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J. W. Parry
J. W. Parry, conductor on the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, is the eldest son of William Parry. He was born in Richmond in 1840, and acquired a common-school education. He was reared on a farm from 1844 till he grew to maturity. In 1862 he was married to Hannah J., daughter of Reuben H. Ivins. They have four children living — Mary A., William S., John E. and Luura E. In 1864 Mr. Parry abandoned farming, after which he dealt in ice for several years, and in 1869 was succeeded by Brannon & Hawkins. In the fall of 1870 he became employed on the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, on which he has been almost ever since. Beginning as a brakeman, he has worked himself up to the position he now fills,and during his entire service on this road has never met with an accident.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2