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James PARSONS 1723–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: January 1723

Birth Location: Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 1771

Death Location: Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Father: John Parsons

Mother: Edith Sherren

Spouse(s): Ann Cole

Children(s): John Parsons

James PARSONS was born in 1723 in Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, the child of John Parsons And Edith Sherren. In 1742, James PARSONS resided in Reading, Berkshire, England. James PARSONS married Ann Cole, and had children including John Parsons. James PARSONS passed away in 1771 in Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • James PARSONS was born in 1723 in Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, the child of John Parsons And Edith Sherren.
  • In 1742, James PARSONS resided in Reading, Berkshire, England.
  • James PARSONS married Ann Cole, and had children including John Parsons.
  • James PARSONS passed away in 1771 in Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Parsons
1665–1755
Birth Location: Stalbridge, Dorset, , England
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Edith Sherren
1674–1720
Birth Location: Thorncombe, Dorset, England
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Spouses(s)

Ann Cole
1720–1775
Birth Location: Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
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Children(s)

John Parsons
1750–1846
Birth Location: Stalbridge, Dorset, England
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James PARSONS's Ancestors

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James PARSONS
1723–1771
Birth Place: Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Parents
John Parsons
1665–1755
Stalbridge, Dorset, , England
Edith Sherren
1674–1720
Thorncombe, Dorset, England
Grandparents
William Parsons
1650–1741
Stalbridge, Sturminster, Dorset, England
Elizabeth (Beatty) ***
1653–1741
Wimborne, Dorset, England
Henry (Thomas) Norman
1648–1708
Cornwall, England
Ann Walker
1650–1708
Albemarle, Stanly, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Parsons
1629–1699
Mary Parsons
1630–
Sir Norman
1625–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Parsons
1604–
James Bazeley
1605–
Ann Bazeley
1610–
Sir Somerset
1602–1665
Lady Maare
1607–1625

James PARSONS's Descendants

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James PARSONS (January 1723–1771) m. Ann Cole (1720–1775)
  1. 1. John Parsons 1750–1846 m. Edith Pool 1750– m. Sarah Simes 1743–
    1. 1. Jane Parsons 1782–1868 m. Edward Cross 1777–1839
      1. 1. James Cross 1812–1883 m. Mary (Ann) Jeanes 1815–1900
        1. 1. Margaret Cross 1832–1897 m. William (Joseph) Bottrill 1829–1890
        2. 2. Jane Cross 1849–1910 m. David Blanch 1838–1914
        3. 3. Ann (Elizabeth) Cross 1840–1916 m. Henry (Hope) Smith 1838–1916
        4. 4. Joseph Cross 1846–
        5. 5. James Cross 1836–1908 m. Caroline (Ruth Selina) Scriviner 1841–1911
        6. 6. Dinah Cross 1851–1921 m. George (Alexander) Underwood 1843–1894
        7. 7. Mary (A) Cross 1848–1879
        8. 8. Eliza Cross 1855–1930 m. James (Isaac) Newell 1846–1918
        9. 9. Elizabeth (A) Cross 1858–1915
        10. 10. Emma (Jane) Cross 1856–1931 m. Nathanial Godwin 1854–1920
        11. 11. William (Henry Smith) Cross 1850–1892
        12. 12. Charles (Thomas) Cross 1847–1848
        13. 13. Sarah Cross 1845–1909
        14. 14. Henry (T) Cross 1839–1923 m. Jeanette Ramsay 1844–1908
        15. 15. Emily Cross 1862–1936 m. Willam (Rae) Wallace 1859–1950
        16. 16. Henry (Thomas) Cross 1860–1860
        17. 17. Thomas (Alfred) Cross 1840–
        18. 18. Levi Cross 1843–
        19. 19. Ellen (Smith (Helen)) Cross 1860–1926 m. Arthur (Nicholas) Batchelor –1923
        20. 20. Mary (Anne) Cross 1860–1945
        21. 21. William (George) Cross 1843–1909 m. Hannah (Maria) Cooper 1845–1923
      2. 2. Edward Cross 1821–1867
      3. 3. Mary Cross 1813–1885
      4. 4. William Cross 1811– m. Mary Cross 1809–
        1. 1. James Cross 1841–1910 m. Mary (Ann) Harvey 1843–
    2. 2. James Parsons 1792–1860
    3. 3. Harriot (Fenley) Parsons 1787–
    4. 4. Mary Parsons 1780–
    5. 5. George Parsons 1783–
    6. 6. Ann Parsons 1777–
    7. 7. John Parsons 1773–
    8. 8. Benjamin Parsons 1772–
    9. 9. James Parsons 1784–
    10. 10. John Parsons 1769–1859
    11. 11. Joseph Parsons 1774–
    12. 12. Sarah Parsons 1781–1792
    13. 13. William Parsons 1778–1865
      1. 1. Jane (Betty Sarah) Parsons 1801–

James PARSONS's Timeline

3 Records

1723
January 1723
Birth of James PARSONS in Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
1742
13 Nov 1742
Age 19
James PARSONS resided here in Reading, Berkshire, England
Reading, Berkshire, England
1771
1771
Age 48
Death of James PARSONS in Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: January 1723
    Event Place: Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Dorset, England, Militia Lists, 1757-1860
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1742
    Event Place: Reading, Berkshire, England
    Record Source: UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Board of Stamps: Apprenticeship Books: Series IR 1; Class: IR 1; Piece: 16

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Stower, Dorset, England
    Record Source: Dorset, England, Militia Lists, 1757-1860

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Stalbridge, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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