ADDIE'S FAMILY
In 1880 Powieshiek County, Iowa, George Hasting is farming, 28, born in Illinois, Sarah Hasting 27 Wife, Charles Hasting 5 Son, Ada Hasting 2 Daughter, and Robert Hasting 5/12 Son.
George cash-claimed 160 acres in section 4, 10S 42W, Kit arson County, Colorado, in 1891.
He proved up another 160 acres in section 4 in 1894.
In 1900 Colorado Springs, George is a carpenter, born January 1848 in Illinois, married 27 years to Sarah born March 1872 in Indiana.
Charley 25, Roy Hastings 18 Son, Myrtle Hastings 17 Daughter, all three born in Iowa Irvin Hastings 11 Son born in Colorado, and Iven Icenfice 33 Brother in Law born in Iowa.
George Washington Hastings BIRTH 11 Jan 1849 Ogle County, Illinois, DEATH 18 Jun 1908 Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 58952858.
Sarah E. Icenbice Hastings BIRTH 1853 DEATH 13 Sep 1921 BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT 060 MEMORIAL ID 19719663.
Charles Andrew Hastings BIRTH 1874 DEATH 1958 BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT Block 00226 - - 000827 MEMORIAL ID 34858410 .
Robert Roy Hastings BIRTH 12 Dec 1879 Iowa, DEATH 10 Feb 1953 Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, MEMORIAL ID 225573571.
"Funeral services for Robert Roy Hastings, 73, were conducted today at Utter-McKinley's Park Chapel, with interment at Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Mr. Hastings died Tuesday at his home, 5931 6th Ave. He leaves his widow Lula; a daughter, Mrs. Yvonne Prior; a son, Raymond B. Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Simons and Addie Parsons, and a brother, Charles Hastings."
December 1922 Los Angeles marriage licenses " Charles H. Michel, 23, Myrtle A. Hastings, 21, Long Beach"
Myrtle A. Perkins married Harry D. Simons on 30 Dec 1925 in Los Angeles County, California.
Harry David Simons BIRTH 31 Jul 1867 New Orleans, Louisiana, DEATH 20 Jan 1945 Los Angeles, California, BURIAL Hollywood Forever Hollywood, California, PLOT Colonnade North Wall MEMORIAL ID 33473966.
"He leaves his wife Myrtle, a daughter, Mrs. H.M. Lloyd, and grandsons, Dale F. Simons and Richard M. Lloyd."
Myrtle A. Simons, born 25 Feb 1883 in Iowa, died 15 Nov 1953 in Los Angeles County, Mother's Maiden Name Icenbice, Father's Surname Hastings.
Irven Earl Hastings BIRTH 1890 Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, DEATH 13 Oct 1918 Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT Block 00070 000020 - 0000EC MEMORIAL ID 34858414.
"Hasting, Irvin E., son of George W. and Sarah Hasting, born in Burlington, Colo., died in Colorado Springs, of influenza and pneumonia Oct. 13, 1918, aged 28 years, 10 months and 6 days. He married Miss Dortha Adams July 25, 1911. To them were born one daughter and one son who survive, also mother, two sisters and two brothers. His father and wife preceded him a few days ago.
Services by the writer at the Evergreen cemetery.
– E. F. Crist, Colorado Springs, Colo."
FRANK'S FAMILY
In 1860 Franklin County, Vermont, Henry C. Parsons is 27, Marsha Parsons 26, Arthur H. Parsons, and Leslie Parsons 1.
His father Henry Clay Parsons, born 26 November 1830 in Fletcher, Franklin County, Vermont, Death: 1894 in Nebraska, or Iowa.
In 1880 Marshall County, Kansas, Henry C. Parsons is farming, 49, Julia N. Parsons 31 Wife, Albert E. Parsons 13 Son, Marcia Parsons 11 Daughter, Bertha Parsons 9 Daughter, 7 Son, born in Iowa, and Eugene C. Parsons 5 Son.
In 1884 Marshall County, Vermillion residenst included H.C. parsons, 52, born in Vermont, a enlisted October 1862 in as a corporal in E. the 13th' Vermont, discharged JUly 1863 as a corporal.
In the 1890 Veterans Schedules in Fairbury, Nebraska, Julia A., widow of Henry C. Parsons lists an unknown regiment and enlistment.
July 15, 1897 Loveland, Colorado "On Monday evening Rev. A. Griffith united Obadiah Smith and Mrs. Julia M. Parsons in wedlock - the wedding taking place at the home of the groom, corner of Third avenue and A street. Mrs. Parsons arrived at 7:28 the same evening and was met at tho train by groomsman H. R. Smith and taken to the scene of the affair. When the two were pronounced one the officiating clergyman essayed to kiss the bride, but Mr. Smith, being the more agile of the two, circumvented the effort and asserted his perogutive. The groom is well-known in this community, having for years been an esteemed resident.
