WM. D. PARROTT

PARROTT, BAGNELL, HODGKINSON, VINES

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Date: 5/9/2005 at 22:23:32

PARROTT, Wm. D., watch maker and jeweler, Vine st., residence same; born April 18, 1822, in Birmingham, England; in 1830 came to New York City; in 1831 went to Chester Co., Penn.; in 1838 went to Philadelphia; in 1843 returned to Chester Co.; in 1846 went to Pottstown, Penn.; in 1849 came to Center Co., Penn., and in 1854 came to West Union, Iowa; he learned his trade in Philadelphia, and has followed it ever since. Married Margaret Bagnell May 1, 1838; she was born Feb. 14, 1823, in Philipsburg, Center Co., Penn.; died April 27, 1874; had thirteen children; ten are living - William H., Joseph D., James B., Edward L., Jane W. (now Mrs. Hodgkinson), Henry C., Eva (now Mrs. Vines), Ella, Lillie and Maggie B.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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