From the "History and Map of Danby, Vermont" by J. C. Williams © 1869
Like many others of the early settlers, Daniel Parris had during his early manhood left the comfortable and quiet enjoyment of a home in an older country, to seek another home in the wilderness, although well knowing the hardships, toils and dangers that must necessarily be experienced before that time could be realized. He was a man of health and possessed a rugged constitution, with a heart that knew no sensation of fear, and a frame capable of enduring almost any hardship, being well fitted by nature to take an active part in those times and to perform the duties of a pioneer settler. He became a wealthy, prosperous farmer, an intelligent, and useful citizen. He was a great friend of Isaac Tichenor, third Governor of the state of Vermont, who frequently came to pay Daniel Parris a visit. He held prominent offices in town for a long series of years. He was constable in 1793; lister five years, and auditor four years; offices to which in those days, only men of good judgment and ability were called. Daniel Parris was an upright, conscientious man, of much energy and industry, and a skillful farmer, although possessing many eccentricities. Being a man of good morals, he was a very worthy member of community, especially in the early history of the town, when men of the right stamp were needed to give shape and tone to society. He was always devoted to the interests of the town, from his settlement here, and, being a man of decision of character, and with all, generous and public spirited, he possessed the confidence and esteem of all. He was also a member of the Masonic fraterniyt. He lived to see great changes take place in the town of his adoption. It may be said of him that he lived respected and died regretted.
Levi S. Parris became addicted to drinking, lost his property and in the summer of 1823 removed back to Danby, VT from Hanover, NJ (where he settled after his marriage). The next fall he went to Rhode Island, where he remained a while and in 1824 sailed from Providence in a vessel bound for Canton, since which time nothing has been heard from him.
From the "History and Map of Danby, Vermont" by J. C. Williams © 1869
Elkanah Parris was one of the early members of the Quaker society, of exemplary habits and morals. He was a man of considerable wealth and a respectable farmer, and a worthy, peaceable, influential member of the community. Although a man of intelligence and ability, he did not take a prominent part in political affairs, and having been considerable advanced in years at the time of settling here.
From the "History and Map of Danby, Vermont" by J. C. Williams © 1869
Caleb Parris was a man of good ability and intelligence, and occupied many prominent positions, serving as selectman three years; lister seven years; grand juror two years; and auditor seven years. He was a man of considerable wealth and influence. He died unmarried on January 23, 1848, aged 82.