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     Joseph Parke was born in 1794 at Sussex Co., NJ.¹ He married Susan Hill circa 1814. Joseph Parke died after September 1850 at Coal Creek Twp., Montgomery Co., IN.

     Julia A. Parke was born in 1861 at Perry Twp., Clinton Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of William Oliver Parke and Matilda A. Bush.¹ Julia A. Parke died on 28 July 1912 at Galena, Cherokee Co., KS. She was buried in 1912 at Galena Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee Co., KS, Findagrave #43921940.
Note: Julia appears to have been married to Jack Fish as of the 1880 census, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas. She is listed as Julia A. Fish and Jack is listed as "son in-law". Apparently the marriage did not last and no children ensued. DLB 2018.

     Mary Louisa Parke was born on 3 August 1865 at Perry Twp., Clinton Co., IN, date calculated from headstone inscription "27Y 8M 27D."^1,2 She was the daughter of William Oliver Parke and Matilda A. Bush.¹ Mary Louisa Parke married Elmer Ellsworth Stevens, son of Allan Stevens and Phebe (?), on 12 April 1886 at Cherokee Co., KS. Mary Louisa Parke died on 30 April 1893 at Kansas at age 27. She was buried in May 1893 at Galena Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee Co., KS, Findagrave #22273980.

     Ollie E. Parke was born on 7 January 1859 at Perry Twp., Clinton Co., IN, date calculated from Washington death certificate showing age 57 years, 6 months, 17 days.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Oliver Parke and Matilda A. Bush.¹ Ollie E. Parke married Robert Dorsett before 1 March 1885.³ Ollie E. Parke married John W. Baker circa 1895. Ollie E. Parke died on 24 July 1916 at Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 57. She was buried in July 1916 at Galena Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee Co., KS, Findagrave #51136830, unmarked grave.

     William Oliver Parke was born on 2 March 1838 at Indiana.² He was the son of Joseph Parke and Susan Hill.³ William Oliver Parke married Matilda A. Bush, daughter of Philip Bush and Rebecca Parrett, on 11 March 1858 at Clinton Co., IN. Occupation: Farmer in 1860 at Perry Twp., Clinton Co., IN.⁴ Occupation: Hotel Keeper in 1870 at Perry Twp., Clinton Co., IN.¹ William Oliver Parke lived on 4 June 1880 at Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., KS, Planters House Hotel keeper.² He married Cynthia A. Bush, daughter of Philip Bush and Rebecca Parrett, after 15 June 1900. William Oliver Parke died on 12 October 1920 at age 82. He was buried in October 1920 at Galena Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee Co., KS, Findagrave #67372860.

     William Oliver Parke was born on 23 March 1868 at Perry Twp., Clinton Co., IN.¹ He was the son of William Oliver Parke and Matilda A. Bush.¹ William Oliver Parke died on 29 March 1896 at age 28. He was buried in April 1896 at Galena Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee Co., KS, Findagrave #22273927.

     Lynn Claire Parkening was born on 9 March 1940 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. Occupation: U.S. Marine Corps, per city directory in 1961 at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He died on 26 June 2016 at Cedarville, Modoc Co., CA, at age 76

Obituary -- Fndagrave.com:

Lynn Claire Parkening of Cedarville, CA went home with the Lord on June 26, 2016. He was born March 9, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. He leaves his wife Kathy and four children: sons David and Timothi of Walnut Creek, CA and daughters Kathy of Walnut Creek and Karen of New York; five grandchildren and his sister Loretta of Banning, CA. Memorial service plans are pending.

He was buried in 2016 at Cedarville Cemetery, Cedarville, Modoc Co., CA, Findagrave #166270127.

     James S. Parkeon was born on 27 October 1819. He married Elizabeth Jane Starr, daughter of William Fletcher Starr and Sarah Lucas, on 12 November 1840 at Van Buren Co., IA. James S. Parkeon died on 29 December 1855 at age 36.

     Alice Gordon Parker was born on 27 January 1885 at Newark, Essex Co., NJ.¹ She married Henry Martyn Hoyt on 16 April 1912. Alice Gordon Parker died on 31 August 1951 at Orange Co., NJ, at age 66.

     Alice Rose Parker was born in March 1884 at Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Scoaten and Sara (?)¹ Alice Rose Parker married Chauncey Monroe Foreman, son of Alexander Foreman and Mary Ophelia Munsinger, on 18 August 1908 at Albion, Boone Co., NE. Alice Rose Parker died in 1954 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. She was buried in 1954 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.

     Anna May Parker was also known as "May". She was born on 5 May 1877 at Parkersburg, Richland Co., IL. She was the daughter of Jacob Parker and Catherine Barnes. Anna May Parker married Clyde C. Webb, son of George W. Webb and Alta Delphene M. Agnew, in 1894. Anna May Parker lived on 21 April 1910 at Toledo, Cumberland Co., IL.¹ She died on 30 September 1960 at Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 83. She was buried in October 1960 at Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery, Toledo, Cumberland Co., IL, Findagrave #88605605.

     Betty J. Parker was born on 5 September 1925 at Warren Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Freemont Parker and Bessie Chloe Wendel.¹ Betty J. Parker married Robert Preston Dale, son of Forrest Adelbert Dale and Roxie Cora Beach.

     Blanche Parker was born circa 1904 at Ross Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Sherman Parker and Celia N. Burton.¹

     Bonnie Ruth Parker was born on 7 April 1915 at Warren Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Freemont Parker and Bessie Chloe Wendel.¹ Bonnie Ruth Parker married Luther Thornton Young, son of Thornton Joseph Young and Martha Ellen Harlan, on 7 July 1934 at Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. Bonnie Ruth Parker died on 20 July 1991 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 76 Dates per SSDI. She was buried in July 1991 at IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 28871382.

