Frank M. Parsons (1865-1930), Architect
Frank M. Parsons was born in Burlington, Iowa, in 1865. In 1920, he worked as a railroad architect in Omaha. He also designed some residential buildings in the area. Parsons was married to Josephine, and had at least one daughter, Ethel.[2][3][4] He died in Omaha on August 29, 1930 at age 64 and was interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery.[3]
1900: Frank M. Parsons, farmer, with wife Josephine and daughter Ethel, lived in Union Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.[5]
1910: S.[sic] M. Parsons, architect, rail road, with wife Josephine and daughter Ethel, lived in Omaha, Nebraska.[6]
1920: Frank M. Parsons listed in federal census as an architect, rail road, in Omaha, Nebraska; 52 years old, born in Iowa, wife Josephine, 50, and daughter Ethel, 25. [2]
1930: Frank M. Parsons, draftsman, rail road, Omaha, Nebraska.[6]
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Omaha, Nebraska, 1909-1929 (listed as "clerk" at beginning and end of that period)
Educational & Professional Associations
1910-1930: railroad architect & draftsman, Omaha, Nebraska.[2][4]
Buildings & Projects
Duplex (1914), 916-18 S. 25th St., Omaha, Nebraska.[1] (DO09:0205-092)
Verdell Apartments (1916), 5002 Capitol Ave., Omaha, Nebraska.[1] (DO09:0433-004)
Notes
References
1. City of Omaha Planning Department, Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission, Database, Query on Architects, May 20, 2002; courtesy of Lynn Meyer, Preservation Planner.
2. 1920 United States Census, s.v. “Frank M. Parsons,” Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, accessed through HeritageQuestOnline.com.
3. Ancestry.com. U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current, s.v. "Frank Manning Parsons," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
4. "Former Burlington Man Dies Suddenly at Home in Omaha," Burlington (Iowa) Hawk Eye (August 30, 1930), 5.
5. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census, s.v. "Frank M. Parsons," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
6. Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census, s.v. "Josephine Parsons," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
7. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census, s.v. "Frank M. Parsons," [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Page Citation
E. F. Zimmer & D. Murphy, “Frank M. Parsons (1865-1930), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, October 17, 2023. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, June 6, 2024.
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