The bride is mother of the wife of Rev. E. H. Losey who was the predecessor of Rev. A. Griffith at the united brethren church, and now of Colorado Springs. Several parties, including the mandolin club, contributed to the peace and quietness of the newlywed couple during the evening, and at 11:30 the special communication of the Masonic Lodge adjourned to the house for a serenade. That body presented the couple with a very pretty water-set, and departed after a congratulatory handshake."
In 1900 Loveland, Obadiah Smith 76 is a blacksmith, Julia M. Smith 51 Wife, Merle Losey 6 Granddaughter, Estes Losey 3 Granddaughter, and Esther Losey 3 Grandson .
Obidah Smith BIRTH 25 Feb 1824 Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, DEATH 7 Nov 1902 Loveland, Colorado, BURIAL Lakeside Cemetery Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado, PLOT Block B Lot 6 Site 3 MEMORIAL ID 182811769.
In 1910 Loveland, Julia Smith 61 is a laundress, with Thelma Parsons 11 Granddaughter. (likely Eugene's daughter).
Thelma Parsons Earl BIRTH 28 Feb 1899 Colorado, DEATH 8 Sep 1968 San Diego County, California, BURIAL Mount Hope Cemetery San Diego, S California, MEMORIAL ID 198272341.
Julia M. Smith BIRTH 1847 DEATH 14 Aug 1930 BURIAL Lakeside Cemetery Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado, PLOT Block 3 Lot 35 Site 3 MEMORIAL ID 37743986.
ANOTHER - REALLY CONFUSING - ALBERT E. PARSONS in Kansas, born in Vermont.
In 1900 Phillipsburg, Kansas, Albert, born May 1866 in Vermont, is married six years to Roseata,34, born in Indiana.
POSSIBLY Frank's brother Albert cash-claimed 160 acres in Park County 15S 74W in 1890.
ALBERT
Albert, 22, born in Franklin County, Vermont, married Nellie Hubbell, 18, born in Wichita, Kansas to William Hubbell and Millie Mason, on June 17, 1889 in Fairbury, Nebraska. (William had died in 1878...)
" At the residence of the parents, Fairbury, June 17th, 1889, Mr. Albert Parsons to Miss Nellie Hubble by Rev. Mark Noble."
In 1880 Jefferson County, Nebraska, Wm. H. Candart is 26, Sarah D. Candart 25 Wife, Freddie Candart 3 Son, Minnie Candart 2 Daughter, Aultie L. Candart 2/12 Son, and Nellie Hubble 8 Stepdaughter.
(Robert Marion Emerick was born 24 Aug 1893 in South Omaha, Nebraska to Silas M. Emerick and Nellie L. Hubble.
Robert Marion Emerick BIRTH 24 Aug 1893 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, DEATH Aug 1956 BURIAL Mount Hope Cemetery Peru, Miami County, Indiana, PLOT R 092 4 MEMORIAL ID 197322957.
Nellie Hubble married Luther Watson on October 20, 1897 in Davenport, Iowa.
Nellie Watson, 26, is in Henderson County, Illinois, in 1900, married three years to Luthur Watson. Her son Robert Eurick is 10.
Mrs. Nellie L. Emerick Age 31 Marriage Date 24 Dec 1901 Marriage Place Des Moines, Iowa, Spouse Emanuel M. Willener Father Wm Huble Mother Olive Mason.
Luthur Watson, born March 1, 1867 in Illinois, died December 3, 1930 in Des Moines, He was the widower of Nellie Watson.
Sarah Olive Mason Condart BIRTH 19 Jun 1855 Indiana, DEATH 27 Sep 1925 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, BURIAL Rose City Cemetery Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, MEMORIAL ID 147087795.)
March 1902 Marysville, Kansas, "In the matter ef the estate of Henry C. Parsons, his successors ... Arthur H. Parsons, Leslie Parsons, Albert E. Parsons, Mattie Losey, Bertha Losey, Franklin Parsons, Eugene Parsons, Charles Parsons, and all other persons interested, as heirs at law of Henry Parsons, deceased, late of Marshall County, state of Kansas, are notified that on Saturday, 23rd day of Aagnst, 1902m at one o'clock p. m. a hearing will be held in Marysville...."
(The Charles mentioned might be a brother " Charles Bingham Parsons was born in Fletcher, December 14, 1S41, and died in Fletcher September 25, 1914, after a painful and lingering illness of several months duration.
Mr. Parsons was a life long resident of the town of Fletcher. In 1862 he was married to Jane A. Wetherbee, who died in 1882.
