Despite that this family dates back to the late 1700s, it has remained very small, and primarily in the Baltimore area. This family does not seem to fit any of the listed trees. Its earliest known member, Richard, was born circa 1780 (in Virginia, according to his son Joseph in the Baltimore census). Perhaps Richard may have split off one of the other Virginia families and maybe got ship repair training and moved to Baltimore. A Y-DNA test would be very helpful to determine the origins of this family line.

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1. Richard Parrott was born circa 1780 in Virginia and died on 24 Apr 1833 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland about age 53.

General Notes: -Son Joseph gives father's birthplace as Virginia in the Baltimore census

-Was a sail maker in Fells Point Baltimore

-War of 1812 Veteran. Battle of North Point

-Was moved from another cemetery & re-buried 9 Dec 1861

Information provided on Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 3:19 PM, by Joe Pahr <japahr@msn.com>

Richard married Eliza Janvier on 3 May 1810 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland. Eliza was born in 1790 in Delaware and died on 8 Sep 1871 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 81.

General Notes: - Applied for Revolutionary War pensions for her husband's service in later years

PARROTT.- On the 8th instant, ELIZA, wife of the late Richard Parrott, in teh 81st year of her age.
(New York papers please copy)
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral on to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at three o'clock, from her late residence, No. 315 East Pratt Street, without further Notice.

Baltimore Sun, 11 Oct 1871
Posted on Ancestry by Joseph Pahr on 26 Apr 2012

Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. Joseph J. Parrott was born in Nov 1814 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 24 Feb 1901 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 86.

   3 M    ii. George Parrott was born in 1817 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

   4 M    iii. John S. Parrott was born in 1820 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 28 Jan 1892 in New York Co., New York at age 72.

   5 M    iv. Capt. William Edward Parrott was born in 1824 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 16 Aug 1853 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida at age 29.

2. Joseph J. Parrott (Richard¹) was born in Nov 1814 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 24 Feb 1901 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 86.

General Notes: - Spent time as sailmaker in Mobile Al

PARROTT. - On February 24, 1901, JOSEPH PARROTT, in his 87th year, beloved husband of the late Sarah Osgood Parrott. [Mobile (Ala.) and Easton (Md) papers please copy.]

Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb 1901
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Joseph married Sarah Osgood. Sarah was born in 1825 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 22 Aug 1887 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 62.

General Notes: PARROTT - On the morning of August 25, Mrs. SARAH O. PARROTT, in the 62d year of her age, wife of Joseph J. Parrott.

Funeral on Saturday afternoon, August 27, at four o'clock, from the residence of her sister, A.M. Preston, No. 1218 Asquith st. [No flowers.]

Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug 1887
Posted on Ancestry by Joseph Pahr on 09 Apr 2012

3. George Parrott (Richard¹) was born in 1817 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

General Notes: - May have died in Hong Kong ca 1860

4. John S. Parrott (Richard¹) was born in 1820 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 28 Jan 1892 in New York Co., New York at age 72.

General Notes: - He was in the ship/harbor trades
- Was in San Francisco for the 1852 CA state census

John married Jane Frances Foy on 2 Sep 1850 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland. Jane was born in 1826 and died on 15 Dec 1898 in New York at age 72.

Marriage Notes: MARRIED
On Monday, 2d instant, by Rev. Mr. Dolan, JOHN S. PARROTT to Miss JANE FRANCES S. FOY.

The Sun, 4 Sep 1850
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The child from this marriage was:

   6 M    i. William Edward Parrott was born in 1855 in New York and died on 3 Jan 1857 in New York at age 2.

5. Capt. William Edward Parrott (Richard¹) was born in 1824 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 16 Aug 1853 in Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida at age 29.

General Notes: Disaster in Pensacola. - The Mobile Advertiser learns that the brig Nebo, of Balitmore, Capt. Parrott, capsized at that port in the gale of Friday. She had just discharged her ballast and was preparing to load with lumber for a Northern port. She is now in charge of Capt. H. Maury, of the schooner Walcott, who intends to undertake the task of raising her as soon as the necessary help can be obtained.

The Baltimore Sun, 23 Jul 1852, p 1

- Died from contracting Yellow fever while commanding the Brig Gen. Pierce, returning from a trip to Panama

William married Frances Ann Cooper on 20 May 1848 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland. Frances was born circa 1824 and died on 7 Aug 1882 about age 58.

Children from this marriage were:

   7 M    i. Wiliam E. Parrott Jr. was born in 1849 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died 14 fev 1850 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

   8 M    ii. John Cooper Parrott was born on 15 Dec 1852 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 25 Jun 1938 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 85.

