First Generation

1. Joseph1 Parsons [1] #459 was born in Devon Co, England circa 1617. Individual flags: Irving. Joseph died 9 October 1683 in Springfield, Hampden Co, MA, at age 66.

He married Mary Bliss 26 November 1646 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT. (Mary Bliss #462.) Mary was born date unknown in Belstone, Devon Co, England. She is the daughter of Thomas Bliss [1] and Margaret [ Bliss ]. Mary died date unknown at age unknown. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 30 they became the parents of Joseph Parsons [2] 1647. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 31 they became the parents of Benjamin Parsons 22 January 1648/9. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 33 they became the parents of John Parsons 14 August 1650. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 35 they became the parents of Samuel Parsons 1652. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 38 they became the parents of Ebenezer Parsons 1655. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 40 they became the parents of Johathan Parsons 1657. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 42 they became the parents of David Parsons 1659. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 44 they became the parents of Mary Parsons 1661. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 46 they became the parents of Hannah Parsons 1663. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 49 they became the parents of Abigail Parsons 3 September 1666. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 55 they became the parents of Esther Parsons [1] 11 September 1672. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 55 they became the parents of Benjamin Parsons 11 September 1672. When Mary was age unknown and Joseph Parsons [1] was age 57 they became the parents of Esther Parsons [2] 1674.

When Joseph was age 30 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Joseph Parsons [2] 1647. When Joseph was age 31 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Benjamin Parsons 22 January 1648/9. When Joseph was age 33 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of John Parsons 14 August 1650. When Joseph was age 35 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Samuel Parsons 1652. When Joseph was age 38 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Ebenezer Parsons 1655. When Joseph was age 40 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Johathan Parsons 1657. When Joseph was age 42 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of David Parsons 1659. When Joseph was age 44 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Mary Parsons 1661. When Joseph was age 46 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Hannah Parsons 1663. When Joseph was age 49 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Abigail Parsons 3 September 1666. When Joseph was age 55 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Esther Parsons [1] 11 September 1672. When Joseph was age 55 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Benjamin Parsons 11 September 1672. When Joseph was age 57 and Mary Bliss was age unknown they became the parents of Esther Parsons [2] 1674. JOSEPH, Springfield, br. of the first Benjamin, witness to the deed from the Ind. to Pynchon, 15 July 1636, m, 26 Nov 1646, Mary, d. of Thomas Bliss of Hartford, had Joseph, b. 1647; Benjamin, burr 22 Jun 1649; John, 1649, d. soon; John, again 1650; and Samuel, 1653; rem. to Northampton, there had Ebenezer, 1 May 1655, who is said to be the first white b. there, and was k. by the Ind. at Northfield, 2 Sept. 1675; Johnathan, 6 Jun 1657; David, 30 Apr. 1659, d. young; Mary, 27 June 1661; Hannah, 1663; Abigail, 3 Sept. 1666; and Esther, 24 Dec. 1672. His w. charged. with Witchcraft 1674, was sent to Boston, tr. in May 1675, and acquit. by the jury, liv. to 29 Jan. 1712. He as freem. 1669, cornet of the horse, one of the richest men in town, rem. 1679 back to Springfield, and d. 9 Oct 1683. Mary m. 1685, Joseph Ashley, and, next, 2 Mar. 1699, Joseph Williston; Hannah m. 6 Jan 1688, Pelatiah Glover, jr. not his f. (as the General Reg. I. 266, says); Abigail, m. 19 Feb. 1690, John Colton; and Esther m. 15 Sept 1698, Rev. Joseph Smith, aft. of Middletown. SavageJ, p 363.

Joseph Parsons [1] and Mary Bliss had the following children:

• 2 i. Joseph2 Parsons [2] #876 was born 1647. Individual flags: Irving. Joseph died November 1729 at age 82. He married Elizabeth Strong 17 March 1668/9. (Elizabeth Strong #877.) Elizabeth was born date unknown. Elizabeth died date unknown at age unknown.

• 3 ii. Benjamin Parsons #878 was born 22 January 1648/9. Individual flags: Irving. Benjamin died 22 January 1648/9 at age unknown.

