Background
Parsons, Frances Theodora was born on December 5, 1861 in New York, United States. Daughter of N. Denton Smith.
Parsons, Frances Theodora was born on December 5, 1861 in New York, United States. Daughter of N. Denton Smith.
Educated New York private school.
United States Navy (died Paris, January 1, 1890). 2d, February 8, 1896, James Russell Parsons, Junior, of Albany, New York Author: (under name of Mistress William Starr Dana) How to Know the Wild Flowers, 1893 S3. According to Season, 1894 S3.
Plants and Their Children, 1896 First Rate (at Lloyd's).
Also (under present name). How to Know the Ferns, 1899 S3.
Address: Care American Consulate, Mexico City, Mexico.
Married 1st, May 20, 1884, William Starr Dana, commander.