YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Richard Parsons 1838–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1838

Birth Location: Rotherhithe, Surrey, England

Death Date: Mar 1917

Death Location: West Ham, Essex, England

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Eliza Mays

Children(s): Caroline Parsons, Sarah Parsons, Henry Parsons, Elizabeth Parsons, Mary Parsons, Charlotte Parsons, George Parsons, Emily Parsons

The story of James Richard Parsons began in 1838 in Rotherhithe, Surrey, England. In 1841, James Richard Parsons resided in Chelmsford, Essex, England. James Richard Parsons married Eliza Mays, and had children including Caroline Parsons, Charlotte Ann Parsons, Elizabeth Parsons, Emily Reb Parsons, George Parsons, Henry Parsons, Mary Ann Parsons, Sarah Parsons. James Richard Parsons passed away in 1917 in West Ham, Essex, England.

Find more search results for James Parsons
JP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of James Richard Parsons began in 1838 in Rotherhithe, Surrey, England.
  • In 1841, James Richard Parsons resided in Chelmsford, Essex, England.
  • James Richard Parsons married Eliza Mays, and had children including Caroline Parsons, Charlotte Ann Parsons, Elizabeth Parsons, Emily Reb Parsons, George Parsons, Henry Parsons, Mary Ann Parsons, Sarah Parsons.
  • James Richard Parsons passed away in 1917 in West Ham, Essex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Eliza Mays
1843–1921
Birth Location: Romford, Essex, England
EM

Children(s)

Caroline Parsons
1873–1940
Birth Location: Romford, Essex, England
CP
Sarah Parsons
1876–
Birth Location: Romford, Essex, England
SP
Henry Parsons
1866–1930
Birth Location: Romford, Essex, England
HP
Elizabeth Parsons
1861–1881
Birth Location: Romford, Essex, England
EP
Mary Parsons
1865–
Birth Location: Romford, Essex, England
MP
Charlotte Parsons
1871–
Birth Location: Hackney
CP
George Parsons
1877–
Birth Location: Croydon, Surrey, England
GP
Emily Parsons
1874–1934
Birth Location: Hackney
EP

James Parsons's Ancestors

Self
James Parsons
1838–1917
Birth Place: Rotherhithe, Surrey, England
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Parsons's Descendants

1.
JP
James (Richard) Parsons (Oct 1838–Mar 1917) m. Eliza Mays (abt 1843–Jun 1921)
  1. 1. Caroline Parsons 1873–1940 m. Alfred Barker 1873–
    1. 1. Alfred (William) Barker 1894–
    2. 2. Richard Barker 1896–
    3. 3. Ethel Barker 1899–
    4. 4. Walter Barker 1896–
    5. 5. May Barker 1906–
    6. 6. David Barker 1909–
  2. 2. Sarah Parsons 1876– m. Walter Scott 1876–
    1. 1. Walter Scott 1899–
    2. 2. John Scott 1900–
  3. 3. Henry Parsons 1866–1930 m. Leonora Goom 1871–1943
    1. 1. Albert (Charles) Parsons 1894–1960
    2. 2. Gladys (Ethel) Parsons 1897–
    3. 3. George Parsons 1900–
    4. 4. Olive (Gertrude) Parsons 1902–
    5. 5. Cyril (William) Parsons 1906–
    6. 6. Leonora (E) Parsons 1908–1970
  4. 4. Elizabeth Parsons 1861–1881
  5. 5. Mary (Ann) Parsons 1865–
  6. 6. Charlotte (Ann) Parsons 1871–
  7. 7. George Parsons 1877–
  8. 8. Emily (Reb.) Parsons 1874–1934 m. George Knight 1877–1969
    1. 1. Charles (George) Knight 1901–1991

James Parsons's Timeline

8 Records

1838
Oct 1838
Birth of James Richard Parsons in Rotherhithe, Surrey, England
Rotherhithe, Surrey, England
1838
25 Nov 1838
James Richard Parsons was baptized in Rotherhithe St Mary, Surrey, England
Rotherhithe St Mary, Surrey, England
1841
1841
Age 3
James Richard Parsons resided here in Chelmsford, Essex, England
Chelmsford, Essex, England
1851
1851
Age 13
James Richard Parsons resided here in 15 Upper York Street, Rotherhithe
15 Upper York Street, Rotherhithe
1861
1861
Age 23
James Richard Parsons resided here in 10 Church Street, Rotherhithe,
10 Church Street, Rotherhithe,
1881
1881
Age 43
James Richard Parsons resided here in Romford, Essex, England
Romford, Essex, England
1901
1901
Age 63
James Richard Parsons resided here in Albion Cottages, Queen Street, Romford, Essex, England
Albion Cottages, Queen Street, Romford, Essex, England
1917
Mar 1917
Age 79
Death of James Richard Parsons in West Ham, Essex, England
West Ham, Essex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1838
    Event Place: Rotherhithe, Surrey, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Births and Baptisms
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1743; Folio: 55; Page: 18; GSU roll: 1341420
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 302; Folio: 107; Page: 41; GSU roll: 1341065
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1646; Folio: 30; Page: 50
    [5] 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 389; Folio: 65; Page: 27; GSU roll: 542628.
    [6] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1583; Folio: 85; Page: 10; GSU roll: 174819.
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [8] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 325; Book: 11; Civil Parish: Chelmsford; County: Essex; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 26; Page: 20; Line: 11; GSU roll: 241364

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1838
    Event Place: Rotherhithe St Mary, Surrey, England
    Record Source: London, England, Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Chelmsford, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 325; Book: 11; Civil Parish: Chelmsford; County: Essex; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 26; Page: 20; Line: 11; GSU roll: 241364

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: 15 Upper York Street, Rotherhithe

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: 10 Church Street, Rotherhithe,

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Romford, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1743; Folio: 55; Page: 18; GSU roll: 1341420
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 302; Folio: 107; Page: 41; GSU roll: 1341065

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Albion Cottages, Queen Street, Romford, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1646; Folio: 30; Page: 50

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1917
    Event Place: West Ham, Essex, England
Find more search results for James Parsons

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE