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The Parke Society
Newsletter Issue 2001 - Vol. 38 No. 3
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Our New Newsletter Editor, Percival David Park #140
by David L. Parke #13
It is a pleasure to announce that I am no longer the Pro-Tem Editor!
Now let me introduce you to Percy whom I have known since he joined the
Society in 1976.
...
Percy is a 10th generation descendent of ROGER PARKE (NJ 1682) ...
(page 33)
Cynthia Gene Loope Hupper #182, Trustee, Seat 9
Continuing our series portrates of Parke Society Trustees, we are pleaased
to present Cynthia Hupper #182, who was elected Trustee at the Salisbury, N.C.
Convocation in 2000. Cynthia is a 12th-generation descendent of Robert
(MA 1630)
...
She is a member of the daughters of the American Revolution and several other
historical and genealogical societies. An avid researcher, Cynthia especially
enjoyed the Allen County Public Library during her sojourn at the Fort Wayne
Convocation this summer. (page 35)
New Member Profile: Elaine Thompson #1377
Elaine Thompson #1377 is a direct descendent of Richard Park/e, who was born
ca. 1745-1760 in Sussex Co., N.J., and who migrated with his family to
Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada about 1800. Elaine has done a tremendous amount
of research on her lineage but has yet to find her immigrant ancestor. Her
family will eventually be featured in a Missink Links article.
...
Interested in genealogy since she was a teenager, Elaine started by obtaining
information from her grandmother Park, and has expanded ever more widely from
there. She finds that the task of tracing her family, while never ending, is
also never dull. Elaine, welcome to the Parke Society! (page 35)
Dana Parks Jr. Memorial Circulating Library
by Jean Churchill PS#934
Our library continues to grow thanks to the generosity of our members. These
materials are available to all active Parke Society members....
The following books was donated by Prbert Parke PS#755 who has also given the
Library a monitary contribution. The Society is very appreciative of his gifts...
(Twenty three additions are reviewed)... (page 36)
James Monroe Parks
by Jean Churchill PS#934
James Monroe Parks was born August 20, 1818 in Tennessee, the second
child of John & Martha (?) Parks. His parents were living in North
Carolina when his older brother, Wilie A. Parks, was born about 1817.
By 1840 the family had mooved to Mississippi because on November
16th of that year...
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James Monroe Parks is the ancestor of Brad Gale PS#498 who has used
various military, court, census, and family records to provide a
documented time line which I found very helpful. I sent a draft of this
article to Brad, who then sent me more information on the other children
of John & Martha Parks. By using the "given name" database, I was able
to make a connection with Wylie K. Parks PS#981's ancestry. Mr. Gale is
trying to trace the ancestry of John Parks (b. 1790 - d. Nov 1847 MS)
and his wife Martha. ...(page 37)
Parke Family Reunion in Idaho
David L. Parke #13
Through the Parke Website we have learned of an upcoming reunion of some
members of the Roger (NJ 1682) line. This gathering will be especially
for descendents of Thomas Harris Parke (1803 - 1897), who is the sixth
generation through Roger 2, Joseph 3-4, and his father Micajah
(1760 - ca. 1844) Thomas was born in ... (page 38)
An Investigation of the James Parks / Elizabeth Davis Line
(In Belmont & Harrison Co.s in OH and Fayette Co. in PA)
by William Wilson Parks PS#1367 & his brother Richard Rohan Parks
(Editor's note: For information on James and Elizabeth
Davis Parks and their family, please see the review by Jean Churchill
PS#934, librarian, of James Parks (1781 - 1861) & Elizabeth Davis
(1782 - bef. 1860) by Lois Iams Blake, at 2001 Vol. 38, No. 1, p. 3;
also, Mrs. Churchill's "Missing Link Three," 2001 vol 38, No. 1, p. 8.)
While at the Allen County, IN Public Library we found and copied several
Belmont Co., OH records: Marriages for: James Parks, Jr. & Elizabeth
Arters, David Parks & Sarah Jones, and Joseph Parks & Margaret Bigley.
1827 Enumeration: David Parks in Flushing Twp., Hugh Parks in Colerain
Twp., Wm. Parks in Pease Twp., and James Parks in Union Twp. Several
other names from other lines were also noted.
Then we proceeded to Belmont County, OH in search of the location of
the farm operated by James Parks and his wife Elizabeth Davis beginning
about 1822. This property ... (page 39)
Dedicated Service Awards for 2001
>From time to time, by vote of the Board of Trustees, The Society
recognizes outstanding efforts of one or more of its members by
presenting them our Dedicated Service Awards. At the 38th
Annual Convocation in Fort Wayne, IN, two such awardws were made. ...
(page 40)
Convocation 38 at Fort Wayne, Indiana, July 26 - 29, 2001
by David L. Parke #13
When I put together the announcement for the Fort Wayne Convocation,
I had hopes that I would be greeting a very large turnout. However,
this year there were just as many attending as last year in Salisbury,
NC. This is not to say that it was not a fine occasion!
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And now for the plus side - those that attended! This is not to ignore
the many who work enthusiastically for the Society from home. In particular
the Lineage Leaders who spend many hours corresponding and researching.
But it was a bonus for everyone if they can attend the convocation. At
Fort Wayne were ...
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The next Convocation will be held just outside Washington, D.C., during
the last week of July, and I urge you to come! All I can say now is that
those of you who weren't in Fort Wayne missed an important moment in the
life of the Parke Society. (page 41)
Missing Link - Silas L. Parks/Peter G. parks Update
(see Parke Society Newsletter 1999 Vol 36 Issue 3)
by Jean churchill PS#934
More documentation concerning this Missing Link, particularly the
Silas L. Parks branch has been obtained. (page 42)
... (Members note, this material has been added to the Missing Links
series in the Members Section of this site.)
I Am the Story Teller
by an unknown author;
submitted by Robert Leon Parke #755; revised
In every family there is one who seems called to find the ancestors, to
put flesh on their bones and make them live again, to tell the family
story and to feel that somehow they know and approve. To me, doing
genealogy is not a cold gathering of facts, but instead a breathing of
life into all who have gone before. We are the story tellers of the family.
Each family has one. We have been called, as it were, by our genes. Those
who have gone before cry out to us, "Tell our story!" So, we do. And in
finding them, we sometimes find ourselves.
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Other members of the family need to provide the storyteller with information
about the past. Such items as photographs, copies of old land deeds,
family Bibles, diaries, postcards, family recipes, all furnish wonderful
clues about family life. Letters and other family correspondents are
treasures that can give a unique glimpse into the lives of our ancestors.
Remember that your family storyteller wants to prepare an accurate and
complete family history, and be patient when he asks you for help! (page 42)
Census Taker
Author unknown. Submitted by Mrs. Marlene Parks,
wife of Charles John Parks #1332 of McGraw, NY.
It was the first day of census, and all through the land, The Pollster was
ready...a black book in hand. he mounted his horse for a long dusty ride;
His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding
ride down a road barely there, Toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up
through the air.
The woman was tired, with lines on her face, ... (page 43)
Using Web Resources in Genealogy
By Cecilia B. Parks PS#535
At the fort Wayne Convocation, on Saturday, July 28, Mr. Curt B. Witcher of
the Allen County Public Library gave an interesting talk on how to research
our families using the newest research tools available to us via the
Internet. But before we sit down at the keyboard, ...
(Note - many great links cited by Mr. Witcher and listed ..., page 44)
Also found in this issue:
In Memory (page 34),
Historian's Corner (page 46), and
Computer Talk...On E-Mails (page 47).
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