George Whitwell Parsons | |
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 George W. Parsons | |
| Born | August 26, 1850 |
| Died | January 5, 1933 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, banker |
| Known for | His detailed diary of life in the era of Virgil and Wyatt Earp |
George Whitwell Parsons (August 26, 1850 – January 5, 1933) was a licensed attorney turned banker during the 19th century Old West. He kept a detailed daily diary of his life in the west, especially while he lived in Tombstone, Arizona Territory from 1879 to 1887. He described life in Tombstone in detail, including his interaction with individuals who became famous such as Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton.