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Peter Parker (abt. 1762 - 1836)

Peter Parker
Born about in North Carolinamap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of [uncertain] and [uncertain]
Husband of — married about 1785 in North Carolina, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Died at about age 74 in Hopkins, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

Peter Parker was born about 1762[1][2], probably in North Carolina. It's thought he was the son of Elisha Parker. See Research Notes. Peter was the father of nine known children (four daughters and five sons) as indicated in his Last Will. He died 16 July 1836.

Marriage and Children

He was possibly married twice. See Research Notes.

He married Sarah Barnes about 1785.[2]

His children are implied in the Peter's Last Will (listed in Will order):

  1. Mildred Parker, married Theophilus Permenter
  2. Elizabeth Parker, married Andrew Phillips
  3. Thomas Parker
  4. Esther Parker, married Solomon Hart
  5. Richard Parker
  6. Wiley Parker
  7. Elisha Parker
  8. Bethany Parker, married Michael Harmon
  9. Benjamin Parker

Residence

Peter Parker was recorded in the first tax list of Hopkins County, Kentucky in 1807.[3]

In the 1810 census, Peter was enumerated in Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, as head of a seven person household, which included two adults over 45, male and female (Peter and Sarah); three males (ages 10 thru 15) and two males (ages 16 thru 25).[4] Ten years later, Peter Parker was enumerated in the 1820 census as head of a five person household, which included two adults over 45, male and female (Peter and Sarah); two males (ages 16 thru 25) and one female (age 26 thru 44).[5]

Last Will and Testament

Peter Parker's Last Will and Testament was signed 15 October 1832. It was proved in Hopkins County Court by oath of A.W. Wake and George Givens at the Aug 1836 court session.[6]

Beneficiaries:

  1. Wife Sarah Parker
  2. Daughter Mildred Parmenter
  3. Daughter Elizabeth Phillips
  4. Son Thomas Parker
  5. Daughter Esther Hart
  6. Son Richard Parker
  7. Son Wiley Parker
  8. Son Elisha Parker
  9. Daughter Bethana Harmon
  10. Son Benjamin Parker

Death and Burial

Peter Parker, age 74, died 16 July 1836 and was buried at the Parker Cemetery, Webster County, Kentucky. [1]

Research Notes

  • Parents and Multiple Peter Parkers: In the 1790 census, four different Peter Parker's were enumerated in North Carolina living in Currituck, Chowan, Hertford and Gates County, so it's difficult to ascertain if this Peter Parker was the son of Elisha. However, Elisha Parker's D.A.R. record shows a son Peter Parker married Sarah Barnes.[7]
  • Questionable first marriage:The possible marriage to Rose Ann Diley needs additional investigation. I couldn't find any valid records regarding their marriage or her existence. However, I found an unsourced family tree, which indicated that Rose married Peter Parker, but without source. The accuracy of this particular reference is questionable because of the lack of sources.Tirey-10 09:33, 28 January 2021 (UTC)

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 Find A Grave: Memorial #42469734 accessed 20 September 2019), memorial page for Peter Parker (Jan 1762–16 Jul 1836), citing Parker Cemetery, Webster County, Kentucky, USA; Tombstone photo by Shelia Hart. Tombstone inscription:
    P. PARKER DIED
    JULY THE 16TH
    1836; AGED 74
  2. 2.0 2.1 "U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900", Viewed in Ancestry.com Ancestry Record 7836 #924924 accessed 20 December 2019.
    Name: Peter Parker
    Birth Place: NC
    Birth Year: 1762
    Spouse Name: Sarah Barnes
    Spouse Birth Place: NC
    Spouse Birth Year: 1762
    Marriage Year: 1785
    Marriage State: NC
  3. Hopkins County, Kentucky Tax Book for 1807. FamilySearch record accessed 4 November 2022.
  4. "United States Census, 1810", Peter Parker, Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 376, NARA Publication M252, Roll 6; FHL microfilm 181,351. FamilySearch database accessed 21 September 2019.
  5. "United States Census, 1820", Peter Parker, Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States; Enumeration Date: 6 August 1810; citing Page 260, NARA Publication M33, Roll 23; FHL microfilm 186,183. FamilySearch database accessed 21 September 2019.
  6. "Peter Parker deceased Will", Hopkins County, Kentucky, Will Book 3, Pages 393 - 394.
  7. Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 6 November 2022), "Record of Elisha Parker", Ancestor # A087415.




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Four different Peter Parker's were enumerated in North Carolina in the the 1790 U.S. Census - Counties; Currituck, Chowan, Hertford and Gates. It is confusing.
posted by Elida Tirey
Parker-2161 and Parker-1575 appear to represent the same person because: Maybe
posted by Loretta (Leger) Corbin

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