| A project is moving forward to provide a new monument for Statira Connolly Parsons (1825-1856) who is buried in the Knotts Baptist Church Cemetery at Orma, according to Ann Newell.
Newell said the old monument has been worn by the ravages of time and weather. "In 1972 the words inscribed could be read, now it is smooth," she said.
The new marker will say she was the wife of Palser B. Parsons 1823-1894 who was honored in 2003 with a new marker at the Carpenter Cemetery at Orma.
She was the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Stallman) Connolly, all Calhoun historic families.
On the reverse side of the new monument will be the names of her children: Joseph P, Peter, M.P., Edward P, Maranda A, Nathaniel and John Allen Parsons.
"We are also seeking the grave of Nancy Mace, Palser B. Parsons second wife," said Newell.
The family is taking donations.
Please contact Ann Newell, HC 75, Box 320, Chloe WV 25235.
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