Private JAMES H. PARKER, Co. G, 86th Illinois
James H. Parker was born on April 14, 1844 in __________, Illinois. James H. Parker is believed by some to have been the son of Dr. James Ephriam Parker and Lucy Ann (Fay) Parker, however at the time of the 1850 census, James H. Parker does not appear with the family in Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, not is he likely the James E. Parker, who is found with the family in the 1860 census. I have yet to see anything that makes me believe that James H. Parker is the son of James and Lucy Ann Parker. Following is the way the family appears at the time of the 1850 census of Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois;
James E Parker M 38 New York, United States
Sophrina Parker F 32 Ohio, United States
Farancis M Parker M 4 Illinois, United States
Edwin E Parker M 1 Illinois, United States
Hannah Parker F 10 Illinois, United States
Anna Parker F 40 New York, United States
James E. Parker was born on April 30, 1811 in Oneida, Oneida County, New York, while Lucy was born c. _______ in Massachusetts. James E. Parker and Lucy Ann Fay were married on November 11, 1837 in Kane County, Illinois. A James Parker is found in Kane County at the time of the 1840 census.
If Lucy was the mother of James H. Parker, then she must have died shortly after his birth as James E. Parker was married 2nd to Sophronia E. Burgett on October 21, 1845 in McLean County, Illinois. Sophronia E. Burgett was born March 12, 1818 in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Parkers are found in Des Moines Township, Jasper County, Iowa;
James E Parker 49 New York
Sabora Parker 42 Ohio
Francis M Parker 14 Ill
James E Parker 11 Ill
Emily L Parker 9 Ill
At the time of the 1870 census, the Parkers are found in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois;
145 Parker, James E M 59 Doctor New York
145 Parker, Sophrina F 52 Keeping House Ohio
145 Parker, Francis M 24 Farming Illinois
145 Rodes, Henry M 20 Hand on Farm Ohio
Dr. James E. Parker died on ___________ __, 1879. His mortal remains were laid in the Stouts Grove Cemetery in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.
At the time of the 1880 census, Sophrina is found residing in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois with her son Francis. Sophrina is listed as widowed at this time. Her father is listed as having been born in New York;
Self Francis M. Parker M 33 Illinois
Wife Sarah J. Parker F 19 Illinois
Mother Sophrona N. Parker F 62 Ohio
Other Joseph Hotell M 12 Illinois
Sophronia (Burgett) Parker died on June 18, 1880. Her mortal remains were also laid in the Stouts Grove Cemetery in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.
Now to continue with the biography of James H. Parker:
On August 9, 1862, James H. Parker volunteered in Morton, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton area of Tazewell County by a Washington Photographer by the name of William B. Bogardus.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name PARKER, JAMES H
Rank PVT Company G Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence MORTON, TAZEWELL CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes HAZEL Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IL
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862 Joined Where MORTON, IL
Joined By Whom W B BOGARDUS Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Bogardus had about 90 volunteers he led the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton volunteers into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Bogardus and 87 of his volunteers were mustered into service as Co. G of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Bogardus was elected Captain of Co. G by the men of the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton company.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th & 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana, located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Three weeks later, the men of the 85th & 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade in Union General Buelss' army, in pursuit of Confederate troops under the command of General Braxton Bragg in Kentucky. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come.
After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp. During the next two and a half years, James H. Parker served faithfully in Co. G as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, James was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chicakamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia; Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasboro, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina to name a few and marched with Sherman to the Sea.
A few weeks after the defeat and surrender of Confederate General Johnston's Army to that of General Sherman, the war came to a close. The men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Grand Review in May of 1865. Private James H. Parker was still there with the surviving members of the 86th when they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865. Shortly after that the men of the 86th Illinois were sent to Chicago, Illinois where they received their final pay and were discharged. By the end of June of 1865, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois were back home with their families in Central Illinois.
James H. Parker was married to Rachel Criswell on January 10, 1867 in Tazewell County, Illinois. Rachel was born on September __, 1846 in ___________, Illinois, the daughter of Jesse Criswell and Anna (Baley) Criswell. Rachel's older brother, William Crisell, had served with James H. Parker in Co. G of the 86th Illinois during the Civil War. See his biography for more information about the Criswell family.
James H. Parker and Rachel (Criswell) Parker are believed to have had ten children. They are;
1. Emma Parker, b. December 22, 1867 in Illinois. Emma was married to Carlos Snyder.
2. William Parker, born c. 1869/70 in Illinois; probably died in the 1870's as he is not listed with the family in the 1880 census.
3. Dora A. Parker, b. August 15, 1871 in Illinois. Dora was married toJasper Simpson.
4. Albert L. Parker, born on __________ __, 1875 in Illinois; Albert died on __________ __, 1885 in ___________, Kansas; His mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
5. Sarah R. "Sadie" Parker, b. February 15, 1876 in IL; married to __________ Estes; Sadie died on September 20, 1958 and her mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
6, Nancy M. Parker, b. January 12, 1880 in Langdon, Reno Co., Kansas. Nancy was married to Levi Clark. Nancy and Levi were the parents of;
A. Herbert Clark, born c. 1898/99 in Kansas.
B. Eleanor Clark, born c. 1906/07 in Washington.
At the time of the 1920 census, Nancy and her family are found residing in Berney Township, Walla Walla, Washington;
Levi Clark Head 49 Kansas Printer for a local newspaper
Nancy Clark Wife 40 Kansas
Herbert Clark Son 21 Kansas Garage Machinist
Elenor Clark Daughter 13 Washington
7. Pearl E. Parker, b. July 12, 1882 in Kansas. Pearl was married to Charles C. Collings. Pearl and Charles were the parents of;
