Willis Harrison “W. H.” Parsons

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Willis Harrison “W. H.” Parsons

Birth
Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
Death
24 Jul 1901 (aged 60)
Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Willis H. Parsons died July 21, 1901 in Stanford, Lincoln County, KY at age 60. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church, an honorable gentleman and a clever man. He was formerly from Rockcastle County, but had lived in Lincoln county for a number of years where he was universally liked. He was survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Underwood Parsons and seven children. After services at the Methodist church by Rev. W. E. Arnold, the remains were taken to Buffalo Springs Cemetery and laid to rest. From The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY July 23, 1901.

Parents:
Harrison Green Parsons and Sarah Elizabeth Prosior

Spouse:
Mary Elizabeth Underwood

Children:
Adolphus D. "Dolph" Parsons, b. January 14, 1873
D. Lafayette Parsons, b. ca. 1875
Charles B. Parsons, b. ca. 1878
Anna Alice Parsons, b. October 11, 1880(twin)
John Napoleon Parsons, b. October 11, 1880 (twin)
George Green Parsons, b. September 8, 1883
Eleanor Parsons, b. April 5, 1886
Carrie May Parsons, b. May 6, 1888
Calameas Parsons, b. April 25, 1891
Willis H. Parsons died July 21, 1901 in Stanford, Lincoln County, KY at age 60. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church, an honorable gentleman and a clever man. He was formerly from Rockcastle County, but had lived in Lincoln county for a number of years where he was universally liked. He was survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Underwood Parsons and seven children. After services at the Methodist church by Rev. W. E. Arnold, the remains were taken to Buffalo Springs Cemetery and laid to rest. From The Interior Journal, Stanford, KY July 23, 1901.

Parents:
Harrison Green Parsons and Sarah Elizabeth Prosior

Spouse:
Mary Elizabeth Underwood

Children:
Adolphus D. "Dolph" Parsons, b. January 14, 1873
D. Lafayette Parsons, b. ca. 1875
Charles B. Parsons, b. ca. 1878
Anna Alice Parsons, b. October 11, 1880(twin)
John Napoleon Parsons, b. October 11, 1880 (twin)
George Green Parsons, b. September 8, 1883
Eleanor Parsons, b. April 5, 1886
Carrie May Parsons, b. May 6, 1888
Calameas Parsons, b. April 25, 1891

Inscription

Marker is faded, but reads:
W. H. Parsons
Co. D., 49 KY Inf.