J. H. PARSONS - History

PARSONS, WILSON

Posted By: Joey Stark - Jefferson Co. Volunteer
Date: 3/26/2006 at 21:39:32

"1879 History of Jefferson County", Des Moines Township, Page 569

PARSONS, J. H., farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Libertyville; born Aug. 27, 1819, in Randolph Co., Va.; in 1838 came to Van Buren County; in 1840 removed to Agency City; in 1842 to Fort Des Moines, and was employed by the Government as a blacksmith, doing work for the Indians; in 1844, he went to Kansas in the same capacity; in 1846 he returned to Libertyville, and, in 1848, removed to his present farm; owns 180 acres.

Married Sarah A. WILSON Nov. 30, 1848; she was born March 4, 1820, in Fayette Co., Penn.; had six children, three living -- Alexander K., Amanda V., and Alice B.. Republican. Methodist. His mother-in-law, Mrs. Margaret WILSON, lives with him; she was born Jan. 1, 1784, in Fayette Co., Penn.; is enjoying good health.

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s).