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Parents: John Harrison and Mary Ella (Jacobs) Parsons
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OriginalNotes: David V. Tinder, Directory of Early Michigan Photographers (Accessed March 10, 2021 : https://clements.umich.edu/files/tinder_directory.pdf), Write-ups on husband and wife photographers John Harrison Parsons and Mrs. John H. Parsons (nee Mary Ella Jacobs). He was photographer in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1860s until his death in 1871 from consumption. The business was continued by his wife until at least 1883. "Her son Frank was a Richmond, Indiana, photographer in 1900 and in 1910."

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/AWARDS: entered photographs in the 1900 Fourth Annual Exhibition of the Richmond Art Association as member of the [Richmond] Camera Club [from catalog of Bob Taylor, IHS]; and the 1903 7th Annual Exhibition; and the 1904 8th Annual Exhibition

http://www.co.wayne.in.us/marriage/retrieve.cgi
MARY ALICE HINDMAN married FRANK J PARSONS on 1894-04-25.
(Book R ; Page 44)

Cambridge City Tribune, 24 Feb. 1927 
Frank J. Parsons, age 62, who has been in failing health for more than a year, passed away at his home in Richmond, Sunday night. He was a photographer by profession and has been located in Richmond for more than 36 years. He was well known in this part of the county, having visited I Cambridge City on many occasions and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of a great number of friends. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Alice Hindman Parsons, one sister, and one brother. Funeral services were held Wed. afternoon at the home. Burial in Riverside cemetery, Cambridge City.
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OriginalSource: cabinet card

1895-96 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 986, S. J. Parsons
St. Louis and Canadian Photographer, Mar. 1898, p. 125:
F. J. Parsons of Richmond, IN sends a lot of cabinets of special excellence. Some of the annual prize winners must not be surprised if Mr. Parsons carries off the highest emblem of superiority.  His work is superb.

Richmond newspaper (with initials EI), Sept. 10, 1898, p. 12: The studio of Frank J. Parsons

Cambridge City Tribune, 24 Feb. 1927 
Frank J. Parsons, age 62, who has been in failing health for more than a year, passed away at his home in Richmond, Sunday night. He was a photographer by profession and has been located in Richmond for more than 36 years. [making start date ca. 1891]   1900 Census lists his birthdate as Feb. of 1865.

Richmond Item (Richmond, Indiana), November 8, 1927, p. 8
"John King Paints Large Canvas At Palette Club." John King, one of the best known of younger Indiana artists painting in the studio of the Richmond Palette club at 704 1/2 Main street. "Has been painting the picture here as he says that nowhere can he secure such a fine place to paint as in the studio of the Palette club. The studio, the old Parsons photographic gallery, has a fine north sky light and is ideally fitted for painting.
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Alternate Studio Names: Chicago Art Gallery
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OriginalSource: The Richmond Item (Richmond, Indiana), April 2, 1891, p. 4
"As I have lately transferred the Chicago Art gallery to Mr. F. J. Parsons I desire to thank all my former patrons for their kindly patronage and bespeak for my successor a continuance of the same. Respectfully, W. Blanch Ward."

Paris Panel photograph

1893-1894 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond City Directory, p. 194
Frank J. Parsons, photographer, 704 Main, h same

The Blue Book for Amateur Photographers American Edition, 1895, p. 242, F. J. Parsons
photograph backstamp, albumen print, Chicago Art Gallery

Cambridge City Tribune, 16 Jan. 1896
Parsons the Photographer is the place to get your face "took," 704 Main Street, Richmond, Opposite Huntington House.

The Richmond Item (Richmond, Indiana), February 5, 1897, p. 2
Ad: "As in a Looking Glass. I produce photographs in all the newest novelties. My carbonites are perfection's choice, Prices moderate. Rain or shine. Parsons The Photographer. 704 Main St."

1897-1898 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond and Wayne County Directory, p. 224
Frank J Parsons (M Alice), photographer, 704 Main, h same

1901-1902 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond Directory, p. 213
Frank J Parsons (M Alice), photographer 704 Main, h same

The Richmond Item (Richmond, Indiana), May 21, 1902, p. 6
Richmond Business and Professional Directory
Photographer: F. J. Parsons, Leading Photographer, 704 Main St., Phone 563

1903-1904 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond Directory, p. 221
Frank J Parsons (M Alice), photographer 704 Main, h same

1905-1906 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond City Directory, p. 265
Frank J Parsons (M Alice), photographer, 704 Main, h same

1907-1908 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond City Directory, p. 279
Frank J Parsons (Alice), photographer 704 Main, h 45 s 18th

1910 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond City Directory, p. 290
Frank J Parsons (Alice), photographer, 704 1/2 Main, h 45 s 18th

1912 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond City Directory, p. 314
Frank J Parsons (Alice), photographer 704 1/2 Main, h 45 s 18th

1914 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond City Directory, p. 325
Frank J Parsons (Alice), photographer 704 1/2 Main, h 45 s 18th

The Association News (Photographers' Association of America), Sept. 1916, Active Members, p. 343: F. J. Parson, 704 Main St., Richmond, Ind.

1916 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond City Directory, p. 338
Frank J Parsons (Alice), photographer 704 1/2 Main, h 45 s 18th

1918 Polk's Richmond City Directory and Wayne County Gazetteer, p. 327
Frank J Parsons (Alice), photo 704 1/2 Main, h 45 s 18th

1921-1922 R. L. Polk & Co.'s Richmond City Directory, p. 362
Frank J Parsons (M Alice), photogr 704 1/2 Main, res same

1925-1926 Polk's Richmond City Directory, p. 400
Frank J Parsons, photogr 704 1/2 Main h do

Richmond Item (Richmond, Indiana), November 8, 1927, p. 8
"John King Paints Large Canvas At Palette Club." John King, one of the best known of younger Indiana artists painting in the studio of the Richmond Palette club at 704 1/2 Main street. "Has been painting the picture here as he says that nowhere can he secure such a fine place to paint as in the studio of the Palette club. The studio, the old Parsons photographic gallery, has a fine north sky light and is ideally fitted for painting.
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