The Parke Society
Archived Member Forum Messages


The messages presented below are from the period October 1998 through June 2, 2002.

Posted by Thomas Parke Van Sciever on October 12, 1998 at 08:27:43:

Are there any members in or around Logansport IN
who would have data on Park,Parke, Parks who moved from Ohio late 1800's and early 1900's? I have names and some info. would like more. PS#1131

Posted by James Parks (PS #1252) on November 10, 1998 at 18:14:45:

James Monroe Parks spent his early- and mid-adult years in and around Lauderdale County, MS. He left for Texas around 1878, but by then he was a grandfather. Best I can tell he left a number of descendents behind in Lauderdale Co. If you are possibly a descendent, or know of one, would like to hear from you.

Posted by james parks on November 18, 1998 at 20:35:37:

I realized after reviewing some of my genealogy files that James Monroe Parks may have had equally strong ties to Winston County, MS, as those mentioned in my previous transmission for Lauderdale County, MS. Please check my previous message, same subject, and if you know of a link for either county, please contact me.

James Parks PS#1252

Posted by Jeffery Johnson on November 19, 1998 at 10:15:37:

Who were her parents?? Very interested to know...

Thanks so much....

Name: Agness NICHOLS
Sex: Female

Individual Facts

Marriages/Children
1. George PARKE
Marriage 5 FEB 1762 in Rowan Co., North Carolina
Children Elizabeth PARKE (abt 1763-)
John PARKE (1765-btw 1810 and 12 Sep 1817)
Mary PARKE (aft 1767-)
Agness PARKE (aft 1769-)
Joshua PARKE (abt 1771-)
Jacob Nichol PARKE (aft 1773-)
Haldah "Huldy" PARKE (abt 1775-)

Posted by Jeffery Johnson on November 19, 1998 at 10:20:21:

Who were her parents?? Does anyone have any clues.. Would love to hear from you...

Thanks....

Name: Nancy ORR
Sex: Female

Individual Facts
Birth 1796 in , North Carolina
Death aft 1860 in Carroll Co., Tennessee (age 64)

Marriages/Children
1. Humphrey PARK\PARKE
Marriage 8 OCT 1811 in Rowan Co., North Carolina (age 15)
Children James PARK (1815-aft 1860)
John PARK (1819-aft 1860)
Elizabeth PARK (1820-)
Nancy PARK (-)
Rev. Joseph Creath PARK (16 JAN 1826-11 MAR 1897)
Mary PARK (1829-)
Sarah A. PARK (1830-)
Joshua O. PARK (1832-btw Sep 1866 and Oct 1866)

Posted by William Doug Park on November 19, 1998 at 21:56:31:

Looking for info on Ebenezer Park, my 5th Great Grandfather who married Tabitha Mills in
Salisbury, NC in 1772 before moving to Madison County, KY in 1797. Looking for anyone
familiar with Cabin Creek, NC (near present day Jackson Hill) where Ebenezer lived. Want to go and
do a site survey of the area. Please e-mail me direct!

Posted by Arnold V. Weirmeir on January 01, 1999 at 18:10:38:

My 3rd great grandfather, Joseph Parks born March 27, 1780 in the USA. Came to Canada with his UE father yrenius Parke. Joseph married Sarah Reed, daughter of William Reed, UE. Marriage reported as July 08, 1801 in
Belleville, Ont. I have not been able to confirm this marriage. FTM, FA CD Vol 1, Tree # 4075 reports her death as October 12, 1834. I have not been able to confirm this date and I cannot contact the submitter of this tree. I am looking for anyone who can confirm or refute the marriage and death data
of Sarah. Joseph later married Margaret Hannah. It is not known if this was
her maiden name or a married name.

Posted by Henry Sutliff on January 02, 1999 at 13:01:17:

I have been working on the line of John Park III and his son Samuel of Tearcoat Run. For seven years I looked and looked and have located the maiden name of Samuel's wife Susannah. In April I finally found her listed in some property records which shows that she was daughter of Thomas Ruckman of Hampshire Co. and his wife Susannah Ent. I have sent evidence of this to Dr. Kerns and Cecilia Kasberg.

Another avenue of research has left me with an uncertain view of the identity of Susannah Elrod as >wife of John III. I am certain that he married into the Elrod family, but am unclear if the correct identity has been made. The research of Dr. Parker Elrod, upon whom most Elrod research is based, shows that Susannah Elrod, daughter of Wilhelm Elrod and Anna Beschel/Bischoff (married Warwick, Lancaster, PA), married a John Elledge and lived in North Carolina (Elledge researchers also show marriage and relationship). However, Elrod research also shows that Wilhelm Elrod's father John Teter Elrod had two marriages. His second wife was a Sarah Wood of Cecil Co, MD and among their >children (who were much younger than his first children), was a daughter Hannah, born circa 1738 who married a John Parke! One Elrod researcher said that she was also called Susannah. So please >be cautious of certain identification of John III's wife until the discrepancies can be resolved. I have also sent this data on to Cecilia Kasberg and Col. Park.

Henry Sutliff #1059
sssbo@earthlink.net

Posted by Brenda Wayne on January 03, 1999 at 22:09:28:

Currently researching John Clark Park born in 1854 in PA and died in 1933 in PA (Lawrence County). I am searching for information on his parents and siblings, if any. John's mother's name was Eliza and was born in Ireland. John's father was born in PA. John worked as a steam shovel operator. He married Mary Ann Humes (b 1858 in England), daughter of William and Ann Humes. John and Mary Ann had four children: Clara (b 1882), Harry (b.?), Emma (b. 1880) and Richard (b. 1887).

Posted by Dave Deb Park on March 01, 1999 at 09:53:27:

Wondering if there have been additions to research on the Rodger Park line/NJ/ca 1668.

Rodger/Robert/James/Robert/David/George Chester/LaRue Irving/ Orville Chester/ David Stephen

Member # 1138.