A. Audrey Collings, born c. 1908/09 in Kansas.
B. Leo Collings, born c. 1909/10 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1920 census, Pearl and her family are found in Eureka, Kingman County, Kansas;
C. C. Collings Head 38 Kansas Farmer
Pearl Collings Wife 37 Kansas Keeping House
Audrey Collings Daughter 11 Kansas
Leo Collings Son 10 Kansas
8. Lucile Addia"Lucy" Parker, born January 29, 1885 in Kansas. Lucy was married to Carl S. Popejoy in the early 1900's. At the time of the 1910, 1915 and 1920 census records, Carl and Lucile are found in Reno County, Kansas. At the time of the 1930 census, they are found in Ulysses Township, Grant County, Kansas, where Carl is a State Highway Patrolman;
Carl S. Popejoy Head 46 MO
Lucy A. Popejoy Wife 45 KS
Lester E. Popejoy Son 23 OK Brick Mason for Building Contractor
Glenn A Popejoy Son 21 KS Laborer for State Highway
Leota D. Popejoy Dau. 16 KS
Charlie McAtee Nephew __ KS
Lucile Addia "Lucy" (Parker) Popejoy died on 2 Mar 1954 in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas and her mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #76147965.
9. Chester C. Parker, b. December 19, 1887 in Kansas. Chester died on January 7, 1922 with his father; His mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
10. Frank E. Parker, b. September 2, 1889 in Kansas.
Frank was married to Elfa L. ___________ after in the 1910's; Elfa was born __________ __, 1892 in __________, Kansas; Frank and Elfa are found in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas in the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census records; They had one daughter, Maxine F. Parker, who was born c. 1918/19 in Kansas, most likely Reno County; Frank died on ____________ __, 1965 in __________, __________; Elfa L. (__________) Parker died on __________ __, 1980; Their mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
At the time of the 1870 census, the Parkers are found in Morton Township, Tazewell County, Illinois;
James Parker M 26y Illinois
Rachel Parker F 22y Illinois
Emma Parker F 2y Illinois
William Parker M 10m Illinois
Edward Parker M 21y Illinois
James and Rachel made the decision to move west about 1879 and at the time of the 1880 census, they are found in Moved to Kansas about 1879, where he settled in Langdon in Reno County, where they remained the rest of their lives.
James H. PARKER, Self Gender: Male Birth: IL
Rachel PARKER, Wife Gender: Female Birth: IL
Emma PARKER, Dau Gender: Female Birth: IL
Dora PARKER, Dau Gender: Female Birth: IL
Albert PARKER, Other Gender: Male Birth: IL
Sarah PARKER, Other Gender: Female Birth: IL
Nancy N. PARKER, Other Gender: Female Birth: KS
At the time of the Kansas State census, James and his family are found in Centerville Township of Linn County, Kansas. At the time of the 1900 census, the Parkers are found back in Langdon Township, Reno County, Kansas. James is listed as being born in April of 1844 in Illinois. His father and mother are listed as being born in New York and Massachusetts, respectively. James and Rachel are listed as being married for 34 years;
Head James H Parker M 56 Illinois
Wife Rachel Parker F 55 Illinois
Daughter Pearl E Parker F 18 Kansas
Daughter Lucy A Parker F 15 Kansas
Son Chester C Parker M 12 Kansas
Son Frank E Parker M 11 Kansas
At the time of the 1910 census, James H Parker and his family are found in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas. His father and mother are listed as being born in New York and Massachusetts, respectively;
SELF James H Parker M 66y Illinois
WIFE Rachel P Parker F 64y Illinois
SON Frank Parker M 20y Kansas
At the time of the 1920 census, the Parkers are found in Reno County, Kansas;
SELF James H Parker M 75y Illinois
WIFE Rachel Parker F 73y Illinois
SON Chester C Parker M 32y Kansas
Private James H. Parker died January 7, 1922 in Langdon, Kansas. The following was published in the Saturday, January 7, 1922 edition of The Hutchinson News in
Hutchinson, Kansas on Page 1, Column 2;
"TRAIN HIT AUTO; TWO MEET DEATH
James Parker, Aged 75, and Son, Chester, Are the Victims
HIT BY LIMITED TRAIN
Their Car Struck by Rock Island Train No. 4 at Crossing at Langdon Today.
James Parker, aged 72, and his son, Chester parker, aged 40, both of Langdon were killed about 10:30 this morning, when Rock Island train No. 4, the east-bound Golden State Limited struck their automobile, a Chevrolet car.
There was no one else in the car, which was completely demolished. The tragedy occurred at a crossing of a private road over the railway about three quarters of a mile east of Langdon. James Parker who was a retired farmer, was killed instantly, and his son, Chester, died soon after being brought to the St. Elizabeth hospital in Hutchinson, this noon.
Mr. Parker and his son were driving south on a private road from their farm to the main road to Langdon and were not noticed by the engineer of the train as they approached the track from the left side of the engine cab. The fireman who sits on the left side of the cab, was busy at the time, so he did not see the approaching car either.
After the accident the train was held until a doctor was brought to the scene of the accident and then Chester Parker who was still alive then, was brought to Hutchinson under the care of Dr. C. L. Adkins of Langdon.
Chester Parker was unmarried and had always lived with his parents on their farm.
James Parker is one of the older farmers of the vicinity of Langdon. He had retired from his farming operations because of his old age but still live on the old place.
Mr. Parker, senior is survived by his aged wife, and there are a son and five daughters surviving."
Rachel died on ___________ __, 1925 at __________, ___________. Their earthly remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Parker family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we currently have about James H. Parker and the Parker family. Baxter would also love to get copies of any photographs that may still exist of James H. Parker, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, for his Find A Grave site and for the local Historical Societies.)
