Anna Parsons
Anna Parsons, also known as Hannah Parsons, (nee Cake?) (November 1844 - 10 May 1920) was the wife of Richard Parsons.
Early life
Anna Cake? was born in Newfoundland in about November 1844 ("7 months" before 10 May 1845, according to her obituary).
Marriage and family
She later married Richard Parsons and moved to Port Arthur, Ontario.
With Richard she had at least five daughters and three sons:
- Anne (Snook), the mother of Anna Currie
- Mrs. Spencer of Newfoundland as of 1920
- Hanna (McGregor) of Dorion as of 1920
- Mrs. White of Port Arthur as of 1920
- Mrs. B. Hay of Port Arthur as of 1920
- William Parsons
- John Parsons
- Joseph Parsons
Death
She died in Port Arthur, at her home on 170 Albert street, in the morning of Monday 10 May 1920, just days after the wedding of her son Joseph.
A funeral was held at 14:00 on Wednesday at her home, to St. John's Church, and then over to Riverside Cemetery.
Obituary
Mrs. Anna Parsons
The death took place this morning at her home, 170 Albert street, of Mrs. Anna Parsons, at the age of seventy-five years and seven months. Mrs. Parsons was born in Newfoundland and has lived in Port Arthur for several years. Her husband predeceased her some years ago. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Snook, Port Arthur; Mrs. Spencer, Newfoundland; Mrs. McGregor, Dorion; Mrs. White and Mrs. B. Hay, Port Arthur, and three sons, William, John and Joseph, all of Port Arthur. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, 170 Albert street, to St. John's Church, thence to Riverside cemetery for interment. Rev. O.L. Jull will conduct the services.
Sources
Bill Currie
Marilyn Hermiston (for the maiden name)
Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 10 May 1920