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James Simpson Parsons 1808–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 June 1808

Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 2 May 1890

Death Location: Lee County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Samuel Parsons

Mother: Delilah Pennington

Spouse(s): Rebecca Stewart

Children(s): James Parsons, John Parsons, Samuel Parsons, Josiah Parsons, Martha Huffman

In 1808, James Simpson Parsons entered the world in Lee County, Virginia, USA, born to Samuel Parsons And Delilah Pennington. In 1880, James Simpson Parsons resided in Yocum Station, Lee, Virginia, USA. James Simpson Parsons married Rebecca Stewart, and had children including James Stewart Parsons, John Morgan Parsons, Josiah Parsons, Martha Huffman, Samuel D Parsons. James Simpson Parsons passed away in 1890 in Lee County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1808, James Simpson Parsons entered the world in Lee County, Virginia, USA, born to Samuel Parsons And Delilah Pennington.
  • In 1880, James Simpson Parsons resided in Yocum Station, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • James Simpson Parsons married Rebecca Stewart, and had children including James Stewart Parsons, John Morgan Parsons, Josiah Parsons, Martha Huffman, Samuel D Parsons.
  • James Simpson Parsons passed away in 1890 in Lee County, Virginia, United States of America.

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James Parsons's Ancestors

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James Parsons
1808–1890
Birth Place: Lee County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Samuel Parsons
1781–1856
North Carolina, United States of America
Delilah Pennington
1785–1821
Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
John Parsons
1754–1808
Halifax, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Colony, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Mary (Simmons) Feathers
1758–1856
Wilkes, Ashe County, North Carolina Colony
Jacob (David) Pennington
1756–1827
Spartanburg, Burkeley County, South Carolina Colony, British
Mary Tuttle
1755–1820
Berkeley County, South Carolina Colony, British Colonial Ame
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Parsons's Descendants

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James (Simpson) Parsons (10 June 1808–2 May 1890) m. Rebecca Stewart (1806–30 May 1890)
  1. 1. James (Stewart) Parsons 1840–1905 m. Sarah Branson 1843–1926
    1. 1. Avonia Parsons 1876–1964
    2. 2. Caldona (Clora) Parsons 1873–1961
    3. 3. Ella (N) Parsons 1878–1963
    4. 4. Hiram Parsons 1881–1956
    5. 5. Infant Parsons 1877–
    6. 6. Martha (Adeline) Parsons 1871–1961
    7. 7. Mary (Annis) Parsons 1868–1948
    8. 8. Melissa (J) Parsons 1865–
    9. 9. Ollie (Marena) Parsons 1883–1964
    10. 10. Ortie (P) Parsons 1886–1969
  2. 2. John (Morgan) Parsons 1832–1893 m. Lucinda France 1841–1915
    1. 1. Emily (Jane) Parsons 1865–1937
    2. 2. Emit (Bradley) Parsons 1873–1955
    3. 3. Henry (Tyler) Parsons 1862–1957
    4. 4. Infant Parsons 1870–
    5. 5. James (Elkanah) Parsons 1868–
    6. 6. Paris (Ballard) Parsons 1880–1970
    7. 7. Rebecca (Maloney Mae) Parsons 1884–1957
    8. 8. Shelby (Hobbs) Parsons 1870–1959
    9. 9. William (Greenlee) Parsons 1877–1962
  3. 3. Samuel (D.) Parsons 1840–1906 m. Mary Wilson 1860–1936
    1. 1. Millard (Hatcher) Parsons 1890–1964 m. Edna (Alvonia Elizabeth) Parsons 1886–1956
      1. 1. Gladys Parsons 1912–1983 m. Junior (Henry) Huff 1923–1976
      2. 2. Golden (Lona) Parsons 1914–2000
      3. 3. Lester (John) Parsons 1918–1991
    2. 2. Lillian Parsons –1989
    3. 3. Nettie (Mae) Parsons 1882–1957
  4. 4. Josiah Parsons 1842–
  5. 5. Martha Huffman 1854–

James Parsons's Timeline

3 Records

1808
10 June 1808
Birth of James Simpson Parsons in Lee County, Virginia, USA
Lee County, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 72
James Simpson Parsons resided here in Yocum Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
Yocum Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
1890
2 May 1890
Age 82
Death of James Simpson Parsons in Yokum Station, Lee County, Virginia, USA
Yokum Station, Lee County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 June 1808
    Event Place: Lee County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yocum Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Page: 312C; Enumeration District: 048
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Yocum Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yocum Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Page: 312C; Enumeration District: 048

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1890
    Event Place: Yokum Station, Lee County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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