Posted by Karen Ingram on March 27, 1999 at 20:29:47:

Am researching Silas Leonard Parks and Betsie Brown Parks. Son Elon Galusha Parks was my great grandfather.
The family settles in Owosso MI and raised 12 children. Have information I will share

Posted by Joan A. Sapp #1092 on April 09, 1999 at 17:00:26:

Have information on Rodger to Robert in NY to David Park to Chester G. Park b 1856 Erin Chemung co NY d 1930 Tyrone Schuyler Co NY

Posted by Sara J. Weigand on April 27, 1999 at 16:06:38:

Does anyone have connections with my family member?

James Parks, born 1781 Maryland(according to Ohio 1850Census...Pa, according to 1860 census Ohio

wife Elizabeth Davis born New Jersey 1782

Son David born 1802/03 Fayette County Pa. Would appreciate help. Thanks.

Posted by Dr.J.Edward (Ted) Parks on May 20, 1999 at 09:18:34:

I am searching for Joseph Parks,born 1850 in Tyendinaga
Township,Hastings County,Ontario,Canada-son of Elias Parks and Roseann (Reed)Parks.His siblings were Sarah jane (Parks)Parritt,Margaret Ann (Parks)Latchford, and James Arthur Parks.He may have moved to western Canada after 1885.

Posted by Grace E. Park on June 22, 1999 at 14:11:56:

My great grandfather, Josiah Heritage Park, was born in Mantua, New Jersey about 1820.
His death certificate says his father was Benjamin. Mother is not listed. Josiah married (second)
Martha Morris of Philadelphia, daughter of John and Mary Quigg Morris. Children: Ida, Mary Elizabeth,
Tressa, Martha, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Ashcraft (my grandfather). Family live
at various times in New Jersey (Camden area), Iowa, and Niles and Ontonogan, Michigan. Buried, along
with Martha, in Bethel Cemetery, Bethel Hill Road, Washington Township, Gloucester County, N.J.
Does anyone have information on Josiah - his parents - siblings? In his logbook he lists a Thomas B
Park(s). Is he a relative?
Grace E. Park, #468.

Posted by Connelly VanValkenburgh on July 06, 1999 at 20:09:03:

Looking for birth, death, burial place and parents of Bathsheba (Smith) Park. Also looking for a "Row" husband of Mary, d/o Ebenezer. Mary married (2) Gideon Tousley.

Posted by Joan Park on August 28, 1999 at 20:09:52:

Seeking any information on Abraham Park. Came to this country in early 1830's and settled in Vernon Township, Sussex County, NJ. Wife was Anis Atkinson who died in the mid 1820's in England. Children: James, Nathan, Atkinson and Sarah Ann. Abraham came to this country with Nathan, Atkinson and Sarah Ann. James had married and moved to Canada.

Posted by Swann Parks on August 30, 1999 at 12:59:41:

I need more info about John Parks, bn ca. 1758 and m. Elizabeth Carson (widow) on Sept. 15, 1791 in Circular Congregational Church in Charleston, SC. They had a son, Johnny B. Parks who came to Calloway Co., KY and continued my line. Have been searching for years for above, would appreciate any leads.

Posted by ed bell on September 05, 1999 at 19:45:21:

William Park b6/19/1805 in High Bridge, Hunterdon Cty., NJ d9/15/1875 in Cass Twp., Huntingdon Cty., PA. Married twice, first to Nancy Grubb (12 children) and second to Rachael Long (14 children). Believe two of William's brothers are Alexander and Andrew. Cannot confirm but believe William comes down through Roger, Roger Jr., and John and Mary Gordon Park. Would appreciate any info on this line. Thank you, Ed Bell

Posted by Brenda Wayne on September 06, 1999 at 21:01:56:


Descendants of John Park, Sr.


Generation No. 1

1. JOHN1 PARK, SR. was born 1705 in England. He married MARY ____________. He arrived in Virginia in c.1781.

Children of JOHN PARK, SR. and MARY___________ are:
i. JOHN2 PARK, JR., b. 1730.
2. ii. WILLIAM PARK, SR., b. 1736,

Generation No. 2

2. WILLIAM2 PARK, SR. (JOHN1) was born 1736, and died 1806 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. He married ELIZABETH ___________ between. 1755 - 1784.

More About WILLIAM PARK, SR.:
Emigration: arrived in Virginia in 1781

Children of WILLIAM PARK, SR. and ELIZABETH __________ are:
3. i. JOHN3 PARK, b. 1777; d. 1816, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.
4. ii. JAMES PARK, SR., b. April 05, 1779, Virginia; d. August 18, 1854, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.
5. iii. WILLIAM PARK, JR., b. 1780.

Generation No. 3

3. JOHN3 PARK (WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born 1777, and died 1816 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. He married MARY ___________.

Child of JOHN PARK and MARY ___________ is:
i. NEWTON4 PARK.

4. JAMES3 PARK, SR. (WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born April 05, 1779 in Virginia, and died August 18, 1854 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. He married ELIZABETH MILLER 1799 in Berkely County, Virginia. She was born 1776 in Virginia, and died July 16, 1855 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.

Children of JAMES PARK and ELIZABETH MILLER are:
6. i. JAMES4 PARK, JR., b. 1802, Pennsylvania; d. February 04, 1873, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.
ii. ELIZABETH HARDMAN PARK, b. 1815, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. d. March 02, 1865, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA..
iii. MARY PARK.
iv. SARAH PARK.
7. v. JOHN PARK, b. 1800; d. Joliet, Ill.
vi. SAMUEL PARK.
vii. JANE PARK.
8. viii. JOSEPH PARK, b. 1816.

5. WILLIAM3 PARK, JR. (WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born 1780. He married (1) MARTHA. He married (2) UNKNOWN.

Children of WILLIAM PARK and MARTHA are:
i. CAROLINE4 PARK.
ii. DAVID PARK, SR.
iii. MARTHA PARK.
iv. KEZIAH PARK.

