William Jorden Parks (abt. 1865 - 1911)

Born about Dec 1865 in Arkansas, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Parker Name Study.

William Jorden Parks was born about December, 1865 in Arkansas, United States.

William married Calantha Mae Jennings (born on January 8, 1867 in Decatur, Wise; daughter of Thomas Lafette Jennings and Emiline F (Finley) Jennings).

In 1910, William (44) was living in Justice Precinct 2, Wise with his wife, Calantha M (43); and William J Parks (45), Henry W Parks (20), Isaac Parks (15), Clyde E Parks (11), Velma L Parks (7), Eva A Parks (6), and Rurie McGuirk (16). ^[1]

William died in 1911, aged 45.^[2]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Henry W Parks
• Isaac Parks
• Clyde E Parks
• Velma L Parks
• Eva A Parks
• Rurie McGuirk

Sources

1. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wise, Texas; Roll: T624_1600; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0251; FHL microfilm: 1375613
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #28754188 (accessed 10 February 2024)
   William J Parks (45), married, Farmer, head of household in Justice Precinct 2, Wise, Texas, USA. Born in Arkansas.

   15 Apr 1910: Justice Precinct 2, Wise, Texas

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   William J Parks	M	White	45	Married	Head	Farmer	Arkansas
   Calantha M Parks	F	White	43	Married	Wife		Texas
   Henry W Parks	M	White	20	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Texas
   Isaac Parks	M	White	15	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Texas
   Clyde E Parks	M	White	11	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Texas
   Velma L Parks	F	White	7	Single	Daughter		Texas
   Eva A Parks	F	White	6	Single	Daughter		Texas
   Rurie McGuirk	F	White	16	Single	Boarder		Texas

2. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #33250372
   Ancestry Record 60525 #89372783 (accessed 10 February 2024)
   William Jordon Parks burial (died in 1911) in Hopewell Cemetery, Alvord, Wise County, Texas, United States of America. Born in Dec 1865.

See also:

• Entered by Nancy Stanley, Sep 9, 2011
• Marriage: "Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965"
  Original data: Marriage Records. Texas Marriages. Texas State Library and Archives Commission and various county clerk offices, Texas
  Ancestry Record 61383 #875509 (accessed 10 February 2024)
  W J Parks marriage to C M Jennings on 3 Oct 1886 in Wise, Texas, USA.