     Celesta F. Parker was born on 2 November 1907. She married Oscar William Ward, son of Otis Edward Ward and Ida May Mossbarger. Celesta F. Parker died on 12 June 1982 at age 74. She was buried in June 1982 at Kirkwood Cemetery, London, Madison Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 45081079.

     Clarence Freemont Parker was born on 10 July 1885 at Cass Co., NE, date per headstone -- 1900 census shows APR 1886.^1,2 He was the son of Sanford Ryland Parker and Idelle Ida Lamoureaux.¹ Clarence Freemont Parker married Bessie Chloe Wendel, daughter of Cyrus Edwin Wendel and Josephine Victoria London, on 19 February 1913 at Marion Co., IA. Clarence Freemont Parker died on 3 April 1969 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA, at age 83. He was buried in April 1969 at IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 28869786.

     Clayton S. Parker was born circa 1901 at Ross Co., OH.¹ He was the son of William Sherman Parker and Celia N. Burton.¹

     Cleo Arlene Parker was born on 30 March 1919 at Warren Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Freemont Parker and Bessie Chloe Wendel.¹ Cleo Arlene Parker married Smith James Benge, son of John Franklin Benge and Senith Wood Hines, on 10 October 1935 at Osceola, Clarke Co., IA. Cleo Arlene Parker married Simon Newton Knouse on 26 December 1960. Cleo Arlene Parker died on 1 June 1982 at Milo, Warren Co., IA, at age 63.

     Cynthia Ann Parker was born circa 1811 at Virginia.² She was the daughter of Henry Parker and Rebecca A. (?)¹ Cynthia Ann Parker married William Windle circa 1834.² Cynthia Ann Parker died in June 1880 at Greenbrier Co., WV. She was buried in June 1880 at Greenbrier Baptist Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., WV, Find A Grave Memorial# 85640673.

     Don Otto Parker was born on 3 February 1917 at Warren Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Clarence Freemont Parker and Bessie Chloe Wendel.¹ Don Otto Parker married Ida Martha Thomas, daughter of Frederick F. Thomas and Laura Eva Kime, on 16 June 1950. Don Otto Parker died on 17 December 1992 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 75. He was buried in December 1992 at IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 29800583.

     Earl Parker was born circa 1926 at Ross Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Harry Parker and Blanche (?)¹

     Earl Girard Parker was born on 15 March 1908. He was the son of Harrison Todd Parker and Emma M. Derges. Earl Girard Parker died on 23 February 1909. He was buried in February 1909 at North Limestone Presbyterian Cemetery, Hanna City, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #123304151.

     Eliza Parker married Robert Smith Todd, son of Levi Todd and Jane Briggs, circa 1812. Eliza Parker died in July 1825 at Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, Childbirth fever.

     Elizabeth Parker married William Starkey.

     Note: Attended high school in Malvern. Began teaching at age 16 in Silver City, Iowa. Emma Louise Parker was born on 5 September 1868. She was the daughter of John Parker and Mary Johnson. Emma Louise Parker married James Elmer Johnson, son of John Merrill Johnson and Mary M. Hicks, on 15 January 1889 at Silver City, Mills Co., IA.

     Francis Roswell Parker was also known as "Frank". He was born on 19 October 1879 at Peru, Madison Co., IA. He was the son of John Ichabod Parker and Mary Jane Chiles. Francis Roswell Parker married Leona Nora Peterson, daughter of Peter John Peterson and Ida Bell DeVault, on 4 April 1923 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Francis Roswell Parker died on 14 June 1955 at Woodburn, Clarke Co., IA, at age 75. He was buried in June 1955 at Norwalk Cemetery, Norwalk, Warren Co., IA, Findagrave #24684244.
Note: Frank was first married to Emily Katherine Loertcher. Frank and Emma had no children.

     Frank Parker was born on 31 July 1875 at Scioto Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of William Parker and Emily Ferdilla Moon.¹ Frank Parker married Elizabeth Jane Burton, daughter of William Jamison Burton and Rachel Drusilla Gabbert, before 23 June 1900 at Ross Co. (probably), OH.² Frank Parker died on 12 June 1961 at Ross Co., OH, at age 85.

     Dr. Frank Gerard Parker was born on 30 June 1879 at Richland Co., IL. He was the son of Jacob Parker and Catherine Barnes. Dr. Frank Gerard Parker married Clara Belle Findley on 21 May 1914, No children. Clara later remarried to Bert Moore in 1921. Dr. Frank Gerard Parker died on 15 December 1915 at Anna, Union Co., IL, at age 36

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Son of Jacob Parker and Catherine Barnes. Husband of Clara Belle Finley married May 7, 1914 Richland County, Illinois. Brother of Oliver C. Parker, Harrison "Harry" T. Parker, and Anna Mae Parker Webb.

Obituary-Olney Times-Dec. 23, 1915. Dr. Parker Died in Anna--Dr. F.G. Parker the well known Parkersburg Veterinary Surgeon died at the Anna Hospital Tuesday morning where he had been taken following a nervous breakdown due to overwork. The body was brought to Parkersburg Wednesday. Dr. Parker was thirty-six years old. He was a graduate of the Chicago Veterinary College and had entered upon a successful career when stricken. He is survived by his wife.

He was buried in December 1915 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland Co., IL, Findagrave #43225645.

     Gene Ray Parker was born on 13 June 1936 at McPherson Co., KS; son of Valmore and Irene M. (Miller) Parker. He began military service on 10 November 1954 U.S. Air Force service, discharged 9 SEP 1958. He died on 12 March 1989 at age 52. He was buried in March 1989 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Porterville, Crawford Co., IL, Findagrave #207828060.

     George C. Parker was born at Virginia. He married Lucina (?).