Child of WILLIAM PARK and UNKNOWN is:
v. WILLIAM4 PARK III.


Generation No. 4

6. JAMES4 PARK, JR. (JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born 1802 in Pennsylvania, and died February 04, 1873 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. He married SARAH JANE COVERT 1826 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. She was born 1804, and died January 31, 1868 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.

Children of JAMES PARK and SARAH COVERT are:
i. LAVINA5 PARK, b. 1831, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. d. 1908; m. WILSON MITCHELTREE.
ii. JOSEPH PARK, b. 1833; d. January 31, 1868, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. m. FLORA ELLIOTT, 1855.
iii. EMILY (EMMA?) MARGARET PARK, b. 1835, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. d. November 1895, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.; m. GEORGE W. HOAGLAND, November 1856, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA..
iv. LEWIS MILLER PARK, b. 1837, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. d. 1914, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.; m. ABIGAIL ELRICK.
v. HIRAM MILLER PARK, b. 1839, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. d. 1903, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.; m. NANCY J. MCWILLIAMS.
vi. OSCAR PARK, b. 1842, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. d. 1873, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA..
vii. GEORGE H. PARK, b. 1847.
viii. MARIA PARK, b. August 1829.
ix. SARAH JANE PARK.

7. JOHN4 PARK (JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born 1800, and died in Joliet, Ill. He married MARY COVERT.

Children of JOHN PARK and MARY COVERT are:
i. HIRAM5 PARK, b. 1825, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. m. ALLISON.
ii. JOANNA PARK.
iii. DELASON PARK.
iv. ELLEN PARK.

8. JOSEPH4 PARK (JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born 1816. He married ELIZA KNOX. She was born 1818, and died April 13, 1899 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA.

Children of JOSEPH PARK and ELIZA KNOX are:
i. LEANDER PARK (must have died young)
9. ii. JOHN CLARK PARK, b. December 1854, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. d. March 20, 1933, St. Petersburg, FL. at his daughter’s (Clara Park Knapper) home.


Generation No. 5

9. JOHN CLARK5 PARK (JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born December 1854 in Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. and died March 20, 1933 in St. Petersburg, FL. at his daughter’s (Clara Park Knapper) home. He married MARY ANN HUMES, daughter of WILLIAM HUMES and ANN LOUDEN. She was born January 16, 1858 in Usworth, England, and died March 1941 in Cochranton, PA at her daughter's (Emma Park Shoaf) home.

More About JOHN CLARK PARK:
Burial: Graceland Cemetery, New Castle, PA
Worked as a steam shovel operator for the Union Limestone Company (…”he could operate it but better yet, repair it.”)
Occupation: Stationary Engineer
Religion: Member of Christian Church of Edenburg

More About MARY ANN HUMES:
Emigration: 1864

Children of JOHN PARK and MARY HUMES are:
10. i. EMMA6 PARK, b. September 08, 1879, Edenburg, PA; d. 1947, Edenburg, PA.
ii. HARRY GOLDENSON PARK, b. December 04, 1880, Edinburg, Lawrence County, PA. d. October 10, 1962, Grove City, PA; m. (1) JENNIE SCARPHOS; m. (2) JENNIE SANORA WINDER.

More About HARRY GOLDENSON PARK:
Burial: Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City, PA
Fact 1: No children.
Occupation: Painter, self-employed; worked for Cooper Bessemer Corp. as foreman of the paint shop before retirement
Religion: Grace Methodist Church, Grove City, PA
Residence: 529 Lincoln Ave, Grove City, PA
Social Security Number: 168-07-1180

11. iii. CLARA PARK, b. February 10, 1882; d. April 1969, St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL.
12. iv. RICHARD ALVIN PARK, b. June 03, 1887, Edinburg, Pennsylvania (Lawrence County); d. July 19, 1958, Youngstown, Ohio.


Generation No. 6

10. EMMA6 PARK (JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born September 08, 1879 in Edenburg, PA, and died 1947 in Edenburg, PA. She married (1) JOHN SHOAF. He was born 1869, and died May 26, 1932 in Cochranton, PA at home. She married (2) MARK H. CUSTER.

More About EMMA PARK:
Burial: 1947, Interment at Graceland Cemetery, Edenburg, PA.
Residence: 1947, 6819 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA.

More About JOHN SHOAF:
Burial: 1932, Graceland Cemetery, New Castle, PA
Cause of Death: Stroke
Religion: Methodist

Child of EMMA PARK and JOHN SHOAF is:
i. HARRY W.7 SHOAF.

More About HARRY W. SHOAF:
Harry married Gladys ______.
Harry had a patent on air conditioner window casements.
Harry and Gladys retired from York, PA to St. Petersburg, Florida.


11. CLARA6 PARK (JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born February 10, 1882, and died April 1969 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL. She married WILLIAM KNAPPER. He was born January 24, 1879 in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, and died November 06, 1964 in St. Petersburg, FL.
William Knapper was a barber.
In: 1925, Clara and William moved from Greenville, PA to Florida
In 1964, William and Clara lived at 1530 12th St. South, St. Petersburg, FL
Clara and William are both buried at the Royal Palm Cemetery, St. Petersburg, FL

Children of CLARA PARK and WILLIAM KNAPPER are:
13. i. RICHARD7 KNAPPER.
14. ii. HOWARD PARK KNAPPER, b. October 12, 1904; d. October 27, 1991, St. Petersburg, FL.

12. RICHARD ALVIN6 PARK (JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born June 03, 1887 in Edinburg, Pennsylvania (Lawrence County), and died July 19, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio. He married FLORENCE MARGARET JOHNSTON November 24, 1910 in Lowellville, OH. Married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bowmaster, daughter of WILLIAM JOHNSON and MARY TRIMBLE. She was born February 07, 1892 in Lowellville, Ohio, and died June 14, 1974 in Youngstown, Ohio.

