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1 Walter Horace PARMENTER1 (1896-1990) [532]. Born 9 May 1896, Pontiac, MI.2 Bap 16 Feb 1911, First Baptist Church of Birmingham, MI. Marr Edith Ella OSBORNE 6 Nov 1918, Birmingham, MI.1 Died 13 Sep 1990, Shady Cove, OR.2 Buried Pacific View Memorial Park Cemetery, Newport Beach, CA.
Birmingham Eccentric, October 26, 1917. "Walter Parmenter of Camp Custer, Battle Creek spent Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Parmenter."
From the Jan 9, 1920 issue of the Birmingham Eccentric, the Walter Parmenter family is reported to be renting a home on Crooks Road when their son was born on New Years Eve, 1919. From the September 8, 1932 Birmingham Eccentric in a section called "Thumbnail Sketches of Birmingham's Prominent Businessmen." "The Parmenter Greenhouses on Crooks Road near Maple mark the site where W.H. Parmenter, the junior member of the father-son parternership which owns and manages the business, was raised and grew up as a child. It might still be an ordinary farm site had not the youth, who attended grammer schools and the old Hill School in Birmingham, taken an early interest in the less lucrative though more esthetic features of Nature's bounty on his father's farm. The love of floral beauty led him eventually to the florist shop of Edwin A. Starr in Royal Oak, who became so impressed with the young employe's aptitude and ability for the work that he encouraged him to take a short course in floral culture at Cornel University. This advice was followed, and on his return from Cornell, Mr. Parmenter induced his father, P.W. Parmenter to join him in partnership in a greenhouse enterprise on the site of the old farm. That was 12 years ago. Small beginnings made for rapid progress, and since the first unit was erected in 1920, additions to the houses and equipment have been made almost yearly up to the present. The father-son partnership still remains intact, with the son in active management of the greenhouses and the father in charge of retail and of the business which is handled through a store at 122 South Main Street, Royal Oak."
Walter and Edith lived at 127 S. Mill St., Plymouth, MI at the time he applied for his social security account number on April 27, 1948.
The Social Security Death Index reports Walter's place of birth as Pontiac but Michigan Marriages shows Birmingham.
2 Percival Willoughby PARMENTER3 (1872-1945) [531]. Born 25 Nov 1872, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Marr Charlotte Bell HALL 26 Aug 1897, Troy, MI, at the home of William and Rebecca Hall, the brides parents.4 Died 19 Nov 1945, Troy, MI.5 Buried 21 Nov 1945, Greenwood Cemetery, Birmingham, MI.
From the Birmingham Eccentric, dates as listed.
March 3, 1903, front page article. "The farm residence of Percy Parmenter was consumed by fire Monday afternoon. Mr. Parmenter was in town when he heard of it and hastened home to find everything all in. The fire is supposed to have caught from a stove in a front room and was well underway when discovered. About 25 neighbors hustled out everything possible. The contents of the cellar and upper floors were lost; building fully insured in the Monitor."
August 7, 1908, front page article condensed. "HEAVY FIRE LOSS - Percy Parmenter Again Scourged by the Destroying Elements - Barns and Crops Are All Gone. Fire completely consumed the barns and outbuildings, with all their contents on the Percy Parmenter farm, three miles south and east of this village Saturday evening. Although the cause of the fire is not known, it is the opinion of Mr. Parmenter and family that it was due entirely to spontaneous combustion. The new hay had been piled in the mows and the buildings then closed. It is figured that the gases in the hay had no way to escape from the closed buildings. The quantities of gas must have been immense, as the family claims that from the time the fire was first noticed, it was not three minutes until all three buildings, where the hay was stored, were bursting in flames. The Parmenter farm, which is one of the most prosperous farms in Troy, was visited by fire less than three years ago. At that time the house was consumed but has since been rebuilt. Mr. Parmenter estimates his loss at not less than $10,000, with an insurance of $2,200."
October 13, 1916. "P.W. Parmenter, chairman of the County Dry Commission, is a very busy man nowadays. His duties are manifold but he fills the bill. Last week, he met with the Milfordites at the residence of Clarence Pearson and a club was organized for an aggressive campaign for the dry movement."
