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First Generation
1. JOSHUA PARSONS was born in 1778 in UPPE SYLEHETT, DERBYSHIRE. <i>Down as from Uppe Sylehett, Derbyshire in 1851.
Down as from Lythett, Dorset, in 1861.
</i>. JOSHUA married SARAH OWEN on 22 July 1799 in ST MARY, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE. In 1841 he was a BRICKLAYER in CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM. He and SARAH OWEN appeared in the census in 1841 in 87 PARK STREET, CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM. <i>Has family of 3 sons, living at home, and 1 unmarried daughter staying with them</i>. JOSHUA and SARAH OWEN appeared in the census in 1851 in 41 PARK STREET, CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM. They appeared in the census in 1861 in 46 PARK STREET, CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTER. Joshua down as<b> John Parson
</b>Has a lodger, Barbara Hill, aged 34, born in Ledbury, Herefordshire, and her children, Emma H Hill, aged 3, born in Charlton Kings, and Walter J Hill, aged 1, born in Charlton Kings. JOSHUA died of of abslipation and cerebral congestion on 27 February 1864 in 50, PARK STREET, CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM, GLOUSTERSHIRE. <i>A William Cole signed the Death Certificate.</i>.
SARAH OWEN was born in 1785 in STROUD, GLOUSTERSHIRE. She died of of decay of nature and palmonary congestion on 15 July 1867 in PARK STREET, CHARLTONKINGS, CHELTEHHAM, GLOUSTERSHIRE. <i>a Susan Cole of 20 Fairview Place, present at her death.</i>. She and JOSHUA PARSONS had the following children:
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Second Generation
2. MARY PARSONS , daughter of JOSHUA PARSONS and SARAH OWEN, was born in 1817 in GLOUSTERSHIRE. She appeared in the census in 1841 in 87 PARK STREET, CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM. She died.
<i>Witness at brother Joseph's wedding to Mary Anne </i>.
3. JOSEPH PARSONS , son of JOSHUA PARSONS and SARAH OWEN, was born in 1819 in EASTINGTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. In 1839 he was a BRICK LAYER in CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM. He married MARY ANN BUTLER on 27 October 1839 in PARISH CHURCH, CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM. <i>witness's at their wedding were;John Butler, and Mary Parsons, (neither could write)
Joseph and Mary Ann were both living in Charlton Kings.</i>. In 1841 JOSEPH was a BRICK LAYER in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1851 he was a PORTER in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1871 he was a BREWER'S CLERK in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1881 he was a BREWERY CLERK in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1891 he was a RETIRED CLERK in CHARLTON KINGS. He died in 1893 in CHELTENHAM, GLOUSTERSHIRE.
<i>signed his marriage certificate. (could write )</i>.
MARY ANN BUTLER was born in 1819 in CHARLTON KINGS. She died in 1891 in PARK STREET, CHARLTONKINGS, CHELTEHHAM, GLOUSTERSHIRE.
<i>Could'nt write, made her mark x on wedding certificate.</i>.
MARY ANN BUTLER and JOSEPH PARSONS had the following children:
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4. JAMES PARSONS , son of JOSHUA PARSONS and SARAH OWEN, was born in 1824 in EASINGTON GLOUCESTER. <i>1861 census has James born in Cheltenham.</i>. JAMES appeared in the census in 1841 in 87 PARK STREET. <i>staying with his parents.</i>. Between 1846 and 1881 JAMES was a BRICK LAYER JOURNEY MAN in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. <i>Thought to have designed a Fireproof Brick, but family believed it to have been stolen by his boss/ employer.</i>. JAMES married SUSANNAH POWELL on 20 December 1846 in ST PHILLIPS CHURCH, BIRMINGHAM. <i>Witness's were Mary Mathews and Thomas Mathews,
Mary could not write
James and Susannah were both living in Heester Street, Birmingham.</i>. JAMES and SUSANNAH POWELL appeared in the census in 1851 in BORDSLEY, WARWICK, BIRMINGHAM. <i>James down as <b>James Parson.
