John Docton Parsons
Dwelling #65.
Group Number 1
Group Members

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year
1 Parsons John Docton (2) Husband Station hand, dredge hand, farmer 1898 29 Jul 1955
2 Parsons Ellen Mary Parcell Wife 16 Dec 1950
3 Parsons Cedric William John Child 9 Oct 1902 1908
4 Parsons John David Child 20 Oct 1904 1909
5 Parsons Juanita Emma Mary (Nita) Child 5 Dec 1906 1912
6 Parsons Nelson Henry Child 31 Mar 1908 2 Jan 1972 1 Apr 1913
Notes

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Note Date Short Description Note Text
912 1898 John Docton Parsons arrival in Bannockburn

John Docton Parsons (2) came to Bannockburn with his parents Mr & Mrs J D Parsons (1). See dwelling #115.
913 1898 John Parsons (1) was listed in Stones directory as a station hand, possibly on the Kawarau Station.

John Parsons (1) was listed in Stones directory as a station hand, possibly on the Kawarau Station.
914 1901 John Parsons (2) working as a dredge hand.

John Parsons (2) was working as a dredge hand on the 'Prince Albert' dredge working at the confluence of the Clutha and Cardrona rivers.
915 1902 Marriage of John and Ellen.

On January 1, John Docton Parsons (2) married Miss Ellen Mary Parcell, the daughter of William Richard Parcell and Mary Magdelene (O'Brien).
916 1902 Mr & Mrs Parsons move into dwelling #65.

Mr & Mrs J D Parsons (2) made their home in dwelling #65, which they had built for them. Mr Parsons farmed the property and milked a number of cows. He also continued to work as a dredge hand, however it is not known which dredge he worked on during this time.
917 1906 John Parsons (2) passed his dredge masters certificate without examination at Clyde.

John Parsons (2) passed his dredge masters certificate without examination at Clyde.
918 1917 John still listed in Stones directory as a dredge hand.

John still listed in Stones directory as a dredge hand.
919 1918 General Notes

Stones directory listed John Docton Parsons as a rabbiter, and he continued to farm his property. His son John David Parsons lived with his parents in dwelling #65, and earned his living gold mining, working as a rabbiter, and farm labourer.
920 c1926 Nelson Parsons moved away from Bannockburn early, and worked as a rabbiter in the Becks area. He also played the piano in a dance band.

Nelson Parsons moved away from Bannockburn early, and worked as a rabbiter in the Becks area. He also played the piano in a dance band.
921 c1928 Marriage of Cedric William John Parsons.

Cedric William John Parsons was married to Freda Magdalene Powell, daughter of the late Frederic John and Mrs Violet Rose Powell. (see dwelling #115). The couple moved to dwelling #64 and later to Cromwell.
922 c1930 Marriage of Juanita Parsons.

Juanita Emma Mary Parsons married Mr Neil Alexander Campbell (Nigger) who was a blacksmith of Cromwell. He worked for Wisharts Garage / Blacksmiths of Cromwell. The couple lived in Cromwell.
923 c1938 Marriage of John David Parsons

John David Parsons married Ngaio Ritchie, daughter of James and Mildred Eleanor Ritchie. He purchased dwelling #241 where the couple made their home.
924 c1938 Nelson Parsons returned to Bannockburn and to dwelling #65.

Nelson Parsons returned to Bannockburn and worked as a rabbiter on Slapjack Saddle, returning to stay with his parents in dwelling #65 in the weekends.
925 c1943 Marriage of Nelson Henry Parsons.

Nelson Henry Parsons married Elizabeth Alice Campbell, daughter of Alan Campbell and Grace Menzies of dwelling #98. The couple made their home in dwelling #65 with Mr & Mrs J D Parsons (2)
926 c1947 Mr & Mrs J D Parsons moved from dwelling #65 to dwelling #64, when Cedic Parsons and his family moved to Cromwell.

Mr & Mrs J D Parsons moved from dwelling #65 to dwelling #64, when Cedic Parsons and his family moved to Cromwell.
927 1950 Death of Ellen Mary Parsons.

On Dec 16 1950, Mrs Ellen Mary Parsons died. She is buried in the Cromwell cemetery.
928 1955 Death of John Docton Parsons (2)

John Docton Parsons died on 29 Jul 1955. He is buried in the Cromwell cemetery with his wife Ellen.
929 1955 Nelson Parsons and his family continued to live in dwelling #65 after his fathers death in 1955.

Nelson Parsons and his family continued to live in dwelling #65 after his fathers death in 1955.
Images

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Image Id Source Date Short Description
20 Eileen Olds 1 Jan 1902 Marriage of John Docton Parsons (Jnr) and Mary Ellen Parcell View Image
508 Miss A Parcell Collection unknown Ellen Parcell View Image
509 Miss A Parcell Collection 1902 John Parsons (Jnr) and Ellen Parcell View Image
860 Paul Crump - Bannockburn c1907 Family of John Docton Parsons(2) View Image