Background
PARSONS, Henry Franklin was born on February 27, 1846 in Beckington, Somerset. Son of Joshua Parsons.
PARSONS, Henry Franklin was born on February 27, 1846 in Beckington, Somerset. Son of Joshua Parsons.
Studied at private schools. St. Mary’s Hospital. Gold medallist, University of London, in Physiology, Histology, and Comparative Anatomy, 1865. In Public Health, 1876.
In medical practice, 1867-1873. Medical Officer of Health for Goole and Selby combined districts, Yorkshire, 1874-1879. Medical Inspector, Local Government Board, 1879-1892.
Doctor of Medicine.
Has served on Interdejxirtmental Committees on Water Gas. Cremation Regulations. Work of the Geological Survey, and Medical Inspection and Feeding of Children in Public Elementary Schools. Assistant Medical Officer, Local Government Board, since 1892.
Spouse 1879, Louisa Anne, daughter of late John Wells, J.P., of Booth Ferry House, Yorkshire.