Brady Parmenter

History Makers!

William and Mary Ann Parmenter, 1860
- These were the first 2 people from my blood line to cross the Atlantic Ocean and immigrate to the united States from England. They made the trip in the around 1860, and it took them 7 weeks in a small sail ship to make the voyage across the pond. They did not necessarily play a huge role in shaping America or creating an impact in the country, but if it weren't for them, I wouldn't be here today.

Fig. 1 "William and Mary Ann Parmenter, my first relatives to come to America" Parmenter Family History

Charles P. Patton,1920-Was a very successful business man in the early 1900's. He founded a hardware store that was very successful, and as he got older, he found a desire to serve as a judge, so he got his license and served for 13 years as the Municipal Judge of Huntington Beach

Fig.2 "Charles P. Patton, a very industrious relative of mine" Parmenter Family History

Hugh Nibley

-was born in Portland, Oregon in 1910, and died in Provo, Utah in 2005. He was an author and Mormon apologist, as well as a professor at Brigham Young University. Though his LDS works were not official standards of the church, members worldwide believe that his contributions to the religion were very truthful and profound.

Fig. 3 "Hugh Nibley, probably my most famous relative" google images, 2 December 2012

Reid Nibley- brother of Hugh Nibley, was born in 1923 and died in 2008. He was an American music composer, pianist, and a music educator. He taught at the University of Utah, University of Michigan and Brigham Young University. He was also a notable LDS figure because he wrote the words and music to one of the songs in the hymnbook titled " I Know My Father Lives", which is a favorite among many LDS families and congregations. He and his brother, Hugh, share much fame in the LDS world.

Fig. 4 "Reid Nibley, my second most famous relative" google images 2 December 2012

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