∼Jonathan Parsons (November 30, 1705 – July 19, 1776) was a Christian New England clergyman during the late colonial period and a supporter of the American Revolution. Born in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the youngest son of Ebenezer (Deacon) Parsons (1668-1752) and Margaret Marshfield of Springfield. Though intended for an artisan career, the Rev. Jonathan Edwards, then a tutor at Yale, persuaded young Parsons to prepare for college.
Parsons entered Yale at the age of 20, graduating in 1729. He studied theology with Yale President Elisha Williams and with Edwards, by then minister of the church in nearby Northampton
He is buried in the same vault as George Whitfield in Newburysport, MA.
∼Jonathan Parsons (November 30, 1705 – July 19, 1776) was a Christian New England clergyman during the late colonial period and a supporter of the American Revolution. Born in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the youngest son of Ebenezer (Deacon) Parsons (1668-1752) and Margaret Marshfield of Springfield. Though intended for an artisan career, the Rev. Jonathan Edwards, then a tutor at Yale, persuaded young Parsons to prepare for college.
Parsons entered Yale at the age of 20, graduating in 1729. He studied theology with Yale President Elisha Williams and with Edwards, by then minister of the church in nearby Northampton
He is buried in the same vault as George Whitfield in Newburysport, MA.
Family Members
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Col Marshfield Parsons
1733–1813
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Capt Jonathan Parsons
1735–1784
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Samuel Holden Parsons
1737–1789
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Thomas Parsons
1739–1772
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Ezra Parsons
1742–1742
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Phebe Parsons
1743–1746
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Daughter Parsons
1746–1746
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Phebe Parsons Lane
1748–1781
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Ezra Parsons
1751–1751
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Lucia Parsons Tappan
1752–1815
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Lydia Parsons Greenleaf
1755–1834
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