William Parry

William Parry

• Father: William Parry b. circa 1838
• Mother: Mary Morris b. circa 1843

• William Parry was born on 7 July 1876 in Rhos Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales.
• William Parry and Mary Morris appeared in the British census of 3 April 1881 in Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales, at Pen Rhos. Other members of the household included William Parry, Ellis Davies, John Davies, Messick Parry and Daniel Davies. Also in the household was William Parry's son Elias (age 12) from his earlier marriage.
• According to a 2x great granddaughter of Elizabeth Morris, following the death in Wales of her sister Mary Morris Davies, Elizabeth went to the bank and borrowed money to bring Mary's sons (Ellis, John and Daniel Davies, and William and Messick Parry) over to the United States to live with her in Lead.
• William Parry arrived in the United States circa 1892, according to the 1900 census.
• Elizabeth J. Morris appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, at 409 South Mill Street. Other members of the household included William Parry, Margaret Williams and Sarah F. Williams.
• He was a gold miner, according to the 1900 census.
• The following appeared on 25 July 1905 in the Lead Daily Call: This morning, William Parry, Mart Callahan and John Davis left for the valleys, and will stop at Spearfish for a short time, and from there go up into the Hills in the country around Sand creek. They have gone prepared to make a stay out in the open and will get near to nature for the next two weeks. They will fish, hunt berries and wild flowers and for the time they are away forget that there was ever anything that looked like a mine or a power drill. This is the first vacation that the boys have taken for a long time, and they propose to have a lot of fun while on it, and to add to their pleasure will take in the carnival before entering seriously upon their fishing program.
• The following appeared on 20 December 1905 in the Lead Daily Call: On Christmas day Will Perry of this city will lead to the altar Miss Rosina Rickman of Pluma, the wedding will occur at the residence of the Groom's aunt on south Mill Street, Mrs. Williams. The young couple are well known in the city, the young lady having spent many years of her life here in the Hills, living with her parents in this city and Pluma. The groom who came here from Wales at the age of 11 years, having attended the public schools of the city, and afterward going into the mines, where he has been employed constantly since that time. He is an industrious young man, and one who has the friendship of a very large number of people, and all of them will wish himself and the charming young lady who he will lead to the altar on Christmas day, all of the happiness that married life holds, unlimited prosperity and every joy.
• He married Zona Olive Shepherd, daughter of (?) Shepherd and Hannah M. Ong, on 25 December 1905 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, at South Mill Street, with David E. Murray officiating. At the time of their marriage, the bride was a widow..
• The following appeared on 26 December 1905 in the Lead Daily Call: At the home of John Davis in this city last evening William Parry and Miss Olive S. Rickman were made man and wife. Quite a large number of friends assembled to witness the ceremony, and after it had been concluded sat down to a wedding supper. The groom is a young man who has worked for many years in the mines; he is steady, industrious and well liked by all who know him. The bride is from Pluma, near which place she has spent many years of her life; she is a charming young woman and one who will make a good helpmeet for the man of her choice. Her many friends and those of the groom will wish the happy couple an unlimnited amount of happiness, joy and prosperity in their new relations one to the other.
• The following appeared on 27 December 1905 in The Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times: The marriage of William Parry and Miss Olive Reckman took place Christmas at the home of John Davis in West Lead. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Murray of the Methodist church, and was witnessed by a large number of friends of the young people. Daniel Davis acted as best man and Mrs. Davis as matron of honor.
       Immediately after the ceremony the young people and their guests of the evening proceeded to the dining room, where they were treated to an elegant supper. The remainder of the evening was spent in a social way and the guests departed at a late hour, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Parry all the good things of life.
       The newly married couple were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. They have gone to housekeeping in the Davis home, where they will remain for the present.
       Both are well known and popular in Lead. Mr. Perry is one of the trusted employes of the Homestake and the bride who has been a resident of this city for a long time has a large circle of friends.
• The following appeared on 27 April 1906 in the Lead Daily Call: Mrs. Daniel Davies and family, John and Ellis Davies, William Parry and the other relatives in this city of the late Daniel Davies, wishes to return thanks to the kind friends who assisted them during the last illness of their beloved husband, father and brother, and especially are they thankful to the Knights of Pythias, the different bands of the city, the Musicians' union, and the Workmen and Miners' union, who contributed so much toward lessening the sorrow which they feel and the burden of grief which they must bear.
• The following appeared on 25 April 1908 in the Lead Daily Call: The funeral of Messick Perry will be held at the residence of Wm. Perry, 709 Seiver street, tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Rev. Richardson of Deadwood, will officiate. The pall bearers will be Spanish War Veterans, who served with the deceased in the army. There will be a short service at the grave. Interment will take place in the K. of P. cemetery.
• The following appeared on 28 April 1908 in the Lead Daily Call: William Perry, John Davies, Ellis Davies, and the other members of the family, wish to thank all those who were so kind during the time of their bereavement, and who, at the funeral of the deceased, Messick Perry, extended to them so much of human sympathy, and to those who remembered the deceased with flowers and other tokens of friendship.
• The following appeared on 2 July 1909 in the Lead Daily Call: Mrs. William Parry will give a birthday party for her 2-year-old son, this afternoon.
• The following appeared on 11 May 1910 in The Queen City Mail: Mr. and Mrs. Will Perry returned to Lead Monday afternoon, after a few days' visit at the Rushton ranch.
• The following appeared on 19 December 1912 in The Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times: (Lead) Mrs. Will Perry was taken with a stroke of paralysis Tuesday evening and for a time her condition was serious. However, she rallied during the night, and yesterday her condition was much improved.
