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     Richard Parsons, 2nd Earl of Rosse was born circa 1718.¹ He was the son of Richard Parsons, 1st Earl of Rosse and Mary Powlett.² He married Olivia Edwards, daughter of Hugh Edwards, on 16 February 1754.² He died on 27 August 1764, without issue.³
     He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin University, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.² He succeeded as the 3rd Baron Oxmantown [I., 1681] on 26 June 1741.² He succeeded as the 5th Baronet Parsons [I., 1620] on 26 June 1741.² He succeeded as the 2nd Earl of Rosse [I., 1718] on 26 June 1741.¹ He succeeded as the 3rd Viscount Rosse, co. Wexford [I., 1681] on 26 June 1741.² On his death his titles became extinct.³

     Olivia Edwards is the daughter of Hugh Edwards.² She married, firstly, Richard Parsons, 2nd Earl of Rosse, son of Richard Parsons, 1st Earl of Rosse and Mary Powlett, on 16 February 1754.¹ She married, secondly, John Bateman, son of Rowland Bateman and Elizabeth Colthurst, on 8 October 1770.¹
     After her marriage, Olivia Edwards was styled as Countess of Rosse on 16 February 1754. From 16 February 1754, her married name became Parsons. From 8 October 1770, her married name became Bateman.

     Sir William Parsons, 2nd Bt. was the son of Richard Parsons and Lettice Loftus.¹ He married Hon. Catherine Jones, daughter of Arthur Jones, 2nd Viscount Ranelagh and Lady Catherine Boyle.² He died on 31 December 1658.²
     He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet Parsons [I., 1620] circa 28 February 1649/50.²

     Richard Parsons was the son of Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt. and Elizabeth Lany.¹ He married Lettice Loftus, daughter of Rt. Hon. Sir Adam Loftus and Jane Vaughan.¹ He died after 1642.¹
     He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Fethard [Ireland] between 1634 and 1639.¹ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Wicklow [Ireland] between 1639 and 1642.¹

     Admiral Sir Peter Charles Abbott was born on 12 February 1942.¹ He was the son of Lt.-Col. Dennis Abbott and Delphine McConaghey.¹ He married Susan Philippa Grey in 1965.¹ He died on 28 September 2015 at age 73.²
     He was educated at St. Edward's School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G.¹ He was educated at Queens' College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England^G.¹ He gained the rank of Second Lieutenant in 1963 in the Royal Marine Forces Volunteer Reserve.¹ He gained the rank of Sub-Lieutenant in 1964 in the Royal Navy.¹ He graduated from Queens' College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England^G, in 1966 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)¹ He was Commanding Officer of the H.M.S. Chawton in 1972.¹ He gained the rank of Commander in 1975.¹ He was Commanding Officer of the H.M.S. Ambuscade in 1976.¹ He gained the rank of Captain in 1980.¹ He was Commanding Officer of the H.M.S. Ajax in 1983.¹ He gained the rank of Rear-Admiral in 1989.¹ He gained the rank of Vice-Admiral in 1993.¹ He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) in 1994.¹ He gained the rank of Admiral in 1995.¹ He was awarded the Officer, U.S. Legion of Merit in 1995.¹ He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.) in 1999.¹

     Lettice Loftus was the daughter of Rt. Hon. Sir Adam Loftus and Jane Vaughan. She married, firstly, Richard Parsons, son of Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt. and Elizabeth Lany.¹
     Her married name became Parsons.¹

     Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt. was the son of James Parsons and Catherine Fenton.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Lany, daughter of John Lany.² He died circa 28 February 1649/50. He was buried on 2 March 1649/50.²
     He emigrated to Ireland^G arriving on circa 1590 Norfolk.⁴ He was Commissioner of Plantations.² He held the office of Surveyor-General [Ireland] in 1602.² He and Sir Laurence Parsons were joint supervisor of Crown lands in 1611.² He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Newcastle, County Dublin [Ireland] between 1613 and 1615.² He was appointed Knight in 1620.² He was created 1st Baronet Parsons [Ireland] on 10 November 1620.⁵ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for County Wicklow [Ireland] between 1639 and 1648.² He held the office of Lord Deputy [Ireland].¹ He held the office of Lord Justice [Ireland] between 1640 and 1643, jointly, when he was dismissed and imprisoned for suspected treason.⁴

     Elizabeth Lany is the daughter of John Lany.¹ She married Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt., son of James Parsons and Catherine Fenton.²
     Her married name became Parsons.

     James Parsons was the son of Thomas Parsons.¹ He married Catherine Fenton, daughter of Henry Fenton and Cicely Beaumont.¹
     He lived at Norfolk, England^G.² He was also known as William Parsons.²

     Sir Laurence Parsons was the son of James Parsons and Catherine Fenton.^2,3 He married Jane Malham.² He died on 8 September 1628.²
     He and Sir William Parsons, 1st Bt. were joint supervisor of Crown lands in 1611.² He was appointed Knight in 1612.² He held the office of Attorney-General of Munster in 1612.² He held the office of Second Baron of the Exchequer in 1624.²