• 4 iii. John Parsons #879 was born 14 August 1650. Individual flags: Irving. John died 19 April 1728 at age 77. He married Sarah Clark date unknown. (Sarah Clark #880.) Sarah was born date unknown. Sarah died date unknown at age unknown.

• 5 iv. Samuel Parsons #881 was born 1652. Individual flags: Irving. Samuel died date unknown at age unknown. He married twice. He married Elizabeth Cook 1677. (Elizabeth Cook is #882.) Elizabeth was born date unknown. Elizabeth died date unknown at age unknown. He married Rodah Taylor 1691. (Rodah Taylor is #883.) Rodah was born date unknown. Rodah died date unknown at age unknown.

• 6 v. Ebenezer Parsons #884 was born 1655. Individual flags: Irving. Ebenezer died 2 September 1675 at age 20.

• 7 vi. Johathan Parsons #885 was born 1657. Individual flags: Irving. Johathan died 1694 at age 37. He married Mary Clark date unknown. (Mary Clark #886.) Mary was born date unknown. Mary died date unknown at age unknown.

• 8 vii. David Parsons #887 was born 1659. Individual flags: Irving. David died date unknown at age unknown.

• 9 viii. Mary Parsons #888 was born 1661. Individual flags: Irving. Mary died 1711 at age 50. She married twice. She married Joseph Ashley date unknown. (Joseph Ashley is #889.) Joseph was born date unknown. Joseph died date unknown at age unknown. She married Joseph Williston date unknown. (Joseph Williston is #890.) Joseph was born date unknown. Joseph died date unknown at age unknown.

• 10 ix. Hannah Parsons #891 was born 1663. Individual flags: Irving. Hannah died 1739 at age 76. She married Reverend Peletiah Glover date unknown. (Reverend Peletiah Glover #892.) Reverend was born date unknown. Reverend died date unknown at age unknown.

• 11 x. Abigail Parsons #448 was born 3 September 1666. Individual flags: Irving. Abigail died 1689 at age 22. She married John Colton [1] 19 February 1683/4. (John Colton [1] #447.) John was born 8 April 1659 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co, MA. He was the son of George Colton [1] and Deborah Gardner. When John was age 25 and Abigail Parsons was age 18 they became the parents of Abigail Colton 4 January 1684/5 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co, MA. When John was age 30 and Abigail Parsons was age 22 they became the parents of Mary Colton [2] 1 May 1689. When John was age 33 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of Sarah Colton [2] 6 September 1692. When John was age 35 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of Martha Colton 4 June 1694. When John was age 36 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of Jonna Colton 1695. When John was age 38 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of John Colton [2] 9 May 1697. When John was age 40 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of Mary Colton [3] 1699. When John was age 43 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of George Colton [2] 27 May 1702. When John was age 45 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of Eunice Colton 22 February 1704/5. When John was age 48 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of Simon Colton [1] 26 October 1707. When John was age 48 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of Roger Colton 26 October 1707. When John was age 50 and Jonna Wolcott was age unknown they became the parents of Simon Colton [2] 1709. John died 3 February 1727/8 at age 68. (See John Colton [1] for the continuation of this line.)

  When Abigail was age 18 and John Colton [1] was age 25 they became the parents of Abigail Colton 4 January 1684/5 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co, MA. When Abigail was age 22 and John Colton [1] was age 30 they became the parents of Mary Colton [2] 1 May 1689.

• 12 xi. Esther Parsons [1] #893 was born 11 September 1672. Individual flags: Irving. Esther died 11 September 1672 at age unknown.

• 13 xii. Benjamin Parsons #894 was born 11 September 1672. Individual flags: Irving. Benjamin died 11 September 1672 at age unknown.

• 14 xiii. Esther Parsons [2] #895 was born 1674. Individual flags: Irving. Esther died 1760 at age 86. She married Reverend Joseph Smith date unknown. (Reverend Joseph Smith #896.) Reverend was born date unknown. Reverend died date unknown at age unknown.

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