Who was Jeffrey Parsons?

Jeffrey Parsons (1631–1689) was born in Ashprington, Devon, England and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jeffrey Parsons 1631–1689

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Aug 1631 · Ashprington, Devon, England

Died 19 Aug 1689 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Children Elizabeth Parsons

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Elizabeth Parsons

Biography

Jeffrey Parsons was born in 1631 in Ashprington, Devon, England. Jeffrey Parsons married sarah vinson, and had children including elizabeth parsons. Jeffrey Parsons passed away in 1689 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Jeffrey Parsons in Ashprington, Devon, England

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Death of Jeffrey Parsons in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jeffrey Parsons

This ancestor line traces from Loddiswell, Devonshire, England (1599) to Ashprington, Devon, , England (1631) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jeffrey Parsons (1631–1689) was born in Ashprington, Devon, England and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jeffrey in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Jeffrey Parsons PTP

1631–1689

Ashprington, Devon, England