More About RICHARD ALVIN PARK:
Burial: July 19, 1958 at Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown
Cause of Death: Stomach Cancer
Fact 1: Worked for the B & O Railroad (Baltimore & Ohio) as a brakeman.
Occupation: Worked for the Youngstown Northern RR for 15 years as a brakeman.
Religion: Methodist
Residence: 1927, Moved to Struthers, OH

Children of RICHARD PARK and FLORENCE JOHNSTON are:
15. i. WILLIAM GAIL7 PARK, b. August 11, 1914.
16. ii. ROBERT JOHNSTON PARKS, b. March 28, 1916, Lowellville, Ohio; d. January 15, 1997, Sacramento, California.
iii. JOHN WILLIS PARKS, b. February 1918; d. 1934.

More About JOHN WILLIS PARKS:
Cause of Death: Muscular Dystrophy
Fact 1: 3rs born. Died from Muscular Dystrophy

17. iv. FLORENCE RUTH PARKS, b. August 12, 1920; d. February 28, 1989.


Generation No. 7

13. RICHARD7 KNAPPER (CLARA6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) He married LYDA.

Children of RICHARD KNAPPER and LYDA are:
i. MARY JANE8 KNAPPER.
ii. RICHARD KNAPPER.
iii. BUNNY KNAPPER.

14. HOWARD PARK7 KNAPPER (CLARA6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born October 12, 1904 in PA, and died October 27, 1991 in St. Petersburg, FL. He married JESSIE MARIE HEDRICK who was born in Pardoe (Mercer County) PA.


Child of HOWARD KNAPPER and JESSIE HEDRICK is:
18. i. WILLIAM HEDRICK8 KNAPPER, b. 1933, Hanover, PA.

15. WILLIAM GAIL7 PARK (RICHARD ALVIN6, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born August 11, 1914. He married VIRGINIA MCHENRY February 07, 1938 in Lowellville, OH. She was born July 27, 1915 in Struthers, OH, and died November 23, 1991.

Child of WILLIAM PARK and VIRGINIA MCHENRY is:
i. ROBERT ALLEN8 PARKS, b. 1939.

16. ROBERT JOHNSTON7 PARKS (RICHARD ALVIN6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born March 28, 1916 in Lowellville, Ohio, and died January 15, 1997 in Sacramento, California. He married (1) MARGARET STOCKER October 15, 1938 in Struthers, Ohio. He married (2) LOTTIE RUTH JOHNSTON April 14, 1946 in San Diego, California, daughter of JOSEPH JOHNSTON and HETTIE DURHAM. She was born October 16, 1918 in Atoka, Oklahoma.

Children of ROBERT PARKS and LOTTIE JOHNSTON are:
19. i. ROBERTA JEAN8 PARKS, b. February 10, 1947, San Diego, California.
20. ii. JANICE FLORENCE PARKS, b. February 10, 1952, Oklahoma City, Ok.

17. FLORENCE RUTH7 PARKS (RICHARD ALVIN6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born August 12, 1920, and died February 28, 19891. She married LEE SCHNELLBACH.


Child of FLORENCE PARKS and LEE SCHNELLBACH is:
21. i. BARBARA8 SCHNELLBACH, b. May 01, 1939, Youngstown, OH.


Generation No. 8

18. WILLIAM HEDRICK8 KNAPPER (HOWARD PARK7, CLARA6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born 1933 in Hanover, PA. He married BARBARA JEAN BIRINGER, who was born in Detroit, MI in 1935.

More About WILLIAM HEDRICK KNAPPER:
Occupation: Retired cancer surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Manhattan NY.

Children of WILLIAM KNAPPER and BARBARA BIRINGER are:
22. i. WILLIAM PARK9 KNAPPER, b. January 23, 1956, St. Petersburg, Florida.
23. ii. BRENDA LEE KNAPPER, b. July 28, 1960, St. Petersburg, Florida.
iii. BEVERLY BIRINGER KNAPPER, b. June 15, 1966, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

19. ROBERTA JEAN8 PARKS (ROBERT JOHNSTON7, RICHARD ALVIN6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born February 10, 1947 in San Diego, California. She married (1) GENE ROCKHILL 1965 in Sacramento, CA. She married (2) DON BURTON 1969 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She married (3) ANGELO DAMANTE January 03, 1976 in Lake Tahoe, NV. She married (4) RICHARD FLETCHER 1973 in Carmel, California. She married (5) RAYMOND FLISSINGER October 03, 1986 in William Land Park, Sacramento, California, son of ERNEST FLISSINGER and FREDERIKA LUIKENS. He was born December 19, 1946 in Dutch East Indies.


Children of ROBERTA PARKS and ANGELO DAMANTE are:
i. DAVID9 DAMANTE, b. March 02, 1977.
ii. NICHOLAS DAMANTE, b. April 16, 1982.

20. JANICE FLORENCE8 PARKS (ROBERT JOHNSTON7, RICHARD ALVIN6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born February 10, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Ok. She married (1) MICHAEL PATRICK FOY August 14, 1970 in Sacramento, California. He was born May 17, 1950 in Sacramento, California. She married (2) RICHARD REA KING December 06, 1975 in Las Vegas, NV. son of ROBERT KING and JESSIE REA. He was born January 03, 1943 in Los Angeles, Ca.

Child of JANICE PARKS and RICHARD KING is:
i. ERIN MARISSA9 KING, b. April 21, 1979.

21. BARBARA8 SCHNELLBACH (FLORENCE RUTH7 PARKS, RICHARD ALVIN6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born May 01, 1939 in Youngstown, OH. She married CARL MONROE ALLEN, JR June 15, 1957 in Struthers, OH. He was born April 08, 1937 in Struthers, Ohio.

