Mary (Shumate) Parker (abt. 1770 - abt. 1838)

Born about 1770 in Fauquier, Virginia, British Colonial America

Ancestors

Wife of Martin Parker — married 1787 (to Jun 1833) in Fauquier, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died about 1838 at about age 68 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Mary 'Molly' Shumate

Birth

Date: 1770

Place: Fauquier, Virginia, British Colonial America^[1]

Family

Father: Daniel Shumate

Mother: Tabitha Dodson

Siblings:

1. Daniel D Shumate
2. Lewis Shumate
3. Margaret Shumate
4. Strother D Shumate
5. Ann Nancy Shumate
6. Charlotte Shumate

Marriage

Husband: Martin Parker

Wife: Mary 'Molly' Shumate

Date: 1787

Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States

Children of Martin Parker & Mary 'Molly' Shumate

1. Mary 'Polly' Parker

Death

Date: 1838

Place: Lawrenceburg, Anderson, Kentucky, United States

Notes

• Contained in the 1789 tax list and probably the 1787 tax lists. Emigrated to America sometime before the Revolutionary War, exact date unknown, but possibly 1750-1760. Died about 1789-90. Lived during 1780’s in Fauquier County, Virgina. In the 1789 tax list had a "free mulatto" named George living with him and son Thomas Jr. Believe this is the same man as the George shown living with him in 1787.
• From the book: "The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia." Mary Shumate Parker was the daughter of Tabitha Dodson Shumate. This book lists Mary and Martin Parker's children. Has birthdates for Malinda circa 1791, Matilda circa 1793, Martin circa 1795, & Nancy 1802.
• From the "History of Anderson County," William Routt married Malinda Parker on October 26, 1810 "and on their wedding day they set out to Kentucky with the Parker family." The history goes on to say that William Parker (really Martin Parker), his wife and son-in-law William Routt were some of the first victims of Asiatic Cholera in 1833. Martin Parker, Jr also died then.
• Martin Parker was a Revolutionary War soldier. "Fauquier County in the Revolution" lists Martin Parker, Private John Ball's Company Fauquier Militia 1781.
• The SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) have been going around the state of Kentucky to mark as many Revolutionary graves as they can and have identified several in Anderson County for future dedication. No one knows exactly were Martin is buried, but the Salt River Church which no longer has new burials has set aside room for any Revolutionary markers and 4 or 5 already been set there.
• The bronze plaque footstone is free, but the SAR if they do their ceremony require a SAR plaque as well. This will have an SAR ID # and will be recorded in national index with GPS location and service details. They also take care of all the setting of markers and concrete, and honor soldier with an Honor Guard dressed in Revolutionary uniforms and Kentucky rifle salute. Total cost is $250. If several get together the cost would be very little. The application process for the government stone is several months. A ceremony would be scheduled well in advance so that relatives would be able to make arrangements to attend.
• SAR Member Reverend Chilton keeps a ledger for each soldier and orders markers when enough comes in. He said about 3-4 month turn around, and can schedule the ceremony at any time. He has had some markers on hand for over a year waiting for a time for descendants to get together.
• Luther Davenport is a descendant living in Anderson County and is coordinating an effort to have markers placed for Martin and Joseph Parker. Joseph is Martin's brother who also served in the Revolution and moved to Anderson County. If you are interested in contributing to markers for Martin and Joseph Parker, you can send a tax deductible check to: Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter, SAR; 906 North Pope Lick Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40299; Put the soldier's name in the memo section of check.

Sources

1. ↑ Page 164; The Dodson (Dotson) Family of North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia: A History and Genealogy of Their Descendants Volume One, by Mrs. Sherman Williams, Compiler and Editor, Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., Publisher, Southern Historical Press, Inc., Easley South Carolina, copyright 1988

• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gochapman/tree/aqwg399.htm#19223
• http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gochapman&id=I19296
• "Pedigree Resource File," database, FamilySearch; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:2:SP41-8FL : accessed 2015-10-20, entry for Mary Shumate

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile was created through the import of Parker 9.ged on January 23, 2011.