James H. Parker was born on April 14, 1844 in __________, Illinois. James H. Parker is believed by some to have been the son of Dr. James Ephriam Parker and Lucy Ann (Fay) Parker, however at the time of the 1850 census, James H. Parker does not appear with the family in Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, not is he likely the James E. Parker, who is found with the family in the 1860 census. I have yet to see anything that makes me believe that James H. Parker is the son of James and Lucy Ann Parker. Following is the way the family appears at the time of the 1850 census of Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois;
James E Parker M 38 New York, United States
Sophrina Parker F 32 Ohio, United States
Farancis M Parker M 4 Illinois, United States
Edwin E Parker M 1 Illinois, United States
Hannah Parker F 10 Illinois, United States
Anna Parker F 40 New York, United States
James E. Parker was born on April 30, 1811 in Oneida, Oneida County, New York, while Lucy was born c. _______ in Massachusetts. James E. Parker and Lucy Ann Fay were married on November 11, 1837 in Kane County, Illinois. A James Parker is found in Kane County at the time of the 1840 census.
If Lucy was the mother of James H. Parker, then she must have died shortly after his birth as James E. Parker was married 2nd to Sophronia E. Burgett on October 21, 1845 in McLean County, Illinois. Sophronia E. Burgett was born March 12, 1818 in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Parkers are found in Des Moines Township, Jasper County, Iowa;
James E Parker 49 New York
Sabora Parker 42 Ohio
Francis M Parker 14 Ill
James E Parker 11 Ill
Emily L Parker 9 Ill
At the time of the 1870 census, the Parkers are found in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois;
145 Parker, James E M 59 Doctor New York
145 Parker, Sophrina F 52 Keeping House Ohio
145 Parker, Francis M 24 Farming Illinois
145 Rodes, Henry M 20 Hand on Farm Ohio
Dr. James E. Parker died on ___________ __, 1879. His mortal remains were laid in the Stouts Grove Cemetery in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.
At the time of the 1880 census, Sophrina is found residing in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois with her son Francis. Sophrina is listed as widowed at this time. Her father is listed as having been born in New York;
Self Francis M. Parker M 33 Illinois
Wife Sarah J. Parker F 19 Illinois
Mother Sophrona N. Parker F 62 Ohio
Other Joseph Hotell M 12 Illinois
Sophronia (Burgett) Parker died on June 18, 1880. Her mortal remains were also laid in the Stouts Grove Cemetery in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.
Now to continue with the biography of James H. Parker:
On August 9, 1862, James H. Parker volunteered in Morton, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton area of Tazewell County by a Washington Photographer by the name of William B. Bogardus.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name PARKER, JAMES H
Rank PVT Company G Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence MORTON, TAZEWELL CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes HAZEL Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IL
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862 Joined Where MORTON, IL
Joined By Whom W B BOGARDUS Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Bogardus had about 90 volunteers he led the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton volunteers into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Bogardus and 87 of his volunteers were mustered into service as Co. G of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Bogardus was elected Captain of Co. G by the men of the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton company.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th & 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana, located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Three weeks later, the men of the 85th & 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade in Union General Buelss' army, in pursuit of Confederate troops under the command of General Braxton Bragg in Kentucky. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come.
After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp. During the next two and a half years, James H. Parker served faithfully in Co. G as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, James was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chicakamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia; Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasboro, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina to name a few and marched with Sherman to the Sea.
A few weeks after the defeat and surrender of Confederate General Johnston's Army to that of General Sherman, the war came to a close. The men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Grand Review in May of 1865. Private James H. Parker was still there with the surviving members of the 86th when they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865. Shortly after that the men of the 86th Illinois were sent to Chicago, Illinois where they received their final pay and were discharged. By the end of June of 1865, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois were back home with their families in Central Illinois.
James H. Parker was married to Rachel Criswell on January 10, 1867 in Tazewell County, Illinois. Rachel was born on September __, 1846 in ___________, Illinois, the daughter of Jesse Criswell and Anna (Baley) Criswell. Rachel's older brother, William Crisell, had served with James H. Parker in Co. G of the 86th Illinois during the Civil War. See his biography for more information about the Criswell family.
James H. Parker and Rachel (Criswell) Parker are believed to have had ten children. They are;
1. Emma Parker, b. December 22, 1867 in Illinois. Emma was married to Carlos Snyder.
2. William Parker, born c. 1869/70 in Illinois; probably died in the 1870's as he is not listed with the family in the 1880 census.
3. Dora A. Parker, b. August 15, 1871 in Illinois. Dora was married toJasper Simpson.
4. Albert L. Parker, born on __________ __, 1875 in Illinois; Albert died on __________ __, 1885 in ___________, Kansas; His mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
5. Sarah R. "Sadie" Parker, b. February 15, 1876 in IL; married to __________ Estes; Sadie died on September 20, 1958 and her mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
6, Nancy M. Parker, b. January 12, 1880 in Langdon, Reno Co., Kansas. Nancy was married to Levi Clark. Nancy and Levi were the parents of;
A. Herbert Clark, born c. 1898/99 in Kansas.
B. Eleanor Clark, born c. 1906/07 in Washington.
At the time of the 1920 census, Nancy and her family are found residing in Berney Township, Walla Walla, Washington;
Levi Clark Head 49 Kansas Printer for a local newspaper
Nancy Clark Wife 40 Kansas
Herbert Clark Son 21 Kansas Garage Machinist
Elenor Clark Daughter 13 Washington
7. Pearl E. Parker, b. July 12, 1882 in Kansas. Pearl was married to Charles C. Collings. Pearl and Charles were the parents of;
A. Audrey Collings, born c. 1908/09 in Kansas.
B. Leo Collings, born c. 1909/10 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1920 census, Pearl and her family are found in Eureka, Kingman County, Kansas;
C. C. Collings Head 38 Kansas Farmer
Pearl Collings Wife 37 Kansas Keeping House
Audrey Collings Daughter 11 Kansas
Leo Collings Son 10 Kansas
8. Lucile Addia"Lucy" Parker, born January 29, 1885 in Kansas. Lucy was married to Carl S. Popejoy in the early 1900's. At the time of the 1910, 1915 and 1920 census records, Carl and Lucile are found in Reno County, Kansas. At the time of the 1930 census, they are found in Ulysses Township, Grant County, Kansas, where Carl is a State Highway Patrolman;
Carl S. Popejoy Head 46 MO
Lucy A. Popejoy Wife 45 KS
Lester E. Popejoy Son 23 OK Brick Mason for Building Contractor
Glenn A Popejoy Son 21 KS Laborer for State Highway
Leota D. Popejoy Dau. 16 KS
Charlie McAtee Nephew __ KS
Lucile Addia "Lucy" (Parker) Popejoy died on 2 Mar 1954 in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas and her mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #76147965.
9. Chester C. Parker, b. December 19, 1887 in Kansas. Chester died on January 7, 1922 with his father; His mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
10. Frank E. Parker, b. September 2, 1889 in Kansas.
Frank was married to Elfa L. ___________ after in the 1910's; Elfa was born __________ __, 1892 in __________, Kansas; Frank and Elfa are found in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas in the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census records; They had one daughter, Maxine F. Parker, who was born c. 1918/19 in Kansas, most likely Reno County; Frank died on ____________ __, 1965 in __________, __________; Elfa L. (__________) Parker died on __________ __, 1980; Their mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
At the time of the 1870 census, the Parkers are found in Morton Township, Tazewell County, Illinois;
James Parker M 26y Illinois
Rachel Parker F 22y Illinois
Emma Parker F 2y Illinois
William Parker M 10m Illinois
Edward Parker M 21y Illinois
James and Rachel made the decision to move west about 1879 and at the time of the 1880 census, they are found in Moved to Kansas about 1879, where he settled in Langdon in Reno County, where they remained the rest of their lives.
James H. PARKER, Self Gender: Male Birth: IL
Rachel PARKER, Wife Gender: Female Birth: IL
Emma PARKER, Dau Gender: Female Birth: IL
Dora PARKER, Dau Gender: Female Birth: IL
Albert PARKER, Other Gender: Male Birth: IL
Sarah PARKER, Other Gender: Female Birth: IL
Nancy N. PARKER, Other Gender: Female Birth: KS
At the time of the Kansas State census, James and his family are found in Centerville Township of Linn County, Kansas. At the time of the 1900 census, the Parkers are found back in Langdon Township, Reno County, Kansas. James is listed as being born in April of 1844 in Illinois. His father and mother are listed as being born in New York and Massachusetts, respectively. James and Rachel are listed as being married for 34 years;
Head James H Parker M 56 Illinois
Wife Rachel Parker F 55 Illinois
Daughter Pearl E Parker F 18 Kansas
Daughter Lucy A Parker F 15 Kansas
Son Chester C Parker M 12 Kansas
Son Frank E Parker M 11 Kansas
At the time of the 1910 census, James H Parker and his family are found in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas. His father and mother are listed as being born in New York and Massachusetts, respectively;
SELF James H Parker M 66y Illinois
WIFE Rachel P Parker F 64y Illinois
SON Frank Parker M 20y Kansas
At the time of the 1920 census, the Parkers are found in Reno County, Kansas;
SELF James H Parker M 75y Illinois
WIFE Rachel Parker F 73y Illinois
SON Chester C Parker M 32y Kansas
Private James H. Parker died January 7, 1922 in Langdon, Kansas. The following was published in the Saturday, January 7, 1922 edition of The Hutchinson News in
Hutchinson, Kansas on Page 1, Column 2;
"TRAIN HIT AUTO; TWO MEET DEATH
James Parker, Aged 75, and Son, Chester, Are the Victims
HIT BY LIMITED TRAIN
Their Car Struck by Rock Island Train No. 4 at Crossing at Langdon Today.
James Parker, aged 72, and his son, Chester parker, aged 40, both of Langdon were killed about 10:30 this morning, when Rock Island train No. 4, the east-bound Golden State Limited struck their automobile, a Chevrolet car.
There was no one else in the car, which was completely demolished. The tragedy occurred at a crossing of a private road over the railway about three quarters of a mile east of Langdon. James Parker who was a retired farmer, was killed instantly, and his son, Chester, died soon after being brought to the St. Elizabeth hospital in Hutchinson, this noon.
Mr. Parker and his son were driving south on a private road from their farm to the main road to Langdon and were not noticed by the engineer of the train as they approached the track from the left side of the engine cab. The fireman who sits on the left side of the cab, was busy at the time, so he did not see the approaching car either.
After the accident the train was held until a doctor was brought to the scene of the accident and then Chester Parker who was still alive then, was brought to Hutchinson under the care of Dr. C. L. Adkins of Langdon.
Chester Parker was unmarried and had always lived with his parents on their farm.
James Parker is one of the older farmers of the vicinity of Langdon. He had retired from his farming operations because of his old age but still live on the old place.
Mr. Parker, senior is survived by his aged wife, and there are a son and five daughters surviving."
Rachel died on ___________ __, 1925 at __________, ___________. Their earthly remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Parker family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we currently have about James H. Parker and the Parker family. Baxter would also love to get copies of any photographs that may still exist of James H. Parker, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, for his Find A Grave site and for the local Historical Societies.)
Private JAMES H. PARKER, Co. G, 86th Illinois
James H. Parker was born on April 14, 1844 in __________, Illinois. James H. Parker is believed by some to have been the son of Dr. James Ephriam Parker and Lucy Ann (Fay) Parker, however at the time of the 1850 census, James H. Parker does not appear with the family in Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, not is he likely the James E. Parker, who is found with the family in the 1860 census. I have yet to see anything that makes me believe that James H. Parker is the son of James and Lucy Ann Parker. Following is the way the family appears at the time of the 1850 census of Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois;
James E Parker M 38 New York, United States
Sophrina Parker F 32 Ohio, United States
Farancis M Parker M 4 Illinois, United States
Edwin E Parker M 1 Illinois, United States
Hannah Parker F 10 Illinois, United States
Anna Parker F 40 New York, United States
James E. Parker was born on April 30, 1811 in Oneida, Oneida County, New York, while Lucy was born c. _______ in Massachusetts. James E. Parker and Lucy Ann Fay were married on November 11, 1837 in Kane County, Illinois. A James Parker is found in Kane County at the time of the 1840 census.
If Lucy was the mother of James H. Parker, then she must have died shortly after his birth as James E. Parker was married 2nd to Sophronia E. Burgett on October 21, 1845 in McLean County, Illinois. Sophronia E. Burgett was born March 12, 1818 in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Parkers are found in Des Moines Township, Jasper County, Iowa;
James E Parker 49 New York
Sabora Parker 42 Ohio
Francis M Parker 14 Ill
James E Parker 11 Ill
Emily L Parker 9 Ill
At the time of the 1870 census, the Parkers are found in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois;
145 Parker, James E M 59 Doctor New York
145 Parker, Sophrina F 52 Keeping House Ohio
145 Parker, Francis M 24 Farming Illinois
145 Rodes, Henry M 20 Hand on Farm Ohio
Dr. James E. Parker died on ___________ __, 1879. His mortal remains were laid in the Stouts Grove Cemetery in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.
At the time of the 1880 census, Sophrina is found residing in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois with her son Francis. Sophrina is listed as widowed at this time. Her father is listed as having been born in New York;
Self Francis M. Parker M 33 Illinois
Wife Sarah J. Parker F 19 Illinois
Mother Sophrona N. Parker F 62 Ohio
Other Joseph Hotell M 12 Illinois
Sophronia (Burgett) Parker died on June 18, 1880. Her mortal remains were also laid in the Stouts Grove Cemetery in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.
Now to continue with the biography of James H. Parker:
On August 9, 1862, James H. Parker volunteered in Morton, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton area of Tazewell County by a Washington Photographer by the name of William B. Bogardus.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name PARKER, JAMES H
Rank PVT Company G Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence MORTON, TAZEWELL CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes HAZEL Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IL
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862 Joined Where MORTON, IL
Joined By Whom W B BOGARDUS Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Bogardus had about 90 volunteers he led the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton volunteers into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Bogardus and 87 of his volunteers were mustered into service as Co. G of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Bogardus was elected Captain of Co. G by the men of the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton company.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th & 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana, located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Three weeks later, the men of the 85th & 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade in Union General Buelss' army, in pursuit of Confederate troops under the command of General Braxton Bragg in Kentucky. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come.
After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp. During the next two and a half years, James H. Parker served faithfully in Co. G as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, James was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chicakamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia; Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasboro, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina to name a few and marched with Sherman to the Sea.
A few weeks after the defeat and surrender of Confederate General Johnston's Army to that of General Sherman, the war came to a close. The men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Grand Review in May of 1865. Private James H. Parker was still there with the surviving members of the 86th when they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865. Shortly after that the men of the 86th Illinois were sent to Chicago, Illinois where they received their final pay and were discharged. By the end of June of 1865, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois were back home with their families in Central Illinois.
James H. Parker was married to Rachel Criswell on January 10, 1867 in Tazewell County, Illinois. Rachel was born on September __, 1846 in ___________, Illinois, the daughter of Jesse Criswell and Anna (Baley) Criswell. Rachel's older brother, William Crisell, had served with James H. Parker in Co. G of the 86th Illinois during the Civil War. See his biography for more information about the Criswell family.
James H. Parker and Rachel (Criswell) Parker are believed to have had ten children. They are;
1. Emma Parker, b. December 22, 1867 in Illinois. Emma was married to Carlos Snyder.
2. William Parker, born c. 1869/70 in Illinois; probably died in the 1870's as he is not listed with the family in the 1880 census.
3. Dora A. Parker, b. August 15, 1871 in Illinois. Dora was married toJasper Simpson.
4. Albert L. Parker, born on __________ __, 1875 in Illinois; Albert died on __________ __, 1885 in ___________, Kansas; His mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
5. Sarah R. "Sadie" Parker, b. February 15, 1876 in IL; married to __________ Estes; Sadie died on September 20, 1958 and her mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
6, Nancy M. Parker, b. January 12, 1880 in Langdon, Reno Co., Kansas. Nancy was married to Levi Clark. Nancy and Levi were the parents of;
A. Herbert Clark, born c. 1898/99 in Kansas.
B. Eleanor Clark, born c. 1906/07 in Washington.
At the time of the 1920 census, Nancy and her family are found residing in Berney Township, Walla Walla, Washington;
Levi Clark Head 49 Kansas Printer for a local newspaper
Nancy Clark Wife 40 Kansas
Herbert Clark Son 21 Kansas Garage Machinist
Elenor Clark Daughter 13 Washington
7. Pearl E. Parker, b. July 12, 1882 in Kansas. Pearl was married to Charles C. Collings. Pearl and Charles were the parents of;
A. Audrey Collings, born c. 1908/09 in Kansas.
B. Leo Collings, born c. 1909/10 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1920 census, Pearl and her family are found in Eureka, Kingman County, Kansas;
C. C. Collings Head 38 Kansas Farmer
Pearl Collings Wife 37 Kansas Keeping House
Audrey Collings Daughter 11 Kansas
Leo Collings Son 10 Kansas
8. Lucile Addia"Lucy" Parker, born January 29, 1885 in Kansas. Lucy was married to Carl S. Popejoy in the early 1900's. At the time of the 1910, 1915 and 1920 census records, Carl and Lucile are found in Reno County, Kansas. At the time of the 1930 census, they are found in Ulysses Township, Grant County, Kansas, where Carl is a State Highway Patrolman;
Carl S. Popejoy Head 46 MO
Lucy A. Popejoy Wife 45 KS
Lester E. Popejoy Son 23 OK Brick Mason for Building Contractor
Glenn A Popejoy Son 21 KS Laborer for State Highway
Leota D. Popejoy Dau. 16 KS
Charlie McAtee Nephew __ KS
Lucile Addia "Lucy" (Parker) Popejoy died on 2 Mar 1954 in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas and her mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #76147965.
9. Chester C. Parker, b. December 19, 1887 in Kansas. Chester died on January 7, 1922 with his father; His mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
10. Frank E. Parker, b. September 2, 1889 in Kansas.
Frank was married to Elfa L. ___________ after in the 1910's; Elfa was born __________ __, 1892 in __________, Kansas; Frank and Elfa are found in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas in the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census records; They had one daughter, Maxine F. Parker, who was born c. 1918/19 in Kansas, most likely Reno County; Frank died on ____________ __, 1965 in __________, __________; Elfa L. (__________) Parker died on __________ __, 1980; Their mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
At the time of the 1870 census, the Parkers are found in Morton Township, Tazewell County, Illinois;
James Parker M 26y Illinois
Rachel Parker F 22y Illinois
Emma Parker F 2y Illinois
William Parker M 10m Illinois
Edward Parker M 21y Illinois
James and Rachel made the decision to move west about 1879 and at the time of the 1880 census, they are found in Moved to Kansas about 1879, where he settled in Langdon in Reno County, where they remained the rest of their lives.
James H. PARKER, Self Gender: Male Birth: IL
Rachel PARKER, Wife Gender: Female Birth: IL
Emma PARKER, Dau Gender: Female Birth: IL
Dora PARKER, Dau Gender: Female Birth: IL
Albert PARKER, Other Gender: Male Birth: IL
Sarah PARKER, Other Gender: Female Birth: IL
Nancy N. PARKER, Other Gender: Female Birth: KS
At the time of the Kansas State census, James and his family are found in Centerville Township of Linn County, Kansas. At the time of the 1900 census, the Parkers are found back in Langdon Township, Reno County, Kansas. James is listed as being born in April of 1844 in Illinois. His father and mother are listed as being born in New York and Massachusetts, respectively. James and Rachel are listed as being married for 34 years;
Head James H Parker M 56 Illinois
Wife Rachel Parker F 55 Illinois
Daughter Pearl E Parker F 18 Kansas
Daughter Lucy A Parker F 15 Kansas
Son Chester C Parker M 12 Kansas
Son Frank E Parker M 11 Kansas
At the time of the 1910 census, James H Parker and his family are found in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas. His father and mother are listed as being born in New York and Massachusetts, respectively;
SELF James H Parker M 66y Illinois
WIFE Rachel P Parker F 64y Illinois
SON Frank Parker M 20y Kansas
At the time of the 1920 census, the Parkers are found in Reno County, Kansas;
SELF James H Parker M 75y Illinois
WIFE Rachel Parker F 73y Illinois
SON Chester C Parker M 32y Kansas
Private James H. Parker died January 7, 1922 in Langdon, Kansas. The following was published in the Saturday, January 7, 1922 edition of The Hutchinson News in
Hutchinson, Kansas on Page 1, Column 2;
"TRAIN HIT AUTO; TWO MEET DEATH
James Parker, Aged 75, and Son, Chester, Are the Victims
HIT BY LIMITED TRAIN
Their Car Struck by Rock Island Train No. 4 at Crossing at Langdon Today.
James Parker, aged 72, and his son, Chester parker, aged 40, both of Langdon were killed about 10:30 this morning, when Rock Island train No. 4, the east-bound Golden State Limited struck their automobile, a Chevrolet car.
There was no one else in the car, which was completely demolished. The tragedy occurred at a crossing of a private road over the railway about three quarters of a mile east of Langdon. James Parker who was a retired farmer, was killed instantly, and his son, Chester, died soon after being brought to the St. Elizabeth hospital in Hutchinson, this noon.
Mr. Parker and his son were driving south on a private road from their farm to the main road to Langdon and were not noticed by the engineer of the train as they approached the track from the left side of the engine cab. The fireman who sits on the left side of the cab, was busy at the time, so he did not see the approaching car either.
After the accident the train was held until a doctor was brought to the scene of the accident and then Chester Parker who was still alive then, was brought to Hutchinson under the care of Dr. C. L. Adkins of Langdon.
Chester Parker was unmarried and had always lived with his parents on their farm.
James Parker is one of the older farmers of the vicinity of Langdon. He had retired from his farming operations because of his old age but still live on the old place.
Mr. Parker, senior is survived by his aged wife, and there are a son and five daughters surviving."
Rachel died on ___________ __, 1925 at __________, ___________. Their earthly remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Parker family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we currently have about James H. Parker and the Parker family. Baxter would also love to get copies of any photographs that may still exist of James H. Parker, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, for his Find A Grave site and for the local Historical Societies.)