• The following appeared on 4 October 1913 in the Lead Daily Call: Ellis Davies yesterday received word from Butte that his half-brother William Perry, had been seriously injured in a automobile accident, in which one man was killed and three others hurt. The first intimation that Ellis had that his brother was seriously hurt or had been in an accident was by reading the following item published in a Butte paper:
       William Charlton of 58 West Green street, who was injured when a five passenger automobile turned turtle near the Five Mile house Sunday night, died yesterday afternoon at Murray hospital. He did not recover consciousness. No criminal carelessness was disclosed by the investigation of Chief Deputy County Attorney Dwyer and no arrests will be made. The accident's victim was 26 years old and unmarried. William Perry, who was seriously injured, was removed to his home, 1322 Gallatin street. He probably will recover.
       Ellis at once made enquiries by telegraph, and yesterday received reply from Mrs. Perry, in which she stated that the injuries received by her husband, while serious, were not fatal, and that at the time of sending the telegram his condition had improved materially, and the doctors hoped to have him out of bed in a few days. Will Perry is well known in Lead, where he had resided for many years before leaving the city to make his home in Butte, and his friends here, while they will be sorry to hear of the accident to him, will be pleased to learn that he is recovering from his hurts.
• The following appeared on 20 November 1913 in the Lead Daily Call: Ellis Davies is in receipt of a letter from his brother, Will Perry stating that he, Will, is able to resume his work again in the mines. Some months ago he was injured in an automobile accident, in which one man was killed and another mortally injured, and Perry, Himself, so badly hurt that he was not expected to recover. However, a good constitution and good medical attention brought him about all right. Ellis is feeling much relieved over the fact that his brother is again strong and healthy.
• The following appeared on 21 January 1914 in the Lead Daily Call: Ellis Davies yesterday received a letter from his half-brother, Will Perry, who is now living in Butte, Mont. where he has resided with his family for several years. Last summer Will was injured in an automobile accident, in which one man was killed and two others seriously hurt. In his letter Will says that he is again able to be at work, but that his injured side still gives him considerable trouble. The accident, which near deprived him of his life, has forced him to remain idle for several months, and he is glad of the opportunity to again be able to work.
• The following appeared on 11 August 1914 in the Lead Daily Call: Ellis Davies received a letter yesterday from Mrs. Will Perry, the wife of his brother, telling him that her husband had been hurt by falling rock while at work in the mines of Butte, Mont., and that he is now in the hospital there. She said in the letter that her husband's injuries were not serious, and hoped that he would be out in a week or so.
• The following appeared on 27 December 1914 in The Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times: Mrs. William Parry and son, William Jr., of Butte, Mont., arrived on the Burlington to spend Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. H. M. Shepherd of this city and other relatives and friends.
• The following appeared on 29 December 1914 in The Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times: (Lead) Mrs. William Parry of Butte, Mont., who is visiting with her mother at Deadwood, visited Sunday afternoon at the home of her brother-in-law, Ellis Davies. Mrs. Parry is accompanied by her little son. While in Lead she met many of her old time friends, all of whom were pleased to see her again.
• The following appeared on 2 March 1915 in The Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times: Mrs. Will Parry and son who have been visiting her mother Mrs. H. M. Shepherd and other relatives and friends returned to her home in Butte, Mont., Sunday. Mrs. Parry enjoyed her visit here very much, but she thinks there is no place like Butte and was anxious to go back.
• William Parry and Zona Olive Shepherd appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, at 1072 Lafayette Avenue. Other members of the household included William Parry.
• He was employed as a miner in a copper mine, according to the 1920 census.
• The following appeared on 14 May 1920 in the Lead Daily Call: Will Perry arrived last evening from Butte and will remain in Lead.
• The following appeared on 29 August 1921 in the Lead Daily Call: Mrs. Will Perry and little son of Pluma left yesterday for Los Angeles where they will be joined later by Mr. Perry, and where the family will make their future home.
• The following appeared on 27 March 1923 in the Lead Daily Call: Mrs. H. M. Sheppard, who had been visiting in California for the past two months with her daughter, Mrs. Will Perry and Family, returned to the Hills yesterday. She brought with her a quantity of oranges which her son-in-law picked from trees in his dooryard just before she had left Fullerton. She reports Mr. and Mrs. Perry nicely located and pleased with their new home, where they are prospering.
• William Parry and Zona Olive Shepherd appeared in the 1925 North Orange County, California, City Directory at 228 West Maple Avenue in Fullerton..
• The following appeared on 27 September 1927 in the Lead Daily Call: Ellis Davies has received word of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. William Perry at their home in Fullerton, California. Mr. and Mrs. Perry were former residents of Lead and have many friends here. They moved to California about six years ago. The new arrival in their family has been named William Perry, Jr.
• William Parry died on 4 December 1927 at age 51 in Orange County, California.
• He was interred at Loma Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, Orange County, California.
• The following appeared on 29 June 1928 in The Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times: William Perry, wife and two children, were arrivals Tuesday from Los Angeles, Calif. They are come for the purpose of making their home in the Hills, and for the time are guests at the home of Ellis Davies, Mr. Perry's uncle, in Lead. Mr. Perry was born in Lead, and left that city ten years ago for California, and since his residence there had prospered, but he could not lose his love for the Hills, so he sent his household goods to Lead by freight, loaded himself, his wife and children in the family auto and drove to his old home, and will remain there for the future, having been promised lucrative employment in the Mill City.

• Last Edited: 15 Jul 2016