</b>Has Susannah's mother staying with them.</i>. JAMES and SUSANNAH POWELL appeared in the census in 1861 in 2nd HOUSE, COVENTRY ROAD, BORDSLEY, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. In 1871 he was a BRICK LAYER AT GAS WORKS in ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. WOULD HAVE BUILT THE COKE OVENS,
AS THESE NEEDED TO BE BUILT EVERY 2-3 YEARS,
AND THIS WOULD MEAN CONSTANT WORK FOR JAMES. JAMES and SUSANNAH POWELL appeared in the census in 1871 in 81 NEW BOND STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. They appeared in the census in 1881 in 27 BOARDSLEY PARK STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. He died of of cerebral softening on 13 January 1890 in 12 KINGSTON TERRACE, COVENTRY ROAD, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. daughter,Jane Elizabeth signed his cerificate.
SUSANNAH POWELL , daughter of JAMES POWELL ( - ) and SARAH (1789- ), was born in 1826 in BIRMINGHAM. In 1851 she was a BUTTON FINISHER in BORDSLEY. She appeared in the census in 1891 in 7 MONA STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. <i>now a widower,</i> <i>head of household</i>. SUSANNAH died of of senile decay on 24 November 1899 in 1 BACK 38 LONG STREETDERITEND, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. <i>Daughter Minnie, signed her death certificate.</i>. She and JAMES PARSONS had the following children:
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5. RICHARD PARSONS , son of JOSHUA PARSONS and SARAH OWEN, was born in 1829 in PARK STREET. He appeared in the census in 1841 in 87 PARK STREET. LIVING WITH PARENTS AND BROTHER AND OLDER SISTER IN CHELTENHAM, GLOUSTERSHIRE. RICHARD appeared in the census in 1851 in 4 COURT, HOUSE 1, GROSVENOR STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, BIRMINGHAM. <i>staying with a Thomas Mathews, born in Cheltenham, aged 34, and his wife Ann, ( Ann was a witness at Richards wedding)along with John Newey
</i>. RICHARD married ANN MARIA NEWEY on 18 April 1853 in ST PHILLIP'S CHURCH, WARWICK BIRMINGHAM. <i>Witness's were Ann Matherws and John Newey
Richard and Anna were both living in Whittall Street, Birmingham</i>. Between 1861 and 1881 RICHARD was an IRON MOULDER in BIRMINGHAM. He and ANN MARIA NEWEY appeared in the census in 1871 in 8 MOSLEY TERRACE ( HICK'S STREET ) WARWICK BIRMINGHAM. They appeared in the census in 1881 in 8 MOSLEY TERRACE, (HICK STREET) ASTON , BIRMINGHAM. He appeared in the census in 1901 in 311 MOSLEY ROAD, BALLSALLHEATH, BIRMINGHAM. RICHARD LIVING WITH SON, JOSHUA, AND WORKING IN THE SHOP. RICHARD died.
ANN MARIA NEWEY , daughter of JOHN NEWEY (1810- ) and MARIA (1802- ), was born in 1835 in WARWICK, BIRMINGHAM. She died. She and RICHARD PARSONS had the following children:
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6. HENRY PARSONS , son of JOSHUA PARSONS and SARAH OWEN, was born in 1831 in GLOUSTERSHIRE. He appeared in the census in 1841 in 87 PARK STREET. <i>staying with his parents.</i>. HENRY died.
Third Generation
7. EMMA PARSONS , daughter of JOSEPH PARSONS and MARY ANN BUTLER, was born in 1841 in CHARLTON KINGS, CHELTENHAM. She died.
8. ROSINA PARSONS , daughter of JOSEPH PARSONS and MARY ANN BUTLER, was born in 1844 in CHARLTON KINGS. She died.
9. GEORGE PARSONS , son of JOSEPH PARSONS and MARY ANN BUTLER, was born in 1846 in CHARLTON KINGS. He died.
10. WALTER PARSONS , son of JOSEPH PARSONS and MARY ANN BUTLER, was born in 1850 in CHARLTON KINGS. He was born in 1853 in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1871 he was a CARPENTER in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1881 he was a CARPENTER in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1881 he was a DRESS MAKER in CHARLTON KINGS. He died.
11. HARRIET PARSONS , daughter of JOSEPH PARSONS and MARY ANN BUTLER, was born in 1853 in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1871 she was a DOMESTIC SERVANT in CHARLTON KINGS. <i>out of employment in 1871</i>. In 1881 HARRIET was a DRESS MAKER in CHARLTON KINGS. She died.
