Page 40 cornet joseph parsons was preeminently a business man, with the courage and enterprise which peculiarly fitted him to take a leading part in the settlement of a new country. The genealogy of the bliss family in america aaron tyler bliss and several other family genealogies indicate that joseph parsons, husband of mary bliss, was probably born near great torrington. Some visit this page looking for a tangible link to themselves and place a like here like putting a flower or a pebble on a headstone. The parsons family book parsons family, descendants of cornet joseph parsons, springfield, 1636northampton, 1655 states on see at p. Her family later immigrated to hartford, connecticut, where she married joseph. The first meeting of the association, a picnic lunch, was. Miller of lowville, ny as the cornet joseph parsons descendants association. It may have belonged to aaron parsons a grandson of cornet joseph who. She was eleven or twelve when they decided to move to the rude little settlement of hartford. Joseph parsons 16201683, known in many subsequent records by his military title, cornet joseph parsons, came to america as a boy but earned prominence as a public servant and founder of towns, which grew into cities.
Buy cornet joseph parsons, one of the founders of springfield and northampton, massachusetts 1898 by henry martyn burt, albert ross parsons online at alibris. According to a reference book entitled parsons family, by henry parsons, they arrived in america aboard the barque transport edward walker, master out of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading parsons family. Jul 16, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Excerpt from descendants of cornet joseph parsons, vol. Cornet joseph parsons 16201683 compiled by gerald james parsons, a.
Cornet joseph parsons, one of the founders of springfield. On 15 july 1636 he witnessed a deed by which the indians conveyed to william pynchon and others a large tract of land on both sides of the connecticut river including. There are still some parsons reference books available, dont be without a copy. He moved to downtown springfield circa 1745 and was called an innkeeper at that time. Cornet parsons, the patriarch of the long line and grandfather to john parsons, whose will you will find in these important historical documents. Mary bliss parsons, wife of cornet joseph parsons, daughter of thomas and margaret bliss of hartford, connecticut, both very prominent families, was born in england about 1628 and came to america with.
It is below the rank of captain and lieutenant, and equivalent to todays 2nd lieutenant. Published by the author 1982, 31, online database 2 burt. Dorset, england ca 1570, and all of their descendants. Five heartstopping years as a ceo on the feds hitlist paperb. His wife, mary bliss, was born in england in 1620, and died at springfield, jan. Cornet parsons was born on june 25, 1620 in england, he migrated here around 1647 and one of the first settlers of northampton. Built 1695, probably by margarets grandson, thomas bliss. The witch trials of mary bliss parsons has the honor to meet, the more presumptuous it seems to.
Cornet joseph parsons was one of the founders of springfield and northampton, massachusetts. Parsons family descendants of cornet jo isbn 0342029614. Joseph cornet joseph parsons, sr 16201683 find a grave. Some visit this page looking for a tangible link to. Descendants of cornet joseph parsons, springfield, 1636northampton, 1655 hardback or cased book. Home of margaret hulins bliss, mother of mary bliss. The english ancestry and descendants to the sixth generation of cornet joseph parsons 16201683 compiled by gerald james parsons, a.
Savage says that he was the most enterprising man in the connecticut valley for a quarter of a century, and burt, in his monograph, says that with perhaps a single exception he was the most prosperous and. Joesph parsons was born on month day 1647, at birth place, to captain cornet joesph parsons and mary parsons born bliss. According the beaminster town historian marie eedle, nothing is known of joseph s father william parsons before he showed up in town about the same time a woolen mill was opened nearby. Aug 03, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Joseph cornet joseph parsons family history, genealogy, joseph, bliss, family tree diagram. One of the earliest known records concerning cornet joseph parsons and his brother deacon benjamin parsons was in maj. Descendants of cornet joseph parsons, springfield, 1636 northampton, 1655. Her family later immigrated to hartford, connecticut, where she married. Descendants of cornet joseph parsons, springfield, 1636 northampton, 1655 parsons, henry on. Parsons was born to thomas and margaret hulins bliss in gloucestershire, england in 1628.