In 1884 he was married to Lucia C. Hooper, who survives him. Mr. Parsons was a man his townsmen appear to have delighted to honor, bestowing upon him almost every office within their gift. He served as selectman seven years, as school director three years, as town clerk and treasurer eighteen years, as Justice of the Peace thirty-eight years. He represented the town in 1874 and again in 1904. Mr. Parsons was Past Chancellor Commander of Lamoille Lodge, No. 12, Knights of Pythias, also a charter member of Cambridge Grange No. 39:, and a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, No. 10,127.
These orders attended the funeral services in a body. The bearers were from the Knights of Pythias, and that order conducted the services at the service.
Mr. Parsons is survived by his wife and three children, a daughter. Mrs. A. Lamb, of Fletcher, and two sons, Rollin C. and Jesse of Fairfax, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Of Mr. Parsons we can truly say a beautiful life has been lived and a good man has gone to his reward. "
POSSIBLY
June 1904 Loveland, Colorado "A. E. Parsons left Saturday morning for Atchison, Kansas, where he will resume his run on the Missouri & Pacific as engineer, until fall, when he will return to take up his residence at Loveland. He has lately purchased a fruit tract here."
LESLIE
Leslie is in Cheyenne County, Nebraska in 1885, and in 1900 Custer County, South Dakota, Leslie D. Parsons is farming, 39, married 12 years to Medora E. Parsons 43 Wife, Orin Parsons 11 Son, Erwin Parsons 10 Son, and Alice Parsons 7 Daughter.
Leslie Deforest Parsons BIRTH 16 Aug 1859 Fletcher, Franklin County, Vermont, DEATH 10 Oct 1953 Hot Springs, South Dakota, BURIAL Custer Cemetery Custer, South Dakota, PLOT Block 4, Lot 1, Grave 3 MEMORIAL ID 83029557.
The obituary mentions two half-brothers in Colorado.
FRANK'S SISTER MATTIE
Henry Losey, 21, born in Ohio, married Marcia Parsons on 8 Jun 1887 in Fairbury, Nebraska.
Frank's brother Eugene C. Parsons, Age 24, married Florence Craw on 30 Jun 1898 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Eugene was in Colorado Springs in 1900, Ene Parsons born July 1875 in Iowa, a hod carrier, married 2 years to Florence Parsons born May 1881 in Colorado, Wife, and Thelma Parsons born February 1899 in Colorado, Daughter.
Frank's sister Bertha Almira Parsons Losey BIRTH 4 Oct 1870 Iowa, DEATH 20 Nov 1938 Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT Block 00006 000024 - 0000NE MEMORIAL ID 34990729.
FRANK AND ADDIE
Frank B. Parsons, Age 25, married Addie M. Hastings on 14 Nov 1897 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
June 16, 1909 Loveland "F.B. Parsons of Sterling was in Loveland last week to attend the funeral of his brothr.
July 1909 " F. B. Parsons went to Fairbury, Neb., Sunday to dispose of his farm at that place. He will visit friends and relatives and return to Sterling Thursday."
Frank Bingham Parsons registered for WWI in Logan County, farming, born September 15, 1872. Wife Adelia May Parsons.
1920 Sterling
January 1917 " Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parsons of north of town were in Sterling today on a shopping expedition."
June 1917 "F. B. Parsons of the M. S. Foss company of Denver was in town today."
Frank claimed eighty acres in section 1, 8N 52W in 1933.
Franklin Bingham 'Frank' Parsons BIRTH 15 Aug 1872 Iowa, DEATH 6 Aug 1934 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 43430253.
Addie Mae Hastings Parsons BIRTH 27 Jul 1877 Poweshiek County, Iowa, DEATH 9 Oct 1962 Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 43430263.
Raymond Franklin 'Ray' Parsons BIRTH 1904 DEATH 1994 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57852482.
Irene S. Parsons BIRTH 22 Oct 1898 Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, DEATH 5 Apr 1976 Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 43430268.
Mabel Ruth Parsons Graves BIRTH 21 Aug 1901 Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, DEATH 25 Sep 1990 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 43430276.
"Funeral services for Mabel Ruth Graves of 601 North 6th St., will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday from Chaney-Walters Funeral Home, the Rev. Kenneth W. Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside cemetery.
Mrs. Graves, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Devonshire Acres Ltd. She was born Aug. 21, 1901, in Fairbury, Neb., the daughter of Franklin B. and Addie Mae Hastings Parsons. She came to Sterling in 1909, where she received her education, worked at F.W. Woolworth Co., as a sales clerk when the store opened in 1926 and later worked at the Commercial Bank and Ben Franklin Store. Mrs. Graves was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and the Heremiah Sunday School Class.
She is survived by a brother, Raymond F. Parsons of Sterling."
Myrtle Elizabeth Parsons Tacelly BIRTH 9 Oct 1909 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 12 Aug 1983 San Francisco, California, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 58284743.
William F. Tacelly BIRTH 3 Mar 1909 DEATH 18 Aug 2001 San Francisco, California, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 58284736.