PARSONS

Joseph Garrett Parsons,Sr. and Alcey Goolsby

Family Members Relationship Birthdate Birth Place Married Spouse Number of children Death
Joseph Garrett Parsons,Sr. Father abt.1743 VA date unknown Alcey Goolsby 10 oct 1823
Alcey Goolsby wife abt 1743 VA unknown date Joseph Garrett Parsons,Sr. 10 abt 1800
Joseph Garrett Parsons,Jr. Son abt1760 Laurens Co.,SC 1.1794 2.date 1.Name unknown 2.Nancy _____ ? aft1830
(Capt.)Samuel Parsons son 1765 Laurens Co.,SC 11sept17-- Elizabeth Tabitha Goodwin 8 4nov1848
James Parsons son ? Laurens Co.,SC ? ? ? moved to KY
William Parsons,Sr. son 1764 Laurens Co.,SC no date-in GA Mary Bryant 2ormore 1826,SC
Tabitha Parsons daughter abt1772 SC ? Mark Goodwin ? 1851
Littleton Parsons,Sr. son 1774 SC 1.? 2.12jan1832 1.Sarah______ 2.Joanna______ ? ?
Isaiah Parsons son 1782 SC 1.? 2.bef1845 3.30jun1846 1.Martha Travis 2.name unknown 3. Mary"Polly"Gwinn Burchfield ? aft 1850
Sarah Parsons daughter abt 1784 SC ? William Nabors 2? aft1860
Elizabeth Parsons daughter 1775 SC ? Williams Owens ? aft 1860,SC
John "Jack" Parsons son 1786 SC 28feb1813 Mary"Polly"Cox 12 27jun1868

1.Joseph Garrett Parsons,Sr. b.abt.1743 in VA,m. Alcey Goolsby,settled around Laurens Co.,S.C (96th District). He moved to Jefferson Co.,AL in fall of 1817 and died there Oct,1823. See Goolsby family tree now on its own page. Click below.

Children of Joseph and Alcey: 1.i.*Joseph Garrett Parsons,Jr.b.abt1760-d.aft.1830,m.1st wife unknown married about 1794 in Laurens Co.,SC 2.Nancy _______(abt1783-aft1860)settled near Bessemer,AL.

P.S.Joseph Garrett Parsons, Jr. died between 20 Sep 1839 and 2 Oct 1840. via Bill Burgess, wcb-ii-az@juno.com
*2.ii.(Capt.)Samuel Parsons info below.
1.iii.James Parsons,b. abt 1764,SC, settled near Ky.where he died.
1.iv.*William Parsons,SR. b.1764,died in Laurens Co.,S.C.1826.m. Mary Bryant (1774-aft1860) in GA.Mary is buried in the Dogwood Grove Cemetary, west of Adger,AL.She traveled to AL with her sons between 1832 and 1838. Children of William Parsons,Sr. and Mary Bryant: i.Samuel; ii.Archibald Bryant.

1.v.Tabitha Parsons b.abt 1772-d 1851, m.married Mark Goodwin (1775-1850).
1.vi.Littleton Parsons,b.1774 ,m.1Sarah______ ? 2,Joanna _________ 12jan1832.
1.vii.*Isaiah Parsons,b.1782-d.aft 1850,m.1.Martha Travis 2. Mary *Polly" Burchfield Gwinn (1805-1886) on 30jun1846 in Jefferson Co., AL. Isaiah settled near Woods Creek in Jefferson Co. in 1834. 1.viii.Sarah Parsons b. abt 1784 SC-d.aft1860 in Pickens Co.,AL ,m.William Nabors(b.?-d.1844).Children of Sarah Parsons and William Nabors: i. Francis D.Nabors ii. Isaac G. Nabors 1.ix.Elizabeth Parsons b.1775-d. aft 1860 m. William Owens (b?-d.1856). Both died in SC.

