Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-03-22

1891. ALFRED PARSONS, NJ. D. 1865. THE
.ubiect of this sketch was born in the town of En-
Geld. Hartford county, in the State of Connecticut
IN the wear 1897. When he was but three years OF
ga his father moved to the town of Franklin. Della
ware county, in the State of New York, where.
from the then wilderness, he carved for himself
and family home.
That mfexble integrity of character, so peculiar
TO the early settlers of New England, was strong
" marked feature in the character of the subject of
this notice and of the family from which he
sprurg. In the year 1915 he entered William S
College where he remained about two years Civ
ing his whole time and attention to the study of
those principles of science the possession of which
in after years, contributed so much to his promi-
ncnce in the profession of medicine. reverse in
fine pecuniary aais of his father made it necessary
at this time, that he should abandon the idea of
acquiring classical educa ton, and he returned
home and entered the Office of DR.. Dewey as a stu
lent of medicine. After remaining with Dr. Dew
ey for some time he put himself under the in
struction of DR.. Morse, of Otsego, N Y, one of
the most skilfu practitioners of the State. He at
tended Lectures at the old Fairfield College" in
Western New York After finishing the course in
Lis institution, he came into Bradford on visit to
Eli Parsons, patelnal uncle, one of the pionrers
III, county at whose earnest solicitation he consent
Cd to locate here for the practice of his profession
Business accumulated rapidly on his hands pos
5essiug kindly nature fine personal appearance,
and an easy, frank address, he soon won the conf
lrnce and esteem of all who came in contact with
him. His fine social qualities remained with him
through life, and maintained for him that aseen-
tencc in the social circle, which he acquired SO
easily in his youth. In June, 1884 he led to the
Hvmenal Altar the eldest daughter of the Hon.
Reuben Wilbur, one of the eldest and most es-
lcrmed Of the early settlers of the county. His
lther-in-law is still living at the advanced age of
81 years, loved and honored by all who know him.
DR.. Parsons was ono of the founders of the Brad
ford County Medical Society, and took a lively in
terest in all its meetings and deliberations Three
times elected President of the Society he was hon
ored and looked up to by each of its members
For a number of years, DIR. Parsons was associated
in the practice Of his profession, with younger
brother, DR.. Thomas E Parsons, who was removed
in his prime, from life of usfulness by that bane
of our science, Pulmonary Rubsrclusis. The loss
OF this brother, while it deeply afflicted the affec
tonate nature, added greatly to the onerous duties
of his position.
Always energetic in business, and keenly alive
10 the sutferiags OF others, he gave too much OF
his time to the practice of his profession and in
the last years OF his life it often remarked by
his friends that his strength rapidly failing.
IN October, 1865, he was attacked with an epi-
demic DySenteric fever, which at the time was pre-
yIilng in all, nearly all, the towns in the wes-
tern part OF the county, and after three weeks of
suffering, expired peacefully and happy, surroun-
ded by an attectionate family and large circle of
kind sympathizng friends. His loss was felt,
and mourned, by the whole community, as the loss
OF a father.
He died leaving but two children one, the wife
OF v. H. Carnochan, Esq, of Troy, the other,
John \. Parsons, young man of great promise,
tine attalnments and strictly moral habits.
For the younger members of the profession, the
Doctor always had kindly word and from the
store Of his knowledge, acquired by his great ex-
pe1ence, extending over 45 years, and his habit of
close observation, he was enabled to give them in
struction and information, which to the young
practitioner is almost invaluable. May his life and
example be pattern and guide to those who may
come after him. RC.R.