired from the Pay Division of the Finance Center at Fort Harrison. She was a member of Devonridge Church of God where she was a church organist, Sunday School teacher and a member of its Women's Organization. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Calling will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Peoples Funeral Home. Survivors- husband Garland Ford; son Garland Ford Jr.; daughters Theresa Lynn Cunningham, Cheryl R. Warden, Angela D. Ford; brother Herbert Parrott; sisters Helen Steele, Theola Ford, Ozene Loomis; several grandchildren.

The Indianapolis News, 04 Dec 1989, p 18

Roberta married Garland Ford on 31 Aug 1968 in Marion Co., Indiana.

14. Percie Lee Parrett (Emmanuel², Robert¹) was born on 22 Nov 1916 in Hickman Co., Kentucky and died on 20 May 1986 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 69. {FGID: 210021814}

General Notes: Percie Parrett, 70, Indianapolis, died Tuesday in Methodist Hospital. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday until services. He had been a custodian for Indianapolis Public Schoos, retiring in 1978. Survivors: wife, Hazel Parrett; daughters, Barbara Tevis, Stephanie Rent, Esther Strong and Frances Caruthers; stepdaughters, Betty Bowlds and Marsha Williams; stepsons, Kenneth Mason, Morris Mason Jr., Robert Lightford, Bronson Lightford, Leroy Parrett and William Parrett; 39 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

The Indianapolis Star, 21 May 1986, p 59

Percie married Margaret Elizabeth Heath Mahone John on 29 Feb 1940 in Marion Co., Indiana. Margaret was born on 4 Jul 1918 in Peru, Miami Co., Indiana and died on 6 Aug 1965 in Noblesville, Hamilton Co., Indiana at age 47. {FGID: 106196689}

General Notes: Margaret Elizabeth Lightford, 47, of 263 So. 8th St., died in childbirth yesterday at Riverview Hospital.

Double funeral services will be held for both mother and infant at 2 p.m., Monday in the First Baptist Church. Rev. William Clark will officiate and burial will occur in Riverside Cemetery.

Mrs. Lightford was born July 4, 1918, in Peru. She was a member of the Frrst (sic) Baptist Church and an employee of Firestone.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mable Howard Frazier, Connersville; her husband, Bronson Lightford; five daughters, Mrs. Frances Coles, Noblesville; Mrs. Barbara Ridel, Connersville; Betty Jane Parrott, Indianapolis; Stephanie Parrott, Noblesville; four sons, Keith Parrott, Noblesville; Bronson Lightford, Noblesville; Robert Allen Lightford, Noblesville; Lee Roy Parrott, Oceanside, Calif; and 11 grandchildren.

Also surviving are her stepfather, William Frazier; a step brother, Lewis Frazier, Connersville; three step-sisters, Mrs. Roseland Hale, Indianapolis; Mrs. Olive Collier, Indianapolis; and Mrs. Elsie Johnson, Columbus, Ind.

Friends may call at the Evans Godby and Trout Funeral Home after 7 o'clock this evening.

The Noblesville (Indiana) Ledger, 07 Aug 1965, p 6

Children from this marriage were:

   20 F    i. Frances Elizabeth Parrott Caruthers was born on 24 Apr 1935 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 12 Jul 2012 in Connersville, Fayette Co., Indiana at age 77. {FGID: 137141813}

General Notes: Frances E. Caruthers, 77, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Caroleton Manor.

She was born in Indianapolis, April 24, 1935, one of 10 children to Percy and Margaret John Parrott. She, with her family, moved to Connersville in 1966.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 47 years where she served as a pianist. She was also a member of the South Eastern Baptist District Convention where she was president of the Missionary Society for four years, General Secretary and, upon retirement, was awarded the position of Emeritus Secretary.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving children, Sherry (Conrad) Hobby, James Coles Jr., Barbara Coles and Brian Coles; she also reared her younger sister and brother Stephanie (Charles) Rent and Keith (Sonya) Parrott \endash additionally, are her remaining sisters and brothers, Barbara Tevis (companion Oscar Stephen), Lee Roy (Donna) Parrott, Betty Bowlds, Bronson (Ernestine) Lightford, Robert Lightford, Esther Strong; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, grandparents and a granddaughter.

She worked at Design & Manufacturing in Connersville before starting her own businesses, Little People, Inc. (a 24 hour Daycare Center), Country Cupboard Catering Service and the Downtown Bakery.

She was a giving, caring person who loved to cook, an avid bowler, enjoyed traveling, crocheting, going to and watching all sports and most of all, she loved being with her family.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Jerome Weaver, officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service and online at millermosterrobbins.com .

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church or the National Alzheimer's Research Association.

Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Frances E. Caruthers, 77, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Caroleton Manor.

