Benjamin H. Parrett
Benjamin H. Parrett, farmer, is a son of Joseph J. Parrett (better known as Tennessee Joe). He was born January 18, 1824, on the farm where he now lives, and where he was reared. April 21, 1853, he was married to Miss Nancy Allen. Five children are the result of this marriage : Seth E., Eva J., Orie V., Cora G., and Mary, all living. Seth and Orie are married. This entire family, save Orie, are members of the Methodist Protestant Church, in which faith the parents died triumphantly.
Mr. Parrett has a farm of one hundred and sixty-six acres, well improved, on which he lives, situated five miles southwest of Washington, on the Jeffersonville pike. This family is well and favorably known, and have many friends.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County