John William PARRISH
He was age 29 at time of 1870 census of Campbell County, Lynchberg, Va., page 64, Lines 576/577. Birthplace listed as Virginia. His record of birth at time of his marriage 19 Sept 1860 in Lynchburg, Va. to Matilda Wooldridge showed his age as 22, which would make birthdate 1838. His birthplace was Lynchburg, Va. Death certificate shows he was 33 at time of death May 27, 1874. He was consort of Susan E. Parrish. His occupation was painter.
She was age 24 at time of 1870 census in Campbell County, City of Lynchburg, Va., page 64, dwelling 576/577. Her age at time of marriage 19 Sept 1860 showed her to be 16. Her year of birth would then be 1844 rather than 1846. Death certificate in Lynchburg, Va. shows she died 14 Dec 1939. Her birth is shown as 14 April 1846. Her parents are listed as Lew Allen Wooldridge and Edith Brook, both born in Appomattox County, Va. Records show she was sealed to husband in Arizona temple. Code is 7700601 52. She lived with Willie (probably William P. Parrish) and Nett (probably Nettie LeGrand Parrish) at 200 Euclid Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. in later years.
He was a painting contractor. His last wife was named Hattie. He was believed to have been widowed twice before. Source of information was from daughter, Corinne Parrish Hamlin. Marriage certificate, dated 18 April 1887 in Lynchburg, Va., showed wife as Bettie Virginia Parrish, his birthplace as Lynchburg, Va. and his parents as Jno. W. & Caroline Parrish. His age was 24. 1870 census showed John as age 8. See Campbell County, City of Lynchburg., Va. T8-412, page 64, dwelling No. 576/577.
1870 census 0f Campbell County, Lynchburg, Va. shows Fanny as age five. See T8-412, page 64.
1870 census of Campbell County, Lynchburg, Va. shows E. Lee's age as three. See T8-412, Page 64.
1870 census of Campbell County, Lynchburg, Va. shows her birthdate as Nov 1869. See T8-412, Page 64.
He married Caroline Matilda Wooldridge 19 Sep 1860 at Lynchburg, Va . Caroline Matilda Wooldridge was born at Lynchburg, Va 14 Apr 1846 daughter of Lewellen Wooldridge and Edith Brook .
They were the parents of 4
children:
John Christopher Parrish
born 2 Jul 1862.
Fanny Parrish
born 1865.
E. Lee Parrish
born 1867.
Annie E. Parrish
born Nov 1869.
John William Parrish died 27 May 1874 at Lynchburg, Va .
Caroline Matilda Wooldridge died 14 Dec 1939 at Lynchburg, Va .