Nelson ParsonsAge: 861826–1913
- Name
- Nelson Parsons
- Given names
- Nelson
- Surname
- Parsons
Note: Listed as Nelson Parsons in every census. Name at birth was William Nelson Parsons.
| Birth | September 9, 1826 24 24 Source: 1900 census Source: Burial stone Text: Nelson Parsons
Died July 18, 1913
Aged 86 Y., 10 M., 9 D. |
| Birth of a sister | Sarah Jane Parsons February 4, 1834 (Age 7) Source: FamilySearch.org Text: Sarah Parsons married Elijah R. Derr 25 Nov. 1852, Erie County, Ohio.
Sarah J. Parsons, b. 4 Feb 1833, married Adam Hunter Otstot, 5 Feb 1861, Clark County, Ohio Source: 1900 census Text: b. Feb 1834, age 66 Note: Sarah Derr is listed on 1860 census living with Levi Parsons and his wife Mariah in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. |
| Death of a maternal grandfather | Captain Josiah S. Pelton July 8, 1834 (Age 7) |
| Death of a mother | Charlotte Pelton December 4, 1834 (Age 8) |
| Marriage of a parent | Levi Parsons — E. Maria Michael — View family Type: Religious marriage 1838 (Age 11) |
| Death of a paternal grandfather | Solomon Parsons 1842 (Age 15) |
| Birth of a half-sister | Mary Catherine Parsons 1846 (Age 19) |
| Birth of a half-sister | Marian Elizabeth Parsons 1848 (Age 21) Source: 1860 census |
| Marriage | Sarah Ann Fowler — View family 1850 (Age 23) Source: 1900 census Text: Number of years married: 49 |
| Birth of a son #1 | Charles L. Parsons 1850 (Age 23) Source: 1860 census |
| Birth of a son #2 | Burdette Nelson “Burt” Parsons 1855 (Age 28) |
| Birth of a son #3 | George F. Parsons December 12, 1857 (Age 31) Source: Burial stone |
| Occupation | sailor 1860 (Age 33)Source: 1860 census |
| Birth of a daughter #4 | Jennie L. Parsons September 1861 (Age 34) |
| Death of a father | Levi Parsons March 20, 1867 (Age 40) |
| Occupation | ship carpenter 1870 (Age 43)Address: Vermilion, Ohio Source: 1870 census Text: Parsons Nelson. 43. Ship carpenter
Brush Peter. 10
Parsons Sarah. 38. Keeping house
Charles. 20. Seaman
Burdette. 15
George. 13
Jennie. 8
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| Marriage of a child | Burdette Nelson “Burt” Parsons — Franc Horton — View family December 20, 1883 (Age 57) |
| Marriage of a child | Lewis W. Stone — Jennie L. Parsons — View family December 28, 1887 (Age 61) Source: FamilySearch.org |
| Death of a son | George F. Parsons February 18, 1891 (Age 64) Source: Burial stone Text: George F. son of
Nelson & Sarah Parsons
died Feb. 18, 1891
aged 33 Y., 2 M., 6 D. Note: A second cemetery marker, adjacent to the first, lists his death year as 1894. |
| Death of a son | Burdette Nelson “Burt” Parsons February 17, 1897 (Age 70) Source: Evening Herald Text: Funeral of Capt. Parsons
Special to the Evening Herald.
Vermillion, Feb. 20. - The funeral of Capt. Burt Parsons held here today was one of the largest ever held in the place. Mr. Parsons was a very popular citizen and his death casts a gloom over the entire town. The funeral was held at 12:30 in the Methodist church, the Rev. J. F. Lewis conducting the service. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, the casket being almost hidden by these touching tributes of many friends. The pall bearers were Capt. F. A. Bailey, G. B. McConley, Geo. Risden and George T. Wahl.
Capt. Parsons was 41 years of age and leaves a wife and six children. He died of pneumonia being ill only a few days. Every flag in Vermilion is at half mast this afternoon. Source: findagrave.com Note: died from pneumonia which he caught being pallbearer in cold and inclement weather. Memory of Bernadette Parsons Wakefield |
| Death of a wife | Sarah Ann Fowler October 28, 1903 (Age 77) Cause: stroke Source: Vermilion News Citation details: October 29, 1903, Vol. VII, no. 22 Text: Mrs. Nelson Parsons died at her home last evening at about seven o'clock. Her many friends and relatives mourn the death of a most estimable woman. |
| Residence | 216 Decatur St. April 22, 1910 (Age 83)Source: 1910 census |
| Death of a son | Charles L. Parsons July 1910 (Age 83) Source: Vermilion News Citation details: November 5, 1903, Vol. VII, no. 23 Text: Obituary of Sarah Parsons
One daughter Mrs. Jennie Stone and one son Mr. Charles Parsons and her husband Mr. Nelson Parson[s] together with many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Source: Vermilion News Citation details: July 21, 1910 Text: Charles Parsons Dead
Charles Parsons, the well-known Marine engineer was found in one of the tugs one day the past week in a very precarious condition and deranged. He was taken to the hospital at Toledo and given all care possible. He died at that institution Wednesday at 1:30 pm and the body arrived here on the noon train today. Funeral services will be held from on Decatur Street tomorrow, [Friday] at 1 o'clock. |
| Death | July 8, 1913 (Age 86) Source: Vermilion News Citation details: July 10, 1913 Text: An Old Resident Dies
Mr. Nelson Parsons, aged eighty-seven, a lifelong and respected resident of Vermilion, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. U. Stone of Liberty St. Mr. Parsons has been failing for some time, but was confined to his bed for but eight days. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home of L. U. Stone.
