John Elmer PARSONS
- BIRTH: 1866; Iowa, USA
- DEATH: 1930
- BURIAL: Graceland Cemetery; Rowan, Wright County, Iowa, USA
Father: James PARSONS
Mother: Anna PATTOCK
Family 1: Zora I. BALLOU
- MARRIAGE: Abt. 1888
- CHILDREN:
- Lillian E. PARSONS
- Inez PARSONS
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Notes
Updated September 23, 2016. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):(1) 1870 United States Census for Iowa, Benton Co., Monroe Twp. (Luzerne Post Office): page 20; August 11, 1870.
John E. PARSONS is the son of James PARSONS (age 30, born in England, a farmer) and Ann PARSONS (age 32, born in Nova Scotia, keeping house). John is 3 years old and born in Iowa. His siblings are Wm Henry PARSONS (age 4) and Jack Ulysses PARSONS (age 1).
(2) 1880 United States Census for Iowa, Benton Co., Monroe Twp.: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 35; page 16; June 15, 1880.
John E. PARSON is the son of James PARSON (age 48, born in England, a farmer) and Annie PARSON (age 43, born in Nova Scotia, keeping house). John is 13 years old and a farm laborer. His siblings are William PARSON (age 14), Catherine PARSON (age 7) and Mary J. L. PARSON (age 5).
(3) 1900 United States Census for Iowa, Wright Co., Blaine Twp.: Supervisor's District 3; Enumeration District 158; Sheet 7A; June 13, 1900.
John E. PARSON is head of household, married to Zora E. [BALLOU] PARSON. Their daughter Lillian E. PARSON (born May 1894 in Iowa) and Zora's brother Chester A. BALLOU also reside in the household.
- Birth date: September 1865; age 34
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 12 years
- Birthplace: Iowa, with his father born in England and his mother born in Nova Scotia
- Occupation: Merchant, General Store
- Home: Owns his home; it is not a farm
(4) 1910 United States Census for Iowa, Wright Co., Blaine Twp.: Supervisor's District 3; Enumeration District 186; Sheet 7B, April 29, 1910.
Elmer PARSONS is head of household, married to Zora [BALLOU] PARSONS. Children in the household are Lillian (age 17) and Inez (age 7).
- Address: Galt Village
- Age: 43; married for 22 years
- Birthplace: Iowa, with his father born in England and his mother born in Nova Scotia
- Occupation: Own Income
- Home ownership: Rents a House
(5) 1920 United States Census for Iowa, Wright Co., Blaine Twp., Galt Town: Supervisor's District 3; Enumeration District 199; Sheet 14A; March 5, 1920.
John E. PARSONS is head of household, married to Zora [BALLOU] PARSONS. Their daughter Inez (age 17) also resides in the household.
- Home: owned, free of mortgage
- Age: 53
- Birthplace: Iowa, with his father born in England and his mother born in Nova Scotia
- Occupation: [illegible]
(6) 1925 Iowa State Census, Wright Co., Clarion: Lines 133-135.
John E. PARSONS is head of household, married to Zora PARSONS. Their daughter Inez (age 22) also resides in the household.
- Age: 58
- Home Ownership: Owns a home, free of mortgage valued at $5,000
- Insured Value: $3,000
- Highest Grade of School Completed: 8th Grade
- Place of Birth: Iowa
- Father: James PARSONS; born in England
- Mother: Anna PATTOCK; born in Nova Scotia
- Parents Place of Marriage: Illinois
(7) 1930 United States Census for Iowa, Wright Co., Grant Twp., Clarion City, Ward 1: Supervisor's District 6; Enumeration District 99-30; Sheet 9B; April 25, 1930.
John E. PARSONS is head of household, married to Zora I. [BALLOU] PARSONS.
- Address: 215 5th Avenue N.E.
- Home ownership: yes, valued at $5,000
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 63 years old at time of census; 21 when first married
- Birthplace: Iowa, with his father born in England and his mother born in Canada
- Occupation: None
(8) Find a Grave
- Name: John Elmer PARSONS
- Birth: 1866
- Death: 1930
- Spouse: Zora I. BALLOU PARSONS (1870 - 1942)
- Burial: Graceland Cemetery; Rowan, Wright County, Iowa, USA