12. TOILLIE PARSONS , daughter of JOSEPH PARSONS and MARY ANN BUTLER, was born in 1859 in CHARLTON KINGS. In 1891 she was a DRESS MAKER in CHARLTON KINGS. <i>unmarried</i>. TOILLIE died.
13. JAMES HENRY PARSONS , son of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born on 24 June 1848 in SAINT MARTIN, BIRMINGHAM. He appeared in the census in 1851 in BORDSLEY, WARWICK, BIRMINGHAM. <i>At home with his parents and 2 sisters.</i>. In 1861 JAMES was an ERRAND BOY AY THE GAS WORKS in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. In 1869 he was a BRICK LAYER in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. He married ELIZABETH DAVIES on 29 September 1869 in THE PARISH CHURCH, ALL SAINTS, BIRMINGHAM, WARWICK. <i>Witness's were George Lynnath and Emily Davis
James was living at Tekuield Street, East Birmingham
and Elizabeth was living at Hockecy Hill,Birmingham</i>. JAMES and ELIZABETH DAVIES appeared in the census in 1871 in BORDSLEY. They appeared in the census in 1881 in VICTORIA ROAD, OWESTRY. In 1891 he was a GAS WORKS SUPERVISOR in OWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE. He and ELIZABETH DAVIES appeared in the census in 1891 in VICTORIA ROAD. In 1901 he was a GAS WORKS MANAGER in THE GAS WORKS, OWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE. He and ELIZABETH DAVIES appeared in the census in 1901 in THE GAS WORKS. <i>ALICE, ERNEST, ETHEL GERTRUDE AND MAUD ALL AT HOME
</i>. JAMES died.
ELIZABETH DAVIES , daughter of THOMAS DAVIES ( - ), was born in 1845 in BIRMINGHAM, WARWICKSHIRE. She died.
EMILY DAVIES, -WITNESS AT HER WEDDING SUSANNAH DAVIES EMPLOYED WITH FAMILY 1891 CENSUS.
ELIZABETH DAVIES and JAMES HENRY PARSONS had the following children:
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14. SARAH PARSONS , daughter of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born in 1849 in WARWICK, BIRMINGHAM. She appeared in the census in 1851 in BORDSLEY. <i>At home with her parents and sister and brother.</i>. SARAH died.
15. JANE ELIZABETH PARSONS , daughter of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born on 5 October 1851 in BORDSLEY. She appeared in the census in 1851 in BORDSLEY. <i>At home with her parents and sister and brother.</i>. JANE appeared in the census in 1891 in SUSSEX COUNTRY HOSPITAL, BRIGHTON. In 1891 she was a NURSE in SUSSEX COUNTRY HOSPITAL. She died.
Signed father's death certificate.
16. MARY ANN PARSONS , daughter of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born in 1854 in WARWICK, ASTON. In 1871 she was a TOBACCO MAKER in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. She married WILLIAM BROOKS in 1877 in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. They appeared in the census in 1881 in 3 BEATRICE TERRACE, BORDESLEY PARK ROAD, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. She died.
WILLIAM BROOKS was born in 1853 in DERITEND, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. In 1881 he was a SPOON STAMPER,( WHITE METAL) in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. He died.
<i>WAS A DAB HAND AT SLICING FLY'S IN HALF WITH A KNIFE,
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WILLIAM BROOKS and MARY ANN PARSONS had the following children:
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17. SUSANNAH PARSONS , daughter of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born in 1857 in WARWICK. She died.
18. FRANCES PARSONS , daughter of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born in 1859 in WARWICK. In 1871 she was a DOMESTIC SERVANT in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. In 1881 she was a COFFIN FURNITURE BLACKER in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. She died.
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| HARRY PARSONS | |
19. HARRY PARSONS , son of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born on 8 April 1861 in WARWICK. He appeared in the census in 1861 in 2nd HOUSE, COVENTRY ROAD, BORDSLEY, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. <i>UN NAMED IN THE CENSUS, 5 MONTHS OLD.
</i>. HARRY appeared in the census in 1871 in 81 NEW BOND STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. <i>with his parents and the rest of the family.</i>. HARRY appeared in the census in 1881 in 27 BOARDSLEY PARK STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. <i>with his parents, just befire his marriage.</i>. In 1881 HARRY was a GAS FITTER in BORDSLEY. He married HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN on 22 July 1882 in ST ANN'S RC CHURCH, BILCESTER ST, BOLTON. <i>witness's at wedding were- Alice Steventon and John O'Brien
Harry living at 27 Bordsley Park Road, Aston
and Hannah living at 53 Kelynge Street, Aston Birmingham.
