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Rufus Parsons 1778–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 October 1778

Birth Location: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 10 Mar 1866

Death Location: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father: Shubael Parsons

Mother: Lucy Pease

Spouse(s): Rebekah Nims

Children(s): Pliny Parsons, Jeremiah Parsons, Pliny Parsons, Horace Parsons, Abigail Parsons, Rufus Jr

Rufus Parsons was born in 1778 in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, the child of Shubael Parsons And Lucy Pease. In 1850, Rufus Parsons resided in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Rufus Parsons married Rebekah Nims, and had children including Abigail Parsons, Horace Parsons, Jeremiah Nims Parsons, Pliny Barnard Parsons, Pliny Parsons, Rufus Parsons Jr. Rufus Parsons passed away in 1866 in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • Rufus Parsons was born in 1778 in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, the child of Shubael Parsons And Lucy Pease.
  • In 1850, Rufus Parsons resided in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • Rufus Parsons married Rebekah Nims, and had children including Abigail Parsons, Horace Parsons, Jeremiah Nims Parsons, Pliny Barnard Parsons, Pliny Parsons, Rufus Parsons Jr.
  • Rufus Parsons passed away in 1866 in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Shubael Parsons
1752–1819
Birth Location: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Lucy Pease
1751–1827
Birth Location: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
LP

Spouses(s)

Rebekah Nims
1779–1863
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
RN

Children(s)

Pliny Parsons
1823–1902
Birth Location: Connecticut
PP
Jeremiah Parsons
1809–1851
Birth Location: –
JP
Pliny Parsons
1802–1819
Birth Location: –
PP
Horace Parsons
1818–1840
Birth Location: –
HP
Abigail Parsons
1821–1842
Birth Location: –
AP
Rufus Jr
1804–1845
Birth Location: –
RJ

Rufus Parsons's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Parsons
1778–1866
Birth Place: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Shubael Parsons
1752–1819
Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Lucy Pease
1751–1827
Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Pease) Jr
1716–1772
Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Zerviah Chapin
1722–1812
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Pease
1686–1770
Elizabeth Warner
1683–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lt. Iv
1656–1744
Abigail Randall
1660–1774

Rufus Parsons's Descendants

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Rufus Parsons (28 October 1778–10 Mar 1866) m. Rebekah Nims (2 September 1779–3 September 1863)
  1. 1. Pliny (Barnard) Parsons 1823–1902 m. Jennie (M Hodge) Wilson 1846–1919 m. Emily (Frances) Allen 1829–1882
    1. 1. Ellen (Frances) Parsons 1854–1921 m. Henry (Holkins) Terry 1849–1928
      1. 1. Henry (Hiram) Terry 1876–1952 m. Grace Ellis 1884–1980
        1. 1. Mervin (Hiram) Terry 1908–1994 m. Delight (Angeline) Sheley 1906–1985
        2. 2. Grace Terry 1910–1995 m. Harlan (E.) Wallbeoff 1908–1990
        3. 3. Frances (Elizabeth) Terry 1920–1976
        4. 4. Marion Terry 1905–1977 m. Raymond (Francis) Abell 1903–1981
        5. 5. Ethel (Mae) Terry 1917–2003 m. Stanley Skiba 1906–1969
        6. 6. Clarice (Gertrude) Terry 1914–1992 m. Emerson (Winthrop) Mosher 1909–1988
        7. 7. Ellis Terry 1912–1986
      2. 2. Mervin (P) Terry 1885–1900
    2. 2. Mervin (Barnard) Parsons 1855–1898
    3. 3. Harriet\Hattie (Emily) Parsons 1857–1886
    4. 4. Anna (Eliza) Parsons 1862–1924
    5. 5. Alice (Rebecca) Parsons 1869–1936
  2. 2. Jeremiah (Nims) Parsons 1809–1851 m. Elvira (Watrous) Brainerd 1812–1888
    1. 1. Martha (Fidelia) Parsons 1839–1873
    2. 2. Brainard (Taylor) Parsons 1841–1864
    3. 3. Harriet (Elvira) Parsons 1835–1840
  3. 3. Pliny Parsons 1802–1819
  4. 4. Horace Parsons 1818–1840
  5. 5. Abigail Parsons 1821–1842
  6. 6. Rufus (Parsons) Jr 1804–1845 m. Dorcas (Allen) Abbe 1805–1859
    1. 1. Frank (Wolcott) Parsons 1840–1910
    2. 2. Edward (Everett) Parsons 1838–1878 m. Mary (Eliza) Olmstead 1845–1915
      1. 1. Frank (Everett) Parsons 1868–1934 m. Eva (B) Judd 1874–1951
        1. 1. Frank (Edward) Parsons 1897–1962 m. Lucinda (Galloway) Martin 1895–1971
      2. 2. Walter (Gregory) Parsons 1870–1930 m. Carrie (F) Knight 1873–1945
    3. 3. Albert (Abbe) Parsons 1832–1893 m. Louise (Torrey) Knapp 1834–1924
      1. 1. Edward (H) Parsons 1854–
      2. 2. Esther (M) Parsons 1856–1937 m. William (Nelson) Houser 1855–1905
        1. 1. Albert (Harlan Parsons) Houser 1881–1954 m. Lucille (G) Gregory 1886–1962
        2. 2. Bessie (M) Houser 1883–1959 m. Harry (Emsley) Wood 1880–1951
      3. 3. Wolcott (A) Parsons 1858–1921 m. Mary (Cooper) Martin 1860–1929
        1. 1. Albert (Abbe) Parsons 1882–1964 m. Lina (May) Stauter 1878–1913
        2. 2. Clarence (Samuel) Parsons 1888–1964 m. Mabel (C.) Orr 1892–
        3. 3. Nellie Parsons 1891–
        4. 4. Francis (Wolcott) Parsons 1894–1976 m. Geraldine (B.) Byfield 1904–1988 m. Grace (D) Elliot 1890–1957
        5. 5. Edward (Herbert) Parsons 1899–1967 m. Saidee (W) Gregory 1900–1982
      4. 4. George Parsons 1869–

Rufus Parsons's Timeline

3 Records

1778
28 October 1778
Birth of Rufus Parsons in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1850
1850
Age 72
Rufus Parsons resided here in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1866
10 Mar 1866
Age 88
Death of Rufus Parsons in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 October 1778
    Event Place: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 264
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 39; Page: 52a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut; Roll: 39; Page: 52a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Southhadley
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Vital Records, Contributor: Umass Amherst Libraries; Publisher: Boston, Mass.: the New England Historic Genealogical Society; Date: 1943

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1866
    Event Place: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 264
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
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