He was born in Greene Co., TN in 1842.
Captured at Big Black, 17 May 1863.
Most likely taken to Camp Morton prison in Indianapolis IN.
Served in Co. B, 9th Indiana Cavalry (63).
Parman was aboard the steam ship Sultana in April 1865 when it exploded north of Memphis.
Over 1400 soldiers returning home were killed
(including Ephraim B. Parman), making it the worst maritime disaster in American history.
His gravestone in Greene County, TN says he served in the 9th Michigan Cavalry. Buried at Solomon Luthern Church Cemetery, Greene Co., TN
Per Yvonne Waddel he is actually burried in a cemetery in knoxville TN. more info to follow later.
He was born in Greene Co., TN in 1842.
Captured at Big Black, 17 May 1863.
Most likely taken to Camp Morton prison in Indianapolis IN.
Served in Co. B, 9th Indiana Cavalry (63).
Parman was aboard the steam ship Sultana in April 1865 when it exploded north of Memphis.
Over 1400 soldiers returning home were killed
(including Ephraim B. Parman), making it the worst maritime disaster in American history.
His gravestone in Greene County, TN says he served in the 9th Michigan Cavalry. Buried at Solomon Luthern Church Cemetery, Greene Co., TN
Per Yvonne Waddel he is actually burried in a cemetery in knoxville TN. more info to follow later.
Family Members
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Mary Emaline Parman Cooter
1838–1890
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Elizabeth Catherine Parman Burgner Trantham
1840–1882
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Malinda Carolyn "Callie" Parman Hilton
1845–1922
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Eva Jane Parman Broyles
1848–1894
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Martha Ellen Parman Broyles
1850–1882
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Nancy Josephine Parman Willhoit
1853–1929
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David Anderson Parman
1856–1913
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James Hancher Parman
1858–1926
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Phillip Calvin Parman
1862–1940
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