- 1638
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Generation: 2
2. | Sir William (1st Bt.) Parsons (son of William (of Norfolk) Parsons); died about 28 Feb 1650; was buried on 2 Mar 1650. Notes:
He emigrated to Ireland, arriving on circa 1590 (possibly from Norfolk).
He was Commissioner of Plantations and held the office of Surveyor-General [Ireland] in 1602. He and Sir Laurence Parsons were joint supervisor of Crown lands in 1611.
He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Newcastle, County Dublin and later for County Wicklow
He was created 1st Baronet Parsons [Ireland] on 10 November 1620.
He was Lord Justice for Ireland when he was dismissed and imprisoned for suspected treason.
William + Elizabeth Lany. Elizabeth (daughter of John (Alderman) Lany) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3