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Melissa Smith Parsons

Birth : 23 Apr 1843 Ohio, USA
Death : 14 Nov 1880 Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Bethesda Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate : 41.0019000, -91.8796000
Description : Melissa was the fifth of seven children born to Harmon and Barbara Smith. She married Thomas Griffith, a Civil War veteran, on October 14, 1860 in Huntington County, Indiana. They had two children, William and Viola. On November 25, 1873, Melissa married Robert E. Parsons in Jefferson County, Iowa. Together they had two sets of twins: Harmon and Harry, Josie and Jesse. Sadly, Harmon (named after Melissa's father) died in infancy and Josie died at nineteen, apparently after long suffering from epilepsy. Melissa herself died at a relatively young age, apparently from rheumatism,... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Melissa Smith Parsons's memorial?

    Melissa Smith Parsons's memorial is located at: Bethesda Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.

  • When did Melissa Smith Parsons death?

    Melissa Smith Parsons death on 14 Nov 1880 in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Melissa Smith Parsons's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.0019000
    Longitude: -91.8796000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Robert Elliott Parsons

(1835 - 1915)

Siblings

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Josephine Smith Bonewitz

(1838 - 1920)

Children

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Harmon R. Parsons

(1875 - 1875)

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Harry Rust Parsons

(1875 - 1951)

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Josie E. Parsons

(1877 - 1895)

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Jesse E Parsons

(1877 - 1960)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

2. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

3. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Union Cemetery
Lockridge Township, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9878000, -91.8266000

6. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

7. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

8. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

9. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

10. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

11. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

12. Bonnifield Cemetery
Lockridge, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9874992, -91.7966995

13. Peterson Cemetery
Lockridge, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0393982, -91.8075027

14. Chillcott Family Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0558000, -91.8286300

15. Mount Zion Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9617004, -91.8082962

16. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

17. New Sweden Baptist Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0242004, -91.7857971

18. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

19. New Swedish Methodist Church Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0037384, -91.7763519

20. New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery
Lockridge, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0238991, -91.7797012

21. Fiedler Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9321000, -91.8280000

22. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

23. New Sweden United Methodist Church Cemetery
Lockridge, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0247002, -91.7752991

24. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500