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Elizabeth Parrett Mason

25 Apr 1846 – 14 Oct 1923

Birth	25 Apr 1846
Death	14 Oct 1923
Cemetery	Belle Plaine Cemetery Belle Plaine , Sumner County , Kansas , USA
Added by	Judy Mayfield on 15 Oct 2012
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16560072

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Belle Plaine News Belle Plaine, Kansas Thursday, October 25, 1923 page 1 Obituary - Mason. Elizabeth Parrett was born at Dora, Indiana, April 25th, A.D., 1846; died at her home in Belle Plaine, Kansas, Oct. 14, 1923, age 77 years, 5 months and 19 days. In the fall of 1871 she came with her two brothers, Fred and Pleasant Parrett, to Belle Plaine, Kas., where she settled on a government claim and where she made her home until March 1916 when she with her husband moved to town. Here she resided until her death. She was united in marriage to Thomas Mason, March 27, 1873. To this union three children were born - Willie, who died at the age of 18 months, and Minnie Etta and Charles Merrett. Besides her husband and two children, she leaves one brother, Fred Parrett, of Mulvane, Kans., one sister, Mrs. Sarah Mason, of Belle Plaine, Kans., six grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of friends and neighbors who mourn her departure. About 30 years ago she was baptized and united with the Church of Brethren at Conway Springs where she remained a devout member until her death. She was a devoted and faithful wife, a kind and loving mother, an ardent friend to all with whom she associated. Very positive and conscientious in her convictions, cheerful and energetic. As an invalid for three years she was patient, uncomplaining and hopeful to the end. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Oct. 17, at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Mr. Hostettler, of the Church of the Brethren, of Conway Springs. The floral offerings were beautiful. Burial took place at the local cemetery, attended by a large number of sympathizing friends. (transcribed by Judy Mayfield)

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Family

Parents

• Pvt Elias Parrott 1816–1862
• Sarah Elizabeth Blocher Neher 1825–1891

Spouse

• Thomas Hartford Mason 1846–1940 FaG

Siblings

• Frederick Charles Parrett 1847–1929
• Michael Parrett 1850–1851
• Henry Pleasant Parrett 1851–1913
• Jesse Isaac Parrett 1858–1922
• Sarah Louise Parrett Mason 1861–1931

Children

• Willie Mason 1871–1873 FaG
• Minnie Etta Mason Cusey 1875–1960 FaG
• Charles Merit Mason 1876–1950 FaG

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