Percival and Lottie lived at 307 Brown St., located at the SE corner of W. Brown and Pierce in Birmingham. The move to this home was reported in the November 21, 1919 issue of the Birmingham Eccentric. In later years, Percy and Lottie moved to 4935 Crooks Road, just north of 14 Mile Road on the west side of Crooks. Percival went to Toronto Business College in 1895. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the F. & A. M. No. 94. Percival owned the "Parmenter Florist" located at 159 West Maple, Birmingham, MI in partnership with his son, Walter H. Parmenter. (See "More About" Walter Parmenter). Mr. Parmenter was Treasurer of the First Baptist Church in 1925 and was on the construction committee in 1916 related to a remodeling project.
From a card file of early Oakland County residents at the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society Library:
Parmenter, Percy Willoughby RO, MI
b. 11/25/1872 Toronto, Ont
one of 11 children of William & Mary Martha Parmenter
m. 9/1/1897 Charlotte Hall b. RO (note: marriage date differs from marriage announcement in newspaper)
dau of William Marcus & Rebecca Rose Hall
came to RO permanently in 1900
member of first Baptist Ch of Birm.
From the Star Press(Mincie, Indiana), November 9, 1945.
"Lieut. Commander William Romizer and son left this week for Royal Oak, Mich., to join Mrs. Romizer. She has been there with her father, who is seriously ill. They were guests here of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Payne. Commander Romizer will be discharged from the Navy soon and the family will go to Birmingham, Ala., where he will be a superintendent of a department store.".
4 William PARMENTER ( - ) [1006].
5 Mary Martha ?6 ( - ) [1007].
3 Charlotte Bell HALL3 (1872-1948) [447]. Born 10 Feb 1872, Royal Oak, MI.7 Bap 18 Jan 1914, First Baptist Church of Birmingham, MI. Died 24 Jan 1948.7 Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Birmingham, MI.
From a Pontiac, MI newspaper.
1897-08-27 - "Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Lotta Hall, daughter of Mark Hall, Birmingham, to Percival W. Parmenter of Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday evening Sept. 1st."
From a newspaper wedding announcement dated Thursday, September 3, 1897. "Married last Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hall, two and one half miles east of this place (Birmingham), their daughter, Miss Lottie to Percival Parmenter of Toronto Ontario. The young couple will make their home in Toronto, where Mr. Parmenter has an excellent position in a large wholesale house. They have a host of friends who wish them smooth sailing over the matrimonial sea."
A newspaper article dated December 31, 1897 states that "Mr and Mrs. Mark Hall are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Percy Parmenter at Toronto, Ont."
Charlotte and Percy returned from Toronto sometime after March 1900 as evidenced by this article in the Clawson section of the Birmingham Eccentric, March 2, 1900.
"Mark Hall is drawing logs to the mill. There are to be extensive repairs on the farm his daughter is to occupy".
Before her marriage, Mrs. Parmenter was a successful teacher of music and was a popular reader. Her mother, Mrs. Hall, was for years a valued member of the Baptist Church. The Parmenters have been active members of that church for a long time. Lottie and Percival had three daughters and one son, Walter. Charlotte was the Director of the Baptist Children's Home at 13 Mile Road and Greenfield. Their son, Walter H. Parmenter, was adopted from this home when he was 12 years old. Mrs. Parmenter was on the subscription committee of the Baptist Church for the 1916 remodeling fund drive. Charlotte and her husband Percy held numerous positions in the church from around 1912 to their deaths.
Charlotte was an active member of the temperance movement. The following is an excerpt from the Birmingham Eccentric, October 7, 1910.
"The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held their regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon, Sept. 30, at the home of Mrs. Brace on Center street. About 20 ladies were present. Mrs. Percy Parmenter was elected reporting delegate to the county convention which is to be held early in November."
From the Birmingham Eccentric as dated.
November 7, 1911. "Many people attended the W.C.T.U. country convention held in Pontiac last week Tuesday. Mrs Parmenter gave the address of the opening meeting and it was followed by a very interesting discussion. Her subject was, "Does office work tend to make girls careless of their morals." Her paper was based on personal observance and was very interesting."
May 2, 1924. "The last meeting of the Woman's Literary Club for the current club year took the form of a potluck luncheon Tuesday afternoon at "High Breeze", the home of Mrs. P.W. Parmenter on Crookes road."
April 31, 1925. "Members of the Woman's Literary Club will hold their final session of the current year next Tuesday afternoon at "High Breeze", the home of Mrs. P.W. Parmenter on Crooks road, where the newly elected officers will be installed."
