John Parker

Birthplace is from the 1880 and 1900 censuses, where in both his daughter, Mahala reported her parents' birthplace as Kentucky. He was probably born between Apr 10, 1788 and 8 June 1789, becoming a tithe in 1807 (i.e., having just turned 18 in 1807). He appears to be closely related to James Parker of Knox Co., KY (Bruce <mapmaker3@aol.com> has since passed on information to me that John was the eldest son of James Parker, Jr.). The "Apr 10" part of the first date is based on fact that in subsequent years he was listed near James -- perhaps his brother James was a guardian. A John Parker of the same age and location, son of Daniel and Susan Parker, is found at : http://members.tripod.com/~JDVanDerMark/Nellie.htm. Information now indicates that this is not the same John Parker -- that our John was the son of James and Charlotty Parker. In the Neal family history, it is said that he came from Massachusetts, and was rumored to be the son of a John Parker who died Sep 17, 1775. Presumably, this was a reference to the famous revolutionary war patriot John Parker that died on that that date, was born on July 13, 1729, married Lydia Moore on May 25, 1755, was the son of Josiah Parker and Anna Stone of Lexington, Mass., and descended from Thomas Parker who was in New England as early as 1635. This appears to be incorrect and without basis. Descendants of the rev.war patriot can be found in "Genealogy and Biographical Notes of John Parker of Lexington and his descendants" by Theodore Parker, 1893. 1800,1801,1802: No Parkers in Knox Co., KY tax list. 1803: Parkers in Knox Co., KY tax list: Alexander (May 20), James (June 15) 1804: No parker listed in Knox Co., KY tax list. 1805: Parkers listed in Knox Co., KY tax list are: James (May 2), David (Jun 14), Robert & Wlliam (July 2), Moses (July 15) 1806: John Parker is NOT enumerated in Knox Co., KY tax list. However, several other Parkers are: Robert (Apr 5), James (Apr 9), Moses (July 2), William (July 18). He might still be a minor (?). 8 Jun 1807: John Parker listed on the Knox Co., KY tax list. (Note: In same county are James and William Parker) 5 July 1808: John Parker listed on Knox Co., KY tax list (In same county is James Parker, enum 4 July). 6 Jul 1809: John Parker listed on the Knox Co., KY tax list, along with James Parker. Summer 1810: Settled, along with his in-laws, in what would become Jackson Co., Indiana. 1816: John Parker built the first jail in Jackson Co., and was paid $76. 1817: John Parker sat on the first jury in Jackson Co., IN 1819: Moves to what would become Bartholomew Co., IN. !Census (1820): Delaware Co., IN [Now Bartholomew Co., IN], p. 32. 410010-22100-0100 or 410010-22110-0100 (The first reported in 1820 census of Indiana transcript compiled by Evelyn Cox. The second reported in 1820 census of Indiana transcript compiled by Williard Heiss). 4M(<10), 1M(10-15), 1M(26-44), 2F(<10), 2F(10-15), 1F(16-26), 0 or 1 F(26-44), 1 agric worker. Note: It is likely that Heiss's #s are the correct ones -- that Lydia is between 26 & 44. Identiies of children in 1820 census: 4M(<10): Daniel K., age 6, William A, age 2, Napolean, infant, and John, age unknown 1M(10-15): James Jesse Parker, age 11 2F(<10): Mahala, age 7, ?Eliza, est. 9 2F(10-15): Julatha, 11, Polly, 12 Existance of son Daniel Ketchum comes from Hanneman's 1993 Ruddick Family in America book. However, the conflict with the birthdate given there for Daniel (11 Sep 1813) and the known birthdate for Mahala (19 May 1813) is noteworthy, since these are only 4 months apart, and thus cannot be from the same mother. This descrepancy must be resolved. Note: There is a second John Parker listed in the 1820 census of Delaware Co., IN. In the alphabetical index you cannot tell which is which, but in the original enumeration order, it is clear that our John Parker is the one on page 32, not the one on page 20. On page 31 & 32 in close proximity are 2 Joseph Coxs, Christopher Jacob Peter and John Cox, John & William Riddick, and William & Thomas Raines. The other John Parker seems to be in much different part of the county. !Dec 5, 1821 Land Grant: Bartholomew Co., Indiana, 320 acres in 4 grants bearing the signature date of 12/5/1821, 80 acres each at 2nd principal meridan, range 6-E, twp 9-N, being sec 4 W(1/2)SW, sec 5 E(1/2)SW, sec 6 W(1/2)SE, and sec 6 E(1/2)SE, doc #s 102,107,115, and 116. Obtained from Bureau of Land Management -- Eastern States, General Land Office, www.glorecords.blm.gov. Ruddicks of Benton Cty, Arkansas says that John Parker build the first Jackson County jail in 1816 and was paid $76.00. He served on the first Jackson Co. jury in 1817. He moved to Bartholomew Co. in 1819, and the first Bartholomew Co. elections were held in his home. A letter from Sherrain Glenn to Leon Chrisman, Jan 1993, states that his inventory, John Parker of Iroquois Illinois, is dated 14 Apr 1823 and filed in Iroquois Co., 9.29.39-40. The estate of John Parker was settled in Iroquois Co., Illinios, on 5 Mar 1827. Lydia was administrator of John Parker's estate and was named guardian of James, John and Daniel KITCHEN, and Eliza, Mahala, William and Napoleon PARKER. Research lead: A Phineas Parker (b. 1790 NC, d. 1840 Sandcreek) purchased land in Bartholomew Co., Ind on 8/9/1822. His wife was Zilpha Coleman (b 1790 NC, d. 1846 Sandcreek). Appears to be descended from Elisha Parker (b. 1736) of Pasquotank, NC, Perquim NC, Wayne Co., NC, and who settled in Sand Creek, Indiana. Elisha married Elizabeth Peel (b. 1736 NC). Children: Clarke (b. 1754), Peninah (b. 1756), Elizabeth (b 1759), Sarah (b. 1761), Isaac (b. 1764), Thomas (b. 1778), Nathan, Jesse, and Mary. A researcher of this line is Elizabeth <estep@geac.com>. Research Lead: Marriage record in Knox Co., KY for James Parker and Polly Mays, 20 Apr 1814, M. Foley. (? brother?, or father's second marriage?). [http://members.tripod.com/~JDVanDerMark/Nellie.htm] gives James Parker b. 1787 m. Mary Mays and gives parentage. Research lead: There is a John Parker in the 1807 census of Indiana, Randolph Co., IN p. 36, listed as Men over 21 years old. I don't know if this is him. (probably not -- more likely in Knox Co., KY at that time)