The Parsons Pioneers

This newly-released narrative is a 264-page written and pictorial history of the Parsonses who came from England and immigrated to what eventually became known as Tucker County, West Virginia. It begins with Thomas Parsons, Sr. and progresses to Worley Parsons who descended from two of Parsons' sons, Thomas and James. In 1762, Captain James Parsons was captured by Indians and carried to Ohio where he later escaped. Attempting to return to his home on the South Branch of the Potomac in Hardy County, Captain Parsons discovered virgin country, land that revealed such vast beauty in summer and even more breathtaking splendor in autumn. From his timely exploration came the pioneers who settled the mountainous countryside nestled along the Cheat River. This story portrays the illustrious Parsonses who made their mark on the history of Tucker County, West Virginia -- from pioneer to statesman. Journey through Hampshire, Randolph and Tucker county history -- early forts, American Indians, the struggles of the pioneers, large estates, slaves, the first churches and schools, and the county seats of St. George and Parsons. Meet the legendary Parsons men and women who were instrumental in establishing the new county of Tucker and the new state of West Virginia: Pioneers, Civil War heroes, attorneys, teachers, political figures, and statesmen like Dr. Solomon Parsons and his son William who served as a delegate to the West Virginia Constitutional Convention. Come to know legends like Captain James Parsons and Squire Job Parsons; meet John Rust Parsons and his wife Diana (Parsons) Parsons who single-handedly established the settlement of Parsonsville, Iowa. This story is a "must read" so that these distinguished men and women are remembered for their character, political, and spiritual beliefs and the impact they had on Tucker County and West Virginia.