6 William Marcus HALL8 (1839-1909) [348]. Born 24 Jun 1839, Ontario County, NY.8,9 Marr Rebecca Angeline ROSE 31 Dec 1867. Died 17 Jul 1909, Troy, MI.9 Cause: Apoplexy. Buried 20 Jul 1909, Greenwood Cemetery, Birmingham, MI.
From the Bill Poster and other Pontiac newspapers.
1892-02-05 - "Mark Hall of Troy was in town Thursday."
1892-04-08 - "Troy shows a decided falling off from her old time republican majorities. The invincible Mark Hall is again elected supervisor in that strong republican town, having increased his majority of 7 last year to 36 this year."
1894-03-16 - "Wm. M. Hall and wife, of Troy, were in town Sunday."
1894-04-20 - "Wm. M. Hall and Adams Bayley have been appointed appraisers and commissioners on claims in the estate of Benj. Sturgis, deceased."
1894-09-07 - "Mark Hall of Troy was in town [Royal Oak] this week."
1895-07-26 - "Wm. M. Hall of Troy has purchased the Westbrook property here [Royal Oak]."
1895-09-27 - "Wm. M. Hall and wife of Troy visited relatives in town [Royal Oak] Sunday."
1895-12-27 - "Wm. M. Hall of Troy was in town [Royal Oak] Sunday."
1896-03-06 - "Mark Hall of Troy was in town [Royal Oak] Monday."
1897-01-22 - "Wm. M. Hall of Troy was in town [Royal Oak] the past week visiting friends."
From Biographical Record: this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Oakland County, Michigan, 1903.
"WILLIAM M. HALL, one of the large land owners of Oakland County, resides on a fine farm of 158 acres in section 33, Troy township, and also owns 210 acres in section 32, Troy township and 40 acres in section 22, Royal Oak township. Mr Hall was born in 1839 in in the State of New York and came to Michigan in 1847 with his parents who settled in Macomb County. He is a son of Horace and Abigail (Abbey) Hall, both natives of New York.
Horace Hall is now a highly esteemed, venerable resident of Birmingham, approaching his century milepost, having been born May 9, 1814. Until 1875 he continued actively engaged in farming. For several years he conducted what is known in the locality as the Six Mile House, on Woodward avenue. In his young manhood he belonged to the New York State Militia. The mother was a daughter of James and Martha Abbey, was born April 27, 1810, and died April 6, 1900. Mr. Hall has one sister, Susan Ann, who is the wife of John F. Stephens, of Birmingham.
William M. Hall was educated in the district schools and has been connected with agricultural pursuits ever since boyhood. For some 20 years he was interested in the buying of stock. In 1874 he located in Troy Township, Oakland County, and has occupied his present fine farm in section 33 for the past 19 years.
Mr. Hall was married in 1869 to Rebecca A. Rose, who was born in Brandon township, Oakland County, in 1840, and is a daughter of Joseph Leonard and Charlotte (Bailey) Rose. Two children were born to them: Frank, who died in early childhood, and Lotta Bell, who married Percy Parmenter of Troy township, Oakland County, and has three children, --Margeline, Ida Alvenia and Willebell.
Politically, Mr. Hall is a Democrat and has taken an active part for many years in public affairs in the township. He has most efficiently filled many of the local offices and has been retained for five terms as supervisor of Troy township. During this period many improvements have been inaugurated, many of these being directly traceable to Mr. Hall's excellent judgement. For a number of years he has belonged to the Masonic Fraternity."
From a Birmingham, Oakland County newspaper obituary, Friday July 23, 1909.
"TAKEN SUDDENLY - William M. Hall Stricken With Apoplexy While Doing Chores on His Farm Saturday A.M. - William M., popularly known as "Mark" Hall, answered the final summons while doing the morning chores on his farm two and one-half miles east of this village on Saturday. Mr. Hall was in his usual rugged health when he started for the barn at about 5 o'clock to do his usual morning work. He complained several times to his hired man of having a stiffness in his arm, after milking a cow, and rested awhile. Just as he started to milk another animal he reeled and fell to the ground. Dr. N.T. Shaw was called and pronounced the man dead, giving apoplexy as the cause.