Alice Steventon was born in 1857 in Birmingham, and was a Paper box maker to trade. In 1881 she was living with her parents,brothers and sisters at 1 Court, 12 Darwin Street, Aston, Birmingham. Although a few years older than Hannah, could possibly have been her best friend. </i>. In 1891 HARRY was a GAS MANAGER in BUCKLEY GAS WORKS, BURNTWOOD HAMLET, MOLD, FLINTSHIRE. <i>note on Hannah's death certificate "wife of Harry Parson, formely a Gas Manager"
</i>. HARRY and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN appeared in the census in 1891 in BUCKLEY GAS WORKS. <i>LIVED NEAR MOLD,BUCKLY 1892</i>. On 7 February 1920 HARRY was a GASWORKS MANAGER in BIRMINGHAM. In 1925 he was a PACKER, BRASS TUBES in YARDLEY , BIRMINGHAM. He died of of squam ous eprtheliomn of soft palate, and asthemia on 28 July 1925 in 101 ARTHAM STREET, BIRMINGHAM. <i>SOUTH BIRMINGHAM
</i>. HARRY was buried in YARDLEY CEMETERY BIRMINGHAM.
<i>COULD HAVE A SISTER MARRIED TO WIL BROOKS,
WHO WAS A DAB HAND AT SLICING FLY,S IN HALF WITH A KNIFE
LEFT HOME AFTER A FIGHT WITH HIS FATHER JAMES
AND SLEPT UNDER BILL CODY'S AIRPLANE IN FARENBURGH.
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<i>THERE IS A LETTER FROM THE BISOP OF SHREWSBURY, APPENDED TO ONE FROM A PRIEST (PRESUMABLY HIS SECRETARY) WHICH THANKED HIM FOR THE BUISNESS LIKE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
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<i>RETURNED FROM IRELAND IN 1905 OR 1907 AFTER EVERY THING HAD GONE PEAR SHAPED FOR THE FAMILY.
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HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN , daughter of JOHN O,BRIEN (1825-1892) and O,BRIEN ( - ), was born on 19 May 1862 in IRELAND. She appeared in the census in 1881 in 55 KELYNGE STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. <i>with her father, step-mother, and step-brother.</i>. In 1881 HANNAH was a FRENCH POLISHER in BIRMINGHAM. Her Passport was '"Travelling on the Continent with 3 sons "' on 22 September 1888. She died of of dislocation of spine, fell down the stairs, accidental death on 23 September 1907 in 10 BEECH GROVE, CARRINGTON.
<i>Letter in Family's possesion, to Hannah, from Fr Nightingale and refer's to her letter
regarding her safe arrival. Letter dated 08-12-1898.</i>.
WITNESS'S JOHN O'BRIEN AND ALICE STEVENTON.
HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN and HARRY PARSONS had the following children:
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20. ELIZABETH" MINNIE" PARSONS , daughter of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born in 1865 in WARWICK. She married CHARLIE WHITHORN in December 1889 in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. They appeared in the census in 1891 in 7 MONA STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. <i>staying with Mother Susannah.</i>. ELIZABETH" died.
<i>SIGNED HER MOTHER,S DEATH CERTIFICATE</i>.
CHARLIE WHITHORN was born in 1865. In 1891 he was a RAILWAY SERVANT in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. He died. He and ELIZABETH" MINNIE" PARSONS had the following children:
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21. GEORGE PARSONS , son of JAMES PARSONS and SUSANNAH POWELL, was born in 1867 in WARWICK. He appeared in the census in 1891 in 7 MONA STREET. <i>Staying with Mother Susannah.</i>. In 1891 GEORGE was a TIN WORKER in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. He died.
22. ANN MARIA PARSONS , daughter of RICHARD PARSONS and ANN MARIA NEWEY, was born in 1854 in WARWICK. She was a LAMP MAKER IN 1871 AND WAREHOUSE WOMAN IN 1881. She died.
