Martha Parsons (December 6, 1869 – March 19, 1965) was an American businesswoman who worked for Landers, Frary & Clark, eventually becoming executive secretary.
One of the first to learn Gregg shorthand, Parsons took a job with Morgan Envelope Company, earning $10-$12 a week as a stenographer.
[1] Martha Parsons held her position at Landers, Frary & Clark until her retirement in 1919.
The two women developed a strong friendship, and Twining was even included in Parsons' will, until Twinning died.
Her home, built in 1782 by John Meacham,[3] is now a site on the Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail.