Charles Andrew Parsons (1901 - 1956)

Born 12 Nov 1901 in Gentry County, Missouri, USA

Ancestors

Died 1 Jan 1956 at age 54 in Forest City, Holt County, Missouri, USA

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Biography

Charles Andrew Parsons was born November 12, 1901 in Gentry County, Missouri. He was the son of William Parsons and Mary McNeese.

In May, 1910, Charles Andrew Parsons was living with his family in a rented house in Hickory, Holt County, Missouri. William Riley Parsons was a laborer, doing odd jobs. Enumerated in the household were:

• William Riley Parsons (39)
• Mary Jane McNeese (39)
• Nora Etta Parsons (13)
• William Jennings Bryan Parsons (10)
• Charles Andrew Parsons (8)
• Pearl Mabel Parsons (4)
• Cleo Earl Parsons (1)

In January, 1920, Charles Andrew Parsons was living with his family on a rented farm in Hickory, Holt County, Missouri. Enumerated in the household were:

• William Riley Parsons (52)
• Mary Jane McNeese (52)
• Nora Etta Parsons (22)
• William Jennings Bryan Parsons (19)
• Charles Andrew Parsons (17)
• Pearl Mabel Parsons (14)
• Cleo Earl Parsons (11)

Charles Andrew Parsons married Clarice Irene Hughs in 1923. She was the daughter of Rufus Dwight Hughs & Ollie Pearl Cook Hughs.

In April, 1930, Charles Andrew Parsons & Clarice Irene Hughs were farming on a rented farm in Hughes, Nodaway County, Missouri. Enumerated in the household were:

• Charles Andrew Parsons (27)
• Clarice Irene Hughs (24)
• Charlene Margaret Parsons (6)
• Darlene Mable Parsons (4)
• Charles William Parsons (2)
• Paul Estell Parsons (3 months)

In April, 1940, Charles Andrew Parsons & Clarice Irene Hughs were living in a rented house in Mount, Holt County, Missouri. He was employed as a cement mixer. He had completed 6th grade, she had completed 8th grade. He worked 32 weeks in 1939, earning $400.00. Enumerated in the household were:

• Charles Andrew Parsons (37)
• Clarice Irene Hughs (34)
• Charlene Margaret Parsons (16)
• Darlene Mable Parsons (14)
• Charles William Parsons (12)
• Paul Estell Parsons (9)
• Betty Jean Parsons (6)
• Robert Andrew Parsons (2)

Charles Andrew Parsons died on January 1, 1956 in Forest City, Holt County, Missouri. He was 54 years old. The cause of death was coronary thrombosis. He was buried in Forest City Cemetery (Union Cemetery) in Forest City, Holt County, Missouri.

Sources

• Birth
  • Missouri Standard Death Certificate (see link below)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial # 78567307 (see link below)
• Marriage
  • 1930 United States Federal Census (Married at age 20)
• Residence
  • 1910 United States Federal Census (Hickory, Holt County, MO)
  • 1920 United States Federal Census (Hickory, Holt County, MO)
  • 1930 United States Federal Census (Hughes, Nodaway County, MO)
  • 1940 United States Federal Census (Mound City, Holt County, MO)
• Death & Burial
  • https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1956/1956_00001202.PDF
  • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78567307