Henry Parry

b. about 1816, d. before December 19, 1854
FatherHenry Parry
(Child) BirthHenry Parry was born about 1816 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
OccupationHenry was a Grid Iron Worker in 1840. 
(Groom) MarriageHenry married Hannah Poulton, daughter of Benjamin Poulton, on April 10, 1840 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.. Witnesses: J. Perkins and J. Biddulph, Jr. 
(Son) BirthA son, Richard, was born before May 26, 1840 at Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe and Hannah lived in 1841 at Wards Building, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Richard Parry. Henry was an Edge Tool Maker. 
OccupationHenry was a Whitesmith in 1843. 
(Son) BirthA son, William, was born before February 5, 1843 at Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Emma, was born before March 12, 1846 at Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, Henry, was born before February 6, 1848 at Salop Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe and Hannah lived in 1851 at Blackbrook, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Richard Parry, William Henry Parry, Emma Parry, Henry Parry and George Parry. Henry was a Whitesmith. 
(Son) BirthA son, George, was born in 1851 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Deceased) DeathHenry died before December 19, 1854 at Brook Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, Henry died from Diarrhea.  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried on December 19, 1854 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England,
Henry is listed as a Well sinker. Why?
 

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Hannah Poulton b. about 1820, d. before January 21, 1892
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Last EditedJanuary 8, 2012

Henry Parry

OccupationHenry was a Painter. 
(Son) BirthA son, Henry, was born about 1816 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 

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  • Henry Parry+ b. about 1816, d. before December 19, 1854
Last EditedJanuary 8, 2012

Henry Parry

b. before February 6, 1848
FatherHenry Parry b. about 1816, d. before December 19, 1854
MotherHannah Poulton b. about 1820, d. before January 21, 1892
(Child) BirthHenry Parry was born before February 6, 1848 at Salop Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Child) BaptismHe was baptized on February 6, 1848 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of Henry Parry and Hannah Poulton, and with Richard Parry, William Henry Parry, Emma Parry and George Parry in 1851 at Blackbrook, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe was a lodger in the household of Samuel Leek in 1861 at 1 Court 29 Peel street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
Last EditedSeptember 15, 2010

Richard Parry

b. before May 26, 1840
FatherHenry Parry b. about 1816, d. before December 19, 1854
MotherHannah Poulton b. about 1820, d. before January 21, 1892
(Child) BirthRichard Parry was born before May 26, 1840 at Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Child) BaptismHe was baptized on May 26, 1840 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of Henry Parry and Hannah Poulton in 1841 at Wards Building, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of Henry Parry and Hannah Poulton, and with William Henry Parry, Emma Parry, Henry Parry and George Parry in 1851 at Blackbrook, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe was a lodger in the household of Samuel Leek in 1861 at 1 Court 29 Peel street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
Last EditedSeptember 15, 2010

William Henry Parry

b. before February 5, 1843
FatherHenry Parry b. about 1816, d. before December 19, 1854
MotherHannah Poulton b. about 1820, d. before January 21, 1892
(Child) BirthWilliam Henry Parry was born before February 5, 1843 at Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Child) BaptismHe was baptized on February 5, 1843 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of Henry Parry and Hannah Poulton, and with Richard Parry, Emma Parry, Henry Parry and George Parry in 1851 at Blackbrook, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
Last EditedSeptember 15, 2010

Florence M. Patrick

b. March, 1880
FatherJoseph Daniel Patrick b. July, 1851
MotherNellie E. Riley b. March, 1861
(Twin) BirthFlorence M. Patrick and her twin sister, Lora, were born in March, 1880 at NY.  
1880 US CensusShe, listed as 2 months years old, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Kingsbury, Washington County, NY in the household of her parents, Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick, and with Geneva Patrick and Lora Patrick
1892 NY CensusShe, listed as 12, appeared on the 1892 New York State Census of Amsterdam City, Montgomery County, NY in the household of her parents, Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick, and with Geneva Patrick
1900 US CensusShe was listed as 20 years old and as the daughter of Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick on the 1900 Federal Census at 18 Plunkett Street, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA, and with Joseph Daniel Patrick, Geneva Blessing and Harriet Olier Blessing
1910 US CensusShe, listed as 30 years old, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA in the household of her parents, Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick, and with Joseph Daniel Patrick and Harriet Olier Blessing
Last EditedSeptember 23, 2011