James H. Parker was born on April 14, 1844 in __________, Illinois. James H. Parker is believed by some to have been the son of Dr. James Ephriam Parker and Lucy Ann (Fay) Parker, however at the time of the 1850 census, James H. Parker does not appear with the family in Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, not is he likely the James E. Parker, who is found with the family in the 1860 census. I have yet to see anything that makes me believe that James H. Parker is the son of James and Lucy Ann Parker. Following is the way the family appears at the time of the 1850 census of Dry Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois;
James E Parker M 38 New York, United States
Sophrina Parker F 32 Ohio, United States
Farancis M Parker M 4 Illinois, United States
Edwin E Parker M 1 Illinois, United States
Hannah Parker F 10 Illinois, United States
Anna Parker F 40 New York, United States
James E. Parker was born on April 30, 1811 in Oneida, Oneida County, New York, while Lucy was born c. _______ in Massachusetts. James E. Parker and Lucy Ann Fay were married on November 11, 1837 in Kane County, Illinois. A James Parker is found in Kane County at the time of the 1840 census.
If Lucy was the mother of James H. Parker, then she must have died shortly after his birth as James E. Parker was married 2nd to Sophronia E. Burgett on October 21, 1845 in McLean County, Illinois. Sophronia E. Burgett was born March 12, 1818 in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Parkers are found in Des Moines Township, Jasper County, Iowa;
James E Parker 49 New York
Sabora Parker 42 Ohio
Francis M Parker 14 Ill
James E Parker 11 Ill
Emily L Parker 9 Ill
At the time of the 1870 census, the Parkers are found in Danvers Township, McLean County, Illinois;
145 Parker, James E M 59 Doctor New York
145 Parker, Sophrina F 52 Keeping House Ohio
145 Parker, Francis M 24 Farming Illinois
145 Rodes, Henry M 20 Hand on Farm Ohio
Dr. James E. Parker died on ___________ __, 1879. His mortal remains were laid in the Stouts Grove Cemetery in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.
At the time of the 1880 census, Sophrina is found residing in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois with her son Francis. Sophrina is listed as widowed at this time. Her father is listed as having been born in New York;
Self Francis M. Parker M 33 Illinois
Wife Sarah J. Parker F 19 Illinois
Mother Sophrona N. Parker F 62 Ohio
Other Joseph Hotell M 12 Illinois
Sophronia (Burgett) Parker died on June 18, 1880. Her mortal remains were also laid in the Stouts Grove Cemetery in Danvers, McLean County, Illinois.
Now to continue with the biography of James H. Parker:
On August 9, 1862, James H. Parker volunteered in Morton, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton area of Tazewell County by a Washington Photographer by the name of William B. Bogardus.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name PARKER, JAMES H
Rank PVT Company G Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence MORTON, TAZEWELL CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes HAZEL Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IL
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862 Joined Where MORTON, IL
Joined By Whom W B BOGARDUS Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Bogardus had about 90 volunteers he led the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton volunteers into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Bogardus and 87 of his volunteers were mustered into service as Co. G of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Bogardus was elected Captain of Co. G by the men of the Washington/Deer Creek/Morton company.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th & 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana, located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Three weeks later, the men of the 85th & 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade in Union General Buelss' army, in pursuit of Confederate troops under the command of General Braxton Bragg in Kentucky. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come.
After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp. During the next two and a half years, James H. Parker served faithfully in Co. G as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, James was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chicakamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia; Peach Tree Creek, Georgia; Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasboro, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina to name a few and marched with Sherman to the Sea.
A few weeks after the defeat and surrender of Confederate General Johnston's Army to that of General Sherman, the war came to a close. The men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Grand Review in May of 1865. Private James H. Parker was still there with the surviving members of the 86th when they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865. Shortly after that the men of the 86th Illinois were sent to Chicago, Illinois where they received their final pay and were discharged. By the end of June of 1865, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois were back home with their families in Central Illinois.
James H. Parker was married to Rachel Criswell on January 10, 1867 in Tazewell County, Illinois. Rachel was born on September __, 1846 in ___________, Illinois, the daughter of Jesse Criswell and Anna (Baley) Criswell. Rachel's older brother, William Crisell, had served with James H. Parker in Co. G of the 86th Illinois during the Civil War. See his biography for more information about the Criswell family.
James H. Parker and Rachel (Criswell) Parker are believed to have had ten children. They are;
1. Emma Parker, b. December 22, 1867 in Illinois. Emma was married to Carlos Snyder.
2. William Parker, born c. 1869/70 in Illinois; probably died in the 1870's as he is not listed with the family in the 1880 census.
3. Dora A. Parker, b. August 15, 1871 in Illinois. Dora was married toJasper Simpson.
4. Albert L. Parker, born on __________ __, 1875 in Illinois; Albert died on __________ __, 1885 in ___________, Kansas; His mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
5. Sarah R. "Sadie" Parker, b. February 15, 1876 in IL; married to __________ Estes; Sadie died on September 20, 1958 and her mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
6, Nancy M. Parker, b. January 12, 1880 in Langdon, Reno Co., Kansas. Nancy was married to Levi Clark. Nancy and Levi were the parents of;
A. Herbert Clark, born c. 1898/99 in Kansas.
B. Eleanor Clark, born c. 1906/07 in Washington.
At the time of the 1920 census, Nancy and her family are found residing in Berney Township, Walla Walla, Washington;
Levi Clark Head 49 Kansas Printer for a local newspaper
Nancy Clark Wife 40 Kansas
Herbert Clark Son 21 Kansas Garage Machinist
Elenor Clark Daughter 13 Washington
7. Pearl E. Parker, b. July 12, 1882 in Kansas. Pearl was married to Charles C. Collings. Pearl and Charles were the parents of;
