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Biographical Review of the
Leading Citizens of Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Pub. Biographical Review Publishing Company, Boston - 1896

        [50-51]

           HENRY A. PARSONS, a successful business man at Westhampton,
        where his pleasant and accommodating disposition makes him a
        favorite with his fellow-townsmen, was born in Easthampton, March
        16, 1856.  His father, JOSEPH PARSONS, a lifelong resident of East-
        hampton, is a thriving farmer and an influential citizen.  He is a
        leader in public affairs, and has served as Selectman for several
        years.  He married CECELIA CLARK, also a native of Easthampton, and
        they became the parents of eight children, three of whom died;
        namely, SARAH, LOUISA, and JULIUS.  The surviving children are:
        JOSEPH E., a contractor in Meriden, Conn.; HENRY A., the subject of
        this sketch; MARY C., wife of L. S. JANES, who is engaged in the
        dairy business at Easthampton; ANNA, wife of F. E. SEARLE, of
        Easthampton; and CARRIE M., a teacher in Northampton.
           HENRY A. PARSONS was reared and educated in the place of his
        nativity, and assisted on the home farm until he was thirty years
        of age, when he entered upon a mercantile career.  Coming to West-
        hampton in 1887, he bought his present store, and has since carried
        on a flourishing business in general merchandise.  For a time he
        was Assistant Postmaster in this village.  Being an energetic and
        enterprising man and honest and upright in his dealings, MR.
        PARSONS has built up a large trade in the village and surroundings.
        In politics he affiliates with the Republicans, while taking an
        active and intelligent interest in promoting the general welfare.
        He is a charter member of the Knights of Honor, and belongs to Hope
        Lodge, No. 1184.
           MR. PARSONS was united in marriage December 12, 1878, to MISS
        M. JENNIE KEENE, who was born in England, being a daughter of JAMES
        KEENE, a leading merchant of Easthampton, where he is still carry-
        ing on a successful business.  Three children have been born to
        them; namely, LILLIN M., EMILY L., and ANNIE K.  MR. and MRS.
        PARSONS are actively identified with the religious movements of the
        community, being valued members of the Congregational church.  He
        is a member of the parish committee and the superintendent of the
        Sunday-school.

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