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Parrish, Paschal, 1837-1903

 Person

Biography

Paschal Parrish was born March 15, 1837, to James “Jim” Parrish (1801-1875) and Elizabeth “Betsy” Jones (1802-1875).

He married Nancy E. Langdon on October 14, 1866, and they were the parents of: Leonidas “Lonnie” (1867-1960); Langdon Ellis (1969-1928); Paschal Burt, Jr. (1871-1935); Elizabeth Cornelia “Bettie” (1873-1927); Mack Ruffin (1875-1947); Parham (b. 1880). Nancy died in 1885.

He married Martha Jane Smith on October 23, 1886, and they were the parents of: Martha Jane “Mattie” (1886-1971). Martha died in 1886.

He married Nancy J. Harper on November 28, 1887, and they were the parents of: Bertie Dixie (1888-1929); Callie Jane (1889-1948); Rhoda (1891-1916); Esther May (b. 1897); Willie Zenary (1902-1975). Nancy died in 1919.

Paschal Parrish died June 30, 1903, and was buried in the Langdon-Parrish Family Cemetery, near McGee’s Crossroads, Johnston County, NC.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Justice and Paschal Parrish Papers

 Collection — legal box: PC 117-128
Identifier: PC00118
Scope and Contents

The Justice/Justus and Paschal Parrish Papers include copies of pictures, correspondence, legal documents (deed, complaint, tax receipts), and the will of Justice/Justus Parrish.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1991 October 31; 1813-1898