Jonathan Parsons | |
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| Born | 30 November 1705 |
| Died | 19 July 1776 (aged 70) |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Children | Samuel and 1 other son |
Jonathan Parsons (November 30, 1705 – July 19, 1776) was a Christian New England clergyman during the late colonial period and a supporter of the American Revolution. Born in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the youngest son of Ebenezer (Deacon) Parsons (1668-1752) and Margaret Marshfield of Springfield. He was intended for an artisan career, but the Rev. Jonathan Edwards, then a tutor at Yale, persuaded young Parsons to prepare for college.