Brief Life History of John
When John Parry was born on 10 February 1789, in Newmarket, Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom, his father, Bernard Parry, was 44 and his mother, Elizabeth Saunders, was 42. He married Mary Williams on 3 October 1808, in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. His occupation is listed as mason, stonecutter, builder and contractor in England, United Kingdom. He died on 13 January 1868, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
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- John Parry, "United States Census, 1850"
- John Parry, 'Wales, Parish Births and Baptisms' on MyHeritage
- Flintshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1994
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1791
Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.
1791 · The Bill of Rights
After the Constitution was made, some objections were raised by Anti-Federalists. So, in response ten amendments were discussed and voted on to become The Bill of Rights. These rights were made to clarify and guarantee certain freedoms of residents of the country.
1812
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Name Meaning
Welsh: Anglicized form of the patronymic ap Harry ‘son of Harry’ (see Harry , Harris ). The name is widespread in both England and Wales.
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Henry Edward and Clarissa Blakely Parry
HENRY EDWARD AND CLARISSA BLAKELY PARRY (author not provided; may have been written by Gladys Parry) My father’s name was Henry Edward Parry. He was born February 1862 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His f …
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