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Minor Parris 1891–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1891

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 21 Apr 1973

Death Location: Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Read Parris

Mother: Martha Martin

Spouse(s): Bessie Moss

Children(s): Pearl Parris, Ruthie Parris, Dock Parris, Fred Parris, Rosa Parris, Lillie Parris, Lula Parris

The story of Minor Parris began in 1891 in South Carolina. In 1900, Minor Parris resided in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Minor Parris resided in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. Minor Parris married Bessie Moss, and had children including Dock Parris, Fred Parris, Lillie Parris, Lula M Parris, Pearl Parris, Rosa Parris, Ruthie Parris. Minor Parris passed away in 1973 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Minor Parris began in 1891 in South Carolina.
  • In 1900, Minor Parris resided in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Minor Parris resided in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • Minor Parris married Bessie Moss, and had children including Dock Parris, Fred Parris, Lillie Parris, Lula M Parris, Pearl Parris, Rosa Parris, Ruthie Parris.
  • Minor Parris passed away in 1973 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Read Parris
1860–1922
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina
RP
Martha Martin
1860–1919
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina
MM

Spouses(s)

Bessie Moss
1891–1964
Birth Location: Cherokee Falls, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
BM

Children(s)

Pearl Parris
1910–2004
Birth Location: South Carolina
PP
Ruthie Parris
1913–1984
Birth Location: South Carolina
RP
Dock Parris
1917–2017
Birth Location: Cherokee Falls, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
DP
Fred Parris
1922–2009
Birth Location: South Carolina
FP
Rosa Parris
1924–2004
Birth Location: South Carolina
RP
Lillie Parris
1927–2006
Birth Location: South Carolina
LP
Lula Parris
1912–2010
Birth Location: Cherokee Falls, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
LP

Minor Parris's Ancestors

Self
Minor Parris
1891–1973
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Read Henry Parris
1860–1922
York County, South Carolina
Martha (Jane) Martin
1860–1919
York County, South Carolina
Grandparents
Colonel (Abraham) Martin
1834–1908
York, York, South Carolina, USA
Nancy Parker
1836–1910
Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Morgan Martin
1784–1875
Jane Ramsey
1798–1871
John Parker
1812–
Sarah Mathis
1809–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Micah Jr
1762–1830
Mourning Manning
1762–1826
John Ramsey
1747–1825
Sarah Smith
1766–1831

Minor Parris's Descendants

1.
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Minor Parris (1 Mar 1891–21 Apr 1973) m. Bessie Moss (30 April 1891–4 May 1964)
  1. 1. Pearl Parris 1910–2004
  2. 2. Ruthie Parris 1913–1984
  3. 3. Dock Parris 1917–2017 m. Martha (Fern) Gilder 1918–2002
    1. 1. Glen (Gerold) Parris 1938–2007
    2. 2. Bernice (Lillian) Parris 1937–2019 m. Vernon Frantz 1936–2018
  4. 4. Fred Parris 1922–2009
  5. 5. Rosa Parris 1924–2004
  6. 6. Lillie Parris 1927–2006
  7. 7. Lula (M) Parris 1912–2010 m. Bert Martin 1912–1998
    1. 1. Allen Martin 1945–2017

Minor Parris's Timeline

8 Records

1891
1 Mar 1891
Birth of Minor Parris in South Carolina
South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 9
Minor Parris resided here in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Minor Parris resided here in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Minor Parris resided here in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Minor Parris resided here in Rural, Cherokee, South Carolina
Rural, Cherokee, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
Minor Parris resided here in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1973
21 Apr 1973
Age 82
Death of Minor Parris in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1973
21 Apr 1973
Age 82
Death of Minor Parris in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1891
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-4B
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1690; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 69
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 191.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 1522; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1241522
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 1522; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1241522

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1690; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 69

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: 2191; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 191.0; FHL microfilm: 2341925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-4B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3797; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11-4B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1973
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 251-64-7869; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: 1956
    [3] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1973
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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