Children of BARBARA SCHNELLBACH and CARL ALLEN are:
24. i. CHERYL LEE9 ALLEN, b. October 23, 1957, Youngstown, OH.
ii. RICHARD CARL ALLEN, b. January 20, 1959, Youngstown, OH.
iii. MELANIE SUE ALLEN, b. May 01, 1966, Newport Beach, CA; m. MARTIN ANTHONY LUCIE, June 20, 1998, Nevada City, CA; b. September 07, 1964, Santa Monica, CA.


Generation No. 9

22. WILLIAM PARK9 KNAPPER (WILLIAM HEDRICK8, HOWARD PARK7, CLARA6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born January 23, 1956 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He married HILARY HARDCASTLE 1990 in Bath, Maine.

More About WILLIAM PARK KNAPPER:
Occupation: Licensed Financial Broker

Child of WILLIAM KNAPPER and HILARY HARDCASTLE is:
i. WILLIAM HARDCASTLE10 KNAPPER, b. March 29, 1991, Bath, Maine.

23. BRENDA LEE9 KNAPPER (WILLIAM HEDRICK8, HOWARD PARK7, CLARA6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born July 28, 1960 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She married JOHN RAYMOND WAYNE.

More About BRENDA LEE KNAPPER:
Occupation: 1993, Office Mgr. for private investment banking firm.
Divorced.

Child of BRENDA KNAPPER and JOHN WAYNE is:
i. MARK RADCLIFFE10 WAYNE, b. March 03, 1989, New Rochelle, New York.

24. CHERYL LEE9 ALLEN (BARBARA8 SCHNELLBACH, FLORENCE RUTH7 PARKS, RICHARD ALVIN6 PARK, JOHN CLARK5, JOSEPH4, JAMES3, WILLIAM2, JOHN1) was born October 23, 1957 in Youngstown, OH. She married LARRY RONALD ENGELKING October 27, 1979 in Rough and Ready, CA. He was born October 22, 1956 in Michigan.

Children of CHERYL ALLEN and LARRY ENGELKING are:
i. WENDY LEE10 ENGELKING, b. April 28, 1980.
ii. CRYSTAL LYNN ENGELKING, b. September 19, 1984.
iii. LARRY CARL ENGELKING, b. February 25, 1986.


Any links - please email at:
stfred@msn.com
Thanking you all in advance
Brenda Knapper Wayne

Posted by Vir D. Harrison #849 on September 11, 1999 at 15:32:20:

A number of us are researching the children of Zebulon Parke/Rodger/Rodger/William and are combining our information. If you would like to be a part of this please contact me.

Posted by Robert L. Parke on September 12, 1999 at 13:00:18:

Page 186 Genealogy of the Parke Families of Connecticut by Frank Sylvester Parke. Contrary to information in the above mentined Parke family book, Abby Jane (Lamb) Parke was born in Groton, Conn.per Certified Copy of Birth Record from the Town of Groton.
And died in Groton Conn. per Certified Copy of Death Record from Groton, Conn.

Posted by Marlene Parks on September 25, 1999 at 20:24:33:

Looking for any info on Doctor George W. Park/Parks who died in 1864 in Putnam County, Ohio, and is buried in the Riley Creek Cemetary. (1790-1864) He was married twice, and his son, Andrew Jackson Parks, also of Putnam County, Ohio is my great-grandfather. Would be interested in any info, including his wives names/families. Thank-you...Charles Parks

Posted by Karen Ingram on September 28, 1999 at 11:31:53:

I am searching for the daughter of Elon Parks and Ann Seymour born in Shiawaseee or Owosso, MI.. Her name is Juanita Mae Park She would be born in the late 1800s. She moved to Chicago, married an Eames and previously was widowed by R. Masters. She was a professor at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, was a composer and pianist. She's listed in "Who's Who in the Midwest" and "Who's Who of American women". She isa sister of my grandmother Elizabeth Parks born 7-1601875. When growing up, I believed her to be a "Half-sister". She dropped the S in Parks and was know as Juanita Mae Park Masters Eames. She was also involved withthe "Chicago Univers. Any help would be appreciated. She is not noted on the family page for children of Elon and Ann Parks, however, I knew her when she came to visit my Gram Eliz. in Clinton, Iowa. I believe her birthdate is 3-15-1891. She would have been born in Il, Not Mi.as previously thought.

Posted by Karen Ingram on January 07, 19100 at 23:07:30:

Attempting to locate more information on James Park and Mary Barnes married 1768 in Litchfield, CT. James son John Parks married Desiah Galusha. The 14th child of Daniel Galusha.

Posted by George M Park on January 28, 19100 at 01:46:14:

This relative was bornJULY 2,1817 somewhere in SC-Orangeburg Co. or maybe Greenville area. He married Margaret C. "Peggy" McDaniel who came from Scotland at age 12. They moved to the Greene County area of Alabama by 1830. It is said that he returned to SC to fight in the Civil War, came home ill and died soon after. We cannot find his parents or any ancestors. His sons were named John Joiner, Hiram, Mack Alexander and Andrew. The given names Hugh and Alexander appear often. A house fire probably destroyed the family Bible. Someone out there has a clue! Please help. George Park

Posted by Robert L. parke on February 19, 19100 at 12:12:26:

