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Benjamin Butler Parsons 1830–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1830

Birth Location: Lewis County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Feb 1905

Death Location: Chloe, Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Edward Parsons

Mother: Dorothy Butler

Spouse(s): Matilda Jarvis

Children(s):

In 1830, Benjamin Butler Parsons entered the world in Lewis County, Virginia, USA, born to Edward Parsons And Dorothy Dolly Butler. In 1850, Benjamin Butler Parsons resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA. In 1853, Benjamin Butler Parsons established residence. Benjamin Butler Parsons married Matilda E Jarvis. Benjamin Butler Parsons passed away in 1905 in Chloe, Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Benjamin Butler Parsons entered the world in Lewis County, Virginia, USA, born to Edward Parsons And Dorothy Dolly Butler.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Butler Parsons resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1853, Benjamin Butler Parsons established residence.
  • Benjamin Butler Parsons married Matilda E Jarvis.
  • Benjamin Butler Parsons passed away in 1905 in Chloe, Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Parsons
1807–1853
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles City, Virginia, USA
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Dorothy Butler
1808–1857
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Matilda Jarvis
1836–
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virgina, USA
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Children(s)

Benjamin Parsons's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Parsons
1830–1905
Birth Place: Lewis County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Edward Parsons
1807–1853
Harrison, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Dorothy ("Dolly") Butler
1808–1857
New York, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Parsons) Sr
1783–1868
Randolph County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Lockhart) Bush
1786–1867
Harrison County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Jr
1754–1805
Margaret Hagle
1763–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1721–1820
Anna Katterman
1729–1820

Benjamin Parsons's Timeline

9 Records

1830
3 Dec 1830
Birth of Benjamin Butler Parsons in Lewis County, Virginia, USA
Lewis County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 20
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
1853
1853
Age 23
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here
None
1856
1856
Age 26
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 30
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here in Manora, Calhoun, Virginia, USA
Manora, Calhoun, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here in Washington, Grantsville, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
Washington, Grantsville, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here in Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 70
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here in Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
1905
21 Feb 1905
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Butler Parsons in Calhoun County, West Virginia, USA
Calhoun County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1830
    Event Place: Lewis County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia; Roll: 946; Page: 13a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1853
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Manora, Calhoun, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Calhoun, Virginia; Roll: M653_1340; Page: 48; Family History Library Film: 805340

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Grantsville, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1685; Page: 661A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Page: 222B; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0026

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Calhoun County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chloe, Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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