This image was sent by a friend who found it in the book, stagecoach and tavern. Cornet joseph parsons died at springfield 9 october 1683. The english ancestry and descendants to the sixth generation of cornet joseph parsons 16201683. The more descendants of cornet joseph and mary bliss parsons this author of silencing the women. North america, family histories, 15002000 database online. Cornet joseph parsons was very involved in the development of the colony. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Parsons, cowles requesting a lookup for anyone who has the book. Cornet joseph parsons one of the founders of springfield and northampton, massachusetts by henry m. Jul 18, 2019 cornet joseph parsons spent the last years of his life in springfield, mass. Joseph parsons is said to have been a cornet of the british cavalry. Home of margaret hulins bliss, mother of mary bliss parsons.
The first meeting of the association, a picnic lunch, was held in boonville, ny on august 16, 1923. Cornet joseph parsons one of the founders of springfield. Parsons family descendants of cornet joseph parsons, springfield, 1636 northampton, 1655, volume 2 1912 source. Joesph parsons historical records and family trees. New york, frank allaben genealogical company 191220 ocolc608690720. Genealogy for joseph parsons 1620 1683 family tree on geni, with over 200 million. Cornet joseph parsons one of the founders of springfield and. Be among the first in your family to own this fully documented, limited edition reference book. Initially, the pfawr was primarily focused on the descendants of cornet joseph parsons, sr.
The rank of cornet was originally the third and lowest grade of commissioned officer in a british cavalry troop. Joseph parsons 16201683, known in many subsequent records by his military title, cornet joseph parsons, came to america as a boy but earned prominence as a public servant and founder of towns. It is believed he came to new england on the ship transport of london in 1635. On the 7th of october 1678, the general court appointed joseph parsons, sr. Descendants of cornet joseph parsons, springfield, 1636 northampton. In 1655, joseph parsons purchased a land tract from the local native.
Mary bliss and joseph parsons of springfield and northampton. Joseph parsons historical records and family trees myheritage. The witch trials of mary bliss parsons has the honor to meet, the more presumptuous it seems to have written about someone elses ancestor. Clint eastwood family group joseph parsons ahnentafel no. Parson research resources online research historic.
Mary bliss parsons 16281712 was an american woman who was accused of witchcraft, but. Mary bliss parsons, wife of cornet joseph parsons, daughter of thomas and margaret bliss of hartford, connecticut, both very prominent families, was born in england about 1628 and came to america with her parents when she was about eight years old. Clint eastwood family group joseph parsons ahnentafel. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources. Cornet joseph parsons, one of the founders of springfield and. I was working on the family of a samuel k greenwood and it lead to. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Joseph parsons historical records and family trees. This is a lifelong effort that contains over 800 indexed pages. Cornet joseph parsons spent the last years of his life in springfield, mass.
This book is very interesting and places coronet joseph in the middle of a lot of history. A short chronological biography of cornet joseph parsons. Joseph cornet parsons cornet parsons was born on june 25, 1620 in england, he migrated here around 1647 and one of the first settlers of northampton. Parsons describes his visit to the society of genealogists in london in 1986 and how he discovered the. Parsons family descendants of cornet jo isbn 0342029614 isbn. The parsons genealogy and family tree page welcome to the parsons family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Springfield, 1636 northampton, 1655 source information. The parsons family association was founded in 1923 by rev. Only 500 copies were published first come, first serve. Cornet joseph parsons of springfield, northampton, and boston, ma gary parsons, overseer cornet joseph parsons, one of the founders of springfield and northampton, massachusetts, was.
Feb 23, 2015 home of margaret hulins bliss, mother of mary bliss parsons, wife of cornet joseph parsons. Joseph parsons and mary bliss were married on a monday, november 26, 1646. Captain was born on june 25 1620, in beaminster dorset england. Descendants of cornet joseph parsons, springfield, 1636northampton 1655 by henry parsons 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Savage says that he was the most enterprising man in the connecticut valley for a quarter of a century, and burt, in his monograph, says that with perhaps a. Cornet joseph and mary bliss parsons have many descendants and have many friends. Mary bliss parsons 16281712 was an american woman who was accused of witchcraft, but was exonerated, in 17thcentury massachusetts. Joseph cornet joseph parsons family history, genealogy, joseph, bliss, family. Joseph parsons served quite often as a juror in springfield during the years 1667, 1668, and 1677. Family trees, family tree book, family album, heritage scrapbook pages. The parsons house of the northampton historical society being two conflicting accounts entitled. See more ideas about parsons, joseph, ancestry book.
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