23. JOSHUA T PARSONS , son of RICHARD PARSONS and ANN MARIA NEWEY, was born in 1864 in WARWICK. In 1881 he was an IRON MOULDER in BALLSALLHEATH, BIRMINGHAM. He married SUSANNAH in 1888 in KINGS NORTON. In 1901 he was A TOBACCINST AND HAIRDRESSR'S in BALLSALLHEATH. <i>OWNED A TOBACCINST AND HAIRDRESSR'S. </i>. JOSHUA and SUSANNAH appeared in the census in 1901 in 311 MOSLEY ROAD, BALLSALLHEATH, BIRMINGHAM. HAD A DOMESTIC SERVANT, MABEL LEWIS BORN CHELTNHAM, GLOUSTERSHIRE 1882. JOSHUA died.
SUSANNAH was born in 1868 in WARWICK. She died. She and JOSHUA T PARSONS had the following children:
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24. JENNET PARSONS , daughter of RICHARD PARSONS and ANN MARIA NEWEY, was born in 1865 in WARWICK. She died.
ON THE 1871 CENSUS WITH PARENTS AND FAMILY, BUT NOT IN 1881.
Fourth Generation
25. ARTHUR PARSONS , son of JAMES HENRY PARSONS and ELIZABETH DAVIES, was born in 1871 in BIRMINGHAM, WARWICKSHIRE. In 1891 he was a CLERK (GAS WORKS OFFICES ) in OWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE. He married JESSIE PRUDENCE PEATE in 1900 in OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE. He appeared in the census in 1901 in GAS WORKS, NEWENT, GLOUSTERSHIRE. In 1901 he was an ENGINEER, GAS WORKS MANAGER in NEWENT, GLOUSTERSHIRE. He died.
JESSIE PRUDENCE PEATE was born in 1870 in QUOIXTY, SHROPSHIRE. She died.
26. FRANK PARSONS , son of JAMES HENRY PARSONS and ELIZABETH DAVIES, was born in 1873 in BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE. In 1891 he was a MECHANIC in OWESTRY. He married LIZZIE GAUGE in 1898 in OSWESTRY. In 1901 he was a GAS MANAGER SECRETARY in POROKE LANE, ROWLEY REGIS, STAFFORDSHIRE. He and LIZZIE GAUGE appeared in the census in 1901 in POROKE LANE. He died.
LIZZIE GAUGE was born in 1872 in OSWESTRY. She died.
27. ALICE J PARSONS , daughter of JAMES HENRY PARSONS and ELIZABETH DAVIES, was born in 1874 in BISHOPS CASTLE. She was a MILLINER (1891 CENSUS ). She died.
28. HERBERT PARSONS , son of JAMES HENRY PARSONS and ELIZABETH DAVIES, was born in 1876 in OSWESTRY. In 1891 he was a CLERK in OWESTRY. He appeared in the census in 1901 in BODHAM, YORK. In 1901 he was a CIVIL ENGINEER (RAILWAY ) in BODHAM. He died.
STILL SINGLE IN 1901 CENSUS AND LIVING IN BOOTHAM YORKSHIRE.
29. ERNEST PARSONS , son of JAMES HENRY PARSONS and ELIZABETH DAVIES, was born in 1878 in OSWESTRY. He died.
30. MAUD PARSONS , daughter of JAMES HENRY PARSONS and ELIZABETH DAVIES, was born in 1882 in OSWESTRY. She died.
31. ETHEL M PARSONS , daughter of JAMES HENRY PARSONS and ELIZABETH DAVIES, was born in 1886 in OSWESTRY.
32. GERTRUDE M PARSONS , daughter of JAMES HENRY PARSONS and ELIZABETH DAVIES, was born in 1898 in OSWESTRY.
33. FLORRY BROOKS , daughter of WILLIAM BROOKS and MARY ANN PARSONS, was born in 1880 in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. She appeared in the census in 1881 in 3 BEATRICE TERRACE, BORDESLEY PARK ROAD, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM.
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34. ELLEN PARSONS , daughter of HARRY PARSONS and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN, was born on 17 June 1883 in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. She died in 1980.
PETER BEATTIE was a Doctor. He and ELLEN PARSONS had the following children:
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| JAMES WILLIAM PARSONS | |
35. JAMES WILLIAM PARSONS , son of HARRY PARSONS and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN, was born on 20 January 1886 in ASTON BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND.