Genevieve Patrick

b. December 9, 1878, d. October 30, 1944
FatherJoseph Daniel Patrick b. July, 1851
MotherNellie E. Riley b. March, 1861
Name Variation Genevieve Patrick was also known as Geneva. 
Name Variation Genevieve Patrick was also known as Geneva Harriet Townsend. 
Name Variation Genevieve Patrick was also known as Geneva H. Townsend. 
(Child) BirthGenevieve Patrick was born on December 9, 1878 at Sandy Hill, NY. 
1880 US CensusShe, listed as 2 years old, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Kingsbury, Washington County, NY in the household of her parents, Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick, and with Florence M. Patrick and Lora Patrick
1892 NY CensusShe, listed as 14 years old, appeared on the 1892 New York State Census of Amsterdam City, Montgomery County, NY in the household of her parents, Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick, and with Florence M. Patrick
(First) Marriage At age 17, Geneva's first marriage was to James Harper Blessing, 27, son of David Blessing and Eliazbeth Vrooman, on April 4, 1896 at Johnstown, NY.. Geneva listed her name as Hattie G. Patrick on the marriage license. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Harriet, was born on September 26, 1896 at Warren, NY. 
1900 US CensusShe was listed as 21 years old and as the daughter of Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick on the 1900 Federal Census at 18 Plunkett Street, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA, and with Joseph Daniel Patrick, Florence M. Patrick and Harriet Olier Blessing. She ws listed as married, 1 child born, 1 still living and living with her daughter Harriet. 
DivorceShe and James Harper Blessing were divorced about 1901. 
(Second) Marriage At age 30, Geneva's second marriage was to Alvarado Parsons Townsend, son of Alonzo D. Townsend and Narsis White, on September 17, 1909 at Pittsfield, MA. By Charles P. MacGregor, a Pittsfield clergyman. 
1910 US CensusShe, 45, and Alvarado Parsons Townsend, 31, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census boarding in the household of Charles Cole at 70 Union Street, Pittsfield, MA. Alvarado was a Waiter at a Restaurant. 
ResidenceShe and Alvarado Parsons Townsend lived in 1915 at 21 Goodrich Street, Pittsfield, MA. Also living with them was Howard Lorenzo Townsend. Alvarado was in the Ice Business. 
(Son) BirthA son, Howard, was born on January 16, 1915 at 21 Goodrich Street, Pittsfield, MA. 
1920 US Census Recorded on 1920, Geneva Townsend, listed as 41 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census with her husband Alvarado Parsons Townsend, 55 years old, and the head of household. They lived at Pittsfield, MA. Their son Howard, 5, was listed as living with them. Geneva's mother, Nellie E. Patrick, listed as 58 years old and widowed, also lived with them. 
1930 US CensusShe, listed as 51 years old, appeared with her husband Alvarado Parsons Townsend, 64 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Pittsfield, MA, recorded 1930. Their son Howard, 15, was listed as living with them. 
(Husband) Death In 1938 her husband, Alvarado, died at Pittsfield, MA. 
1940 US CensusGeneva, listed as 61 years old, was listed as lodging on the 1940 Federal Census of Pittsfield, MA, on 38 Brown Street, recorded April 18, 1940. In the household of Arthur & Mable Laine. 
(Deceased) DeathGeneva died on October 30, 1944 at 4 Lanckton Court, Pittsfield, MA, at age 65.  

