From Evansville, Ind.
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Of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Of Louisville, Ky.
Parker Family
by Jay Guy Cisco
From Historic Sumner County, Tennessee
1909
Retyped for the page by Diane Payne and Danene Vincent
The first of the PARKER family came to America in about the second ship after the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock. Thomas PARKER espoused the cause of Roger WILLIAM and went with him to the Hartford Plantations. One of his descendants emigrated to Pennsylvania, and afterwards he, or one of his descendants, removed to Hampshire County, Virginia. From this line sprang John PARKER, the father of Nathaniel PARKER.Nathaniel PARKER was born in Hampshire County, Virginia, about 1730. He served under Washington in his attack on the French at Fort Duquense. He also served under Captain Jack against the Indians. He was fond of adventure as were most men of his day, and wandered through the wilderness of Pennsylvania and Northwest Virginia, fearless of Indian foes. He may be classed with the "long hunters," as he spent much of his time hunting and exploring, being out often by himself for long periods of time. He made several journeys from his native State to the Cumberland country and back. While in Sumner County he spent most of his time at Greenfield. Before the Indian troubles ceased he removed his young children (his wife being dead) to Sumner County and built a house near Greenfield. That house is still standing and is occupied by Mr. Robert BRYSON. Five years after the death of Colonel Anthony BLEDSOE, Mr. PARKER married his widow, he being at the time 63 and she 60 years of age. He died in 1803 and was buried near the site of the old Morgan fort, on lands now belonging to Mr. JOHNSON.
Nathan PARKER had seven sons. The three eldest, John, Thomas, and Richard, married sisters, Misses ROGERS, members of the same family as General George Rogers CLARK. The eldest, John, never came to Tennessee. The other sons were: Nathaniel Jr., Isaac, Aaron, and Robert. >From these sons of Nathaniel PARKER have descended many prominent people of Sumner County and elsewhere. George W. PARKER was a lawyer of eminence at Gallatin. He went to Missouri, where he died. His wife was a sister of Hon. Balie PEYTON. Hon. James HEAD, former Mayor of Nashville: Dr. HEAD of Sumner County: Prof. A. J. HIBBETT of Pikeville: Hon. John H. DEWITT at Nashville lawyer, are descendants of Mr. PARKER.
Much information on this family is from: Sherry Templeton:STempletonTN@aol.com
Nathaniel Parker is on a list of persons who furnished supplies to the Continental Army in Hampshire County, Va (now WVA) and his descendentsare illigible for membership in the DAR/SAR. See the Virginia Statelibrary.
5 October, 1785--Estate sale of John Colson. Account of NATHANIEL PARKER.
Nathaniel Parker owned 5,362 acres in Sumner County, TN
1810 tax list of Sumner Co., TN: Nathl Parker, Capt Lauderdale's List
The will of Nathaniel Parker was written 25 February, 1811 in Sumner County, TNSon Robert was given land, house, and orchard.
Sons John,Thomas, Richard, Isaac, and Nathaniel were also mentioned.
Daughters Betsy Collins, Betsey and her daughter Betsey, Mary Thompson and his wife's daughter Nancy Parker.Sons Thomas and Isaac were the Executors.
Aaron Parker, son of Nathaniel, died without issue before March, 1805. His noncupative will which was proven in court on that date named all his siblings, except for Biley Collins.
The Inventory of Nathaniel Parker, dec'd was taken 7 March 1812 by Thomas Parker and Isaac P. Parker.
The estate sale was recorded in April, 1812.
Slaves were bought by Robert Parker, Isaac Parker, Richard Parker, and Nathaniel Parker.
Other items were bought by these and Thomas Parker, B. Parker, HenryBledsoe and Isaac Bledsoe.29 July, 1814--Settlement of estate of Nathaniel Parker dec'd. List of legatees: Nathaniel, Robert, John, Isaac, Thomas, Richard Parkerand John C. Beeler (son-in-law).
November, 1816--Another Settlement of Nathaniel Parker estate.
Robert Parker is owen $17.50.
Money is owed to Mark Marshall and John C.Buler. The Executor has $1,016.38.
Legatees are Nathaniel, Robert,John Parker, John C. Buler, Isaac, Thomas and Richard Parker.Birth: ABT 1728
Death: BET 25 FEB 1811 AND 7 in Sumner County, Tennessee
Nathaniel Parker owned 5362 acres in Sumner County, TennesseeWill of Nathaniel Parker, Sumner County, Tennessee. Son Robert givenland, house and orchard. Also mentioned were sons John, Thomas,Richard, Isaac, Nathaniel and Robert; Daughter Biley Collins; DaughterBetsey and her daughter Betsey; Daughter Mary Thompson. Wife'sdaughter Nancy Parker $1 and no more. Thomas and Isaac Parker were the Executors. Written 25 Feb, 1811