6. William Edward Parrott (John S.², Richard¹) was born in 1855 in New York and died on 3 Jan 1857 in New York at age 2.

General Notes: PARROTT. - On Saturday, Jan. 3, at half-past one o'clock P.M. of scarlet fever. Son of John S. and Jane Frances Parrott, aged 1 year and 11 months.

Weekly Herald (NY), 10 Jan 1857
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7. Wiliam E. Parrott Jr. (William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born in 1849 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died 14 fev 1850 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

General Notes: DIED.
On the 14th instant, after a short illness, WILLIAM E., aged 7 months, son William E. and Frances A.

Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb 1950
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8. John Cooper Parrott (William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born on 15 Dec 1852 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 25 Jun 1938 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 85.

John married Katherine S. F. Heise on 18 Jul 1875 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland. Katherine was born in Jun 1856 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died in 1929 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 73.

Marriage Notes: PARROTT-HEISE. -On the 18th of July, by Rev. William S. Edwards, JOHN C. PARROTT to Miss KATIE S.F. HEISE, both of Baltimore.

Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug 1875
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Children from this marriage were:

   9 M    i. Philip Parrott was born in 1876 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 8 Apr 1876 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

   10 F    ii. Grace Parrott was born on 20 Aug 1877 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 29 Aug 1877 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

   11 F    iii. Mamie F. Parrott was born on 19 Dec 1878 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 5 Sep 1951 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 72.

   12 F    iv. Lulu I. Parrott was born on 23 Jan 1885 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died in Jan 1976 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 91.

   13 M    v. William Joseph Parrott was born on 23 Feb 1891 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 28 Apr 1965 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 74.

   14 M    vi. John Clarence Parrott was born in Feb 1895 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 24 Jun 1895 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

9. Philip Parrott (John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born in 1876 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 8 Apr 1876 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

10. Grace Parrott (John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born on 20 Aug 1877 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 29 Aug 1877 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

11. Mamie F. Parrott (John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born on 19 Dec 1878 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 5 Sep 1951 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 72.

General Notes: PARROTT.- On April 6, 1959, MAMIE F., of 3601 Keene avenue, beloved daughter of the late John C. and Katie F. Parrott and devoted sister of Wiliam J. Parrott and Mrs. Lulu I. Meidling.

Services at the Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home, 4305 Harford road, at Echodale avenue, on Thursday at 11 AM. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery.

The Baltimore Sun, 08 Apr 1959, p 26

12. Lulu I. Parrott (John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born on 23 Jan 1885 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died in Jan 1976 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 91. Another name for Lulu was Louisa Irene Parrott.

General Notes: IN HONOR OF MISS PARROTT.
In honor of the twentieth birthday of their daughter, Miss Lulu I Parrott, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Parrott gave a reception last night at their residence, 2123 East Lombard street. An elaborate luncheon, the tables for which occupied two large rooms, was served and dancing and musci formed features of the evening's entertainment.

The Clifton Orchestra, directed by Mr. George Meidling, rendered selections during the luncheon and for the dancing. It also accompanied the singing. The invited guests were <...>

Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan 1905
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Lulu married George August Meidling Sr. on 11 Aug 1909 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland. George was born on 9 Jul 1884 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died in Apr 1964 at age 79.

Marriage Notes: Meidling - Parrott.
Miss LuLa I. Parrott, daughter of Mr and Mrs. John C. Parrott was married last night at Martin Luther Evangelical Church to Mr. George Meidling of the Firm of Meidling Bros., ladies' tailors. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and cut flowers, and Rev. David Simon performed the ceremony.

The bridesmaids were Misses Mamie Parrott, Ethel Cranmer, Marie, Lillie and Alma Heise and Irene Yearley. The ushers were Messrs. Walter Ahrens, Frank Reardon, Herman J. Relbetans, Henry Bengert, Emmet F. Wright and John Witsel. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's hoome, 2123 East Lombard street.

Late at night Mr. and Mrs. Meidling left for a tour North On their return they will live a 120 North Patuxent street.

Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug 1909
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13. William Joseph Parrott (John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born on 23 Feb 1891 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 28 Apr 1965 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 74.

William married Rhea F. Miller on 13 Jun 1917 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland. Rhea was born on 15 Aug 1893 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 19 Dec 1981 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 88.