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James Harper Blessing b. March 8, 1869, d. July 29, 1958
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Alvarado Parsons Townsend b. about 1865, d. 1938
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Last EditedSeptember 12, 2025

Joseph Daniel Patrick

b. July, 1851
(Child) BirthJoseph Daniel Patrick was born in July, 1851 at NY. 
(Groom) MarriageJoseph married Nellie E. Riley about 1877..  
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Genevieve, was born on December 9, 1878 at Sandy Hill, NY. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Florence, was born in March, 1880 at NY. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Lora, was born in March, 1880 at NY. 
1880 US CensusJoseph, listed as 28 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Nellie, 19 years old, on the 1880 Federal Census of Kingsbury, Washington County, NY, recorded June 10, 1880. Their children, Geneva, 2, Florence, 2 months, and Lora Patrick, 2 months, were listed as living with them. Joseph was a Farm Hand. 
(Son) BirthA son, Joseph, was born in January, 1891 at Johnstown, NY. 
1892 NY CensusOn the 1892 New York State Census, recorded as of February 16th, Joseph, listed as 40 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Nellie, 31 years old, living at Amsterdam City, Montgomery County, NY. Their children, Geneva, 14, and Florence M. Patrick, 12, were listed as living with them. Also living with them, Harriet (nee Riley) Olier, Nellie's father's sister. J. D. was a Mason. 
1900 US Census Recorded on June 6, 1900, Joseph, listed as 48 years old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Nellie, 39 years old. They lived at 18 Plunkett Street, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA. Their children, Geneva, 21, Florence, 20, and Joseph Daniel Patrick, 6, were listed as living with them. Joseph's granddaughter, Harriet Olier Blessing, listed as 3 years old, also lived with them.. Census lists Nellie as having 3 children born, all living and Genevieve as having 1 born and still living and also lists Tunis Cole, 23, as a boarder. J. D. was a Mason, Nellie was a Seamer at a Shirt Factory and Genevieve was a Knitter at a Knitting Mill.. 
1910 US CensusJoseph, listed as 58 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Nellie, 49 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA, on 18 Plunkett Street, recorded May 4, 1910. Their children, Florence, 30, and Joseph Daniel Patrick, 16, were listed as living with them. Hellie was listed s having 4 children born, 3 still living. Henry White, 62 and David Henderson, 25, were listed as Lodgers. J. D. was a Mason, Florence was a Waitress at a Hotel and J. D. (Jr) was an Apprentice at the Electrical Works. 

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Nellie E. Riley b. March, 1861
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Last EditedSeptember 10, 2025

Joseph Daniel Patrick

b. January, 1891
FatherJoseph Daniel Patrick b. July, 1851
MotherNellie E. Riley b. March, 1861
(Child) BirthJoseph Daniel Patrick was born in January, 1891 at Johnstown, NY. 
1900 US CensusHe was listed as 6 years old and as the son of Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick on the 1900 Federal Census at 18 Plunkett Street, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA, and with Florence M. Patrick, Geneva Blessing and Harriet Olier Blessing
1910 US CensusHe, listed as 16, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pittsfield, Berkshire County, MA in the household of his parents, Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick, and with Florence M. Patrick and Harriet Olier Blessing. J. D. was an Apprentice at the Electrical Works. 
(Groom) Marriage At age 21, Joseph married Mary Elizabeth O'Brien, daughter of John P. O'Brien and Mary O'Day, on August 7, 1912 at Pittsfield, MA..  
1920 US Census Recorded on 1920, Joseph, listed as 32 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Mary, 31 years old. They lived at New Haven County, CT. 
1930 US CensusJoseph, listed as 39 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Mary, 38 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Milford, New Haven County, CT, recorded 1930. 

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Mary Elizabeth O'Brien
Last EditedSeptember 24, 2011

Lora Patrick

b. March, 1880
FatherJoseph Daniel Patrick b. July, 1851
MotherNellie E. Riley b. March, 1861
(Twin) BirthLora Patrick and her twin sister, Florence, were born in March, 1880 at NY.  
1880 US CensusShe, listed as 2 months, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Kingsbury, Washington County, NY in the household of her parents, Joseph and Nellie E. Patrick, and with Geneva Patrick and Florence M. Patrick
Last EditedSeptember 23, 2011