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x.*John(Jack)Parsons b.abt.1786, m.Polly Cox (b.1794-d.?), moved to Jefferson Co.,AL in 1819 with other family members. Settled near Old Blue Creek. John's will probated in Jefferson Co.,AL 1868 rec'd Will Book A 1856-1880 pg 274. Children of Jack Parsons and Polly Cox:

i.Evaline"Valvarithy Alvaline" Parsons b.ca 1817 m.John Hammaker,Jr.in 28dec1834,John B.Ayers,J.P.;ii. Joseph Erwin Parsons b.1820-d.1879,m.Julia A. Sellers (1827-1880)buried in unmarked graves of Valley Creek cemetary in same row as Erwin's brother,iii. George Parsons b.1819,m.1.Elizabeth(Bets)Parsons 30jan1841 (dau of Dr. Sam Parsons)divorced,2.Catherine D. Moore 5mar1873. His son (Erwin's), James E. Parsons.iv.Hulda Ann Parsons; v.Catherine Paralee Parsons;vi.Rachael Clarinda Parsons;vii.Robert Parsons;viii.Mary;ix.Alcey Parsons; x.Narcissa Parsons;xi.John Parsons, JR. The youngest mentioned in will was xii.Francis Marion Parsons.
Children of Erwin and Julia: Hilliard Parsons (1844-1863),served in Confederate Co. H, 28th Regiment during Civil War. He died in that war March 30,1863.
Jackson Parsons (1846-?)m. Nellie Igo in 1865. Both are buried at Valley Creek cemetery markers are bordered by marbles.
Artincy Parsons(1850-1929)m. Wylie Hopkins (1849-1929).Both buried at Valley Creek church.
George Parsons(1842-1921) m. Catherine (Cathie)Mayfield (1855-1935),daughter of Israel Mayfield. George died of Pellagra Henry Parsons (1845-?) m. Rhoda Igo,a sister of Nellie Igo Jack's wife. Rachel Tabitha Parsons (1843-1937) m. William Justice,son of Anderson and Martha Justice. Rachel buried in Valley Creek Cemetery. Mary Parsons (1849-?). Gordon (Bunk) Parsons (1848-ca.1924) m. Elizabeth "Eliza" A. Scott (1833 on marker,1845 on census,-1911). It is said that "Eliza" was Native American. Both are buried at Valley Creek cemetery. "Bunk" was a Civil War veteran. He was a "wart remover". He raised turkeys "free range".In 1880 census, stepson David H. Scott lived with them. "Bunk" lived in Crossroads area for many years. Isabella "Izzie" Parsons(1860-?)m.1.David H. Scott (1860-1892)in Dec,1880. Children of David and Izzie:
Tom Scott (1884-1928) m. Hattie ____
Sam Scott(1882-1960)m. Sarah Milliagan,
Lizzie Scott,m.Chambers Bridges
Easter Scott,m.Dan Holcombe
Walter D. Scott maybe others.
2.(Izzie)Alf Powell. iii.George b.1819 m.1.Elizabeth (Betsy,or"Bets") b. 1826? d.?Dogwood Grove Cem. dau of Dr. Sam Parsons. Dr. Sam Parsons (herb doctor)came to AL after the death of his father,William. William Parsons was a son of Joseph Garrett Parsons and a brother of John (Jack)Parsons. 2. Catherine D.Moore(1835-1919) buried at Valley Creek Cem. with George who died in 1901. George and Elizabeth Parsons had 3 children:
i.James E.("Dry Jim")Parsons (1843-1910)M. William Hammaker's daughter Lucanda(1846-1921).Both are buried at Valley Creek cemetery. Children: O.M.(Oliver or Oly) Parsons (1870-1905) Killed in mining accident in Virginia Mines.Big explosion really big deal at this time in this area.
Curry N. Parsons (1883-1950)
Grover C. Parsons(1886-1907)
Martha G. Parsons m.Newt Davis.

ii.L.G.(Levi Greenlee)Parsons (1846-1899)m.William Hammaker's daughter, Orphelia (1846-1921). Both buried at Valley Creek cemetery. Perhaps one daughter, Leatha Parsons (1872-1962). iii.Minerva Jane Parsons(1851-1953), Licensed midwife m. Lewis Jalper Parsons (1843-1932),son of Miles Jasper (1818-1920), a brother to "Dr. Sam" Parsons,who was brother to Joseph Garrett Parsons,Sr. Children of Minerva and Lewis: Sarah Elizabeth Parsons (1868-1947)m. Luther Parks (1854-1924)son of Calvin Parks who married Elizabeth Turner (Spidle). This Parks family presently lives in Valley Creek Community even now.