Marriage Notes: The wedding of Miss Rhea F. Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Miller, 212 South Patterson Park avenue and Mr. William J. Parrott, son of Mr. & Mrs. John C. Parrott took place on Wednesday morning at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. O. Burhenn, pastor. The bride entered with her father by whom she was given in marriage. Mr. Carl M. Hofmann was best man. The bride wore a very pretty gown of white satin, with a handsomely embroidered court train that fell from the shoulders.

The Baltimore Sun, 17 Jun 1917, p 4

General Notes: PARROTT On Saturday, December 19, 1981, RHEA F. of Arnold, Maryland, widow of the late William J. Parrott, beloved mother of Robert W. Parrott, Balitmore, Maryland, Jean P. Johnston of Arnold, Maryland and the late Winifred R. Zeller, sister of Bassie Long and Mildred Gray of Baltimore, Maryland. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. on Sunday at the Hardesty Funeral Home, 12 Ridgely avenue, Annapolis, Maryland. Funeral Serivices will be held on Monday, December 21, at 10 A.M. in Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Row blvd., Annapolis, Maryland. On Tuesday, December 22, friends may call from 10 to 11 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church of Hamilton, Harford and Batavia avenues, Baltimore, Maryland where a Service will be held at 11 A.M. and interment will follw in Parkwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Rhea Parrott Memorial Fund, care of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Rowe blvd., Annapolis, Maryland 21401 or Grace Lutheran Church, 5205 Harford road, Baltimore, Maryland 21214 where she was a former member.

The Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec 1981, p Y2

Children from this marriage were:

   15 M    i. Robert W. Parrott Sr. was born on 17 Sep 1918 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 27 Dec 2009 at age 91.

   16 F    ii. Winifred Rhea Parrott was born on 9 Aug 1920 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died in Jan 1972 at age 51.

   17 F    iii. Jean Cooper Parrott was born on 5 Dec 1929 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 9 Dec 2016 in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona at age 87.

14. John Clarence Parrott (John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born in Feb 1895 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 24 Jun 1895 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

General Notes: PARROTT.- On June 24, 1895, JOHN CLARENCE, aged 4 months and 12 days, infant son of John C. and Katie Parrott.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services, at his parents' residence, No. 2121 East Pratt street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at 4.30 o'clock. Interment private.

Baltimore Sun, 26 Jun 1895
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15. Robert W. Parrott Sr. (William Joseph⁴, John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born on 17 Sep 1918 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 27 Dec 2009 at age 91.

General Notes: Robert W. "Bob" Parrott, a World War II Navy veteran who later worked as an engineer and estimator, died of cancer Dec. 27 at Gilchrist Hospice Care.

The longtime Ednor Gardens resident was 92.

Mr. Parrott, the son of a structural engineer and a homemaker, was born in Baltimore and raised in Hamilton.

He was a 1936 graduate of Polytechnic Institute and studied engineering and aircraft design at Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland, College Park.

During the late 1930s and early '40s, he worked with his father at Dietrich Brothers, a steel fabricator, adn then joined old Glenn L. Martin Co. plant in Middle River.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and after training, was sent to the Philippine Islands, where he worked in aircraft maintenance.

After the war, Mr. Parrott worked in the Baltimore construction industry as an engineer and estimator.

He retired in 1986 from Ultra Construction Co. where he had been responsible for preparing general contract bids on commercial and renovation projects, negotiating sub-contracts, and purchasing construction materials.

He enjoyed big band music, duckpin bowling and wood carving.

His wife of 32 years, the former Shirley Jewell Hawkins, died in 1975.

Mr. Parrott was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hamilton, where services were held Monday.

Surviving are three sons, Robert W. Parrott II of Abingdon, John D. Parrott of Sykesville, and Steven J. Parrott of Annapolis; three daughters, Patricia I. Pahr of Towson, Susan I. Concannon of Ellicott City and Barbara Lynn Jones of Erial, N.J.; a sister, Jean Cooper of Tucson, Ariz,; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchilren.
- Frederick N. Rasmussen

The Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan 2010, p A22

Robert married Shirley Jewell Hawkins. Shirley was born on 21 Dec 1924 in Cook Co., Illinois and died on 9 May 1975 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland at age 50.

16. Winifred Rhea Parrott (William Joseph⁴, John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born on 9 Aug 1920 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died in Jan 1972 at age 51.

Winifred married Melvin Lewis Zeller. Melvin was born on 20 Jul 1914 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 25 Feb 2003 in Wake Co., North Carolina at age 88.

17. Jean Cooper Parrott (William Joseph⁴, John Cooper³, William Edward (Capt.)², Richard¹) was born on 5 Dec 1929 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland and died on 9 Dec 2016 in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona at age 87.

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