Ref: page 226 #2235 Edwin Asa (9) Parke, was born March 27, 1840 in Groton, Conn. died May 15th 1905, Groton, Conn. Ceritied copy of Death Certificate on file with Robert L. Parke. Obituary The Day, New London, Conn. May 15, 1905 Death of Ewin Asa Parke: This morning at about 10 o'clock Edwin Asa Parke passed away at his residence in School Street. Mr. Parke has been in failing health for the last two months and has suffered from an affection of the heart. For the last week or more it has been seen that the end was near, although this morning he was nuch brighter than usual and was heard singing Home Sweet Home only a few hours before his death. Mr. Parke was a lifelong resident of Groton and has followed his occupation as house carpenter in the borough for a number of years, working for himself and also for local firms. He leaves a widow, who was Fannie Comstock fefore marriage, and one daughter. Annie, the wife of Roswell M. Chapman. His brother Russell F., is chief engineer on the S. S. Maine. Mr. Parke was a charter member of Thames Lodge No. 13, A.Q.U.W. He was a man highly respected by his fellow townsmen and indeed by all with whom he came into contact. His death will remove still one more of the old familiar forms from the streets of the borough. Burial at Groton Cemetary. He married Fanny Newbury Comstock, Oct 16, 1866, at Ledyard, Conn. She was born at Ledyard, Oct. 24, 1843 and died Feb. 14, 1929 in New London Conn. She was the daughter of Capt. Jesse And Frances Abby (Newbury) Comstock. Transit Permit for removal of her body from New London to Groton Cemetery is on file in Groton, Conn. and with Robert L. Parke. Obituary The Day, New London, Conn Friday Feb 15, 1929: Mrs. Fanny N. Parke, Former Golden Cross Secretary Dies at Age of 85 Years. Mrs. Fanny N. Comstock Parke, 85, wife of the lae Edwin A. Parke, died late yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roswell Chapman, 34 Jay street New London. Mrs. Parke was born in Ledyard. She was a sister of the late Fitch L. Comstock. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Chapman, trhe deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Marson P. Fitch of Noank, and two brothers, Nathaniel N. Comstock of Montville, and J. Ransford Comstock of Kansas. Since the death of her husband May 15, 1906.(this should have been 1905), Mrs. Parke made her home with her daughter. She was formerly a resident of Groton where she spect most of her life. She was formerly a resident of Groton where she spect most of her life. She was well known to many and was highly regarded. For many years she served as secretary of the United Order of the Golden Cross. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in Uncasville. Private funeral services are to be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Mrs. Parke's late residence. Interment will be in Colonel Ledyard cemetery, Groton.(Groton Cemetery)

Posted by Robert L. Parke on February 19, 19100 at 19:19:14:

pare 226 #2237 Russell Franklin (9) Parke, was born at Groton, Conn., June 7, 1847 (at this time no birth record can be found in the Town of Groton for Russell) He died May 26, 1908 in Groton at 30 Pleasant St. He married 1st Ann Elizabeth Chapman November 7, 1868, joined in marriage by Henry V. Jones, Minister of the Gospel. She died October 4, 1877 in Groton, Connecticut. He married 2nd Helen Mary Adams May 11, 1880 in Groton, Connecticut. She was the Dau. of John Adams and Mary H. (Polly) Gager Adams. She died at the Norwich State Hospital Oct. 20, 1932. Burial was in the Colonel Ledyard Cemertery in Groton, Ct. Obi. in The Day, New London, Ct. Oct. 21,1932: Parke--Entered into rest, Oct. 20, 1932, Helen Adams, widow of Russell F. Parke of Groton, in her 78th year. Funeral services will be held from her late home, 58 Pleassant Street, Saturday afternoon. Oct 22 at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Notice in The Day Oct. 22, 1932: Mrs. Parke at Rest Funeral services for Mrs. Russell F. Parke, who passed away at the Preston State Hospital Thursday, were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at her late residence, 58 Pleasant street. The Rev. George R. Atha, pastor of the Groton Heights Baptist church, and the Rev. Albert E. Hylan, pastor of the Poquonoc Baptist church, officiated at the ceremonies. Interment was in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery.

Children by 1st wife: Merton Parke born April 4, 1876, and died the same day.
Emma Parke July 1877, and died August 16, 1877 (1 month 8 days)

Children by 2nd wife: Leon Ray Parke born Sept 6, 1882 in Groton, Ct. Died May 15, 1939 in Jersey City, N.J. of Carcinoma of bladder, Bilateral pyelonephritis. He married Martha Josephine Markham in Groton, Ct. March 6, 1908, She was born Feb 21, 1885 in Three Oaks Michigan and died March 2, 1959, at Lawrence Memorial Hosp. New London, Conn. they had 5 children befor they were divorced after 1930 in New Jersey.

Posted by Robert L. Parke on February 19, 19100 at 19:41:18:

page 186 Genealogy of the Parke Families of Connecticut by Frank Sylvester Parke. Edwin Albert (8) Parke, was born at Preston, ConnecticutDecember 28, 1813 and died February 2, 1882 in Groton, Connecticut he was a carpenter. He married Abby Jane Lamb January 1, 1836 in Groton, Ct. they were joined in marriage by John G. Wightman Elder. She was born March 27, 1819 in Groton, Connecticutand died November 10, 1902 in New London, Connecticut.

Information for births, deaths and marriage from Groton, Conn. Certified Copies on file with Robert L. Parke

Posted by Karen on February 25, 19100 at 23:20:55:

Robert Parks wrote abt. James Parks and Mary Barnes, saying he had more information on John Parks B. 1-27-1769. I would truly appeciate more information on him as I think this may be the John Parks that was father to Silas and Peter Parks. Thanks in advance.

Posted by Daisy S VanValkenburgh on April 19, 19100 at 19:10:09:

Mary Park, daughter of Ebenezer and Bathsheba (Smith) Park, had a daughter, Olive Park Row, born 14 Feb 1805 (census says Dutchess Co)(but could be Tioga Co, which part became Broome Co, in 1806).

What happened to Olive's father, and what was his
given name?

Any help will be appreciated

Daisy & Connelly VanValkenburgh

Posted by Jim Hazlett on May 16, 19100 at 08:22:54:

Searching for the ancestry of Elizabeth PARKE who married Robert HAZLET on Dec. 12, 1730 at Christ Church in Philadelphia. Robert was from Hunterdon Co. N.J. and I am trying to connect Elizabeth to one of the PARKE families there.

