William Alfred Washington PARSONS, known as "Alfred" Submitted by: Rita Kay, ritakay@hotmail.com Source: "The Kelsonian," semi-weekly newspaper; Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, page 3; column 4, 6 Oct 1909. "The funeral of Alfred Parson, the 20 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Parson, who died of consumption at the family home near Stella last Saturday afternoon, took place yesterday afternoon. Rev. T. M. Reese, of Kelso, conducted the services. Internment was in the Weist burying ground. Young Parson had been sick since last March, when a severe case of pneumonia developed into consumption. He leaves besides his parents, four brothers and one sister, all well known in that section." NOTE: Surname should read PARSONS