Parrish, Edward J.

Date of birth
10.20.1846
Date of death
10.22.1920
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Merchant, manufacturer, and tobacco company executive, Parrish played a major role in marketing the output of Durham factories on a national and international scale.  He was also a significant landowner, developer, and civic leader in the early decades of the city's growth.

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Parrish, Doctor Claiborn

Born: 05.28.1807, Orange County, NC Spouse: Ruth Ward Died: 07.11.1883, Durham, NC Given the first name "Doctor" because legend had it that the seventh son would have a gift of healing, DC Parrish made his way as an Orange County farmer at Round Hill before becoming a founding father and early mayor of Durham, serving in that post for seven terms...
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Reams Warehouse

The first tobacco auction warehouse in Durham- run by Henry Reams, with auctions by EJ Parrish
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Lochmoor

Lochmoor was most well known as the 'country estate' of Edward James Parrish, Durham's first tobacco auctioneer, and builder of the first brick warehouse in Durham.
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Ej Parrish House/ Richard H. Wright House

On the northeast corner of Main and Dillard streets is the below imposing structure. Looking northeast, July 2006.
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