Two sons (by another wife?) of Jack's,iv. Robert Parsons andv. John Parsons were killed in the Civil War.

Capt. Sam Parsons and Elizabeth Tabitha Goodwin

Family Member Relationship Birthdate Birthplace Married Spouse Number of children Death
Capt.Samuel Parsons father 1765 SC 11sept17-- Elizabeth Tabitha Goodwin 8 4nov1848,SC
Elizabeth Tabitha Goodwin wife 1766 SC 11sept17-- Capt.Sam Parsons 8 aft1840
Hampton Grant Parsons son 14sept1786 Birth Place Married Sarah(Sally)Martin Number of children Death
Theophilus Parsons son 28jun1789 Birth Place bef1827 Tempe Goodwin 7 18jan1883
Josiah L. Parsons son abt 1825 ? 23sept1846 Sarah Ann Rogers ? 14mar1865,IL
Rebekah Parsons daughter Bdate BPlace ? ? ? ?
Wiley Hiram Parsons son 12apr1795 BPlace 15nov1842 Elizabeth Weaks ? ?
Amay Parsons daughter bd bp ? ? ? ?
Cassey Daughter? Bdate BPlace Married Spouse ? ?
Goodwin Parsons son Bdate BP Married Spouse ? ?

2.*Capt.Samuel Parsons b.1765,m.*Elizabeth Tabitha Goodwin(1766-aft1840)11sept1785?,Laurens Co.,S.C. Capt.Sam died 4nov1848, in Laurens Co.,S.C.at age 83. Sam was Vet of War of 1812. Larens Co.,SC 1800 census 3 males and 3 females under age of 10 yrs old, 1male and 1 female 26-45 yr of age.
Children:2.i. Hampton Grant Parsons b. 14sep1786 in SC. He married Sarah (Sally) Martin(b.11feb1792-d.16jul1855)in SC. She was daughter of Reuben Martin and Joanna Higgins. Hampton died 28aug1862.
3.ii.*Theophilus Parsons info below.
2.iii.Josiah Parsons m.Sarah Ann Rogers 23sep1846. Josiah L. Parsons died in Rock Island,Ill. during the Civil War. Date:14mar1865. He is buried in the National Military Cemetery there in grave #1915. Sarah Ann Rogers was born 27jul1827.
2.iv.Rebekah Parsons
2.v.*Wiley H.Parsons b.12apr1795,m.15nov1842,Elizabeth Weeks(Weaks). Settled in Jefferson Co.,AL around 1835. They had one child Rebecca E. Rebecca E. married Thomas Jeff Parsons 9oct1862. Thomas Jeff was son of Joseph S. (Long Joe) Parsons and Hanna Parsons, and grandson of Littleton, Sr. Their children include:

a.Alabama Catherine Parsons m. Berryman Hicks 15dec1897
b.Elafair Parsons never married
c.America "Meric" Parsons m.Dawson Godfrey
d.Harlin Henderson "Harley"Parsons m. Ollie Nichols 30Nov1901
e.Curtis Waller Parsons m.Emma Eton 24dec1900.
f.Brazier did not marry.

2.vi.Amay Parsons
2.vii.Cassey Parsons
2.viii.Goodwin Parsons

The following children are Hampton and Sally Parsons:


i.Martin Ball Parsons,b.1mar1821
ii.Benjamin Martin,b.3aug1829
iii.Rebeccan Parsons m. Elijah Lanford

Sarah Ann Rogers and Josiah L.Parsons had the following children:

i.John Ed Parsons b. abt 1847
ii.Aulius Franklin Parsons (Dick)b.21dec1849
iii.William E. Parsons b.1853
iv.Frances L. (Fannie) no dates