Posted by Bob Blakeslee on May 20, 19100 at 18:29:13:

I am researching my PARKs line through Rufus PARK. He was married (1) Julia DEWEY (2) ?? Lorena KIMBALL ??. Rufus' parents were John and Experience (WESSON) PARK. He was in Ohio in about 1832 and was last found in Minnesota in the 1870 census. Does anyone know where he died? Will be happy to exchange info. Please contact me privately at RCB422@aol.com <

Posted by Karen Ingram on July 14, 19100 at 13:09:04:

Searching for a Mary Jane Parks born 10-8-1845 Near Benninton Shiawasse Co, MI who first married William G. Buell and later Dr Carna Newell Thomas. She moved to N. York and later returned to Mi. She died there-on 12-27-1920 in Pontiac, Oakland Co. MI. It was thought that she was a daughter of Silas Parks who also lived in Shiawasee Co, but I think she is of different parentage. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Karen

Posted by Theresa Neville on August 23, 19100 at 07:09:05:

Seeking information on Daniel Parks, born 1822 Canada or New York, married Elizabeth Winegardin, children: Franklin Augustus Parks b 29 Aug 1851?, William H .b 29 Aug1871, Daniel Jr 1873., Robert 9 Aug1853

Posted by Theresa Neville on August 23, 19100 at 07:13:13:

Seeking information on Daniel Parks, born 1822 Canada or N.Y., married Elizabeth Winegardin, children: Franklin Augustus Parks, b 29 Aug 1851 d Alden MI26 Mar 1937, William H. b 1871, Daniel Jr. b 1873, Robert b 9 Aug 1853

Posted by Kathleen Kross on September 14, 19100 at 10:39:03:

Does anyone have any info on a Edward L. Parks that settled in Bath, Michigan, around the year 1856 to 1860. He died in 1891. He had the following children
Homer, Lynus, Edwin, Clarence, and Nellie,Adelbert, Fanny. His farm was on Peacock Rd.

Posted by Karen on October 13, 19100 at 23:12:31:

After reading the book about the Conn. Parks families by Frank Sylvester, I feel that the John Parks I am looking for, the father of Silas Leonard Parks, and Peter Glick Parks born in the early 1800's is NOT the John Parks born to Mary Barnes and James Parks. I thought his being married to Desiah Galusha was the key to finding their parentage, however it does not appear that this is true. Silas was born in Vermont in 1801 if anyone has him in their lineage.

Posted by Swann Edward Parks on November 09, 19100 at 17:23:35:


Appreciate any additional info on my John Parks (birth est. about 1758) of Charleston, SC. He married Eliz Carson (widow) on 9/15/1791 in the Circular Congregational Church. His son, Johnny B. came to Calloway Co., KY and rec'd a land grant.

Posted by Joan Park on November 12, 19100 at 10:42:55:

Looking for any information on James Park of Stouffville, Canada 1825-1885. He was born in Shipley, England to Abraham and Anis Atkinson Park on April 22, 1807. His children were Thomas, William John Sarah, Abraham and Joseph.

Posted by Swann Edward Parks on November 25, 19100 at 11:17:33:

A James Parks rec'd a land grand in Calloway Co., KY same time as my Johnny B. Parks. Does anyone have any info on either of these families? Maybe they are related.

Posted by Eddie Bradley on November 27, 19100 at 14:06:08:

New to the list. Looking for those interested in the John and Sarah/Elizabeth? Parks family that moved from Buncombe Co,NC to Gilmer Co, GA ca. 1845.

John's Children were:
William Monroe Parks
Larkin Z. Parks
Martin M. Parks
John Henry Parks

Have been stuck on this John Parks for some time. Would enjoy talking and sharing with others of this line.

Eddie
Birmingham, AL

Posted by Julie Iverson on December 11, 19100 at 10:51:52:

Seeking information regarding Anne/Anna Park/s/e born 25 December 1747 in Sharon,CT. Married Isaac Doty b. 21 Mar 1739,d.9 Apr 1803,in Scipio Center, Cayuga County, NY. Isaac married first, Lucy Davis, 9 Apr 1761 in Amenia, NY. I need parents/grandparents/ siblings of Anne, I am at a standstill here.
Also any information regarding Margaret Parke daughter of Nathaniel, married Jabez Spicer, would be appreciated. Thank you!

Posted by Doug Park (PS# 1305) on March 18, 19101 at 09:56:00:

Parke Society, Inc. Friends and Family,

For those that are part of the Dr. Dr. Roger Parke line (Hopewell, NJ) and down through Ebenezer Park (1747-1839) and Tabitha Mills (1752-1826) 4-state pioneer and later of Madison County, KY--I invite you to come and enjoy my web page, filled with old pictures, family tree info, reports, genealogy site links and paranormal experiences. I am the 5th Great Grandson of Eb and Tab. They married in Salisbury, NC on 6 Jan 1772 and migrated to KY on the heels of Daniel Boone in 1796. Once in KY, they lived for a short time in Richmond and then along Drowning Creek in Eastern Madison County. Shortly thereafter, they moved in to Estill County where Eb had 400 acres of land along Middle Fork of Station Camp Creek. There he lived with his 10 children for more than 20 years, before returning to Drowning Creek in approximately 1825 where he died at the age of 92. For those who have looked in vain fortheir graves, fear not; my father and I located them them beneath fallen trees in Eastern Madison County on farm land that once belonged to his son, Col Eli Park (1787-1858) and Winanford Dillingham (1795-1854) after an extensive 2-year search! You can visit my page at the link below.

Enjoy and hope to hear from you!

Posted by Bob Parks on April 17, 19101 at 20:01:41:

Seeking information on the ancestry of Aaron Parks (b. 1764, d. 1848) of Norwich, Preston, and Ashford, Connecticut, Sudbury Vt., & Malone, Franklin, New York. Appreciate any help.

Posted by Betty A. Hornback on April 24, 19101 at 22:08:47:

Samuel Reed Parke b.7/16/1852, m. Mary Jane Wiatt 9/3/1871, d. 10/30/1928 Camden NJ. Parents of Samuel were James W. Parke, and Phoebe Hand. Looking for information on James and Phoebe Hand, both born in NJ, lived in Philadelphia PA, returned to Camden NJ.

