The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Parsons, Alfred
Parsons, Alfred , Carrier, Bluff. Mr Parsons is a son of the late Mr William Parsons, of Ocean Beach, where he was born in October, 1874. He was brought up to the carrying trade, and in 1895 took over his father's business, which he has since conducted and increased. Mr Parsons is attached to the Loyal Awarua Lodge of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity. He was married, in 1901, to a daughter of Mr J. Plank, of Bluff, and has two sons.