She was born in Indianapolis, April 24, 1935, one of 10 children to Percy and Margaret John Parrott. She, with her family, moved to Connersville in 1966.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 47 years where she served as a pianist. She was also a member of the South Eastern Baptist District Convention where she was president of the Missionary Society for four years, General Secretary and, upon retirement, was awarded the position of Emeritus Secretary.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving children, Sherry (Conrad) Hobby, James Coles Jr., Barbara Coles and Brian Coles; she also reared her younger sister and brother Stephanie (Charles) Rent and Keith (Sonya) Parrott \endash additionally, are her remaining sisters and brothers, Barbara Tevis (companion Oscar Stephen), Lee Roy (Donna) Parrott, Betty Bowlds, Bronson (Ernestine) Lightford, Robert Lightford, Esther Strong; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, grandparents and a granddaughter.

She worked at Design & Manufacturing in Connersville before starting her own businesses, Little People, Inc. (a 24 hour Daycare Center), Country Cupboard Catering Service and the Downtown Bakery.

She was a giving, caring person who loved to cook, an avid bowler, enjoyed traveling, crocheting, going to and watching all sports and most of all, she loved being with her family.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Jerome Weaver, officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service and online at millermosterrobbins.com .

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church or the National Alzheimer's Research Association.

Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The News-Examiner, July 14, 2012

Frances married James Frederick Coles on 9 Apr 1956 in Indiana. James was born on 25 Aug 1933 in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana and died on 29 May 2005 at age 71.

   21 F    ii. Barbara Jean Parrott Ridel was born on 5 May 1936 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 13 Dec 2015 in Connersville, Fayette Co., Indiana at age 79.

General Notes: Barbara Jean Tevis, 79, Connersville, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born May 5, 1936 in Noblesville, one of nine children of Percy and Margaret (Johns) Parrott and she came to Connersville to be near her family in 1958.

She had been employed at the Rack Plant of Design & Manufacturing, then becoming employed with Philco-Ford. She was also employed with the Fayette County School Food Services and also at Hardee's. Her last employment was with Village Pantry.

She was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a member of the church choir and also, she was a member of the Women's Missionary Group. She was a member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed working on word search puzzles and playing the keyboard. But she especially enjoyed bowling and she was a member of several local leagues and taught bowling at Western Lanes.

Survivors includes three children, Lynn Craig of Connersville, Robert Riddell Jr. of San Antonio, Texas and Hoggan Tevis, of Connersville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her long-time companion, Oscar W. Stephen of Connersville; two sisters, Stephanie Rent of Connersville and Esther Strong of Indianapolis; four brothers, Lee Roy Parrott and wife Donna of Warren, Ohio, Bronson Lightford and wife Ernistine and Robert Lightford and wife Glenda, both of Atlanta and Keith Parrott and wife Sonya of Indianapolis; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoggan Tevis Sr.; two infant children; a granddaughter, Yvonne Riddell; two sisters, Frances Caruthers and Betty Bowlds; a daughter-in-law, Kristy Tevis; and a brother-in-law, Charles Rent.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Zion Baptist church with the Rev. Hoggan Tevis officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Friends may call at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home from 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday and anytime at millermosterrobbins.com .

The News-Examiner, December 16, 2015

Barbara married Hogan Tevis.

Percie next married Hazel Louise Mason. Hazel was born on 15 Dec 1926 and died on 17 Jan 2011 in Marion Co., Indiana at age 84. {FGID: 94781610}

General Notes: Hazel Louise Mason-Parrett 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 17, 2011. She retired from the L.S. Ayres, Tea Room after 21 years of service.

She was a Crispus Attucks High School graduate. She was the widow of Percie L. Parrett. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Williams, sons, Kenneth Mason (Beverly), Morris Mason and a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Services entrusted to Williams & Bluitt Funeral Home, Peoples Chapel.

Unsourced obit posted on Find a Grave 94781610

18. Herbert Lee Parrett (Emmanuel², Robert¹) was born on 13 Mar 1927 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 3 Jun 1999 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 72.

General Notes: HERBERT PARRETT SR., Indianapolis, died June 3. He was a mason 20 years for Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons International Association Local 532. He also worked for Foster Construction and had been self-employed. Services: 11 a.m. June 8 in Peoples Funeral Home, with calling from 6 to 9 p.m. June 7. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors: wife Veola Warren Parrett; sons the Rev. Anthony, Herbert Jr., Dennis Parrett; six grandchildren.

The Indianapolis Star, 06 Jun 1999, p B6

Herbert married Veola M. Warren. Veola was born on 20 Dec 1926 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 24 Jun 2009 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 82. {FGID: 38940222}

General Notes: Veola M. Warren Parrett 82, June 24, 2009. She was employed by the Indianapolis Public School System as a cafeteria manager, retiring after 41 years of service. Mrs. Parrett was a faithful member of Dominion Christian Center.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Anthony Ray Parrett (Anita), Dennis Charles Parrett (Deborah); brother, Dr. Stanley I. Warren, Jr.; seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Lee Parrett and her first born son, Herbert Lee Parrett, Jr.

Final arrangements entrusted to Lavenia, Smith and Summers Home for Funerals.

The Indianapolis Star, Jul. 1, 2009

The child from this marriage was:

   22 M    i. Herbert Lee Parrott Jr. was born on 1 Apr 1947 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana and died on 29 Dec 2005 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana at age 58.

Herbert married Charlotte Elaine Crooms Blackburn.