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Clara Parsons 1863–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1863

Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, , England

Death Date: 26 Apr 1947

Death Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England

Father: Joseph Parsons

Mother: Charlotte Woodward

Spouse(s): George Matthews, Joseph Matthews

Children(s): Elsie Matthews, Doris Matthews, Maud Matthews, Gladys Matthews, Jesse Matthews, Clarence Matthews, John Matthews, Percy Matthews, Ernest Matthews

In 1863, Clara Parsons entered the world in Leicester, Leicestershire, , England, born to Joseph Peacock Parsons And Charlotte Woodward. In 1871, Clara Parsons resided in Leicester, Leicestershire, England. In 1881, Clara Parsons resided in Leicester St Mary, Leicestershire, England. Clara Parsons married George Edward Matthews, Henry Heal, Joseph Matthews, and had children including Clarence Arthur Matthews, Doris Adelaide Matthews, Elsie Theresa Matthews, Ernest Cyril Matthews, Gladys Evelyn Matthews, Jesse Edmund Eddie Matthews, John Arnold Jack Matthews, Maud Kate Matthews, Percy George Edward Matthews. Clara Parsons passed away in 1947 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Clara Parsons entered the world in Leicester, Leicestershire, , England, born to Joseph Peacock Parsons And Charlotte Woodward.
  • In 1871, Clara Parsons resided in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.
  • In 1881, Clara Parsons resided in Leicester St Mary, Leicestershire, England.
  • Clara Parsons married George Edward Matthews, Henry Heal, Joseph Matthews, and had children including Clarence Arthur Matthews, Doris Adelaide Matthews, Elsie Theresa Matthews, Ernest Cyril Matthews, Gladys Evelyn Matthews, Jesse Edmund Eddie Matthews, John Arnold Jack Matthews, Maud Kate Matthews, Percy George Edward Matthews.
  • Clara Parsons passed away in 1947 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Parsons
1816–1896
Birth Location: Braunstone, Leicestershire, England
JP
Charlotte Woodward
1820–1896
Birth Location: Braunstone, Leicestershire
CW

Spouses(s)

George Matthews
1864–1903
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
GM
Joseph Matthews
1864–1903
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
JM

Children(s)

Elsie Matthews
1892–1923
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
EM
Doris Matthews
1906–1983
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
DM
Maud Matthews
1887–1941
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
MM
Gladys Matthews
1896–1948
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
GM
Jesse Matthews
1903–1942
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
JM
Clarence Matthews
1889–1965
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
CM
John Matthews
1898–1967
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
JM
Percy Matthews
1884–1968
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
PM
Ernest Matthews
1894–1902
Birth Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
EM

Clara Parsons's Ancestors

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Clara Parsons
1863–1947
Birth Place: Leicester, Leicestershire, , England
Parents
Joseph Peacock Parsons
1816–1896
Braunstone, Leicestershire, England
Charlotte Woodward
1820–1896
Braunstone, Leicestershire
Grandparents
John Parsons
1780–1842
Braunstone, Leicestershire, England
Martha Burton
1778–1865
Braunstone Leics
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Parsons
1746–
Sarah Bishop
1755–
Joseph Burton
1754–1781
Elizabeth Kilbourn
1753–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Parsons
1722–1789
Elizabeth Crow
1713–1764
Joseph Burton
1719–
Elizabeth Taylor
1724–1766
Francis Kilborn
1724–1785
Sarah Prowet
1726–1790

Clara Parsons's Descendants

1.
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Clara Parsons (28 Jan 1863–26 Apr 1947) m. George (Edward) Matthews (July 1864–April 1903) m. Joseph Matthews (July 1864–April 1903)
  1. 1. Elsie (Theresa) Matthews 1892–1923
  2. 2. Doris (Adelaide) Matthews 1906–1983 m. Cecil Vurley 1901–1971
    1. 1. Eileen (Lillian) Vurley 1929–1982 m. George (Hedley) Beale 1923–1983
  3. 3. Maud (Kate) Matthews 1887–1941
  4. 4. Gladys (Evelyn) Matthews 1896–1948
  5. 5. Jesse (Edmund (Eddie)) Matthews 1903–1942 m. Sarah (Jane (Veronica Mary)) Nayler 1906–1984
    1. 1. Myrna (Christine) Matthews 1935–1980 m. Peter (Roy Stafford) Cheeseman 1932–2020
  6. 6. Clarence (Arthur) Matthews 1889–1965
  7. 7. John (Arnold "Jack") Matthews 1898–1967
  8. 8. Percy (George Edward) Matthews 1884–1968
  9. 9. Ernest (Cyril) Matthews 1894–1902

Clara Parsons's Timeline

10 Records

1863
28 Jan 1863
Birth of Clara Parsons in Leicester, Leicestershire, , England
Leicester, Leicestershire, , England
1871
1871
Age 8
Clara Parsons resided here in Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
1881
1881
Age 18
Clara Parsons resided here in Leicester St Mary, Leicestershire, England
Leicester St Mary, Leicestershire, England
1891
1891
Age 28
Clara Parsons resided here in St Mary, Leicestershire, England
St Mary, Leicestershire, England
1901
1901
Age 38
Clara Parsons resided here in Leicester formerly St Mary, Leicestershire, England
Leicester formerly St Mary, Leicestershire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 48
Clara Parsons resided here in Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
1915
1915
Age 52
Clara Parsons resided here
None
1939
1939
Age 76
Clara Parsons resided here in Leicestershire, England
Leicestershire, England
1947
26 Apr 1947
Age 84
Death of Clara Parsons in Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
1947
18 Jul 1947
Age 84
Clara Parsons - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1863
    Event Place: Leicester, Leicestershire, , England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 19298
    [2] UK, Outward Passenger Lists
    [3] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 2538; Folio: 42; Page: 10
    [4] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 3175; Folio: 129; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1341758
    [5] England & Wales, Death Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 3a; Page: 742
    [6] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3286; Folio: 9; Page: 12; GSU roll: 839289
    [7] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3005; Folio: 86; Page: 31
    [8] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [9] Gloucestershire, England, Prison Records, 1728-1914, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; Reference: QGc67
    [10] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1016023I
    [11] Staffordshire, England, Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes, Staffordshire County Council; Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England; Indexes of Births, Marriages and Deaths for the County of Staffordshire; Reference Number: KNV07051

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3286; Folio: 9; Page: 12; GSU roll: 839289

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Leicester St Mary, Leicestershire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 3175; Folio: 129; Page: 17; GSU roll: 1341758

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: St Mary, Leicestershire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 2538; Folio: 42; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1894
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: UK, Outward Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Leicester formerly St Mary, Leicestershire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3005; Folio: 86; Page: 31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 19298

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Record Source: British Army WWI Pension Records, WO364; Piece: 2400

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Leicestershire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6023I

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 3a; Page: 742

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1947
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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