MelvinCorbinParsons
Born in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Ancestors 
Son
of James Whitehead Parsonsand Lillie (Hutson) Parsons
Brother ofLetcher G. Parsons, Robert Lee Parsons, Sallie Lena (Parsons) Turner, Clarice (Parsons) Rigney andJames Harding Parsons
Husband ofCordie Elma (Oakes) Parsons— married[date unknown] [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 85in Danville, Virginia, United States
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Contents
- 1 Biography
- 1.1 Residence
- 1.2 Burial
- 1.3 Research Notes
- 2 Sources
Biography
Melvin Corbin Parsons was born on 28 Jul 1902 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, son of James Whitehead Parsons (~1875 - ~1941) and Lillie (Hutson) Parsons (~1884 - ~1959).[1]
His siblings were:
- Letcher G. Parsons (1905 - 1959)
- Robert Lee Parsons (~1907 - ~1974)
- Sallie Lena (Parsons) Turner (~1910 - )
- Clarice (Parsons) Rigney (~1913 - ~1987)
- James Harding Parsons (~1921 - ~1965)
Melvin married Cordie Elma Oakes (1913 - 1999).Melvin (age 21) married Janie Parrish (age 20) on 15 December 1923 in Pittsylvania, Virginia.[2]
Melvin (age 30) married Cordie Oakes (age 20) on 19 April 1933 in Virginia.[3]
Residence
- In the 1910 census Melvin aged 7 was the son of James W Parsons in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia.[4]
- In the 1920 census, Melvin aged 18 was the single son of James W Passon in Pittsylvania, Virginia.[5]
- In the 1930 census, Melvin aged 27 was the married head of household in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia.[6]
- In the 1940 census, Melvin aged 37 was the married head of household in Chatham Magisterial District, Pittsylvania, Virginia.[7]
- Melvin was in a military record on 16 February 1942 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia.[8]
- In the 1950 census, Melvin aged 47, Parts Mgr, was the married head of household in Competition, Pittsylvania, Virginia.[9]
Melvin died on 11 Dec 1987 in Danville, Virginia aged 85. He is buried in Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Virginia.[10][11]
Burial
- Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA. [12]
- Melvin Corbin Parsons (28 Jul 1902–11 Dec 1987)
- - Find A Grave: Memorial #98515369
- Jannie Parrish Parsons (25 Oct 1903–23 Sep 1930) (spouse)
- - Find A Grave: Memorial #98515465
- Cordie Elma Oakes Parsons (4 Apr 1913–27 Sep 1999) (spouse)
- - Find A Grave: Memorial #98515306
- Melvin Corbin Parsons (28 Jul 1902–11 Dec 1987)
Research Notes
Census Details
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James W Parsons | M | 32 | Married | Head | Virginia | |
| Lillie Parsons | F | 28 | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| Melvin Parsons | M | 7 | Son | Virginia | ||
| Letcher Parsons | M | 5 | Son | Virginia | ||
| Robert Parsons | M | 3 | Son | Virginia | ||
| Sallie M Parsons | F | 1 | Daughter | Virginia |
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James W Passon | M | 43 | Married | Head | Virginia | |
| Lillie Passon | F | 35 | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| Melvin Passon | M | 18 | Single | Son | Virginia | |
| Letcher Passon | M | 14 | Single | Son | Virginia | |
| Robert Passon | M | 12 | Single | Son | Virginia | |
| Lena Passon | F | 10 | Single | Daughter | Virginia | |
| Clarice Passon | F | 6 | Single | Daughter | Virginia |
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Melvin C Parsons | M | 27 | Married | Head | Virginia | |
| Janie E Parsons | F | 26 | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| James P Parsons | M | 5 | Single | Son | Virginia | |
| Herman H Parrish | M | 27 | Married | Brother-in-law | Virginia |
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Melvin C Parsons | M | 37 | Married | Head | Virginia | |
| Cordie Parsons | F | 27 | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| James Parsons | M | 15 | Single | Son | Virginia | |
| Leonard Parsons | M | 5 | Single | Son | Virginia | |
| C V Yeatts | M | 72 | Single | Grandfather-in-law | Virginia |
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Melvin C Parsons | M | 47 years | Married | Head | Parts Mgr | Virginia |
| Cordie O Parsons | F | 37 years | Married | Wife | Virginia | |
| Leonard C Parsons | M | 15 years | Never married | Son | Virginia |