Mr. Hall was born in New York State in 1839, and came to Michigan when he was 8 years old, settling with his parents near what is known as the Six Mile Road later removing to Royal Oak, and almost 35 years ago to his farm in Troy. For many years he traded in live stock and became widely known, but of late he has confined his labors to his magnificent farm. Politically he was a Democrat and up to three years ago enjoyed the distinction of being the only one of his faith to serve the town of Troy in the capacity of Supervisor. In 1890 he lacked less than half a dozen votes of being elected Sheriff of the county. He is survived by a widow, one daughter, Mrs. Percy W. Parmenter of Troy (Charlotte B. Hall) , and an adopted son, John R. Hall of Boise City, Idaho. Funeral Services were conducted at 2 pm Tuesday by Rev. M.H. Bartram of South Lyon asst. by Rev. C.A. Salyer of this village. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.".
12 Horace HALL8,10 (1814-1903) [446]. Born 9 May 1814, Bristol, Ontario County, NY.8,10 Marr Abigail ABBEY 24 Dec 1835, Bristol, NY. Died 19 Dec 1903. Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Birmingham, MI.11
13 Abigail ABBEY8 (1810-1900) [450]. Born 27 Apr 1810, Richmond, Ontario County, NY.8 Died 6 Apr 1900, Birmingham, MI.8 Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Birmingham, MI.11
From the Birmingham Eccentric, April 13, 1900. "Mrs. Horace Hall, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Birmingham, has laid down her life work and gone to receive her reward. Everyone for miles around knew grandma Hall and will mourn her death as only those who lose a dear friend can mourn. Some four weeks ago Mrs. Hall received a fall from the effects of which she never recovered, this with her extreme age combined to cause her death which occurred April 6, 1900.
Mis Abigail Abbey was born in Richmond, Ontario county, N.Y., April 27, 1810 and was a daughter of Joseph and Susan (Griffin) Abbey, who were residents of the Empire State. Early in life she became a christian and all through her long life of usefulness she has been a quiet, conscientious worker in the cause of the Master. Many acts of kindness have endeared her to hosts of friends.
Her early life was passed in New York state and on Christmas Eve, 1835, she was married to Horace Hall at Bristol, N.Y. Two children, Susan and William Marcus, came to make happy the hearts of the parents.
In 1847 the family moved to the town of Sterling, Macomb county, this state, where they were engaged in agricultural pursuits for a period of 14 years. They then removed to what is known as the Six Mile House, in the township of Greenfield, near Detroit, which they operated as a hotel for 12 years after which the old couple came to Birmingham, taking up their residence on Maple avenue, East, where they have since resided.
By strict economy and perserverance a competency has been attained and all the comforts that wealth could purchase were had by the aged couple. After Mrs. Hall's accident the best of medical skill was employed and all that loving friends could do to make her last hours comfortable as possible was done.
To the aged husband goes out the sympathy of the entire community as his good wife planted and worked with him, taking an interest in everything that interested him, his loss cannot be estimated. The two children, Mrs. Fred Stephans, of this place, and William M. Hall, of Troy, are still living, left to mourn the loss of one of the kindest of mothers.
The funeral was held at her late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A Marsh, formerly of this place, but now of Grand Rapids, officiating. A large number of relatives and friends were present. The floral tributes to her memory consisted of a sheaf of wheat and other appropriate emblems. The music was furnished by Birmingham friends and was well rendered. After the service the remains were taken to Greenwood cemetery for their long last sleep.
Had she lived 21 days more she would have been 90 years of age. One by one the old pioneers are called to the great beyond, may exceeding peace be her reward.".
7 Rebecca Angeline ROSE (1840-1930) [347]. Born 31 Oct 1840, Brandon Township, Oakland County, MI. Bap 2 Feb 1913, First Baptist Church of Birmingham, MI. Died 14 May 1930, Troy, MI.12 Buried 16 May 1930, Greenwood Cemetery, Birmingham, MI.
From the Bill Poster and other Pontiac newspapers.
1894-05-25 - "Mrs. Wm. W. Hall of Troy visited friends in town [Royal Oak] Sunday."
1894-08-31 - "Mrs. Wm. M. Hall, of Troy visited relatives in town [Royal Oak] Sunday."
1894-09-21 - "Mrs. Wm. W. Hall and daughter Lottie of Troy visited relatives here [Royal Oak] Sunday."
1897-05-28 - "Mrs. Wm. M. Hall and daughter Lotta, of Troy visited relatives in town [Royal Oak] Sunday."
1897-07-16 - "Mrs. Wm. M. Hall was in town [Royal Oak] Sunday."
On January 28, 1898 a newspaper article reported that Mrs. Mark Hall slipped and fell on their porch one day last week, breaking two ribs.
From the Birmingham Eccentric.
February 10, 1911 - Mrs. Mark Hall has rented her farm to William Hamm of Troy. Mrs Hall expects to make her home with Percy Parmenter.
March 3, 1911 - A big auction sale by Mrs. Mark Hall comes off Thursday March 16.
From the Clio Messenger.
July 27, 1917 - "Mrs. Rebecca Hall and Miss Willowbell Parmenter, of Birmingham, are guest of their niece and cousin, Mrs. Edgar Burley."
October 25, 1918 - "Mrs. Rebecca Hall, of Birmingham, is making an extended visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Burley."
November 8, 1918 - "Mrs. Becky Hall, who has been spending several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Burley, has returned to her home in Birmingham."
October 2, 1919 - "10-2-1919Mrs. Becky Hall, of Detroit, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Burley."
Mrs. Rebecca Hall was also the donor of a three manual pipe organ with harp and chimes to the First Baptist Church at Willets and Bates Street in Birmingham, MI. This $12,000 organ was especially constructed for the building. The gift was reported in the May 31, 1928 issue of the Birmingham Eccentric. The Church as well as the organ is still in existence as of March, 2000 and has been photographed by David Gustner, a descendant of Rebecca's brother, Ransom Rose. On April 29, 1925 the Church records state "Mr. Edwards announced for Mrs Rebecca Hall that she will give the pipe organ for the new church. Three cheers were given for Mrs. Hall."
The organ itself required five weeks of construction. There are 21 sets of pipes, ranging in size from the size of a lead pencil, to 34 feet in length. In all, there are over 1850 pipes. There is a set of 25 Cathedral chimes and a Harp consisting of 49 bars. The three manual console, located at the Chancel at the front of the church is connected to the organ pipes by a series of cables. This instrument was made by the M.P. Moller Pipe Organ Company of Hagerstown, MD. An organ recital by Professor L.L. Renwick, of the Metropolitan Methodist Church, of Detroit, was the feature of the organ dedication April 9, 1929.
After the death of her husband in 1909, Rebecca lived with her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Parmenter, on Crooks Road.
14 Joseph Leonard ROSE (1807-bef1860) [340]. Born 1807, VT.13 Marr Charlotte BAILEY bef 1832, PA.14 Died bef 1860.
A mention of Joseph Leonard Rose was found in a biographical sketch of his son in law, William Marcus Hall in 'Biographical Record: this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Oakland County, Michigan, 1903.'
"Mr. Hall was married in 1869 to Rebecca A. Rose, who was born in Brandon township, Oakland County, in 1840, and is a daughter of Joseph Leonard and Charlotte (Bailey) Rose.".
15 Charlotte BAILEY14 (1814-1892) [341]. Born 1814, PA.14 Died Sep 1892, Royal Oak , MI. Buried Royal Oak Cemetery, Royal Oak, MI.
From the Birmingham Eccentric.
August 5, 1881 - "Four Cows met a sudden death Friday night by coming in contact with a passenger train. Two belonged to A. Rockleman, one to A. Granger Jr., and the other to Mrs. Rose."
From the Royal Oak section of the February 28, 1899 Birmingham Eccentric.
"One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season was given by Mrs. Maro Robinson for her mother's birthday. About twenty-five assembled at her residence. Some very nice presents were given among which will be mentioned only a few: A bronze flower crock; Mr. Ransom Rose of East Saginaw; a lace apron; Mrs H. Dowe; a white lace hood, Mr. Warren Rose, of Roseville; a black silk dress, Mrs Mark Hall; a hand painted salt holder, little Bessie Gregory; cord of wood, Mr. Maro Robison. Mrs Rose is eighty years of age, and never wore eye glasses.".
| 1 | "Michigan Marriage Records". |
| 2 | "Social Security Death Index". |
| 3 | "See "Notes for" this individual for extensive source documentation". |
| 4 | "From a September 3, 1897 newspaper wedding announcement". |
| 5 | "Newspaper obituary Nov. 22, 1945". |
| 6 | "Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society". |
| 7 | "Obituary, January 29, 1948, Birmingham Eccentric". |
| 8 | "Biographical Record: this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Oakland County, Michigan, 1903.". |
| 9 | "Death Certificate". |
| 10 | "1900 MI, Oakland, Birmingham census". |
| 11 | "Tombstone located by David Gustner". |
| 12 | "Obituary dated May 15, 1930". |
| 13 | "Ancestry.com World Family Tree". |
| 14 | "Ancestry.com, Snow/Lyman Ancestors". |