Background
Martin, William Alexander Parsons was born on April 10, 1827 in Livonia, Indiana, United States.
Martin, William Alexander Parsons was born on April 10, 1827 in Livonia, Indiana, United States.
Studied theology at Presbyn.
Acted as interpreter for William B. Reed, United States minister, in negotiating treaty with China, 1858. President and professor internat. Made a mandarin of the 3d class, 1885, and of the 2d class, 1898.
Married Jane Vansant, 1849 (died 1893).