Joseph Marion Parton
Joe was born June 2 1866 in Mercer co Mo to Calvin and Jane Brittain Bly Parton.
he married Vesta Ann HopperJuly 13 1898. she was the dau of Creel and Sarah Laws Hopper
 their childen wee;[1]Vinita Margaret born june28 1891 Married Walter Hopper
[2] Jesse Lee born Nov 30 1893 Married Rosie Delong
[3] Alta Francis Mae born nov 21 1896 married Ashley Jones #2 Henry Bess
[4] Bertha Leona born oct 1 1900 married Jesee Snowden
[5] Myrtle bornnov 26 1902 Married  Cleveland Thomas
[6] Sara Edith Jane born dec 12 1905 died 1922
[7]Walter THomas born aug 26 1907 married Edna Williams
[8]Dorothy Eva born nov 1 1910 married #1 Gayle Snowden #2 Franklin Lee
 Joe died july 16 1938 and Vesta died jan 3 1944.
they are buried in the Enon Cem in Boone co Ark.