Joseph Thomas La Rue_Stella E. Parsons La Rue
JOSEPH THOMAS LA RUE (Nov. 18, 1864 - Feb. 13, 1930) Alderman on Athens' first city council (1901). La Rue (town 13 mi. SE) was named for him. Educator, merchant, civic leader, banker, humanitarian, prohibitionist, Democrat, historian. Married March 16, 1892, Stella Elvira Parsons. They had seven children. STELLA E. PARSONS LA RUE (Feb. 16, 1874 - Dec. 7, 1949) Known as first white child born in Terrell; Daughter of Confederate Army surgeon, Dr. Homer Lee Parsons, M.D. (Yale University), and wife, Margaret C.R.R. Parsons. In role of wife and mother, 'Mammy La Rue' was beloved of family and community. Recorded - 1970
32.2000° N, 95.8577° W
Where to Find It
Athens Cemetery, Plot 927 Sec. D. Two inscription plates side-by-side.
Nearby Markers
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- 0.1 mi E Dulcinea Ann Holland Thompson Avriett Athens
- 0.1 mi E Athens Cemetery Athens
- 0.1 mi SW Rupert Talmage Craig Athens
- 0.2 mi S John Matthews McDonald Athens