On 22 Oct 1902 when Frances J. was 24, she first married
John O. Parrish, son of
Parker R. Parrish (19 Jan 1832-2 Mar 1911) &
Charlotte Godfrey (30 Jan 1831-2 Feb 1905), in Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan.
Born on 30 Oct 1869 in Smithshire, Warren County, Illinois. John O. died in Ellison Township, Warren, Illinois, on 18 Nov 1925; he was 56. Buried in Monmouth Cemetery, Ellison. Occupation: Farmer.