Family of Theophilus and Tempe Goodwin Parsons

Family Member Relationship Birthdate Birthplace Married Spouse Number of children Death
Theophilus Parsons father 28june1789 SC Married Tempe Goodwin 6 or 7 18jan1883
Tempe Goodwin wife 27oct1797 SC Married Theophilus Parsons 6 or 7 8jan1890
Oliver Perry Parsons son 1827 SC 12jan1854 Narcissa Parsons 3 1911
Sandel Parsons daughter 1825 pob 29may1845 William Higgins #children 1902
Milberry Parsons daughter 22nov1828 SC Married Spouse Number of children 27july1870
Cassa Ann Parsons daughter 22aug1830 SC Married Spouse Number of children Death
Tobitha Parsons daughter BD AL Married Spouse Number of children Death
Samuel G. Parsons son BD AL Married Spouse Number of children Death
Albertine F. Parsons son Birthdate AL 21dec1871 Susan A.Letson Number of children Death

3. Theophilus Parsons b.28june1789-d.18jan1883,m.Tempe Goodwin*(b.oct1797-d.8jan1890). They moved to Jefferson Co.,AL in 1835 from Laurens County, SC. Both are buried at Old Parsons cemter, Lock 17,Backyard of Rainey residence.

Children of Theophilus and Tempe Goodwin:

i. Oliver Perry Parsons see info below.
ii. Sandel (sometimes spelled Sandal) married William Higgins, son of Thomas Higgins and Millie Stone. Some Higgins family researchers list him as William David Higgins. He was born about 1828 (1850 Jefferson Co., AL census). Family researchers list his place of birth as South Carolina as does the 1880 Jeff. Co., AL census. However, the 1850, 1860, and 1870 census records report his place of birth as Georgia. I have deferred to Higgins researchers on place of birth as well as the middle names for both, but he may have been born in Georgia during a migration period. Sandel was born about 1825-1828 (her age varies from 1 to 4 years older than William on the census records) in South Carolina. The Higgins researchers state her name as Sandel (or Sandal) Elmira. I've never seen the names Elmira or David in official records. I have heard some call her Mira (or Myra) but according to Jefferson Co., AL Marriages she is listed as Sandel M. The record I copied at the LDS Library in Mesa, AZ in 1991 from "Alabama Records" state: "Sandel M. Parsons & William Higgins, 26 May 1845, solemnized 29 May, by A. J. Waldrop, C.C., p. 269." It came from either Book 2 or 3. I failed to note that at the time and need to recheck it. 26 May would have been date license was issued. She has middle initial "L" in 1850 census and "M" in 1860 and 1870 (initials only, S. M.). The 1880 census incorrectly lists her as Sarah. In Sylvan Springs Cemetery listings she is Sandlin Higgins (1825- 1902) and he is William Higgins (1828-1890), according to David Reed's cemetery survey completed 9 Apr 2000.
iii. Milberry Parsons b.22nov1828-d.27july1890
iii. Cassa Ann Parsons b.22auf1830-d.?
iv.Tobitha Parsons
v. Samuel G.Parsons
vi. Albertine F. Parsons b.?,m.Susan Letson,21dec1871.

OLIVER PERRY AND NARCISSA PARSONS FAMILY

Family Member Relationship Birthdate Birthplace Married Spouse Number of children Death
Oliver Perry Parsons Father 1827 SC 12jan1854 Narcissa Parsons 3 1911
Narcissa Parsons wife ???? ??B> 12jan1854 Oliver Perry Parsons 3 ????
William Wiley Franklin Parsons son 22nov1853 AL 10dec1873 Emily Jane Lawson 7 28feb1941
Nancy M. Parsons daughter ???? ?? ???? James Persons(sp.?) ? ????
Felix Perry Parsons son 1862 AL ? ? 1962 Jefferson Co.,AL

4.*Oliver Perry Parsons b.1827 in Laurens Co.,S.C.,m.*Narcissa Parsons 12jan1854,in Jefferson Co.,AL,d.1911.
Children of Oliver Perry Parsons and Narcissa Parsons: 4.i.*William Wiley Franklin Parsons info below.
4.ii. *Nancy M.Parsons, m. James Persens(sp?) 4.iii.Felix Perry Parsons

2nd son of Felix Perry Parsons, James Perry Parsons*

Some info on Felix Perry and James Perry Parsons b.04jan1904-d.13aug197 provided by Marilyn Parsons McCarty.

Other info provided by http://www.hueytown.org/historical

Email Georgia Garrett yhammer42@yahoo.com.


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