Richard Parsons, 2nd Earl of Rosse 
He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin University, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.2 He succeeded as the 3rd Baron Oxmantown [I., 1681] on 26 June 1741.2 He succeeded as the 5th Baronet Parsons [I., 1620] on 26 June 1741.2 He succeeded as the 2nd Earl of Rosse [I., 1718] on 26 June 1741.1 He succeeded as the 3rd Viscount Rosse, co. Wexford [I., 1681] on 26 June 1741.2 On his death his titles became extinct.3
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XI, page 167. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3403. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
Olivia Edwards1
After her marriage, Olivia Edwards was styled as Countess of Rosse on 16 February 1754. From 16 February 1754, her married name became Parsons. From 8 October 1770, her married name became Bateman.
Sir William Parsons, 2nd Bt. 
He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet Parsons [I., 1620] circa 28 February 1649/50.2
Child of Sir William Parsons, 2nd Bt. and Hon. Catherine Jones
- Richard Parsons, 1st Viscount Rosse+2 b. c 1656, d. 30 Jan 1702/3
Richard Parsons1 
He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Fethard [Ireland] between 1634 and 1639.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Wicklow [Ireland] between 1639 and 1642.1
Child of Richard Parsons and Lettice Loftus
- Sir William Parsons, 2nd Bt.+1 d. 31 Dec 1658
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Admiral Sir Peter Charles Abbott1 
He was educated at St. Edward’s School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.1 He was educated at Queens’ College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.1 He gained the rank of Second Lieutenant in 1963 in the Royal Marine Forces Volunteer Reserve.1 He gained the rank of Sub-Lieutenant in 1964 in the Royal Navy.1 He graduated from Queens’ College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1966 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was Commanding Officer of the H.M.S. Chawton in 1972.1 He gained the rank of Commander in 1975.1 He was Commanding Officer of the H.M.S. Ambuscade in 1976.1 He gained the rank of Captain in 1980.1 He was Commanding Officer of the H.M.S. Ajax in 1983.1 He gained the rank of Rear-Admiral in 1989.1 He gained the rank of Vice-Admiral in 1993.1 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) in 1994.1 He gained the rank of Admiral in 1995.1 He was awarded the Officer, U.S. Legion of Merit in 1995.1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.) in 1999.1
Children of Admiral Sir Peter Charles Abbott and Susan Philippa Grey
Lettice Loftus 
Her married name became Parsons.1
Child of Lettice Loftus and Richard Parsons
- Sir William Parsons, 2nd Bt.+ d. 31 Dec 1658
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Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt.1 
He emigrated to IrelandG arriving on circa 1590 Norfolk.4 He was Commissioner of Plantations.2 He held the office of Surveyor-General [Ireland] in 1602.2 He and Sir Laurence Parsons were joint supervisor of Crown lands in 1611.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Newcastle, County Dublin [Ireland] between 1613 and 1615.2 He was appointed Knight in 1620.2 He was created 1st Baronet Parsons [Ireland] on 10 November 1620.5 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for County Wicklow [Ireland] between 1639 and 1648.2 He held the office of Lord Deputy [Ireland].1 He held the office of Lord Justice [Ireland] between 1640 and 1643, jointly, when he was dismissed and imprisoned for suspected treason.4
Children of Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt. and Elizabeth Lany
- Richard Parsons+2 d. a 1642
- Catharine Parsons+5
- Anne Parsons+6
- Mary Parsons+7
- Elizabeth Parsons+8 d. 29 Nov 1638
- John Parsons+7
- Francis Parsons+2 b. c 1608
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume I, page 448. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3403. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S5587] Peggy ?, “re: Fenton Family,” family provided evidence then verified by subsequent research and verification by BENR (101053), 19 August 2011. Hereinafter cited as “re: Fenton Family.”
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume I, page 226. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume I, page 447.
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, The Complete Baronetage, volume III, page 317.
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
- [S47] BIFR1976 page 1158. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
Elizabeth Lany1
Her married name became Parsons.
Children of Elizabeth Lany and Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt.
- Richard Parsons+2 d. a 1642
- Catharine Parsons+1
- Anne Parsons+
- Mary Parsons+3
- Elizabeth Parsons+ d. 29 Nov 1638
- John Parsons+3
- Francis Parsons+2 b. c 1608
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume I, page 448. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3403. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
James Parsons1 
He lived at Norfolk, EnglandG.2 He was also known as William Parsons.2
Children of James Parsons and Catherine Fenton
- Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt.+3 d. c 28 Feb 1649/50
- Sir Laurence Parsons+4 d. 8 Sep 1628
- [S5587] Peggy ?, “re: Fenton Family,” family provided evidence then verified by subsequent research and verification by BENR (101053), 19 August 2011. Hereinafter cited as “re: Fenton Family.”
- [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume I, page 226. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3403. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
Sir Laurence Parsons1 
He and Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt. were joint supervisor of Crown lands in 1611.2 He was appointed Knight in 1612.2 He held the office of Attorney-General of Munster in 1612.2 He held the office of Second Baron of the Exchequer in 1624.2
Child of Sir Laurence Parsons
Children of Sir Laurence Parsons and Jane Malham
- Richard Parsons2 d. 22 May 1634
- William Parsons+2 d. 1653
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1327. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
- [S5587] Peggy ?, “re: Fenton Family,” family provided evidence then verified by subsequent research and verification by BENR (101053), 19 August 2011. Hereinafter cited as “re: Fenton Family.”