The author has no details on the J D Parsons (1) family before they came to Bannockburn in 1898. Mr J D Parsons (1) may have been a punt man in the Albert Town area (?) The eldest son, Fred Parsons may not have lived in dwelling #115. The author has not found any record of him in Bannockburn. However. Fred and all the other children appear in photo #20, the wedding photo of J D Parsons (2) dated 1 Jan 1902. Fred served in WW1 (named in the Roll of Honour) however it appears he returned from the war to Wellington, where he settled.

Mr John Docton Parsons (1) purchased dwelling #115, the Bannockburn Hotel from Mr John Hector Robertson (2). Miss Laura Parsons operated the Post Office in dwelling #342.

John Docton Parsons (2) listed in Stones directory as a station hand

The Cromwell Times ran an advertisement proclaiming the benefits of the Bannockburn Hotel. " The public rooms, bar and bedrooms have all been renovated, which places this hotel in the front rank of Goldfields hotels. There are private rooms set apart for families. A large new billiard room with an excellent table is available. There is first class stabling. Simpson and Harts Tuapeka ales are always on draft. " From an early photo of the main street, it appears that the rear section of the hotel was added using mainly pug construction.

J D Parsons (2) listed in Stones directory as a dredge hand.

The Bannockburn Post Office which operated out of location #342, adjacent to location #115 was moved to the site of the present Post Office (location #108)

On 1 Jan 1902, Mr John Docton Parsons (2) married Miss Ellen Mary Parcell, daughter of William Richard Parcell and Mary Magdalene (O'Brien). The couple made their home in dwelling #65 which they had built for them.

Mr John Docton Parsons (1) sold location #115, the Bannockburn Hotel to Mr George Seatter. It appears that the family of Mr J D Parsons (1) left Bannockburn at that time. The Bannockburn school records show that David Parsons left Bannockburn on 21 May 1902.