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"William Parker married Margery Allen daughter of William Allen of London England, afterward married Elizabeth Pratt widow of Lieut. Wm. Pratt & Daughter of John Clarke 1st. He was a doctor. He died Dec. 21, 1686. He was the son of John Parker of Dantry of Northamptonshire Eng. His mother was dau. od [sic] Wm. Cross."[1][2]
How much credence can we place in this? It's a footnote in the typescript manuscript of the Saybrook Town Records. The typescript is undated except that it was indexed in 1950. The Matlby-Maltbie Family History quoted it in 1919 so the footnote predates the current typescript. This would be a very unusual item to have been placed in the original records. (Originals should be checked to see if it's there.) It may have been placed there by the original copyist, but there is no reason to believe it's truth or untruth, and it didn't cite it's sources.
There are not a lot of records for William, but so far none have been found that call him Doctor. His other genealogical sketches mentioned in Torrey's sources do not refer to any parents and refer to his wife as Margery _____.
William Parker was born in England.[3]
He migrated to New England and was an original proprietor of Hartford, Connecticut in 1636. Dated "Febr: Anno: Don: 1639" the original book of land districutions says, "Severall parcells of land in hertford vpon the river of Cannecticott belonginge to William Parker & to his heires forever:" He owned two acres with a house (#68 on the map) and ten additional parcels of land were listed.[4] He is listed with 12 acres in the Jan 1639/40 land division.[5]
He was appointed, 9 Nov 1640, to judge the damage done by some hogs and was paid 5s for his labor.[5]
He married first Margery _____[3] who was born in England. The marriage must have occurred shortly after William arrived in Hartford, for their 1st child was born in 1637.
He married second Elizabeth Pratt, widow of William Pratt, prior to 1682.[7] Per Torrey, the marriage to widow Elizabeth (Clarke) (sic) Pratt took place before May 31, 1682.[8]
In 1660, William Parker was one of three appraisers of the estate of the historical figure, George Fenwick, in 1660.[9]
He received a colonial grant of 100 acres in May of 1673 for his service in the Pequot War.[3]
In Saybrook, he held the office of Sargeant in the Train Band. Another service he rendered at Saybrook was Deputy to the Conn. General Court in September 1652, May 1672, May and October 1673, October 1674, May 1676, October 1678, May and October 1679, October 1680, May and October 1681, May and October 1682, and May 1683.[3]
William's house and homelot in Saybrook encompassed 3 1/2 acres of land; and much land given to him by Joshua the late Indian Sachem which will be further discussed in the will (below.)[3]
William Parker died on December 21, 1686 at Saybrook, Connecticut.[10] His wife Margery had preceeded him in death on December 6, 1680, also at Saybrook.[10] In his will (referred to in the Book of Deeds) dated July 27, 1683 he left legacies to several of his grandchildren. Included were his grandson John Parker, son of his son John Parker who received twenty acres of woodland as well as five hundred acres of that land given William Parker by Sachem Joshua and his two grandsons by his oldest daughter Sarah who received five hundred acres of the land given by Sachem Joshua. His son William was named executor of the will in 1686, 87. Note New London Probate District wills before 1700 were destroyed.[3]
Children:[10] William's children were recorded in Saybrook but the earlier ones were no doubt born in Hartford.[3]
William Parker, who married Elizabeth Clark between 1680 and 1682 per this source, died at Saybrook, Connecticut, December 28, 1686.[11]
William was born about 1614 in England. Parents are unproven.
He was among the founders of Hartford, Connecticut.
He married Margaret Pritchard in Connecticut. Their children were Sarah Joannah, John, Joseph (lived only a few weeks),Ruth, William, Joseph (#2), Margaret, Jonathan, David and Debora.
He died in 1686 in Saybrook, Connecticut.[12]
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England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 Name: William Parker Event Type: Christening Event Date: 18 Jan 1617 Event Place: Whaddon, Cambridgeshire, England Event Place (Original): Whaddon, Cambridge, England Gender: Male Father's Name: William Parker Mother's Name: Grace Oliver Linwood Perry 1922*2010 is my 12th cousin and I have his line.
In addition to newly attached children, one wife was detached and another replaced her. The narrative says her maiden name was not known. What is the source or sources for these recent changes? Thank you.
For pre-1700 profiles, I've found that communication/collaboration is the way to go... usually people don't appreciate it when changes are made without talking it over, here in the comments.
There is a lot to learn on WikiTree... sources are a primary concern.
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William Parker did have a brother : Samuel b 1615 . : Ralph(?) :Edward (?) And William Parker b1617 is a cousin of Thomas Parker b 1603 an was married to Amy both of Mass