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William Porter Parsons 1852–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1852

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 6 Aug 1939

Death Location: Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee

Father: John Parsons

Mother: Caroline Yancy

Spouse(s): Sarah Bow

Children(s): Sarah Parsons, Elsany Parson, Walter Parson, Pansy Parson

The story of William Porter Parsons began in 1852 in Tennessee. In 1860, William Porter Parsons resided in District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, William Porter Parsons resided in District 8, Overton, Tennessee, USA. William Porter Parsons married Sarah Frances Bow, and had children including Elsany B Parson, Pansy O Parson, Sarah Alba Ann Parsons, Walter C Parson. William Porter Parsons passed away in 1939 in Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of William Porter Parsons began in 1852 in Tennessee.
  • In 1860, William Porter Parsons resided in District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, William Porter Parsons resided in District 8, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Porter Parsons married Sarah Frances Bow, and had children including Elsany B Parson, Pansy O Parson, Sarah Alba Ann Parsons, Walter C Parson.
  • William Porter Parsons passed away in 1939 in Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Parsons
1825–1860
Birth Location: Tennessee
JP
Caroline Yancy
1838–
Birth Location: Kentucky
CY

Spouses(s)

Sarah Bow
1860–1933
Birth Location: Fentress, Tennessee
SB

Children(s)

Sarah Parsons
1884–1914
Birth Location: Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee
SP
Elsany Parson
1883–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EP
Walter Parson
1888–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Pansy Parson
1892–
Birth Location: Tennessee
PP

William Parsons's Ancestors

Self
William Parsons
1852–1939
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
John Calley Parsons
1825–1860
Tennessee
Caroline Yancy
1838–
Kentucky
Grandparents
William Parsons
1791–1859
North Carolina
Lucy Pierce
1791–1865
Wake, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Parsons
1772–1860
Lydia Sturgill
1778–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Sturgill
1755–1807
Rebecca Hash
1754–1841

William Parsons's Descendants

1.
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William (Porter) Parsons (20 Nov 1852–6 Aug 1939) m. Sarah (Frances) Bow (15 May 1860–11 Jul 1933)
  1. 1. Sarah (Alba Ann) Parsons 1884–1914 m. Alex (A.) Thomkins 1880–
    1. 1. Sarah (Frances) Thomkins 1905–1978 m. Elda (Andrew) Voiles 1900–
      1. 1. Glenna (Laverne) Voiles 1944–1972
    2. 2. Virgil Tompkins 1904–
    3. 3. Eddley Tompkins 1908–
    4. 4. Earnest Tompkins 1909–
  2. 2. Elsany (B) Parson 1883–
  3. 3. Walter (C) Parson 1888–
  4. 4. Pansy (O) Parson 1892–

William Parsons's Timeline

7 Records

1852
20 Nov 1852
Birth of William Porter Parsons in Tennessee
Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 8
William Porter Parsons resided here in District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 18
William Porter Parsons resided here in District 8, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
William Porter Parsons resided here in Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
William Porter Parsons resided here in Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 78
William Porter Parsons resided here in District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
1939
6 Aug 1939
Age 87
Death of William Porter Parsons
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1852
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 71
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Pickett, Tennessee; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0007
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 337A; Family History Library Film: 553052
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0058
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 281; Family History Library Film: 805267
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 12, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 281; Family History Library Film: 805267

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 8, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 337A; Family History Library Film: 553052

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0058

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Pickett, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 71

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Pickett, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Pickett, Tennessee; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1939
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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