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Transcribed from "An Illustrated History of The
Big Bend Country, embracing Lincoln, Douglas, Adams and Franklin counties,
State of Washington", published by Western Historical Publishing
Co., 1904.
THOMAS PARRY is the present efficient
and genial encumbent of the post office at Coulee City. He received
his appointment in 1897 and has held the position since, to the entire
satisfaction of the patrons of the office. Mr. Parry is a thorough
business man and in company with Mr. Roberts handled one of the first machine
shops in this vicinity. He is now heavily interested in land and
sheep raising, being one of the prosperous men of Douglas county.
Thomas P. was born in Denbighshire, North Wales, on May 16, 1861, the son
of Edward and Ann Morgan Parry, natives of Wales. He was educated
in the National schools of his native land and there remained until he
grew to manhood. 1882 marks the date when he first set foot in the United
States, and he soon selected Mazon, Grundy county, Illinois, as the place
for his settlement and for two years he was occupied there in tilling the
soil. In 1884, he came to Sprague, Lincoln county and engaged as
wiper in the round house there. He worked his way up until he became
engineer and remained with the Northern Pacific railroad until 1889.
Then he entered partnership with George R. Roberts and opened a general
merchandise establishment at McEntee, the firm being known as Roberts &
Parry. They did a large business there until 1895, and then dissolved
partnership, Mr. Parry going into business for himself. He did a
confectionary and drug business until appointed to the post office and
since has devoted himself to the office, together with his land and stock
interests. Mr. Parry has four brothers and one sister, all living
in Wales.
At Sprague, on November 2, 1887 occurred the
marriage of Thomas Parry and Miss Elizabeth E. Roberts. The parents
of the bride are Robert G. and Elizabeth (Williams) Roberts, natives of
Wales and now living in this country. Mrs. Parry has five brothers
and four sisters, named as follows, George R., Robert D., John, David,
James, Sarah, Mrs. Ellen Rhyddarch, Mrs. Mariem Muir, and Mary. To
Mr. and Mrs. Parry, the following children have been born, Esther A., Edith
F., Lila S., and George S.
Mr. Parry does not belong to any denomination
but is a supporter of all. He is known as very energetic and stirring
man and one of the upright and sagacious business men who have done much
for the country.
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