Parker Hoyton Southard (1894 - 1978)

Born 5 Sep 1894 in Wiscasset, Lincoln, ME

Died 5 Feb 1978 at age 83 in Fairfield, Fairfield, CT

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Biography

Parents are Daniel Webster Southard and Aurilla Pushard Southard

1894 (5 Sep) BIRTH: "Parker Hoyton Southard, in Wiscasset, Lincoln, ME. Father's Name: Daniel Webster Southard. Mother's Name: Aurilla Pushard." (MAINE BIRTHS AND CHRISTENINGS, 1739-1900)

1900 (5 Jun) RESIDENCE: “Wiscasset, Lincoln, ME. Daniel W. Southard, Head, 44, b. Mar 1856 ME., Parents b. ME., Day Laborer; Aurilla Southard, Wife, 43, b. Mar 1857, ME., Parents b. ME., Married 25 yrs (1875), 10/7 children; Herbert H. Southard, Son, 16, b. Mar 1884, ME.; Maud M. Southard, Daughter, 14, b. Sep 1885, ME.; Daniel W. Southard, Son, 11, b. Dec 1888, ME.; Guy D. Southard, Son, 9, b. Mar 1891, ME.; Parker Southard, Son, 7, b. Sep 1892, ME.; Dexter L. Southard, Son, 4, b. May 1896, ME.; Ada E. Southard, Daughter, 1, b. Jul 1899, ME.” (1900 FEDERAL CENSUS)

1917 (5 Jun) MILITARY RECORD: Parker H. Southard, 22. DOB: 5 Sep 1895, Wiscasset, Maine. Address: 144 Logan St., Bridgeport, Conn. Single. No dependents. Occupation: Clock repairer, Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Bpt, Conn. Height: Medium. Build: Slender. Eyes: Blue. Hair: Light brown. (WWI DRAFT REGISTRATION CARDS, 1917-1918)

1919 MARRIAGE: Parker Southard and Florence Mae Burgess, b. 31 Mar 1899 Centre Burlington, Hants County, Nova Scotia.

1920 (9 Jan) RESIDENCE: "1207 East Main St., Bridgeport, Fairfield, CT. Parker H. Southard, Head, 24, b. (1896) ME., Occupation: Fireman, Bank Bldg; Florence Southard, Wife, 20, b. (1900) Nova Scotia-English; Helen T. Southard, Daughter, age 11/12mos, b. (1919) CT.; Pauline C. Burgess, Mother-in-law, 53, b. (1867) CT., Parents b. Switzerland; Louis S. Burgess, Brother-in-law, 26, b. (1894) NY., Gauge maker, Sewing Machine Co." (1920 FEDERAL CENSUS)

1930 (2 Apr) RESIDENCE: "84 Asylum St., Bridgeport, Fairfield, CT. P.O. Southard, 35, b. (1895) ME., Clerk, Bank; Florence Southard, Wife, 31, b. (1899) Nova Scotia-English, Immigrated 1900, Father b. Nova Scotia-English, Mother b. CT.; Helen T. Southard, Daughter, 11, b. (1919) CT.; Vivian Southard, Daughter, age 2yrs 9mos, b. (1928) CT." (1930 FEDERAL CENSUS)

1940 (4 Apr) RESIDENCE: "106 Asylum St., Bridgeport, Fairfield, CT. Parker Southard, Head, 45, b. (1895) ME. Teller, Savings Bank; Florence Southard, Wife, 41, b. (1899) Canada; Helen Southard, Daughter, 21, b. (1919), CT., Secretary, Gramaphone Co.; Vivien Southard, Daughter, 12, b. (1928) CT." (1940 FEDERAL CENSUS)

1943 (27 Apr) MILITARY: "Parker Hoyton Southard, 47. DOB: 9-5-1894, Wiscasset, Maine. Address: 106 Asylum St., Bridgeport, Fairfield, Conn. Person to Call: Mrs. Florence Southard, 106 Asylum St., Bridgeport, Fairfield, Conn. Employer: Bpt People's Savings Bank, State & Main St., Bridgeport, Fairfield, Conn. Physical Description: Height: 5'6." Weight: 120. Eyes: Blue. Hair: Gray. Complexion: Ruddy. Wears glasses." (WWII DRAFT REGISTRATION CARDS, 1942-1943)

1965 RESIDENCE: Southard: Parker H. (Florence M.), stock clk People's Savings Bank; Vivian M. r 106 Asylum, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Connecticut. (U.S., CITY DIRECTORIES, 1822-1995)

1978 (3 Feb) DEATH: "Parker Southard, 1978-02-03, Bridgeport [Fairfield], CT." (CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY DEATH INDEX)

1978 (6 Feb) BURIAL: Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport, Fairfield, CT. FIND A GRAVE 185319437.

Sources

• Patty Burgess Beisel October 19, 2015 second hand information from Jack L. Burgess, Sr notes prepared October 5, 2000
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185319437/parker_hoyton-southard