Obituary
Nelson Parsons, son of Levi and Charlotte Parsons, was born in Vermilion Township, August 29, 1826. Died July 8, 1913, aged 86 years, 11 months. He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Fowler 64 years ago. To them were born six children, one daughter and five sons. Two sons died in infancy. George, Bert and Charles having reached the manhood and middle life when they departed this life. The mother and wife died October 28, 1903 nearly 10 years ago.
The funeral services were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. Stone, Thursday at 1 o'clock P.M. Services conducted by Rev. A. G. Rupert |
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| Family with parents - View family |
| father |
Levi Parsons Birth: September 20, 1801 39 22 — Delaware County, New York Death: March 20, 1867 — Clark County, Ohio |
| mother |
Charlotte Pelton Birth: April 29, 1802 30 27 — Death: December 4, 1834 — Vermilion, Erie, Ohio |
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Marriage: December 14, 1825 — Huron, Ohio |
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9 months |
Nelson Parsons Birth: September 9, 1826 24 24 — Ohio Death: July 8, 1913 — |
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7 years younger sister |
Sarah Jane Parsons Birth: February 4, 1834 32 31 — Erie County, Ohio Death: August 9, 1928 — |
| Father’s family with E. Maria Michael - View family |
| father |
Levi Parsons Birth: September 20, 1801 39 22 — Delaware County, New York Death: March 20, 1867 — Clark County, Ohio |
| step-mother |
E. Maria Michael Birth: January 25, 1806 — near near Harmony, Frederick County, Maryland |
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Marriage: 1838 — |
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9 years half-sister |
Mary Catherine Parsons Birth: 1846 44 39 — |
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3 years half-sister |
Marian Elizabeth Parsons Birth: 1848 46 41 — Ohio Death: January 7, 1928 — Upland, California |
| Mother’s family with Cornelius S. Ferris - View family |
| step-father |
Cornelius S. Ferris Birth: about 1800 — Vermont Death: March 26, 1855 — Lorain County, Ohio |
| mother |
Charlotte Pelton Birth: April 29, 1802 30 27 — Death: December 4, 1834 — Vermilion, Erie, Ohio |
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Marriage: October 8, 1822 — Cuyahoga Co., Ohio |
| Family with Sarah Ann Fowler - View family |
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Nelson Parsons Birth: September 9, 1826 24 24 — Ohio Death: July 8, 1913 — |
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Marriage: 1850 — Ohio |
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1 year son |
Charles L. Parsons Birth: 1850 23 18 — Death: July 1910 — |
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6 years son |
Burdette Nelson “Burt” Parsons Birth: 1855 28 23 — Ohio Death: February 17, 1897 — Vermilion, Erie Co., Ohio |
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3 years son |
Birth: December 12, 1857 31 26 — Ohio Death: February 18, 1891 — Vermilion, Erie, Ohio |
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4 years daughter |
Jennie L. Parsons Birth: September 1861 34 29 — Death: January 1939 — Vermilion, Erie, Ohio |
| Birth | 1900 census |
| Birth | Burial stone Text: Nelson Parsons
Died July 18, 1913
Aged 86 Y., 10 M., 9 D. |
| Marriage | 1900 census Text: Number of years married: 49 |
| Occupation | 1860 census |
| Occupation | 1870 census Text: Parsons Nelson. 43. Ship carpenter
Brush Peter. 10
Parsons Sarah. 38. Keeping house
Charles. 20. Seaman
Burdette. 15
George. 13
Jennie. 8
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| Residence | 1910 census |
| Death | Vermilion News Citation details: July 10, 1913 Text: An Old Resident Dies
Mr. Nelson Parsons, aged eighty-seven, a lifelong and respected resident of Vermilion, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. U. Stone of Liberty St. Mr. Parsons has been failing for some time, but was confined to his bed for but eight days. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home of L. U. Stone.
Obituary
Nelson Parsons, son of Levi and Charlotte Parsons, was born in Vermilion Township, August 29, 1826. Died July 8, 1913, aged 86 years, 11 months. He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Fowler 64 years ago. To them were born six children, one daughter and five sons. Two sons died in infancy. George, Bert and Charles having reached the manhood and middle life when they departed this life. The mother and wife died October 28, 1903 nearly 10 years ago.
The funeral services were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. Stone, Thursday at 1 o'clock P.M. Services conducted by Rev. A. G. Rupert |
| Name | Listed as Nelson Parsons in every census. Name at birth was William Nelson Parsons. |