A. Audrey Collings, born c. 1908/09 in Kansas.
B. Leo Collings, born c. 1909/10 in Kansas.
At the time of the 1920 census, Pearl and her family are found in Eureka, Kingman County, Kansas;
C. C. Collings Head 38 Kansas Farmer
Pearl Collings Wife 37 Kansas Keeping House
Audrey Collings Daughter 11 Kansas
Leo Collings Son 10 Kansas
8. Lucile Addia"Lucy" Parker, born January 29, 1885 in Kansas. Lucy was married to Carl S. Popejoy in the early 1900's. At the time of the 1910, 1915 and 1920 census records, Carl and Lucile are found in Reno County, Kansas. At the time of the 1930 census, they are found in Ulysses Township, Grant County, Kansas, where Carl is a State Highway Patrolman;
Carl S. Popejoy Head 46 MO
Lucy A. Popejoy Wife 45 KS
Lester E. Popejoy Son 23 OK Brick Mason for Building Contractor
Glenn A Popejoy Son 21 KS Laborer for State Highway
Leota D. Popejoy Dau. 16 KS
Charlie McAtee Nephew __ KS
Lucile Addia "Lucy" (Parker) Popejoy died on 2 Mar 1954 in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas and her mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #76147965.
9. Chester C. Parker, b. December 19, 1887 in Kansas. Chester died on January 7, 1922 with his father; His mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
10. Frank E. Parker, b. September 2, 1889 in Kansas.
Frank was married to Elfa L. ___________ after in the 1910's; Elfa was born __________ __, 1892 in __________, Kansas; Frank and Elfa are found in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas in the 1920, 1930 and 1940 census records; They had one daughter, Maxine F. Parker, who was born c. 1918/19 in Kansas, most likely Reno County; Frank died on ____________ __, 1965 in __________, __________; Elfa L. (__________) Parker died on __________ __, 1980; Their mortal remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
At the time of the 1870 census, the Parkers are found in Morton Township, Tazewell County, Illinois;
James Parker M 26y Illinois
Rachel Parker F 22y Illinois
Emma Parker F 2y Illinois
William Parker M 10m Illinois
Edward Parker M 21y Illinois
James and Rachel made the decision to move west about 1879 and at the time of the 1880 census, they are found in Moved to Kansas about 1879, where he settled in Langdon in Reno County, where they remained the rest of their lives.
James H. PARKER, Self Gender: Male Birth: IL
Rachel PARKER, Wife Gender: Female Birth: IL
Emma PARKER, Dau Gender: Female Birth: IL
Dora PARKER, Dau Gender: Female Birth: IL
Albert PARKER, Other Gender: Male Birth: IL
Sarah PARKER, Other Gender: Female Birth: IL
Nancy N. PARKER, Other Gender: Female Birth: KS
At the time of the Kansas State census, James and his family are found in Centerville Township of Linn County, Kansas. At the time of the 1900 census, the Parkers are found back in Langdon Township, Reno County, Kansas. James is listed as being born in April of 1844 in Illinois. His father and mother are listed as being born in New York and Massachusetts, respectively. James and Rachel are listed as being married for 34 years;
Head James H Parker M 56 Illinois
Wife Rachel Parker F 55 Illinois
Daughter Pearl E Parker F 18 Kansas
Daughter Lucy A Parker F 15 Kansas
Son Chester C Parker M 12 Kansas
Son Frank E Parker M 11 Kansas
At the time of the 1910 census, James H Parker and his family are found in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas. His father and mother are listed as being born in New York and Massachusetts, respectively;
SELF James H Parker M 66y Illinois
WIFE Rachel P Parker F 64y Illinois
SON Frank Parker M 20y Kansas
At the time of the 1920 census, the Parkers are found in Reno County, Kansas;
SELF James H Parker M 75y Illinois
WIFE Rachel Parker F 73y Illinois
SON Chester C Parker M 32y Kansas
Private James H. Parker died January 7, 1922 in Langdon, Kansas. The following was published in the Saturday, January 7, 1922 edition of The Hutchinson News in
Hutchinson, Kansas on Page 1, Column 2;
"TRAIN HIT AUTO; TWO MEET DEATH
James Parker, Aged 75, and Son, Chester, Are the Victims
HIT BY LIMITED TRAIN
Their Car Struck by Rock Island Train No. 4 at Crossing at Langdon Today.
James Parker, aged 72, and his son, Chester parker, aged 40, both of Langdon were killed about 10:30 this morning, when Rock Island train No. 4, the east-bound Golden State Limited struck their automobile, a Chevrolet car.
There was no one else in the car, which was completely demolished. The tragedy occurred at a crossing of a private road over the railway about three quarters of a mile east of Langdon. James Parker who was a retired farmer, was killed instantly, and his son, Chester, died soon after being brought to the St. Elizabeth hospital in Hutchinson, this noon.
Mr. Parker and his son were driving south on a private road from their farm to the main road to Langdon and were not noticed by the engineer of the train as they approached the track from the left side of the engine cab. The fireman who sits on the left side of the cab, was busy at the time, so he did not see the approaching car either.
After the accident the train was held until a doctor was brought to the scene of the accident and then Chester Parker who was still alive then, was brought to Hutchinson under the care of Dr. C. L. Adkins of Langdon.
Chester Parker was unmarried and had always lived with his parents on their farm.
James Parker is one of the older farmers of the vicinity of Langdon. He had retired from his farming operations because of his old age but still live on the old place.
Mr. Parker, senior is survived by his aged wife, and there are a son and five daughters surviving."
Rachel died on ___________ __, 1925 at __________, ___________. Their earthly remains were laid in the Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Langdon, Reno County, Kansas.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Parker family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we currently have about James H. Parker and the Parker family. Baxter would also love to get copies of any photographs that may still exist of James H. Parker, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, for his Find A Grave site and for the local Historical Societies.)
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