GWEN and JAMES WILLIAM PARSONS had the following children:
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| HANNAH, AGNES PARSONS | |
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| Spouse: WILLIAM NELSON | |
36. HANNAH, AGNES PARSONS , daughter of HARRY PARSONS and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN, was born on 31 October 1887 in Back 55 KELYNGE STREET, ASTON, BIRMINGHAM. FATHER WAS WORKING AS A GAS LAYER. HANNAH, was educated at CONVENT in 1900 in WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. Between 1905 and 1919 she was a TEACHER in THE CONVENT, CHUBB HILL, WHITBY. <i>The nuns took Grandma on after the family money ran out.</i>. HANNAH, was educated at FIRST CLASS IN MODEL DRAWING in 1909. Certificate signed by F.G. Ogilvie. In 1912 HANNAH, was resident in 7 GRAY STREET, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. <i>This is how she met Grandad.</i>. HANNAH, married WILLIAM NELSON on 7 February 1920 in ST HILDA, S WHITBY, NR YORKSHIRE. <i>Both Grandad and Grandma living at "Abbotsford" Meadowfield Park.
Witness's were Harry John Parsons ,Mary Ann Nelson and a Annie Clemonde.
</i>. HANNAH, died on 26 March 1965 in WHITBY, NR YORKSHIRE. She was buried in LARPOOL CEMETERY, WHITBY.
<i>HATED BEING CALLED HANNAH PREFERED ANNIE ,
SIGNED HERSELF ANNIE
GOT ON WELL WITH HER MOTHER IN LAW.
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WILLIAM NELSON , son of WILLIAM NELSON (1852-1920) and JANE ELIZABETH WILTON (1853-1935), was born on 27 April 1881 in 1 DUCK YARD, FLOWERGATE, WHITBY, NR YORKSHIRE. 1 <i>Was born with Rickets, Great Grannie used to pay fishermen to bring Sea water from a certain bit off Whitby so she could bathe Grandad in it to help his condition.
Was a sickly child.
</i>. WILLIAM was baptised in ST HILDA. By Cannon Walker, parish priest of Whitby, Yorkshire. In 1901 WILLIAM was a PLUMBER,PLUMBER (SON OF ) in NELSON, S AND SONS, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. His Military was 'ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE' on 11 March 1916 in ENGLAND. Offical Number F12570. In 1937 WILLIAM was a PLUMER,ELECTRICAN in NELSON AND SONS, 18 BOULBY BANK, WHITBY. His Misc was 'was the remaining Nelson of NELSON'S JOINERS & UNDERTAKERS' in 1970 in WELL CLOSE SQUAE, WHITBY.NORTH YORKSHIRE. <i>as in British Phone books 1970- page 173.- York</i>. WILLIAM died of 1a Broncho Pneumonia, b, Gangrene left Foot, c, Artiris Silerosis on 3 February 1973 in ESKDALE HOSPITAL, WHITBY, NR YORKSHIRE. He was buried in LARPOOL CEMETERY.
MOVED THE PREMISES OF NELSON AND SONS IN 1940 TO BACK OF ST HILDA'S TERRACE, WHITBY.
WILLIAM NELSON and HANNAH, AGNES PARSONS had the following children:
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37. RITA PARSONS , daughter of HARRY PARSONS and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN, was born on 4 January 1891 in BUCKLEY, FLINTSHIRE, NORTH WALES.
<i>Known to family as"upped and offt "
Called after her Grandma Parsons.
may have served in the War as a nurse.</i>.
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| HARRY JOHN PARSONS | |
38. HARRY JOHN PARSONS , son of HARRY PARSONS and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN, was born on 21 February 1892 in BUCKLEY. <i>Missed being born in Spain by 6 months.</i>. HARRY married MARY MARGARET O'HIGGANS on 24 December 1916. He died in May 1975.
MARY MARGARET O'HIGGANS and HARRY JOHN PARSONS had the following children:
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39. GEORGE PARSONS , son of HARRY PARSONS and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN, was born on 24 January 1895 in BUCKLEY.
NELLIE and GEORGE PARSONS had the following children:
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| FRED FITZPATRICK PARSONS | |
40. FRED FITZPATRICK PARSONS , son of HARRY PARSONS and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN, was born on 10 May 1899 in ROSCREA.IRELAND. <i>Father down as Gas Works Manager</i>. FRED was baptised on 11 May 1899 in ROSCREA.IRELAND.