Posted by Karen Ingram on April 25, 19101 at 20:32:34:

Looking for the children of this marriage, namely a John Parks. James Parke was born 1726 in Preston, CT. He married Mary Grant first and Mary Barnes of East Haven, CT, secondly. Am trying to establish if the John Parks that married Desire Galusha is from this marriage. James Parke died 11-1810. John Parks was born Jan 27,1769. His children were born in Arlington, VT. and included Silas Leonard Parks 1801 and Peter Glick Parks 1808.No one has been able to trace the parentage of these 2 boys, other than that his name was John Parks. If anyone in their research has studied this line, I have alot of information on the descendants. Thanks in advance. Karen

Posted by Betty Jean Cobb on July 04, 19101 at 16:49:08:

What Parks was the husband of Rebecca b: abt 1795 KY? She was on the 1850 Crawford Co., MO census listed as a widow. Listed in the home were, W. John Parks, James Allen Parks, W. Thomas Parks, David James Parks b: abt 1823 KY. Other children were also listed, but only with initals of first name. David James Parks was my great-great grandfather. On the 1880 Macon Co., MO census, David James Parks is listed as 58 years of age,both parents born in VA, his wife, Prudence (Curtis),children-all Parks, J. William, E. Martha, C. Wesley, M. Julia, Jenette, M. George and M. Allen. Any help appreciated. Betty

Posted by Betty Jean Cobb on July 04, 19101 at 17:03:04:

Were there Parks, who were family residing in Cattaraugus Co., New York, April 1902, when Prudence (Curtis) Parks, wife of David James Parks, filed for Civil war Pension? Making statements at that time, that they had known her for 12 years, were E. R. Mallory and Julia Mallory. I have that David and Prudence daughter Julia, married in 1883, Charles Harpole, in Macon Co., MO. Also, David filed for Pension in 1891 at Chillicothe, MO giving his address as Jerome, IA. He died in 1893 and is buried in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Macon Co., MO. Prudence died 1914 in the home of her daughter Mary Eliza Beaman, in Livingston Co., MO. Betty

Posted by Joyce Parks on July 04, 19101 at 18:33:04:

I would like comments from members about the name Laban. I have read that it is an Irish name. The is also a female name Lavon. All comments are welcome. Thanks joyce

Posted by Joyce Parks on July 05, 19101 at 12:22:11:

Seeking information from Parke Society members about lines from New Jersey. Laban was supposed to have been from New Jersey. He was in the military when he was in Ohio where he eventually settled. He married Catharine Coleman. He was probably born abt 1760-1772.His first child was named James and second Robert 1800. He died 1812 in Jefferson County Ohio. I have not found his grave. Thank you for any help at all. I do not know where to begin.

Posted by Lori L. Park on July 06, 19101 at 23:20:56:

Hello!!!! Sorry about adding to that post-up. I am working on John Park and Elizabeth Hanna of Berkeley County West Virginia (Virginia). Their Historical Society made of a copy of "Early Marriages for Western Frederick and East Hampshire Counties. It has a John Park born 1761, marrying Mary Millslagle, born 1769. They married on 28, March of 1786. It LISTS HIS PARENTS as John Sr. and Susanna Elrod Park!!!!! It states her parents as Andrew and Mary Emmett- Millslagle. This matches up with George Park being John's brother. George married Hannah Millslagle. If you would like proof: please e-mail johuntsb@ix.netcom.com. Mrs. Huntsberry works for the Berkeley County Historical Society and Eastern Hampshire County is included in some of her research. Thanks.

Posted by Karen Ingram on August 26, 19101 at 00:21:06:

Is anyone aware of a James Gant Parks born in Arlington, Vt around 1778 who may have been the father of Silas Leonard and Peter Glick Parks who migrated to CT and Mi. Silas born `1801 and Peter Glick abt. 1807.This line is very large in MI from Silas. Some ancestors are still living in the area. Silas married Betsie Brown from Canada and Peter Glick Parks married Charlotte Lamb and settled in Il. It seems sad that there is so little activity on this list. Perhaps the members should start posting their lines again to gain new insights.

Posted by Elizabeth Cross Hartman on October 22, 19101 at 03:41:59:

I am putting together a lineage through Alice Freeman back to Charlemagne, with a hope of presenting it for consideration of membership in The Crown of Charlemagne. However, as it is a Society that requires two sponsors to join, I am looking for any members who would be willing to contact me and possibly consider being my sponsor. Thanks for any help you can give.

Posted by Karen Ingram on January 27, 19102 at 21:17:10:

It seems as if all the inquiring Parks people have given up questionaing. There hasn't been a query since October. I hope we can get going again soon.

Posted by Betty Jean Cobb on March 25, 19102 at 15:07:47:

I am still searching for the father of David James Parks b: abt 1823 KY. Mother was Rebecca, but don't have maiden name. In 1890 David lived in Jerome, Apponose(sp) Co., IA. He died 1891 and was buried in Macon Co., MO. Widow Prudence, was in So Dayton, Cattaraugus Co., New York in 1901, but she died in 1914 in Livingston Co., MO and was buried also in Liv. Co., MO. Does anyone know if there may have been related Parks living in New York at that time. I am at a dead end on this family and would really like to find information to extend my orgin back in time. Any help appreciated.

Posted by Johonna Cook on May 22, 19102 at 14:18:54:

Does anyone have any information on the William Magalen PARKS family?

Posted by Wm Whiteford Parks on June 07, 19102 at 19:18:30:

Searching for info about parents or siblings of Hugh. He was born in about 1780 in York PA and moved to Harrison or Belmont County in Ohio in the early 1800's and married Mary Nichol in 1805. Lived most of his life in the village of St. Clairsville, Ohio and died in 1864.

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