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SAMUEL PARRY, deceased, a man of excellent attainments and noble character, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 19, 1809. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth (Lippincott) Parry. His early life was spent in his native city, where he acquired his education. He was deeply attached to the place, honoring the traditions attaching to its early people, and their best traits of character were impressed upon him and colored his whole life. For a number of years he was successfully engaged in a mercantile business in Philadelphia. He was actively identified with the best life of the community, and by all means in his power advanced its moral, religious and educational interests as well as its material concerns. He resided there during his entire lifetime, and died January 2, 1868.

Mr. Parry married October 16, 1834, Miss Martha Hallowell, daughter of Israel and Mary (Jarrett) Hallowell. She was born March 8, 1809, and died July 5, 1880. They were the parents of the following named children: Israel H., born August 30, 1835, died April 23, 1877; Priscilla, born November 10, 1836; Mary Elizabeth, born April 6, 1839, who was the wife of Joshua W. Lippincott, and died February 26, 1866; Joshua L., born September 20, 1840, died April 1, 1842; and Samuel, born June 26, 1844, died August 17, 1863.