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| JANE EILEEN PARSONS | |
41. JANE EILEEN PARSONS , daughter of HARRY PARSONS and HANNAH AGNES MARY O,BRIEN, was born on 8 August 1901 in MULLINGAR, IRELAND?
HARRY SAUNDERS and JANE EILEEN PARSONS had the following children:
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42. THOMAS WHITHORN , son of CHARLIE WHITHORN and ELIZABETH" MINNIE" PARSONS, was born in 1891.
43. ROLAND PARSONS , son of JOSHUA T PARSONS and SUSANNAH, was born in 1892.
44. CHRISTINE PARSONS , daughter of JOSHUA T PARSONS and SUSANNAH, was born in 1893.
45. RICHARD R PARSONS , son of JOSHUA T PARSONS and SUSANNAH, was born in 1894.
46. JOSHUA T PARSONS , son of JOSHUA T PARSONS and SUSANNAH, was born in 1899.
Fifth Generation
47. PETER BEATTIE was the son of PETER BEATTIE and ELLEN PARSONS.
PETER BEATTIE had the following children:
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48. NELLIE BEATTIE , daughter of PETER BEATTIE and ELLEN PARSONS, was born in 1911. She died in 2005.
49. NOEL PARSONS was the son of JAMES WILLIAM PARSONS and GWEN.
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50. WILLIAM NELSON MBE , son of WILLIAM NELSON and HANNAH, AGNES PARSONS, was born on 27 September 1921 in WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. He was baptised on 2 October 1921 in ST HILDA, S, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. He was educated at ST HILDA'S SCHOOL from 1926 to 1931 in WHITBY. He was educated at THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL from 1931 to 1937 in WHITBY. From 20 September 1937 to May 1939 he was an APPRENTICE SEAMAN TO WEIRS in S.S..LINDENBANK 1st ship. Captain was Marmaduke Jackson,
A Master Mariner R.E. Vasey of 21 Falcon Terrace, Whitby, was witness to Signature of Surety
Lindenbank (1) 1930 1939 stranded on Arena Island, Sulu Sea, refloated but sank. 5,057. From 29 May 1939 to 8 August 1939 WILLIAM was an APPRENTICE SEAMAN TO WEIRS in m.v. "FOYLEBANK " 2nd Ship. Captain was Capt H J Smith. From 10 November 1939 to 2 April 1940 WILLIAM was an APPRENTICE SEAMAN TO WEIRS in M.T. " INVERSUIR ". Captain was Capt Dickenson . From 12 April 1940 to 20 November 1940 WILLIAM was an APPRENTICE SEAMAN TO WEIRS in m.v. "LARCHBANK ". Captain was Capt Stephens
1943 torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine I.27. On 20 October 1940 WILLIAM was an ABLE SEAMAN in Indenture completed. Dad's Indenture was completed on the 20th November 1940, and had sufficent sea service to undertake the examination for a tempory Second mate's Cerificate of Competance. From 7 June 1941 to 6 June 1942 WILLIAM was a THIRD MATE in "OLIVEBANK". 1954 sold to Moller Line UK, London renamed Blyth Navigator. From 22 July 1942 to 25 August 1942 WILLIAM was a THIRD OFFICER in m.v. TREVILLEY. He had the title 'MBE' on 27 April 1943 in ENGLAND. was awarded his MBE for taking command of the life boat when the Trevilley was torpedoed by U68- Kapt Karl- Friedrich - Mertan,12/9/1942 they made it through and were picked up off the Gold Coast after spending two weeks at sea, Dad spent his 21st birthday recovering in a mission. WILLIAM was educated at PRESIDENT addl. for R.N.C. FOR TRAINING from 24 May 1943 to 11 June 1943 in GREENWICH. PROBP. TEMPY. SUB. LIEUT. From 24 May 1943 to 21 January 1955 WILLIAM was a ROYAL NAVY in MALTA. He was educated at PEMBROKE addl. for courses from 12 June 1943 to 11 August 1943. PRIBY. TEMPY. SUB. LIEUT. WILLIAM was educated at CANADA addl. for Corvette Class on coming from 12 August 1943 to 29 August 1943. PROBY. TEMPY. SUB. LIEUT. WILLIAM married AGNES COOK SHARP on 18 November 1949 in PARK CHURCH. Witness 's were Beatrice (Bunny ) T Borland and Donald A MacNeil
Mum's address was
5 Lennox Drive
Helensbrough
and Dad's was
H.M.S Howe
Devonport
Plymonth. WILLIAM was educated at CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY OF A FOREIGN GOING STEAMSHIP on 11 July 1955 in NAUTICAL COLLAGE. Passed Examination. On 29 July 1955 WILLIAM was a MASTER in GLASGOW, LANARK, SCOTLAND. Master Certificate of Competency of a Foreign Going Steamship. From 19 September 1956 to 6 June 1957 WILLIAM was a CHIEF OFFICER, in R.F.A EARNER / R.F.A. SAUCY. From September 1957 to October 1966 he was a MASTER in R.F.A.MOORSMAN. B.F.P.O.Ship. From 11 October 1966 to 16 May 1969 WILLIAM was a CHIEF OFFICER, SECOND OFFICER in CLAN LINE. From 7 October 1969 to 28 April 1977 he was a MASTER in KUWAIT SHIPPING LINE. On 6 July 1977 he was a MARINE ADVISER in DUBAI, U.A.E. He died on 23 November 2008 in EDINBURGH.
AGNES COOK SHARP , daughter of JAMES HUNTER SHARP (1881-1944) and ANNIE CURRIE MACKENZIE (1894-1980), was born on 27 November 1926 in WESTMOUNT LANGBANK, SCOTLAND. 09hrs.30mins registered 16-12-1926. AGNES was educated at ST BRIDES HELENSBURGH. She was a RECEPTIONIST...PULLERS OF PERTH, GRAND HOTEL CHARING CROSS. She died on 22 August 1996 in EDINBURGH ROYAL INFIRMARY. She was cremated on 28 August 1996 in LYNN CREMATORIUM, RUTHERGLEN. She and WILLIAM NELSON MBE had the following children:
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51. <no name> , son of WILLIAM NELSON and HANNAH, AGNES PARSONS, married <no name> .
<no name> was born. She died. She was buried in LARPOOL CEMENTARY, WHITBY. She and <no name> had the following children:
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52. <no name> , son of WILLIAM NELSON and HANNAH, AGNES PARSONS, was baptised on 13 May 1928 in ST HILDA. He died.
<no name> , daughter of ADA FEATHERSTONE (1897- ), and <no name> had the following children:
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53. HARRY MICHAEL PARSONS , son of HARRY JOHN PARSONS and MARY MARGARET O'HIGGANS, was born on 26 December 1917. He married JOAN SCUDDER in 1941. He died on 6 April 1943.
JOAN SCUDDER was born on 24 January 1921. She died on 26 September 1998 in SUNBURY.
54. LIVING PARSONS was the daughter of HARRY JOHN PARSONS and MARY MARGARET O'HIGGANS.
55. LIVING PARSONS was the son of HARRY JOHN PARSONS and MARY MARGARET O'HIGGANS.
LIVING PARSONS had the following children:
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56. KATHLEEN PARSONS was the daughter of GEORGE PARSONS and NELLIE.
57. TONY PARSONS was the son of GEORGE PARSONS and NELLIE.
58. BETTY SAUNDERS was the daughter of HARRY SAUNDERS and JANE EILEEN PARSONS.
Sixth Generation
59. PETER BEATTIE was the son of PETER BEATTIE.
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60. RODERICK NELSON , son of WILLIAM NELSON MBE and AGNES COOK SHARP, was born on 27 September 1953 in VALETTA, MALTA. He was baptised in ST JOSEPH, S CHURCH HELENSBURGH. He was educated at ST JOSEPH,S COLLEGE,DUMFRIES. He was a THEATRE TECHNICIAN,WARD ORDERLY. He was ROMAN CATHOLIC. He married LIVING KENNEDY on 4 June 1977 in FERNHILL GLASGOW. He died of LYMPHATIC CANCER on 28 December 1977 in GARTNAVEL HOSPITAL. He was buried on 4 January 1978 in BURNSIDE CEMETERY.
61. JANE VIVIENNE NELSON was the daughter of WILLIAM NELSON MBE and AGNES COOK SHARP.
62.
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was the son of
MARK GAVE US THE ORGINAL NELSON FAMILY TREE.
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child of
64. ANNABEL PARSONS , daughter of LIVING PARSONS, was born on 9 May 1961. She died on 23 April 2002.
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