People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 27-25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1896 — ADDISON PARKISON. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ADDISON PARKISON.

Ti e president of the Commercial State Bank is a descendant of one of the early settlers of Jasper county, his father being John G. Parkison. a pioneer of 1837. He .is the third child in a family of twelve. His mother was Matilda, daugher of Simon Kenton, the celebrated Indian fighter. Mr. Parkison is a most enterprising and public spirited citizen, has acquired a handsome competence through conservative ventures, and the exercise of foresight in business matters, and his adv ice in transactions of importance is often sought by those friends who esteem his superior judgement. He was raised a farmer and was for years very successful in that calling and he still owns an excellent farm. He now lives in Rensselaer in the substantial brick structure ill'.it.'r: i ■ l below. He served on the Drainage Commission with a meritorious record, and has for many years been, an honored citizen, whose integrity was above question. He ■is one of the largest holders of stock in the Commercial State Bank. Addis >n Parkinson was born K a v 2:‘, 1822. at Jamesfield, Logan county, Ohio: married Barbara A. Kenton May 5, ID' ; and they have three children living, vi ; Mrs. Julia Moore. Mrs.-Martha J Wille;, and Miss Stella A., the latter living at home.

RESIDENCE OF ADDISON PARKISON.

ADDISON PARKISON. PRESIDENT OF THE COMMERCIAL STATE BANK.