Sources
- ↑Birth:"Virginia, Birth Certificates, 1912-1913"
FamilySearch Record: QVBN-55GT (accessed 12 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9RC-MTW5 Image number 00106
Melvin Corbin Parsons born on 28 Jul 1902, son of James Whitehead Parsons & Lillie Hutson, in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. - ↑Marriage:"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"
citing FHL microfilm: 2048470; Record number: 109;
FamilySearch Record: XRM4-N8M (accessed 12 June 2023)
Melvin C Parsons (21) marriage to Janie Parrish (20) on 15 Dec 1923 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. - ↑Marriage:"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"
citing FHL microfilm: 2048470; Record number: 57;
FamilySearch Record: XRMH-ZGN (accessed 12 June 2023)
Melvin Corbin Parsons (30) marriage to Cordie Oakes (20) on 19 Apr 1933 in Virginia, United States. - ↑1910 Census:"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Affiliate Film Number: 1641; FHL microfilm: 1375654; Record number: 35905;
FamilySearch Record: MPGW-16K (accessed 12 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB3-9P6F Image number 00760
Melvin Parsons (7) son in household of James W Parsons (32) in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia. - ↑1920 Census:"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 1904; Line: 66; FHL microfilm: 1821904; Record number: 9766;
FamilySearch Record: MJN5-PJ4 (accessed 12 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RN6-9VC Image number 00206
Melvin Passon (18), single son, in household of James W Passon (43) in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia. - ↑1930 Census:"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Affiliate Film Number: 2454; Line: 68; FHL microfilm: 2342188; Record number: 32552;
FamilySearch Record: CF6L-8MM (accessed 12 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRCZ-SFM Image number 00678
Melvin C Parsons (27), married head of household in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia. - ↑1940 Census:"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 12;
FamilySearch Record: VRB5-YSY (accessed 12 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MR-3SJK
Melvin C Parsons (37), married head of household in Chatham Magisterial District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia. - ↑Military:"Virginia, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards for the State of Virginia; Affiliate Publication Number: 2645537;
FamilySearch Record: Q2WR-N9KT (accessed 12 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZX-1Q95-3 Image number 00818
Name: Melvin Corbin Parsons; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States; Birth Date: 28 Jul 1902; Birth Place: Chatham, Virginia; Race: White; Residence Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, Chatham; Complexion: Ruddy; Eye Color: Blue; Hair Color: Brown; Height: 5 10; Occupation Employer: Rex Motor Co Inc; Weight: 155. - ↑1950 Census:"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 19; Line: 5;
FamilySearch Record: 6XLG-KZ5P (accessed 12 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHJ-5QHW-7B89
Melvin C Parsons (47), married, Parts Mgr, head of household in Competition, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia. - ↑Death:"Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
FamilySearch Record: QVY5-DQFS (accessed 12 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9RD-K9T3-Z Image number 00444
Melvin Corbin Parsons death 11 Dec 1987 (born 28 Jul 1902), son of James W Parsons & Lillie Hutson, husband of Cordie Oakes Parsons, in Danville, , Virginia, United States. - ↑Death:"United States Social Security Death Index"
FamilySearch Record: VMY6-BZN (accessed 12 June 2023)
Melvin Parsons death Dec 1987 (born 28 Jul 1902) residing in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia. - ↑Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98515369/melvin-corbin-parsons: accessed 12 June 2023), memorial page for Melvin Corbin Parsons (28 Jul 1902–11 Dec 1987), Find A Grave: Memorial #98515369, citing Chatham Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Joan Mays (contributor 47005914).
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