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Anna Parsons 1864 – 1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 September 1864

Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 28 March 1940

Death Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: John Parsons

Mother: Mary Dennings

Spouse(s): George Smothers, Geo Persons

Children(s): Grace Smothers, Carrie Smothers

The story of Anna Parsons began in 1864 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. In 1880, Anna Parsons resided in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1900, Anna Parsons resided in Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Anna Parsons married George O. Smothers, Geo Persons, and had children including Grace O Smothers, Carrie E Smothers. Anna Parsons passed away in 1940 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Anna Parsons began in 1864 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1880, Anna Parsons resided in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1900, Anna Parsons resided in Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Anna Parsons married George O. Smothers, Geo Persons, and had children including Grace O Smothers, Carrie E Smothers.
  • Anna Parsons passed away in 1940 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Parsons
1835 – 1911
Birth Location: Glou, Ma
JP
Mary Dennings
1837 – 1873
Birth Location: Guisboro, Nova Scotia
MD

Spouses(s)

George Smothers
1856 – 1915
Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
GS
Geo Persons
1861 –
Birth Location: United States
GP

Children(s)

Grace Smothers
1884 –
Birth Location: Massachusetts
GS
Carrie Smothers
1887 –
Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
CS

Anna Parsons's Ancestors

Self
Anna Parsons
1864 – 1940
Birth Place: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Smith Parsons
1835 – 1911
Glou, Ma
Mary (H) Dennings
1837 – 1873
Guisboro, Nova Scotia
Grandparents
Aaron (W.) Parsons
1804 – 1884
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Goss
1805 – 1871
Danville, Maine
Great-Grandparents
John, Parsons
1765 – 1817
Dorcas Witham
1771 – 1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Parsons
1740 – 1817
SARAH WINNERY
1737 – 1780

Anna Parsons's Descendants

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Anna Parsons (14 September 1864 – 28 March 1940) m. George (O.) Smothers (1 OCT 1856 – 29 November 1915) m. Geo Persons (abt 1861 – )
  1. 1. Grace (O) Smothers (Aug 1884 – )
  2. 2. Carrie (E) Smothers (18 Aug 1887 – )

Anna Parsons's Timeline

6 Records

1864
14 September 1864
Birth of Anna Parsons in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Anna Parsons resided here in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Anna Parsons resided here in Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Anna Parsons resided here in Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 51
Anna Parsons resided here in Aurora, Erie, New York, United States
Aurora, Erie, New York, United States
1940
28 March 1940
Age 76
Death of Anna Parsons in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 September 1864
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 09; City: Aurora; County: Erie; Page: 07
    [3] Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 529; Family History Film: 1254529; Page: 455C; Enumeration District: 175; Image: 0111
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 641; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0282; FHL microfilm: 1240641
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_581; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0295; FHL microfilm: 1374594
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 529; Family History Film: 1254529; Page: 455C; Enumeration District: 175; Image: 0111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 641; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0282; FHL microfilm: 1240641

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gloucester Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_581; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0295; FHL microfilm: 1374594

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Aurora, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 09; City: Aurora; County: Erie; Page: 07

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 March 1940
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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