Brief Life History of James
When James Parsons was born on 31 January 1678, in North Bradley, Wiltshire, England, his father, John Parsons, was 20 and his mother, Ann Pyatt, was 21. He married Eleanor Parsons on 3 July 1712, in Rode, Somerset, England. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 3 daughters. He died about 1759, in Laverton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 82.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know James? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (3)
- James Parsons, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531
- James Parsons, "England, Wiltshire, Church Records, 1518-1990"
Spouse and Children
1678–1759 Male
1681– Female
Children (9)
1713– Male
1715– Male
1717– Female
1718– Male
1719– Male
+4 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1657– Male
1657–1698 Female
Siblings (4)
1678–1759 Male
1681– Male
1687–1754 Female
1689– Male
World Events (4)
1688 · Glorious Revolution
Age 10
1720 · South Sea Bubble
Age 42
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 74
Name Meaning
English: occupational name for the servant of a parish priest or parson, from the possessive case of Middle English persone, parsoun (see Parson ).
English: many early examples are found with the prepositions (e.g. Ralph del Persones 1323); these are habitational names, with the omission of house, hence in effect occupational names for servants employed at the parson's house.
English: post-medieval variant of Parson , with excrescent -s. Alternatively, Parson may be a shortened form of Parsons.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
