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Benjamin Butler Parsons 1830–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 December 1830

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 21 February 1905

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

Father: Edward @@@@

Mother: @@ Butler

Spouse(s): Matilda Jarvis

Children(s): Sarah Parsons, Joseph Parsons, Matilda (Miller), Edward Parsons, Minnora Parsons, Dovie Parsons, Joseph Parsons, Peter Parsons, Thomas Parsons, Ailsey Parsons, John Parsons, Elizabeth Parsons, Thomas Parsons, John Parsons, Florence Parsons, edward parsons, Dovey Parsons

In 1830, Benjamin Butler Parsons entered the world in West Virginia, born to Edward Parsons And Dorothy Dolly Dorcas Butler. In 1850, Benjamin Butler Parsons resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA. In 1856, Benjamin Butler Parsons established residence. Benjamin Butler Parsons married Matilda E Jarvis, and had children including Ailsey B Parsons, Dovey F Parsons, Dovie Florence Parsons, Edward Parsons, Elizabeth J Parsons, Florence Parsons, John M Parsons, John Wesley Parsons, Joseph G Parsons, Joseph Parsons, Matilda Ellen Parsons Miller, Minnora Adaline Parsons, Peter M Parsons, Sarah Amy Parsons, Thomas Parsons. 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 West Virginia, born to Edward Parsons And Dorothy Dolly Dorcas Butler.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Butler Parsons resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1856, Benjamin Butler Parsons established residence.
  • Benjamin Butler Parsons married Matilda E Jarvis, and had children including Ailsey B Parsons, Dovey F Parsons, Dovie Florence Parsons, Edward Parsons, Elizabeth J Parsons, Florence Parsons, John M Parsons, John Wesley Parsons, Joseph G Parsons, Joseph Parsons, Matilda Ellen Parsons Miller, Minnora Adaline Parsons, Peter M Parsons, Sarah Amy Parsons, Thomas Parsons.
  • Benjamin Butler Parsons passed away in 1905 in Chloe, Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Parsons's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Parsons
1830–1905
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Edward Parsons @@@@
1805–1853
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
@@ (Dorothy "Dolly" Dorcas) Butler
1809–1860
New York, United States
Grandparents
Joseph (P) Parsons*
1783–1868
Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Lockhart) Bush
1786–1867
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Charles Parsons
1763–1787
Elizabeth 🖤
1768–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Parsons
1742–1790
Mary Wamsley
1745–1782

Benjamin Parsons's Descendants

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Benjamin (Butler) Parsons (3 December 1830–21 February 1905) m. Matilda (E.) Jarvis (8 May 1836–1900)
  1. 1. Sarah (Amy) Parsons 1866–1892 m. Harmon-Herman (Albert) Miller 1866–1934
    1. 1. Cary (Thomas) Miller 1885–1963 m. Sarah (Angeline) Hall 1890–1966
      1. 1. Mabel (Miller) Parsons 1914–1947 m. Creed (O) Parsons 1915–1990 m. John (H.) Miller 1915–
        1. 1. Nancy (Gae) parsons 1936–1998 m. David (Donald) Chilcote 1936–2012
        2. 2. Betty (Ruth) Parsons 1935–1988
      2. 2. Prudie Miller 1922–1990
      3. 3. Gaylord Miller 1912–2003
      4. 4. Erma Miller 1916–1916
      5. 5. Maycel (Mae) Miller 1929–2014
      6. 6. Clay Miller 1915–1976
      7. 7. Losie Miller 1918–1988
      8. 8. Ocie Miller 1918–1918
      9. 9. Vergie Miller 1920–1920
      10. 10. Prudie Miller 1922–1990
      11. 11. Raymond Miller 1911–1962
      12. 12. Okey Miller 1923–2012
      13. 13. Imogene (Beulha Rhoades) Miller 1931–2006
      14. 14. Albert Miller 1926–
      15. 15. Raymond Miller 1902–
      16. 16. Pruda Miller 1925–
      17. 17. Albert Miller 1927–2007
    2. 2. Holden Miller 1890–1970
    3. 3. Homer Miller 1888–1972
    4. 4. Emery Miller 1895–1967
    5. 5. Etta Miller 1896–1965
  2. 2. Joseph Parsons 1880–
  3. 3. Matilda (Ellen Parsons) (Miller) 1878–1929
  4. 4. Edward Parsons 1869–1937
  5. 5. Minnora (Adaline) Parsons 1873–1962
  6. 6. Dovie (Florence) Parsons 1875–1910
  7. 7. Joseph (G) Parsons 1880–
  8. 8. Peter (M.) Parsons 1856–1936
  9. 9. Thomas Parsons 1853–1915
  10. 10. Ailsey (B) Parsons 1855–1855
  11. 11. John (Wesley) Parsons 1856–1929
  12. 12. Elizabeth (J.) Parsons 1860–1882
  13. 13. Thomas Parsons 1854–
  14. 14. John (M) Parsons 1856–
  15. 15. Florence Parsons 1875–
  16. 16. edward parsons 1864–1934
  17. 17. Dovey (F) Parsons 1872–

Benjamin Parsons's Timeline

9 Records

1830
3 December 1830
Birth of Benjamin Butler Parsons in West Virginia
West Virginia
1850
1850
Age 20
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
1856
1856
Age 26
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 30
Benjamin Butler Parsons resided here in Manora P.O., Calhoun County, WV
Manora P.O., Calhoun County, WV
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
1890
Jun 1890
Age 60
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 February 1905
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Butler Parsons in Calhoun, West Virginia, United States
Calhoun, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 December 1830
    Event Place: West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia; Roll: 946; Page: 13a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Manora P.O., Calhoun County, WV
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    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; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241757

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 February 1905
    Event Place: Calhoun, West Virginia, United States

    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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