Background
Parrott was born in Kent, England, on 17 October 1836 to Samuel Henry Parrott and the former Maria Everest, both of England. His mother"s family were notable musicians in England.
Parrott was born in Kent, England, on 17 October 1836 to Samuel Henry Parrott and the former Maria Everest, both of England. His mother"s family were notable musicians in England.
He operated a music business in East Portland, Oregon, which was noted as energizing the community"s business environment. In 1854, the Parrott family emigrated to the United States. They eventually settled down in Sherwood Oregon.
However, the family moved without Parrott, who stayed behind to study to become a shoe maker.
Two years later, he came to Oregon and worked as a shoe maker. In 1862, Parrott moved to East Portland, Oregon.
Foreign United States$40, Parrott purchased a home on the corner of Fourth and H street. He would go on to operate the business at that location for 30 years.
lieutenant was noted in the book An Illustrated History of the State of Oregon that Parrott was instrumental in growing the business community of East Portland.
He worked as a music teacher and played in many ballrooms across Portland. Parrott could play any musical instrument in a brass band. His specialty was the piano, violin and organization
In 1889, Parrott opened another music store which featured different instruments, including hand-made pianos and cabinet organs.
He also sold music sheets and instruction books Another business venture of Parrotts was landlord.
He rented out two farms in Yamhill County, Oregon.